The Craig Silverman Show
The Craig Silverman Show
Craig Silverman
Craig Silverman is an active Colorado trial lawyer at Craig Silverman Law, LLC. Craig served for sixteen years at the Denver District Attorney‘s Office where he was a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Craig has appeared hundreds of times on local and national media. Subjects have included the death penalty, serial rapists, the JonBenet Ramsey case, Columbine, the Oklahoma City Bombing trials, the Kobe Bryant case and the Aurora movie theater massacre. Craig is the host of The Craig Silverman Show which airs Saturday mornings at 9am Colorado time.
Episode 208 - Kyle Clark
Rundown -    Kyle Clark - 20:40   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:27:50   "Don't Give Me No Vape" by Dave Gunders - 01:43:03   9News Anchor Kyle Clark returns for the first time since Episode 100. We discuss his recent windy interview with US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and his tough helicopter story that made Governor Polis squirm. An objective reporter, Clark’s long been the news leader at Colorado’s News Leader.   A native of a small town in Western New York, Kyle Clark worked AM radio at age 15 and loved his responsibilities filling in the open spots as play-by-play man John Sterling put his flourish to announcing on the New York Yankee Network. We learn though that his favorite sport is the NFL and the Buffalo Bills of his youth.   For the first time on air, Kyle Clark reveals his youthful obsession with Buffalo Bills legend Orenthal James Simpson, who played under head coach Lou Saban (legendary Juice and Electric Company). Did Kyle follow the trial? Did he ever? Listen as Kyle Clark describes his sports passions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6TacThTV9c   The differences between CA v Simpson and NY v Trump are analyzed. There are different forms of media coverage. What worked for 9News during OJ would not work today. We discuss Kyle Clark’s experience covering a big northern Colorado murder case from start to finish. The American criminal justice system is the greatest show on earth.   Nothing about the Trump hush money election interference trial has obvious ties to Colorado, but Trump’s other Big Lie litigations sure do. Kyle Clark has studied and presented facts and figures showing how big parts of Trump’s Big Lie and Insurrection flowed out of Colorado.   Mass shootings have happened all too often in the great state of Colorado beginning 25 years ago at Columbine. Kyle Clark tells us he was a high school sophomore like Danny Mauser when he was executed. Now, Danny’s dad and other parents of murdered children are being attacked on social media by pols.   Kyle Clark pushes back against those lowlifes who would disparage legislators Tom Sullivan and Rhonda Fields. It used to be we all felt fury when Alex Jones made lies for profit in the wake of Sandy Hook. Now, MTG and groups like RMGO belittle parents of murdered children. https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/commentary-theres-a-sickening-rise-in-indecency-toward-families-of-mass-shooting-victims-and-survivors/73-fbf74ee8-3ac4-4d49-aa31-1c410ac7e2b4   Colorado’s CD4 gets discussed and the prospects of Lauren Boebert making her successful move east in Colorado. Regret was expressed that no invitation went out for a 9News debate between Boebert and Frisch in 2022. How’s that for introspection? Memorable encounters with Boebert placeholder, Greg Lopez, get reviewed, as do the chances of Dem Trisha Calvarese.   Kyle Clark gives his take on Denver pro sports ownership. Carpetbagging worries abound around the leaderless Broncos. The Monforts may never sell the Rockies; content to make money through visits by fans of opposition teams. As for the Nuggets and Avs, passionately decried is our inability to watch them on our regular TV simply.   We discuss Kyle’s amazing Word of Thanks, which has raised over 12 million dollars. It’s easy and makes you feel good when you become a recurrent weekly giver. People trust Kyle Clark’s judgment and hundreds of non-profits have benefited. https://www.9news.com/thanks   We are thankful for a great conversation with Troubadour Dave Gunders about the Nuggets-Lakers series, how NY vs. Trump may shake out, the impact of a Judge who runs a tight courtroom and it's all happening on Passover. This year’s Seder may have different prayers based on NY, Israel and world events. Gunders gives us his 4/20 song, "Don't Give Me No Vape." https://soundcloud.com/dave-gunders/dont-give-me-no-vape
