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Devil's Advocate

Independence Institute

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.

What Colorado Politicians Actually Fear

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.

Aug 13

37 min

Can Data Centers Cut Colorado Bills?

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.

Aug 6

37 min

14,000 Jobs Left Colorado

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.

Jul 30

40 min

Schools Hid This From Parents

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.

Jul 23

40 min

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Free a Cop Shooter?

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.

Jul 16

41 min

The Dark Side of Colorado

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.

Jul 9

35 min

Why Companies Are Fleeing Colorado

Denver's business climate has certainly changed and not for the better.Let's get a viewpoint from the left of what needs to be done from writer Erik Clarke.

Jul 2

43 min

From Expelled Autistic Student to Master Welder

My son has down syndrome and I worry about his future. Where will he live? Who will care for him? What kind of work can he do?Fortunately, the Daniels Fund has been worrying about how to help the intellectually disabled like my son. Peter Droege explains.

Jun 25

39 min

One Colorado Law, 900 Guns Affected

I never thought the wild west state of Colorado would lead the nation in gun control. Isn't that California or Massachusetts job? Ray Elliott of the Colorado State Shooting association explains how it happened.

Jun 18

38 min

They're Taking Colorado's Water!

So all the snow falls in Colorado, but we have to give the water to California.

Jun 11

42 min