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Devil's Advocate
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.
Episodes
Devil's AdvocateVice President Jared Polis?
The Colorado GOP made 18 endorsements in the recent Colorado primary, 14 of them failed. And firebrand candidates from both left and right were defeated. GOP…
Devil's AdvocateDo Republicans Even Want to Win?
Political commentator and KOA talk show host Ross Kaminsky thinks the Colorado GOP is not only out of touch with swing voters, but out of touch with most…
Devil's AdvocateState GOP: Batsh*t Crazy?
While the news media is enthralled with national politics, governors and big city mayors, the real power over our lives comes from the over 5000 local…
Devil's AdvocateCan Colorado Legislature Cancel Your Access to Government?
If you can't trust the media who can you trust? Perhaps it will be citizen journalists who bring the real story. Cory Gaines is becoming the trusted source on…
Devil's AdvocatePolis Solely Responsible for Gas Hike
The Colorado state legislature recently tried to ban all oil and gas operations in the state. That plot failed, but more anti energy bills were passed, and…
Devil's AdvocateRepublicans Still Have Input In Colorado?
The Colorado legislature just ended its devastating 2024 session. The winners were, of course, progressives and special interests, with taxpayers again losing…
Devil's AdvocateRecreational Marijuana Wrecked Colorado
Has recreational marijuana been a success or failure for Colorado? Luke Niforatos of SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) is working to get the state to reverse…
Devil's AdvocateWeaponized Legal System: Will They Come After You?
If Trump is convicted of a crime, can he still serve as president? Can they still prosecute him if he becomes president again? We put these questions to…
Devil's AdvocateRTD Siphons Colorado Road Funds?
The regional transportation district. RTD is one of the largest governments in the state of Colorado, so of course the state legislature wants to rip away its…
Devil's AdvocateColorado's Future In Jeopardy?
Businessman and philanthropist Steve Schuck has made it his life's mission to free working families of the shackles created by government run education. His…
Devil's AdvocateProgressives Derail Tracks NightClub
Andrew Feinstein is the owner of several Denver businesses, including Tracks, Denver's most popular and longest lasting gay nightclub. He is a perfect example…
Devil's AdvocateColorado's Sneaky Gun Registration Bill
Never before have so many anti gun bills been introduced into the Colorado legislature, and with a supermajority of Democrats in charge, they could all pass…
Devil's AdvocateWhat Is American Culture?
Why is it we love entrepreneurs until they become a huge success, then we hate them for having the wealth they built? John Tillman of the American Culture…
Devil's AdvocateSchools Encourage Kids To Lie
Have you ever considered how your favorite hobby might be racist? Lori Gimelshteyn's eighth grade son was asked this question in a school assignment. How would…
Devil's AdvocateDefund The Police To Fund Homeless?
Political Activist, Ean Tafoya, talks about his solutions for solving Denver's problems.
Devil's Advocate0% Income Tax In Colorado?
Could Colorado become on of the seven states that have no income tax? Vance Ginn, Senior Fellow at Independence Institute, believes the state is headed in that…
Devil's AdvocateCan Coors Adapt To Changing Tastes?
Former Chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company, Pete Coors, talks about the declining trend in craft beer and the fight to stay relevant in the market.
Devil's AdvocateDirty Denver
KOA Talk Show Host Mandy Connell remarks on how Denver has become a dirty city in her decade living in Colorado.
Devil's AdvocateColorado Supreme Court Scandal
Retired Chief Judge Dennis Maes, talks about the scandal at the Colorado Supreme Court.
Devil's AdvocateLast Peacetime President Since Carter?
Political activist Tom Tancredo talks about his time in office, immigration, and his case for Donald Trump.
Devil's AdvocateGays Against Groomers
Rich Guggenheim, of Gays Against Groomers, discusses his frustrations with the trans community indoctrinating children.
Devil's AdvocateIs Big Pharma Dosing The Dems?
Psychedelic Educator, Ashley Troxell used to be a Democrat until she discovered that the Colorado Democrats were under the script of big pharma.
Devil's AdvocateWill Trump Curse Colorado's Republicans Again?
Former State Chair Dick Wadhams with his predictions on Colorado's 2024 election cycle.
Devil's AdvocateApocalyptic Bond Market Crash
Erik Voorhees founder of ShapeShift, talks about the impending bond market crash and how you can opt-out with Bitcoin.
Devil's AdvocateDid We Wreck Our Kids?
Filmmaker, Author, and Business Executive Jennifer Sey talks about her new film.
Devil's AdvocateWolves Dumped In Dissenting Colorado Counties On Purpose?
Why would Colorado choose to dump wolves in counties that overwhelmingly opposed it? Sherrie Peif, Investigative Reporter with Complete Colorado discusses this…
Devil's AdvocateWho Pulls The Strings In Colorado Politics?
Westword Editor Patty Calhoun, talks about the tangled ball of string that is Colorado Politics.
Devil's Advocate40 Hour Blackouts Coming to Colorado?
Colorado's energy prices are going up and reliability is going down. Amy Cooke, Independence Institute's Energy & Environmental Policy Director explains why.
Devil's AdvocateThe Team Behind The Colorado Rockies
Kyle Dyer, Co-Editor & Writer of When Colorado Went Major League, talks about her documentary on the making of the Colorado Rockies.
Devil's AdvocateIs Colorado Bad For Business?
Colorado has been inundating businesses with so many new regulations and onerous programs that business owners are struggling to keep up. Ed Sealover, Editor…
Devil's AdvocateIs Your Doctor Miserable?
Dr. John Dygert of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care talks about a new system that is making doctors love their work again; focusing on the patient, not a…
Devil's AdvocateDenver Incentivizes Homelessness?