Apr 20
1 hr 49 min
Episode 207 - Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO)
Rundown -   Rep. Jason Crow in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 06:16   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 41:15   "Train Keeps Coming" by Dave Gunders - 57:39   Enjoy a special workweek episode, driven by the urgency of unfolding events in Israel, Congress, Arizona, Ukraine and the criminal jury trial of NY v. Trump. Our guest, Congressman Jason Crow, a true American hero, joins us in Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge.   Jason Crow, a former US Army Ranger Captain and law partner at prestigious Holland and Hart, offers a unique perspective on the special responsibilities of Colorado lawyers amid challenges to America's Rule of Law. His insights will also extend to the role of our nation's highest court.   Trump is on trial in NYC state court and blaming everybody but himself. Meanwhile, the slumbering defendant leads the GOP and the US House. We discuss how Trump has put a monkey wrench on the southern border fix and aid for Israel and Ukraine.   Jason Crow lets strong words go when discussing Russian talking points spewing from the mouths of his Congressional colleagues like MTG and Rep. Boebert. Hear Rep. Crow’s special name for MTG. See hero Jason Crow in the #1 documentary movie, Against All Enemies, by Meidas Touch.   Ep 207 name drop alert: Liz Cheney, Lynn Cheney, Colorado College, Adam Kinzinger, Denver Riggleman, Ben Meiselas, Joe Walsh, Joe Neguse, Dan Caplis, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, MTG, Boebert, Bibi Netanyahu, Volodomor Zelenskyy, Kyle Clark, Dave Gunders, Denver Nuggets, DU Pioneers, Jared Polis and Trump.
Apr 15
1 hr 1 min
Episode 206 - Dagny Van Der Jagt Wants to be Douglas County (23rd JD) DA
Rundown -    Dagny Van Der Jagt in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 25:03   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:47:17   "Train Keeps Coming" by Dave Gunders - 02:03:41   Orenthal James Simpson has passed away and the show's introduction discusses some of the many poignant OJ memories that occur to the host. OJ was a mighty USC and NFL running back, like a fast train, but he was an evil man. This week's song from Troubadour Dave Gunders is "Train Keeps Coming." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_03dUueF0   Justice keeps coming for Donald Trump. The NY v Trump felony criminal trial is upcoming on April 15 in New York City and pressure is building worldwide. Dave Gunders and the host discuss OJ's death and the modern lessons applicable to Trump’s litigation. The ban on abortions in Arizona is reviewed and the political consequences are considered.   The show begins by condemning Trump's recent comments that Jewish voters need to "get their heads examined" if they vote for Biden. This is divisive and should be condemned. Given the former president's erratic and divisive recent comments, champions of Trump's return to the presidency should reconsider.   Dagny Van Der Jagt will vote for Donald Trump as a proud Republican. She’s a mother of four, a native of Europe and an accomplished attorney with her private practice with her husband Grant Van Der Jagt. Learn about their private practice business in Larkspur. https://vdjlaw.com/   Now, Dagny Van Der Jagt is a candidate for the 23rd Judicial District District Attorney position. The host delves into Van Der Jagt's background, qualifications and platform, particularly focusing on her stance on criminal justice reform. Her other campaign promises and policy proposals, including victim advocacy and community engagement are also discussed. https://www.votefordagny.com/   GOP candidate Dagny Van Der Jagt raises substantial concerns about her Republican primary opponent George Brauchler's integrity and qualifications. Van Der Jagt claims Brauchler, the former 18th Judicial DA, cannot be trusted. She cites political flip-flops, especially on Colorado’s Red Flag Law. She claims that Brauchler prioritizes personal publicity over justice and saving dollars for his constituents.   