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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.

Ep. 179 - Chris Nicholson & Kathleen Chandler - Devil's Advocate

You might have heard that democracy is under assault by Donald Trump. Oddly, the Democrats in the state legislature who are shouting "no kings" are making Trump look like a novice. Elected RTD board members Kathleen Chandler and Chris Nicholson explain.

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They Won't Let You Vote

Ep. 178 - Wade Haerle - Devil's Advocate

Given the media coverage, there's no reason you'd know this, but there's a whole bunch of Colorado that is not on the Front Range. No, really. Wade Haerle of Club 20 even says people live and work on the Western Slope even though Colorado's government decides. Eh, we don't believe it.

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They Know Blackouts Are Coming

Ep. 177 - Wayne Lagusen - Devil's Advocate

Why is it the left needs to constantly go out and protest? And why is it getting so, well, mean? Wayne Lagusen of Wayne's Word gives us an answer.

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"They Tore The Papers From My Hands"

Ep. 176 - Cory Gaines - Devil's Advocate

What if outside organizations could place their own people inside government? We break down a little-known Colorado scheme where privately funded staff are embedded within the legislative process—raising serious questions about transparency, influence, and who’s really shaping policy behind the scenes. Is this harmless expertise… or something more?

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People Planted In Colorado Legislature

Ep. 175 - Kelly Maher - Devil's Advocate

If you think both Republicans and Democrats in Colorado are getting a little too extreme, maybe there's a way to bring those candidates back towards the middle, back towards sanity. Longtime political strategist Kelly Maher has a few ideas on how to make that happen.

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Crazy People Are Taking Over Politics

Ep. 174 - Greg Sobetski - Devil's Advocate

Everybody panic. The state budget is in a deficit again. Watch your wallets.
What caused this budget shortfall and how could we get out of it? We put that question to the state's chief economist.

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Is Colorado Broke?

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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