Why is Denver's homeless problem so rampant, yet Colorado Springs barely has any? Jack Briggs, President & CEO of Springs Rescue Mentions talks about the…
Devil's AdvocateJared Polis Called For A Special Session, But Did He Listen To Voters?
Proposition HH went down hard in November's election, forcing Jared Polis to call a special session. Marianne Goodland, Chief Legislative Reporter for Colorado…
Devil's AdvocateProposition HH Failed. Polis Has No Choice But to Call For Special Session
Former Chair of the State GOP, Dick Wadhams discusses what happens next with voters soundly rejecting Proposition HH.
Devil's AdvocateUnmasking Colorado Supreme Court's Accountability
Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Becky Kourlis talks about her experience in the state court and ways to reform the system.
Devil's AdvocateWill The Left Heed History's Lessons?
Former State Senator and State Representative Penfield Tate discusses the evolving challenges with modern-day progressives and conservatives, highlighting the…
Devil's AdvocateThe Future of Talk Radio
Talk Host Steffan Tubbs announces his departure from 710 KNUS. What is the future of talk radio if we continue to lose local talent?
Devil's AdvocateProposition HH "Sneaky Legislation"
Proposition HH has been described by various guests as "Sneaky", "Dishonest" and even "Diabolical". Small business owner Jim Noon and Fiscal Policy Director at…
Devil's AdvocateDenver, Poo Capital of Colorado
Watch your step, now entering Denver, or Denver, now with 50% more feces, or Denver, take a crap wherever you like. Ok, we can do this all day, but seriously…
Devil's AdvocateAdding Guns Make Schools Safer?
Laura Carno Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, explains the benefits of having armed and trained personnel in Colorado schools.
Devil's AdvocateIf Proposition HH Isn't a Tax Why Seek Your Vote?
Jesse Mallory State Director for American's For Prosperity Colorado talks about his conversations with citizens over Proposition HH. Coloradans are not happy…
Devil's Advocate"Proposition HH is Diabolical"
Colorado House Representative Lisa Frizell talks about the shortcuts taken to bypass stakeholders and citizens to get Proposition HH on the ballot. Would…
Devil's AdvocateMarxism Rules At Colorado Educators Association?
Ken Witt, Executive Director at Education ReEnvisioned and Superintendent of the Woodland Park School District talks about the what is necessary to make real…
Devil's AdvocateStricter Penalties for Ballot Harvest Abuse?
Alton Dillard, being on the opposite side of Jon Caldara makes for a great conversation. Alton talks about the massive social shift in our state over the…
Devil's AdvocateJared Polis Quadruples Electricity Rates
New modeling shows that Governor Jared Polis' 100% Renewable Energy Plan will quadruple electricity rates and Coloradans will experience 25 hours of blackouts…
Devil's AdvocateDenver Public Schools Must Retain Dangerous Students
Denver Gazette Columnist & 710 KNUS Host, Jimmy Sengenberger talks about some of the outrageous policies within the Denver Public Schools school district.
Devil's AdvocateIs Government Funded Media The Future?
Greg Moore, former Editor of the Denver Post talks about alternatives for funding journalism in the future.
Devil's AdvocateGovernment Can Do For You & To You
Former State Senator John Andrews talks about the promise of government and how it can ultimately prove to be toxic to the user.
Devil's AdvocateWho Got Screwed in the Lockdowns?
Were you in the "laptop class" or the "pajama" class during the lockdowns? Or did you get screwed? Matt Kibbe, President of Free The People talks about the…
Devil's Advocate"Rainbow Exhaustion" Affecting LGBT?
Valdamar Archuleta, President of Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado talks about how even the LGBT community is over the rainbow.
Devil's AdvocateAmerican Revolution Sparked Anti-Slavery Movement
Tom Krannawitter, President of Speakeasy Ideas says the American Revolution was the greatest anti-slavery movement in all of history.
Devil's AdvocateWhy Unions Hate Charter Schools
Independence Institute Senior Fellow Ross Izard explains why unions are no friends of charter schools, and exposes the cumbersome process when trying to…
Devil's AdvocateIs Mayor Elect Mike Johnston Able To Say No?
Eric Sondermann, Political Analyst and Columnist for Gazette Newspapers speaks on the challenges ahead for newly elected Mayor Mike Johnston.
Devil's AdvocateHas The Left Gone Too Far?
Key Democrat Strategist and Lawyer Ted Trimpa talks about whether the left has gone too far in Colorado. His answer might surprise you.
Devil's AdvocateCities Are Crumbling Under Left Leadership
Stephen Moore, Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity talks about how once great cities are failing under progressive leadership.
Devil's AdvocateWhen Seconds Matter, Cops Are Just Minutes Away
Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly talks about the importance of law abiding citizens carry weapons.
Devil's AdvocateHigh Property Tax May Cost Legislative Seats
Colorado property taxes are about to go through the roof. Did the left plan this so you would lose your TABOR refund forever? State Representative Mike Lynch…
Devil's AdvocateThe Left is Imploding at the State Legislature
Marianne Goodland, Chief Legislative Reporter at Colorado Politics, talks about one of the most "nuts" legislative sessions she has witnessed in her lifetime.
Devil's AdvocateGun Bills Inching Us Closer to Confiscation
If you're a gun owner in Colorado, it has been a bad year for you. Dave Kopel, Independence Institute's Second Amendment Project Director talks about the five…
Devil's AdvocateColorado Legislature Scammed Voters on Property Taxes
Your Colorado property tax bill is probably outrageous, and it was planned that way in 2020 by your Colorado legislature; by duping voters into repealing the…