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Jeff and Bill welcome KNUS alumnus, Steffan Tubbs into the studio.  Tubbs is not the Public Information Officer for the Rocky Mountain Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration.  He talks about the long-term operation that led to this huge seizure.  Tubbs also talks about the importance of the cooperation between the DEA and local law enforcement.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the least appreciated state offices but most important, State Treasurer.  The Democrat running for the office, Jeff Bridges is in studio with Jeff and Bill.  The conversation begins with national politics then dives into housing permits, Colorado investments, data centers and more.  Jeff even asks Bridges if he is a Socialist.  What do you think his answer is?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you trust polls and the news you read?  Jeff, Bill, texts, and callers discuss Wedgewood Polling that has revealed it was a bogus operation faking their #'s.  Are you surprised?  Why did it take so long for this to come out?  What happened to basic journalism?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of year, Sun Glare Detour on I-70.  Jeff and Bill walk you through the detour and then discuss the measles outbreak at DIA. Texts and calls chime in with if the city should be worried about catching measles.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado's Labor Force Participation Rate is 65.2%. The lowest since 1976.  Our state has 75,000 fewer workers from just last year's numbers.  What does this mean?  Jeff and Bill outline Colorado is still ranked 9th in worker participation but the downwards trend is not something to take lightly.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over $6M in dark money donation going towards Amendment 84.  Should you know where the cash is coming from?  Jeff, Bill, texts, and calls discuss money in politics.  Do we need to know who is donating?  Is the solution public finding of elections?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Kirby, CEO of Uniter Airlines says America needs a wealth tax as high as 100% in some cases.  Jeff, Bill, texts, and calls debate America's tax structure.  What is the role/purpose of taxes?  What is the difference between employment tax and inheritance tax?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Defensive Coordinator for Colorado State University says he has not slept at home in two weeks.  Jeff, Bill, texts, and callers discuss work/life balance.  What the longest number of days you went without a day off?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Banks in Colorado say more and more people are in need, and their resources are stretched.  SNAP benefits being cut and Senator Michael Bennet blames Trump, of course.  Jeff, Bill, calls and texts debate the cause of rising prices and the role of the social safety net.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has promised a yearly $5K check to every American BUT only if Republicans win the midterms.  Jeff, Bill, calls and texts debate the plan and if they would cash the check.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump announces a $25M program to find fraud.  It's a Fraud Tip Line.  Jeff and Bill ask if you will call.  What do you report?  Texts ask a lot of questions about who decides who gets the checks   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is asked to remove his ICE jacket while at a Planet Fitness in Wisconsin. He posted the encounter on social media.  Jeff and Bill play the audio then it's a conversation with calls and texts over IF Planet Fitness should have been able to make the request.   What could be written on clothing that you would find offensive?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curtain falls on Phil Weiser's Denver Gazette interview, but Jeff and Bill aren't finished asking questions! Is Weiser a capitalist or a champion of bigger government? The hosts debate his positions on business regulations, antitrust enforcement, and education spending.  Plus, a longtime Safeway employee weighs in on store closures and the blocked Kroger-Albertsons merger.  Callers challenge Republican Party loyalty, abortion politics, and whether winning elections means compromising principles. The hour wraps with a heated discussion about inflation, corporate greed, and government price controls. The Jeff & Bill Show | October 20, 2026 | Hour 4 | 710 KNUS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe continue examining Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser's answers to the Denver Gazette editorial board. From fentanyl penalties and human trafficking sentences to school sports, medical decisions involving minors, election integrity and TABOR, the hosts question whether Weiser is giving voters straight answers or performing a political sidestep.  Plus, a spirited caller debate about election security and a few laughs along the way. The Jeff & Bill Show | October 20, 2026 | Hour 3  710 KNUS Denver | Where You Hear Both Sides  #JeffAndBill #PhilWeiser #ColoradoPolitics #ColoradoElection #TABOR #710KNUS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jeff and Bill Show!! Oct 20, 2026 - HR 2 Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser sits down with the Denver Gazette editorial board, and Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe have plenty to say about his answers. From immigration enforcement and school choice to voter ID, natural gas, hunting rights, and constitutional amendments, the hosts debate Weiser's positions and what his leadership could mean for Colorado. Is Weiser offering real solutions or more political rhetoric?  Jeff and Bill don't always agree. The Jeff & Bill Show | October 20, 2026 | Hour 2 | 710 KNUS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.