Best Unit 24 Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 39: The "How To" for an Engaging SKO 37:24

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In this episode, Richard Ellis delves into the essentials of planning an engaging and effective Sales Kickoff Event (SKO). Despite many companies struggling to create high-impact SKOs, we share practical tips and best practices designed to capture attention and boost retention. The discussion covers the five critical Ps of SKO planning: Purpose, Pl…

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Dec. 4, 2025: Venezuelans in Colorado lose legal status, gas prices tumble, civics bee champion 15:54

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What might happen next for thousands of immigrants in Colorado after President Trump revoked their legal status? Also, gas prices in Colorado are now among the lowest in the nation. A chilly rescue after a coal train derails into the Gunnison River. Plus, we meet a high school civics champion from Boulder County. Email us at [email protected]. …

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Dec. 3, 2025: NREL’s new name, Parks & Wildlife director out, Denver’s short-lived rave tunnel 15:39

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The national lab in Golden is losing "Renewable" from its name. Does that foreshadow a change in its mission, too? Then, Jeff Davis, the man who oversaw Colorado’s controversial wolf reintroduction program for Parks and Wildlife, has left his post. Finally, we crash an underground rave in Denver that seemed to impress even the cops who broke it up.…

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#1755 Affordability: Actual Economic Populism is the Kryptonite to Fake Populism 2:53:44

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Air Date 12/2/2025 If you need more evidence for just how far from rationality our politics have slid in recent decades, Zorhan Mamdani is seen by many as a radical for mostly just saying that people should be able to afford to buy the things they need to live. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at…

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#30 Kevin Mossman - DUAL North America: Customer vs Partner vs Salesforce 1:11:00

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Featured Kevin Mossman Kevin is an experienced Digital CRM Leader with a broad background in both Software Development and IT Operations. Recognized for providing strategic and tactical executive direction for Customer Experience organizations, he is currently VP of Salesforce Development at DUAL North America, a leading Specialty Program Manager i…

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Dec. 2, 2025: Uranium in Colorado reservoir, Afghan immigrant crackdown, Tenth Mountain Division ancestors 15:12

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A radioactive element has put a hitch in plans to open a massive new reservoir near Loveland that was supposed to start filling up last month. Then, after the shooting of two National Guard members, the Trump administration has paused asylum decisions and is subjecting Afghans already in the country to new renewed scrutiny. We hear from a lawyer wi…

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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #28 - Big White Lies: The Impossible Promises of Supremacy 21:03

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Air Date: 11-25-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The extremists trying to create race-based neighborhoods all over the U.S. Ch. 2 - What we can learn from Ireland's history of sectarian violence Ch. 3 - How the Irish became white Ch. 4 - An inconvenient truth from Frederick Douglas (and some modern, mild misreadings) Ch. 5 - …

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Dec. 1, 2025: Green energy jobs in demand, mass shooting suspect’s death ends the fight for justice, World AIDS Day 15:30

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First, we remember State Sen. Faith Winter, who has died in a car wreck. Then, for the first time, the state has a list of what specific jobs will be needed to meet climate goals. Plus, in the case of a mass shooting a decade ago, there’s closure now, but probably not the kind that victims and survivors were looking for. And, on this World AIDS Day…

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#1354 Police violence and racism are a product of our past (Uprising, Crackdown, Authoritarianism) (Throwback) 2:30:03

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Original Air Date: 6–22-2020 Today we take a look at the history of racist policing which flows seamlessly into our present racist policing which itself flows into Trump's authoritarian glee at the opportunity to consolidate violent, racist power in response to protests against violent, racist power. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text …

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Nov. 26, 2025: ICE lawsuit ruling, airport mustang’s needed updates, car insurance costs, World Cup skiing at Copper 15:26

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First, an update on the federal lawsuit over ICE’s detention practices. Then, Colorado’s most iconic sculpture — the one at DIA — just underwent some much needed maintenance. Plus, how the governor wants to lower your car insurance rates. Also, Mikaela Shriffrin, Lindsey Vonn and others compete in Colorado this week. And, from the quirky to the cla…