She also raises how Brauchler has historically blurred lines as an attorney, GOP party official, DA, military officer, non-profit fellow, professor, ad man, radio talk host, candidate for innumerable Colorado political jobs and Gazette columnist. Van der Jagt is concerned that Brauchler's military position could create conflicts if there were questionable orders from Governor Polis or President Biden.   Douglas County DA candidate Dagny Van Der Jagt accuses Brauchler of grandstanding, overspending and trying to please everyone while pleasing almost no one. Van Der Jagt claims she has solid Republican Party support, given Brauchler's decision to petition rather than go through the party assembly. https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/SearchPages/CandidateDetail.aspx?Type=CA&SeqID=59971   A video shows Brauchler being booed and made to leave without finishing his speech, at the controversial Douglas County GOP Executive Committee meeting headed by Douglas County GOP Chairman Steve Peck. Witness for yourself. Watch and listen to how Chairman Peck adds up the vote! https://fb.watch/rpIAvs4Fd3/   The Douglas County GOP may issue a statement similar to the Colorado GOP's rebuke of Deborah Flora for not going through the county assembly. Van Der Jagt believes her commitment to going through the Republican Party assembly makes her the better choice for 23rd Judicial District DA. She wants full GOP support. Just like Boebert received from Colorado GOP in CD4.
Apr 13
2 hr 28 min
Episode 205 - Trisha Calvarese wants to represent Colorado’s CD4 in the US Congress
Rundown -   Trisha Calvarese - 15:43   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:13:30   "Sugar Don't Call" by Dave Gunders - 01:32:49   Meet Trish Calvarese, the dynamic Democratic candidate who intends to defeat Greg Lopez on June 25, 2024, in a Special Election caused by Representative Ken Buck's resignation. Learn how Calvarese gained the nomination, spurred to run by the wish of her dying father, a lifelong Republican.    Colorado CD3 Rep. Lauren Boebert wants to switch to a more MAGA-friendly area and she's targeting CD4. In the meantime, Boebert needs to find a MAGA-approved GOP placeholder and that Republican nominee will be former Parker, Colorado Mayor Greg Lopez. On June 25, 2024, expect the nation to be riveted to the open seat contest between Calvarese and Lopez.   Trish Calvarese is a Colorado native who grew up in various cities within Colorado's vast CD4. Her beloved late Dad, Joe Calvarese, was the City Prosecutor for Sterling and went on to serve in the US Civil Service as an SEC Compliance attorney. Trisha went to Highlands Ranch High School, where she was an academic standout and earned a scholarship to Johns Hopkins University.   After college and during 2008-09, this millennial decided she wanted to work in the US Senate. She found herself a communications gig in the Capitol with Senator Bernie Sanders. Look forward to hearing her Bernie impression. Or is it an imitation of Larry David doing Bernie? Either way, Trisha Calvarese is entertaining. https://www.trisha4colorado.com/   Trish Calvarese went on to work for the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., including as a speechwriter for the late great Richard Trumka. Fate brought her back to Colorado after her parents passed away and she and her husband took on new responsibilities regarding this country we love.   Lauren Boebert keeps getting overserved at Beetlejuice shows in Denver and Trump dinners in NYC and Mar-A-Lago. Trisha Calvarese can get the votes of regular Republicans and Unaffiliated voters with her common sense policies and lack of a criminal record.    