Devil's Advocate

When you think great films, you usually don't think Colorado, you think Hollywood. But Colorado has been the set place for lots of terrific movies. Christopher Getzen from the Colorado150 project lists some of the incredible films and actors that have come from Colorado.

Denver's business climate has certainly changed and not for the better. Let's get a viewpoint from the left of what needs to be done from writer Erik Clarke.

My son has down syndrome and I worry about his future. Where will he live? Who will care for him? What kind of work can he do? Fortunately, the Daniels Fund has been worrying about how to help the intellectually disabled like my son. Peter Droege explains.

I never thought the wild west state of Colorado would lead the nation in gun control. Isn't that California or Massachusetts job? Ray Elliott of the Colorado State Shooting association explains how it happened.

So all the snow falls in Colorado, but we have to give the water to California.

You can't fight city hall. Well, Brandon Wark of Free State Colorado thinks otherwise. Citizen activism works, and he can prove it.

The rumors are true, there is life outside of the Denver Boulder corridor. For the folks down south in places like Pueblo, Colorado's war on energy, well, it's destroying their lives. Sara Blackhurst from Action Colorado explains in detail.

Yes, we're losing liberty in the United States and in Colorado, but by comparison to the rest of the world, we're still the gold standard. Brad Lips of the Atlas Network explains that lack of freedom is more the world standard and thus we need to fight to preserve what we have here.

In this conversation, political scientist Lindsey Cormack discusses why America’s civic knowledge crisis may be deeper than most people realize. From students not understanding basic government concepts like federalism, primaries, or even the three branches of government, to broader concerns about self-governance, voter participation, and the growing disconnect between citizens and civic responsib...

How in the world can the Colorado Republican Party be as dysfunctional as it is? I put that question to Brita Horn, the outgoing chair of the state party.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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, an...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is It Time to free Tina Peters? I put that question to the one and only Dick Wadhams, Republican Consultant to the Stars.

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?

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?