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#1754 The Epstein Files and Donald Trump, Our Predator-in-Chief 2:38:24

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Air Date 11/25/2025 We live in a world awash with baseless conspiracy theories but that doesn't mean there are no true conspiracies, as exemplified by Jeffrey Epstein. But it bears repeating, that we didn't need the exposure of a massive conspiracy to know that Donald Trump was a sexual predator because he said as much on tape before he was elected…

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Ep. 24- Home Health Care Shield Enhancements for AEP 5:24

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Charlie and Hunter discuss the updated enhancements to our Home Health Care Product and how it can help you sell during AEP! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Sales Support team by calling or texting (833)-735-5865 or by emailing [email protected] United National Life Insurance Company

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Nov. 25, 2025: Xcel plan to raise your rate, the Republican leading on health insurance subsidies, Sand Creek Massacre 14:48

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A Colorado Republican in Congress has been trying to get an extension for expanded health insurance subsidies. Now the president may be coming around to it. Then, why Xcel Energy says it needs to raise your rates. Plus, a new book tells a story of one captain’s bravery in the face of the Sand Creek Massacre, which will be commemorated this weekend.…

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Nov. 24, 2025: Undocumented Coloradans lose coverage, Dems under ethics review, Colorado’s car market cools 17:39

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Thousands of undocumented Coloradans are set to lose their health coverage next year as the state winds down OmniSalud. Then, a group of Democratic lawmakers is facing an ethics investigation over a weekend retreat and concerns about special-interest influence. Plus, what the cooling car-buying market says about consumer confidence and Colorado’s b…

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SOLVED! FROM THE ARCHIVES - "The Truth Shall Set Us Free" (Original Air Date: 12-6-24) 1:25:46

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Re-Air Date: 11–18-25 Unless you were a member in December of 2024, this episode of SOLVED! will be brand new to you! If you were a member back then, THANK YOU and this one is worth a re-listen. We're slowing down production for a little bit to reorganize our production processes, so enjoy this episode from our archives (and B.Y: before YouTube) wh…

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#1753 What the Shutdown and Weaponized Hunger Exposed About Our Asymmetric Morality 3:59:13

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Air Date 11/21/2025 In an ethical political system, being willing to break the law in order to starve people amid a political dispute wouldn't be a source of greater leverage and power but it is in ours and the shutdown put the wildly different senses of ethics between the parties on full display. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at …

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Nov. 21, 2025: Trump calls Crow a traitor, rare Earth minerals in Colorado, snow and drought, remembering Purnell Steen 14:52

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President Trump has called Colorado’s Jason Crow a traitor over the congressman’s message to troops. Then, the search for rare Earth elements and critical minerals in Colorado. Plus, an update on the weather, drought, and prospects for ski season. And, we remember a local legend of music and civil rights who died this week. Email us at coloradotoda…

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Episode 38: AI, Isolation, and the Return to Real-World Leadership 28:06

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In this episode, business leaders Richard Ellis is joined by the other founders of Revenue Innovations (Tim Kruse, Mark Gaydos, and Heather Easterday). They discuss insights from their recent Go-to-Market Executive Roundtable held in Nashville. The event focused on the impact of AI on go-to-market strategies and provided a platform for executives t…

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Nov. 20, 2025: Teacher detained by ICE returns to Peru, sheriff’s idea to prevent school attacks, legacy of a lynching 15:29

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A local teacher was detained by ICE and is now back in Peru. Then, after the Evergreen school shooting, the Jefferson County sheriff has an idea she hopes could prevent a future tragedy. Plus, you’ll hear the sounds of a vigil that just took place for a boy murdered by a mob 125 years ago. And, you’ll get an updated snow forecast. Email us at color…

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Nov. 19, 2025: Storage unit drug bust, buffalo harvest, Denver says goodbye to penny production 13:11