Greg Lopez is a known commodity. Clips are played from @9News (Kyle Clark), Channel 7 and KNUS when Lopez stood in the way of Colorado's Red Flag Law. Lauren Boebert and her placeholder Greg Lopez do the bidding of the gun industry and MAGA. Lopez/Boebert extremism extends to restricting all abortions, including in cases of rape and incest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1nbrwBLYMM   Size up the intelligence of Calvarese who discusses the multitude of challenges posed by artificial intelligence. She's worried about democracy if MAGA prevails, and she's determined to defeat Lopez/Boebert. Colorado voters generally disfavor carpetbaggers and grifters.   Calvarese strongly supports IVF procedures. As a millennial married woman, she may need those reproductive rights options now threatened by MAGA judges and lawmakers. As for Russia v. Ukraine, Calvarese is resolute in supporting Ukraine, in sharp contrast to what Putin/Trump/Boebert and MAGA-GOQP want. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoI_LFqsNqw   Trisha Calvarese wants America to outcompete China. She's got big ideas for Colorado's fourth CD. Show Troubadour Dave Gunders proves once again why he's a musical genius and a great conversationalist. His opening lines of "Sugar Don't Call" work for the coming Eclipse, the NYC/NJ earthquake and the 400 calls in one day Lauren Boebert claims to make to an unquestioning Dan Caplis.   One-half of the old Caplis and Silverman show, Dan Caplis, is now taking credit for the Caplis Plan to ensure the MAGA-approved Lauren Boebert prevails in a GOP primary while a placeholder (Greg Lopez) keeps the reliably Republican seat warm. Caplis keeps Boebert warm in another gushing interview and we have sound highlights.   John Charles Eastman is a soon-to-be-disbarred lawyer with Colorado ties through CU, Colorado Republican Party State Committeeman and attorney/radio host, Randy Corporon. There was a Big Lie spat involving
Apr 6
2 hr 28 min
Episode 204 - Charles “CJ” Johnson wants to be CU Regent at Large - Colorado College Head Basketball Coach Jeff Conarroe Craves March Madness
Rundown -   Charles “CJ” Johnson - 06:18   Jeff Conarroe - 01:31:48   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 02:35:23   "I Love Every Single Day" by Dave Gunders - 02:39:33   Happy Springtime! Sports and Life Lessons abound with two sensational guests.   Team sports teach us how to work and play well together. Charles "CJ" Johnson became an unlikely national sports hero in 1990 when he led the CU Buffs to victory over Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and its only national football championship.   CJ Johnson grew up in Detroit, son of a famous Motown musician, before gaining his football scholarship to Boulder at an amazing time in the long history of Colorado's flagship university. Now, Johnson is running for CU Regent at Large in a competitive statewide contest.   Learn what happened when the Buffs punted to the Rocket Ismael who returned it 92 yards for a likely game-winning touchdown with 43 seconds left, only to have it nullified on a clipping call. Next thing you know, victorious CU QB CJ Johnson was on the Tonight Show celebrating with Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon and Jay Leno in Burbank!   The fifth down controversy in Missouri gets dissected most entertainingly. Coach Bill McCartney's lessons and stories are present throughout this engrossing interview. Coach Mac and CJ are both Christians but their politics are often different. Listen to how CJ narrows that gap.   CJ Johnson is a natural leader who now seeks the big job of CU Regent at Large, elected by all the voters in Colorado, to help lead the Centennial State's flagship university and its many campuses. This will be the top-of-the-ticket statewide election in the historic November 2024 cycle.   Johnson decries the meanness of MAGA but has great ideas on how to bridge that gap. Johnson is the proud Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Ball Corporation. Learn how far back CJ goes with CU and statewide politics in Colorado where he's raised outstanding high-achieving children of his own. https://www.cj4cu.com/   Colorado College men's head basketball coach, Jeff Conarroe, is a Colorado kid through and through with roots in Aspen where his parents were educators, including his father Dave who was athletic director and coach at Aspen High for decades. Since playing at CC where he was team captain in 1999, Conarroe has had many college coaching jobs around the country.   