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.
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.
How do we make sense of this crazy election? Well, we ask Marianne Goodland from the Denver Gazettes and Colorado Politics.
Colorado just experienced a political earthquake and the results have left even veteran political observers stunned. Is Colorado now bluer than California? What happened to the Colorado Republican Party? And what does an overwhelming Democratic majority mean for the state’s economic and political future? On this episode of Devil’s Advocate, Jon Caldara sits down with veteran political journalist Marianne Goodland of Colorado Politics and The Gazettes to break down the election results, the Republican Party’s stunning losses, and the dramatic shift in Colorado’s political landscape. From surprising Democratic victories in traditionally Republican strongholds like El Paso and Douglas counties to the growing power of progressives at the State Capitol, this election could reshape Colorado for years to come. **In this episode:** – How Colorado became one of the bluest states in America – Why Republicans suffered devastating losses across Colorado – Donald Trump’s impact on Colorado’s election results – The Democratic supermajority and what it could mean for taxpayers – Surprising results on taxes, energy, and social issues – Why voters supported conservative ballot measures while electing Democrats – The potential consequences of Colorado’s progressive income tax – Growing concerns about business regulations, energy costs, and companies leaving Colorado – Colorado’s $1.6 billion budget deficit and the future of Medicaid – Whether Colorado is following California’s political and economic path Marianne also explains why this election was unlike anything she’s witnessed in her years covering Colorado politics and why the next few years could bring even bigger changes. Is Colorado becoming the next California? Or has it already gone further? Watch the conversation and tell us what YOU think in the comments.