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Millions of doses of fentanyl were discovered in a storage unit in metro Denver connected to the Sinaloa cartel. Then, an Indigenous ceremony to cull a buffalo, feed Native people, and restore traditions… Right off of I-25. Plus, pennies were made in Denver for more than a century. You’ll hear some of their history, and what currency could be next …

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Nov. 18, 2025: Medicaid may face state cuts next, mobile healthcare alternative, women’s soccer stadium in doubt 14:09

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Balancing Colorado’s yearly budget is getting harder to do, as the state has entered a cycle of billion dollar budget shortfalls, largely because of Medicaid costs growing out of control. Then, some Coloradans losing health insurance coverage may decide to skip vaccines and screening tests, but there is a new alternative on one corner of the state.…

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#29 Ian Hopper - Royal College of Pathologists: Why The Public Sector Requires More Skin in the Game 1:08:57

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Featured: Ian Hopper Ian is an Executive Director with 15 years’ experience in transformation, operations, and strategic growth across charities, NGOs, and the public sector. He specialises in modernising operating models, embedding digital innovation, and ensuring financial sustainability. Ian has led complex transformations in workforce planning,…

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Nov. 17, 2025: Money to upgrade your home, religious schools challenge state laws, preserving Little Saigon 16:49

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Christian schools in Colorado challenge the state’s laws that bar them from tax money. Then, hear how you can get thousands of dollars to help make energy-saving changes in your home. Plus, it’s good for a meal or some shopping, and now you can hear the people behind Denver’s “Little Saigon” share its history. Email us at [email protected]. Col…

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SOLVED! SAMPLE! #27 - Watch what you say! How weaponized language changes our reality 20:13

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Air Date: 11-10-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" Ch. 2 - "Politically correct" Ch. 3 - "Ethnic cleansing" Ch. 4 - "Meritocracy" Ch. 5 - Our current "wealth pump" crisis and how it has been solved throughout history BACKSTAGE! Beyond the Algorithm (Members Only!): The best words to articul…

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#1752 Reigniting the Nuclear Arms Race: Fat Man, Little Boy, and Donald Trump 3:24:04

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Air Date 11/7/2025 The most dangerous part of nuclear weapons has always been the people in charge of them. As we potentially enter a new arms race, some of the worst people in the world are in charge of the vast majority of nuclear weapons. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestofth…

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Nov. 14, 2025: Life after shutdown, new homeless strategy in Aurora, drug test finds cancer, Boebert and Epstein 16:38

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The government is open again, but life won’t just go back to normal for thousands of Coloradans. Then, Aurora has high hopes for a solution to homelessness. But there’s a catch. Can it work? Plus, a Broncos player talks about his recent cancer diagnosis. And Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert stands her ground on the Epstein files. Email us at …

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Nov. 13, 2025: Red flags in state economy, school board election shakeups, sculptor’s tribute to a legend 15:05

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Is Colorado quietly slipping into a recession? CPR journalists take a closer look at the warning signs. Then, the election brought big changes to some school boards. It led to a contentious meeting in Douglas County this week. Plus, sculptor Jane DeDecker in Loveland explains her new tribute to an entertainer who was also an activist and spy. Email…

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Nov. 12, 2025: Judge blocks social media warnings, church loses case over homeless encampment, gut health and your brain 13:55

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Colorado lawmakers’ efforts to protect kids from the harms of social media hit another setback — this time in court. Then, it’s a city versus a church in a long battle over helping people who are unhoused in their community. Plus, hear about a new study on veterans linking our gut microbiomes with mental health. Email us at [email protected]. C…

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Nov. 11, 2025: Federal shutdown wind down, Iwo Jima survivor’s story for Veteran’s Day 14:41

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A plan is being voted on that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. You’ll hear what is in it, what is not, and how Colorado representatives are voting on it. Then, for Veteran’s Day, a special story about a 100-year-old survivor of one of the most famous battles in WWII. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is suppo…

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#1751 Monthly-ish Mix: Institutions Fall, Reality Breaks, Empire Rises 3:47:06

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Air Date: 11/11/25 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we examine how power is being quietly consolidated across institutions, how propaganda and AI are reshaping our sense of reality, and how division and fear are fueling both domestic repression and global aggression. From the Su…