Find out about the passion and desire that drives this leader of young men. Now raising his own two boys in Colorado Springs, Jeff Conarroe is a basketball coach on the rise as demonstrated by the terrific winning season the Tigers just experienced in 2023-24.   March Madness is here and Coach Conarroe experienced it as a coach at Cal State Bakersfield and he wants that feeling again. Learn about the love of basketball that transcends the generations and the coaching challenges of the modern era. We talk about social media, gambling and getting the attention of kids these days.   Life lessons abound during Episode 204 with these two accomplished leaders of men. Team sports instill discipline and rules that define America at its best. CJ Johnson and Coach Jeff Conarroe are entertaining ambassadors for Colorado, two of its greatest educational institutions and the value of athletics. https://cctigers.com/staff-directory/jeff-conarroe/286
Mar 30
2 hr 45 min
Episode 203 - ADL Regional Director Scott Levin and CO State Representative Leslie Herod
Rundown -    Scott Levin in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge Inner Sanctum - 14:19   Leslie Herod - 44:49   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:19:51   "Hole in the Head" by Dave Gunders - 01:26:14   Scott Levin enters the Inner Sanctum of Craig’s Lawyers lounge to discuss the latest pronouncements of Donald Trump regarding the Jewish people. Trump’s statement was repulsive, bigoted, and disgusting as we point out in fine detail. It was also thought-provoking.   Rocky Mountain Regional ADL Director Scott Levin discusses the Anti-Defamation League’s reaction to Trump’s incendiary statement that Jews who vote for Democrats hate their religion and everything about the country of Israel. Jared Kushner‘s sound talking about Palestinians moving out of Gaza to free up seafront real estate gets critiqued. So does Kushner’s speaking at ADL. But we play the Kushner speech at ADL so you can decide.   Representative Leslie Herod comes on to vindicate her reputation after her exoneration in Denver Court following a false accusation by a fellow Democrat. Leslie Herod, calls for her false accuser’s resignation and you will find out why.   The Feb. 12 ruling from Judge Clarisse Gonzales, released by Herod's attorney to the media a month later, came after two days of testimony and evidence that looked at a romantic encounter between Herod and Sheena Kadi that occurred four years ago. Kadi now works for Dem State Treasurer Dave Young and is Vice-chair of the Colorado State Democratic Party. She’s being urged to step down.   Representative Herod speaks out against the overly boisterous and non-substantive opponents of the  proposed assault weapon ban. The troubling and dispiriting mood at the Colorado Capitol right now is reviewed.   Troubadour Dave Gunders brings us his song "Hole in the Head" which is what Donald Trump‘s statements remind the Jewish people right now. We need Donald Trump like a hole in the head and we discuss why. We also talk about Trump and Kushner's statements taken together.   Also reviewed is the rise of the University of Colorado in basketball (great 102-100 win over Florida in the NCAA tourney) and otherwise. We talk about the bad bombing in Moscow reportedly perpetrated by ISIS.   The Craig Silverman Show - Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Colorado time
Mar 23
2 hr 2 min
Episode 202 - Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib
