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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 AdvocateFounding Fathers Desired a Mega Government?
Early drafts of the United States Constitution looked very different than what we have today. Did the Founding Fathers originally desire a mega government? Rob…
Devil's AdvocateDown Syndrome Research is Extending Lifespans
Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation, discusses how new studies are showing an increasing life expectancy from those with…
Devil's AdvocateJared Polis the Most Conservative Elected Official in Colorado
9 News political expert and Colorado Republican strategist Kelly Maher, reflects on the suffering state GOP. Can it and should it survive?
Devil's AdvocateHow Many More School Shootings Will It Take?
How do we really protect children in our schools? Laura Carno, Executive Director for FASTER Colorado explains how her program can save lives.
Devil's AdvocateThe Myth of Free Speech on College Campuses
Ilya Shapiro was almost another victim of the cancel culture mob just days before starting his teaching job at Georgetown Law School. Was his new job worth…
Devil's AdvocateColorado Choking Small Business?
Tony Gagliardi, President of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, discusses how mom and pop shops have never had it so tough in Colorado.
Devil's AdvocateWill The Left Abolish TABOR?
Ben Murrey, Fiscal Policy Director at Independence Institute and Michael Fields, President of Advance Colorado, are the next generation to defend TABOR (Tax…
Devil's AdvocatePublic Sector Unions Create Unmanageable Government?
Philip Howard, Author of the book Not Accountable, talks about how public sector unions create unmanageable government.
Devil's AdvocateDenver May Jeopardize Jared Polis' Presidential Ambitions
National Review Columnist John Fund describes how the "shine has come off" the once great city of Denver. Will Jared Polis' presidential bid get derailed by…
Devil's AdvocateGovernor Polis Demands Quid Pro Quo to Interview with Kyle Clark
Kyle Clark of 9News refused to interview Jared Polis in return for quid pro quo. Is it ethical for our governor or any politician to demand favors in return…
Devil's AdvocateBad Bills Become Bad Laws
Bad bills are turning into bad laws, who will fix them? Rose Pugliese is just one of the few Republicans left in the State of Colorado House of…
Devil's AdvocateNo Death Penalty Breeds New Mass Shooters?
Former District Attorney, George Brauchler, talks about a new type of mass shooter we've seen at the Boulder King Soopers and Club Q in Colorado Springs. Could…
Devil's AdvocateState Rep. Tracey Bernett Falsified Her Residence
Tracey Bernett State Legislator for House District 12 (Boulder County) won reelection. Only problem, she lives in House District 19. Theresa Watson, Boulder…
Devil's AdvocateIf You Like Your Guns, You Can Keep Them (With Receipt)
Sherrie Peif, Investigative Reporter for Complete Colorado, talks about a proposed Colorado bill that would allow you to keep your guns, provided you have the…
Devil's AdvocateProposed Bill Bans Almost All Guns in Colorado
Ray Elliot, Board Vice President of the Colorado State Shooting Association explains how a proposed bill in the Colorado Legislature bans almost all types of…
Devil's AdvocateThe Left Diagnoses The Right
Democrat Strategist Ted Trimpa shares his insights on what happened to Colorado Republican's in the 2022 elections.
Devil's AdvocateTwo dudes discussing their pronouns.
What's better than listening to two straight guys argue about their pronouns? Nothing! Ari Armstrong gets into a heated conversation with Jon about gender.
Devil's AdvocateColorado Predictions for 2023
Patty Calhoun, Editor of Westword, shares her predictions on what might happen in the 2023 Colorado Legislature.
Devil's AdvocateColorado Elections: Colorado vs. Other States
Talk show host Jeff Crank talks about how Colorado compared to the other states in the 2022 Midterm Elections.
Devil's AdvocateIs Denver's Crime Spree Driven by Emotions?
The not-so-secret crime spree in Denver is getting worse. Paul Pazen, Former Police Chief of the Denver Police Department explains why.
Devil's AdvocateAre Republicans in Colorado Finished?
David Flaherty a pollster and CEO of Magellan Strategies predicted years ago what we saw recently play out in Colorado. Are Republicans in Colorado truly…
Devil's AdvocateShould Parents See Their Child's Curriculum?
Pam Benigno, Director of Education Policy at Independence Institute, discusses whether Colorado parents can opt-out their kids from certain curriculum.
Devil's AdvocateKeeper's Heart Irish Whiskey with Master Distiller Brian Nation
On this episode of Devil's Advocate Jon talks with Brian Nation Master Distiller at Keeper's Heart about the romanticism surrounding whiskey
Devil's AdvocateWhere was the "Red Wave"? We ask Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams
Where was the "Red Wave"? Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams. has his take on what happened in Colorado?
Devil's AdvocateColorado Election Results Analysis
A dive into what happened in Colorado, and how the political landscape has changed. Our guest: Marianne Goodland Chief Legislative Reporter, Colorado Politics.
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Gender and Sexuality Art Club
Erin Lee sits down with Jon Caldara to share how her 12-year-old daughter was emotionally harmed during a school sponsored art club.