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Nov. 10, 2025: Colorado River deadline, arts economy, marker to a historic bombing, update on flight delays 15:40

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First, a brief update on travel disruptions due to the government shutdown. Then, the states who use the Colorado River have a significant deadline coming up tomorrow. Plus, the arts economy here appears to be buzzing along – but our habits have changed. And, a tragedy seventy years ago is finally acknowledged in Denver. Email us at coloradotoday@c…

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#1750 "America's Backyard" - The War on Terror Meets the War on Drugs 3:05:57

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Air Date 11/7/2025 The United States claiming a divine (and imperialist) right to tamper in the politics of South American countries is nothing new. As is so often the case with Trump, the biggest difference is that he's doing proudly and in the open what used to be done only shamefully and in secret. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text…

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Nov. 7, 2025: Flight disruptions, anti-immigrant official loses, problems at a state health lab, Ute leadership change 16:04

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Denver’s among the airports targeted by the FAA to cancel flights starting today as part of the government shutdown. Then, a prominent local ally of President Trump on immigration loses her seat in this week’s election. Plus, an investigation hits leadership at a state lab that monitors our water and food. And, the longtime leader on the Ute Mounta…

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SOLVED! FROM THE ARCHIVES - "Transgressive Thoughts in a Villain Era" (Original Air Date: 1-6-25) 1:10:06

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Re-Air Date: 11–6-25 Unless you were a member in January of 2025, this episode of SOLVED! will be brand new to you! We're slowing down production for a little bit to reorganize our production processes, so enjoy this episode from our archives (and B.Y: before YouTube) where Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - Why people love villains Ch. …

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Nov. 6, 2025: Partisan redistricting chances in Colorado, Bloomberg’s millions pay off, astronaut blazes a trail 15:57

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California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Colorado to redraw its Congressional maps. Some former Colorado commissioners say, “Slow down.” Then, the conclusion of an expensive, years-long political fight. The results are meant to improve kids’ health. Plus, an astronaut explains how growing up in Colorado changed him, in a special story honoring Native…

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Nov. 5, 2025: Election results, tariffs on cheese, emergency powers requested to keep coal plant open 15:54

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You’ll hear results from yesterday’s election in Colorado, including whether school lunches can be fully funded. Then, a Republican congressman requests the Trump administration use emergency powers to keep a coal plant running that’s scheduled to shut down. Plus, tariffs mean it may cost you more to create that perfect holiday appetizer this year,…

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Episode 37: How AI is Transforming Work 29:52

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In this episode of Some Goodness, Ben Scoones, Director of Data Science at Kythera Labs, joins Richard Ellis to discuss the impact of AI on the workforce. The conversation covers the decline in human performance skills such as adaptability, creativity, and collaboration, and how these traits are becoming increasingly valuable. Ben highlights the im…

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#1749 Democracy: In Theory, In Practice, and Under Threat 3:02:14

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Air Date 11/4/2025 Elections are always coming up, some sooner than others, so we thought we would take a look at the state of our democracy and what we must do to maintain it in the face of the greatest direct assault on our institutions we've seen in our 250 year history. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us…

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Nov. 4, 2025: Dairy workers’ autopsies, judge weighs ICE detentions’ legality, local music lift 16:49

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You’ll hear updates on the investigation into the deaths of six people at a dairy in northern Colorado in August. Then, a federal judge considers whether ICE is following the law in the state when it detains people with community ties. Plus, Denver band May Be Fern is having a moment. You’ll hear the backstory of one of the band’s hits. Email us at…

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#28 Onttu Lindeman - Members 1st Federal Credit Union: Planning Large-Scale Salesforce Implementations 1:05:35

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Featured: Onttu Lindeman As a Salesforce leader, Onttu helps organizations avoid the most common pitfalls that drain value and increase costs. He is passionate about ensuring that strategy, licensing, governance, and adoption are aligned so Salesforce becomes a growth engine rather than a burden. Currently, Onttu holds 13x Salesforce Certifications…

