In this conversation, political scientist Lindsey Cormack discusses why America’s civic knowledge crisis may be deeper than most people realize. From students not understanding basic government concepts like federalism, primaries, or even the three branches of government, to broader concerns about self-governance, voter participation, and the growing disconnect between citizens and civic responsibility, the discussion explores what happens when people stop understanding how their own system works. The interview also dives into ranked choice voting, approval voting, local government involvement, the “American experiment,” and why raising informed, engaged citizens may no longer be something schools can handle alone.

How in the world can the Colorado Republican Party be as dysfunctional as it is? I put that question to Brita Horn, the outgoing chair of the state party.

You might have heard that democracy is under assault by Donald Trump. Oddly, the Democrats in the state legislature who are shouting "no kings" are making Trump look like a novice. Elected RTD board members Kathleen Chandler and Chris Nicholson explain.

Given the media coverage, there's no reason you'd know this, but there's a whole bunch of Colorado that is not on the Front Range. No, really. Wade Haerle of Club 20 even says people live and work on the Western Slope even though Colorado's government decides. Eh, we don't believe it.

Why is it the left needs to constantly go out and protest? And why is it getting so, well, mean? Wayne Lagusen of Wayne's Word gives us an answer.

What if outside organizations could place their own people inside government? We break down a little-known Colorado scheme where privately funded staff are embedded within the legislative process—raising serious questions about transparency, influence, and who’s really shaping policy behind the scenes. Is this harmless expertise… or something more?

If you think both Republicans and Democrats in Colorado are getting a little too extreme, maybe there's a way to bring those candidates back towards the middle, back towards sanity. Longtime political strategist Kelly Maher has a few ideas on how to make that happen.

Everybody panic. The state budget is in a deficit again. Watch your wallets.What caused this budget shortfall and how could we get out of it? We put that question to the state's chief economist.

It's not a big surprise that young men have a certain sexual drive. The best way to satisfy that...could it be marriage? Could it be prostitution? We asked that question to Michael Huemer, philosopher and professor of ethics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

What’s really happening inside America’s schools? In this episode, veteran educator Priscilla Rahn—teacher, former principal, and National Board Certified Master Teacher shares what she’s learned after more than 30 years in public education. We discuss how teacher training and professional development have changed, why many educators say classrooms are shifting away from teaching core subjects, and how parents became more aware of what’s happening in schools during COVID. Priscilla also explains why she left the teachers union, what classical education looks like, and why she’s helping launch a new private school, Excalibur Classical Academy. If you’re interested in education reform, school choice, teacher training, public vs private schools, or the future of American education, this conversation offers an inside look from someone who has spent decades in the classroom.