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Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.

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He Denies Bracket Creep Exists in Colorado's Amendment 87

2026/10/15

Journalist T.R. Reid joins us for a heated debate over Colorado's proposed income tax changes, bracket creep, millionaire flight, and the future of TABOR refunds. Who really benefits, and who ends up paying more?

Could Colorado Hunting Bans Backfire?

2026/10/08

What would Teddy Roosevelt do? Would he want a right to hunt and fish? Well, Luke Hilgemann from the International Order of Teddy Roosevelt channels the former president.

Worst Gun Ever?

2026/10/01

You know, assault weapons are new and modern. There's never been anything like them in American history. Well, at least that's what you thought until you listened to Ashley Hlebinsky, who is a historian on how guns were developed over the last 900 years. It'll surprise you

I Asked Ringo To Take Our Picture

2026/09/24

Who knew Western wear would make Denver famous? Rockmount Ranchwear has been around since the 40s and is still going strong. Not just with ranchers, but with rock stars and with Hollywood. In fact, CEO Steve Weil wrote the book on it.

Colorado Hunters Kill What They Love?

2026/09/17

On Colorado's crowded ballot will be a right to hunt and fish. A right. Dan Gates is a lifelong Colorado sportsman who serves as the Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. He tells us many states have this amendment.

Colorado's Parents Are Making Kids Poor

2026/09/10

Colorado employers are facing a crisis. There are not enough qualified, educated candidates to hire. Ed Sealover from the Colorado Chamber explains how job training pipelines might solve the problem.

I Love Trains But...

2026/09/03

Colorado is considering a $4.7 billion passenger rail plan—but will it actually ease congestion, and who ultimately pays for it? Transportation policy expert Randall O’Toole joins us to explain why even a lifelong train lover has serious concerns.

Could Colorado Democrats Win Too Easily?

2026/08/27

Could an easy Democratic win actually be a political trap? Eric Sondermann explains why victory in 2026 could keep Democrats from learning the hard lessons of 2024.

Colorado's Elected Dictatorship

2026/08/20

Steve Pomerance is a former city council member in Boulder and part of the great old liberal guard. He's getting tired of the duplicity and secretiveness of politicians, including in his hometown.

What Colorado Politicians Actually Fear

2026/08/13

Ever wonder why a politician does what he does? Well, he's pushed to do it by something known as the political vice. He answers the pressure put on him. John Tillman explains it all.

Can Data Centers Cut Colorado Bills?

2026/08/06

Data centers are the worst thing for Colorado. No, data centers are the best thing for Colorado. Which is it? Mark Jaffe of the Colorado Sun Sets Us Straight.

14,000 Jobs Left Colorado

2026/07/30

Over 14,000 jobs have been lost in Colorado because of overregulation. Loren Furman runs the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and shows that nearly 100 companies are leaving because they just can't keep up with the regulations.

Schools Hid This From Parents

2026/07/23

Should children under 18 years old be allowed to get gender affirming surgery? Should boys be able to play in girls sports? These are some of the issues that the Colorado Parents Advocacy Network deals with. Lori Gimelshteyn talks to us about what's coming up and what's going on in court.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Free a Cop Shooter?

2026/07/16

Are you angry that Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters? Well, Dougco Sheriff Darren Weekly is more angry that he commuted the sentence of a cop shooter.

The Dark Side of Colorado

2026/07/09

When you think great films, you usually don't think Colorado, you think Hollywood. But Colorado has been the set place for lots of terrific movies. Christopher Getzen from the Colorado150 project lists some of the incredible films and actors that have come from Colorado.