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Nov. 3, 2025: Trump intervenes on wolf reintroduction, health insurance rates rise, laid off federal workers move on 17:37

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It sparked months of warnings and prompted the government shutdown. Now the health insurance marketplace is open with fewer federal subsidies. Then, the Trump administration is telling Colorado to stop importing gray wolves from Canada. Plus, what laid off federal workers are doing since their jobs got cut. Email us at [email protected]. Colora…

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#1748 Patriotism in Peril: Democracy, the Military, and the Fight Over What America Means 3:41:05

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Air Date 11/02/2025 A lot of people on the left aren't feeling the love for their country right now and that's understandable but we have some thoughts on more productive ways to channel those conflicting feelings toward a country that is currently falling far short of living up to its founding ideals. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or tex…

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October 31, 2025: ICE is physical with protesters, Head Start hurt by shutdown, Día de los Muertos, Casa Bonita strike 14:16

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Immigration agents used aggressive tactics this week to try to disperse protesters in Durango who were upset about the detention of a family near a school. Then, childcare services for hundreds of families here could be disrupted by the federal government shutdown as it runs into November. Plus, Día de los Muertos is almost here. You’ll get the bac…

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October 30, 2025: Energy innovation 'death knell,' surveillance cameras lead to false accusation, Denver Film Fest 14:55

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President Trump’s own energy goals could be hurt by his decision to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding in Colorado. Hear what’s being lost. Then, police used Flock cameras to accuse a woman of package theft. She had to amass her own evidence to fight the charge. Plus, we learn about Carl Bean, the man behind a disco hit that inspired La…

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October 29, 2025: Bystanders shot by police may not get $20 million payout, perceptions of ICE enforcement, spider pets 14:59

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A group of bystanders shot by an officer were awarded millions of dollars, but the police department says it’s not liable and won’t pay the money. Then, how the public perceives President Trump’s immigration crackdown, as the administration replaces Denver’s ICE chief to double down on its enforcement campaign. Plus, for Halloween, a woman raising …

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#1747 Racism in the United States, it turns out, is a problem 3:10:15

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Air Date 10/28/2025 As we were looking for episode topics, I came across an article making the case that racism is a real problem in the country and that there were lots of recent examples that proved the point. And I was like, "Racism? In the US?! In Trump's Republican Party?? That doesn't sound like the country I've heard of." (sarcasm) But then …

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October 28, 2025: College aid cut for farmworker kids, Denver bond voter guide, state tries to make snow, ski areas open 15:27

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Farmworkers here have been part of an effort for decades to get their kids to local colleges. But the budgets for some of these programs are now zeroed out. Then, Denver’s mayor wants voters to approve nearly a billion dollars in debt, and the results may affect you. Plus, it’s the time of year when Colorado will try to manipulate the weather, to g…

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October 27, 2025: TSA workers’ dilemma, local ballot measures, ghostly places, weekend vandalism 14:42

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A new stage in the federal government shutdown means you may want to be prepared for changes at the airport. Then, there’s a week to go in the election. Do you know where you stand on the most contentious issues? Plus, in this week’s Colorado Wonders, where you could encounter a ghost in Denver. And, a heads up about an act of vandalism over the we…

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#1746 What an actual attack on free speech looks like 3:12:46

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Air Date 10/25/2025 Trump's attacks on free speech, particularly with the use of the Federal Communications Commission, goes far beyond the Jimmy Kimmel story. We're in the middle of an all-out assault on freedom of speech, a free and unbiased press, and freedom of association. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, messag…

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October 24, 2025: Surveillance cameras, Chauncey Billups charged, tribal gambling dispute, kindness campaign 16:06

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If you’re in Denver, you could be spotted by license plate surveillance cameras, against city council’s objections. Then, perhaps the best basketball player in Colorado ever, Chauncey Billups, is indicted on charges related to an illegal poker scheme. Plus, a decision in a lawsuit by the Southern Ute tribe over whether they can run online gambling.…