Rundown -    Shad Murib - 08:19   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:36:50   "If God Was Watching" by Dave Gunders - 01:53:53   Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Speech - 01:57:52   Find out why Colorado Dems elected this dynamic leader. Murib grew up in Littleton, Colorado, the son of Arab Lebanese immigrants. Murib learned valuable life lessons growing up in his south Denver suburb, especially when his sibling announced as a lesbian. Murib is a proud progressive.   As a Democratic stalwart with talent, Shad Murib has worked for and with Senator John Hickenlooper, Colorado AG Phil Weiser and Colorado Governor Jared Polis. He’s married to former State Senator Kerry Donovan and they were married by their friend and political colleague, State Senator Dylan Roberts.    We find out about the Copper Bar Ranch that Shad and Kerry own and run high up in Edwards, Colorado. They raise Scottish Highland cattle and wait till you hear the taste described, especially the tenderloin. Stress-free ethical slaughter makes the taste difference. Hear it explained at the end. https://www.thecopperbarranch.com/   This name-dropping episode features further mentions of Colorado’s top elected officials with a special shout-out to Rep. Jason Crow and Senator Michael Bennet for their dedication to trying to protect freedom in Ukraine. The host and guest salute the performance of President Biden too, standing up to Putin, Trump and the GOP.   Colorado Republican Chair Dave Williams gets discussed, including his taunts at his party chair counterpart. When MAGA goes low, Shad Murib responds with winning policies, strategies and powerful responses. The process in the Colorado CD4 special election necessitated by Rep. Ken Buck’s resignation is thoroughly explained.   Murib intends for Democrats to be competitive in every part of Colorado including CD5. What will the impact be of Trump’s endorsements of Boebert (CD4) and Dave “Let’s Go Brandon” Williams in CD5? The connections of Putin to Trump to MAGA-GOQP gets reviewed with Murib worried about fascism.   Shad Murib goes on Fox News and will debate any semi-honest broker, but we discuss how far gone Twitter (X) is now with Elon Musk platforming the likes of Alex Jones. Modern media get discussed as do conflicts amongst Dems at the Colorado Capitol.   DA races are partisan in Colorado as are Sheriff races. Dems need to compete smarter and harder especially with disingenuous MAGA law enforcers refusing to enforce gun laws like Red Flag which they do not like. Local races are big, but the huge political issue is Trump v the rest of us. Dems must lead us now. ​​ https://www.coloradodems.org/   Troubadour Dave Gunders provides a lively conversation about the NYC trial delay. He also loved the SOU by POTUS. His song, If G-d was Watching is aimed at MAGA-GOP-type hypocrites who make money off of Big Lies like Big Con Don, the MAGA-GOQP nominee. https://soundcloud.com/dave-gunders/7-if-god-was-watching   The Craig Silverman Show - Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Colorado time
Mar 16
2 hr 43 min
Episode 201 - Karen Friedman Agnifilo
Rundown -    Karen Friedman Agnifilo in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 06:20   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:01:31   "Nikki's Latest Song" by Dave Gunders - 01:13:52   Listen to the former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo (KFA). As Second-in-Command, Ms. Friedman Agnifilo oversaw an office of approximately 500 lawyers, 700 support staff and roughly 80,000 cases per year. https://www.meidastouch.com/author/karen-friedman-agnifilo   Now, KFA puts her acute legal analytical skills on the LegalAF podcast which is a key part of the Meidas Touch streaming network with over 2 million subscribers. No one in the media knows more about the DA’s Office, where she worked for 3 decades and which now prosecutes Donald Trump later this March.    Law and Order accurately depicts the New York DA’s Office where KFA has served as that iconic show’s legal consultant for many years. Karen Friedman Agnifilo’s pride in her prosecutorial office shows throughout the interview. https://wolfentertainment.com/news/chicago-fire-fbi-law-order-and-law-order-svu-real-life-heroes/   Find out about the NYC all-star trial team assembled to take on the former president.  Learn about Judge Merchan, who also hails from the DANY prosecutorial office and will be presiding judge. We discuss likely outcomes in terms of verdict and politics.   KFA and host discuss the disgust society should feel at Trump’s threats against prosecutors, judges and media members. Who will want to take such truth-telling jobs under a dictator? So much rides on the Rule of Law taking care of justice for Donald Trump.
