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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.

 

Ep. 173 - Michael Huemer - Devil's Advocate It's not a big surprise that young men have a certain sexual drive. The best way to satisfy that...could it be marriage? Could it be prostitution? We asked that question to Michael Huemer, philosopher and professor of ethics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Dating Apps Trick Women?

Ep. 172 - Priscilla Rahn - Devil's Advocate What’s really happening inside America’s schools? In this episode, veteran educator Priscilla Rahn—teacher, former principal, and National Board Certified Master Teacher shares what she’s learned after more than 30 years in public education. We discuss how teacher training and professional development have changed, why many educators say classrooms are shifting away from teaching core subjects, and how parents became more aware of what’s happening in schools during COVID. Priscilla also explains why she left the teachers union, what classical education looks like, and why she’s helping launch a new private school, Excalibur Classical Academy. If you’re interested in education reform, school choice, teacher training, public vs private schools, or the future of American education, this conversation offers an inside look from someone who has spent decades in the classroom.
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What Happened To Teaching Teachers?

Ep. 171 - Travis Bockenstedt - Devil's Advocate When you go to the doctor, do you feel like you're treated like a number? Do you remember doctors spending more time looking at their patients than looking at computer screens? Travis Bockenstedt advocates for a new medical model that keeps costs down and keeps doctors doctoring.
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$19 Test...$800 With Insurance

Ep. 170 - Ryan Schuiling - Devil's Advocate Does local talk radio even matter in today's national media landscape? I mean, how do local stories get the coverage they deserve? I discuss it with Ryan Schuiling, host of 630 KHOW's Morning Program.
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Cancel Culture's Dirty Secret

Ep. 169 - Jerry Sonnenburg - Devil's Advocate We often forget Colorado is still a massive agriculture and ranching state. Has the Trump administration been good for our state's farmers and ranchers? Well, we ask former state senator and current Trump appointee Jerry Sonnenburg.
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War on Rural Colorado

Ep. 168 - Ross Izard - Devil's Advocate How is it that we have so much choice inside the public school system in Colorado, but absolutely little choice outside of it? I put that question to Ross Izard, Educational Specialist.
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Who Blocks Charter Schools?

Ep. 167 - Dick Wadhams - Devil's Advocate Is It Time to free Tina Peters? I put that question to the one and only Dick Wadhams, Republican Consultant to the Stars.
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Free Tina Peters?

Ep. 166 - Cindy Romero - Devil's Advocate In Aurora, Cindy Romero lived in the apartment complex terrorized by Venezuelan gang members. What did the media miss about that episode? And what does she think of Donald Trump after meeting him in person?
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Aurora Apartments Under Siege

Ep. 165 - Kent Thiry - Devil's Advocate Businessman, philanthropist and political activist Kent Thiry is investing in a new model of elections in Colorado, one that recognizes the dominance of independent voters. Here, does this make sense?
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Tyranny of the Minority

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