Mar 9
1 hr 21 min
Episode 200 - John Jackson and Ken Toltz
Rundown -   John Jackson and Ken Toltz - 03:51   This bicentennial episode of The Craig Silverman Show features a special mixture of sidebar podcasts, Craig’s Colorado Corner (panel show) and Craig’s Colorado Homefront (WWIII?) with our two favorite foreign correspondents.   Show dedicated to the memory of the late Alexei Navalny, killed by Putin, something ignored by Trump/Putin friendly MAGA-GOQP media. Discussed also are implications of Russian disinfo via Alexander Smirnov. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHDueubF0QY   The world is at an inflection point as democracies and freedom are under threat in Israel, Ukraine and the USA. We discuss Super Tuesday results and their impact on each nation. Nikki Haley’s equivocation, Mitch McConnell’s departure and US S/Ct rulings analyzed.   Elon Musk gets discussed, as he must be, given his role now openly helping Putin and Trump. Armed Forces of Ukraine soldier (via Colorado), John Jackson, explains why the battlespace of Twitter (X) mustn't be surrendered. YouTube as well. https://www.youtube.com/@JJUkraine   Ken Toltz explains the sadness pervading Israel as the Netanyahu government keeps letting people down and ancient enemies are at the doorstep. Every day is sad since October 7 and this native Denverite gives his view from the riven Holy Land. https://kentoltz.medium.com/every-day-is-october-7th-db7945b7ce3e   The violent June 18. 1984, Denver assassination of Alan Berg gets remembered again as a predicate to the authoritarian hate that is consuming parts of the planet now. Ken Toltz proudly tried to defeat isolationist authoritarian MAGA antecedent, Tom Tancredo, back in 2000.   This bicentennial show addresses the growing MAGA fascist threat and what a Trump victory means for Ukraine, Israel, America, freedom and democracy. These are big issues discussed with brilliant passionate guests who have stakes in this war.   The Israeli War Minister Benny Gantz's trip to Washington DC gets reviewed and approved. Benjamin Gantz is better than Benjamin Netanyahu, who is corrupt and an easy mark for mobster autocrats. Volodomor Zelensky remains rock solid after surviving an attack in Crimea.   The Craig Silverman Show - at age 200 - hopes to make a positive impact in the pro-democracy movement. Listen to John Jackson quote Ronald Reagan. Freedom is not free. But this podcast is free and we want you to enjoy, appreciate, learn and share.
Mar 6
1 hr 22 min
Episode 199 - Dani Newsum
Rundown -   Dani Newsum in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 12:34   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:40:38   "Billy B and the Fair Skinned Girl" by Dave Gunders - 01:44:34   Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge opens wide to welcome Dani Newsum. She's a trained civil rights attorney, who spent decades as a formidable panelist on Colorado Inside Out where she often argued with Craig and David Kopel and many others. Dani can be feisty.   Nowadays, Dani Newsum is the director of strategic partnerships at Cobalt, a Colorado pro-abortion rights group that had a friendly split from NARAL Pro-Choice America in January 2020 to focus on state-level battles and reproductive rights advocacy within Colorado. OMG, the battles now, post-Dobbs.   Dani explains what Donald Trump has meant for female reproductive freedom and how Cobalt is fighting back with Ballot Initiative 89 which will place women’s right to choose enshrined in Colorado’s Constitution. https://coloradansforreproductivefreedom.com/   Dani Newsum was raised by the remarkable Fitzroy “Buck” Newsum who has a substantially correct Wikipedia page but for his birth date and the picture of him as a young airman. A decorated Tuskegee Airman, Colonel Newsum was a Congressional Gold Medal recipient. Dani’s mom Joan is special too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzroy_Newsum   Learn how Dani Newsum decided to be an attorney, and then a civil rights advocate. She attended Denver’s Thomas Jefferson High School and then became a lawyer and a talk show host on 630 KHOW. Find out some behind-the-scenes’ stories about Colorado Inside Out back in the day.   We discuss the awful decline of the Colorado Republican Party, as embodied by Lauren Boebert. We review the latest with respect to Colorado’s embarrassment in Congress. The modern media and legal landscape gets reviewed. So does Dani’s fascinating life story. https://images.app.goo.gl/FcHoTXxSgAbYkzh98   Show Troubadour Dave Gunders entertains with a song reminiscent of America’s less-than-honest justice system given the recent MAGA-friendly delay moves made by the U.S. Supreme Court. In Billy B and the Fair Skinned Girl, the wise narrator sings a story of an unfair justice system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLoy0P2NdKo
Mar 2
1 hr 52 min
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