The Mandy Connell Podcast

WEATHER WEDNESDAY WITH DAVE FRASER At 12:30 so get your weather questions ready for Fox 31’s Chief Meteorologist! WHY IS MEDICAID MORE GENEROUS THAN PRIVATE INSURANCE?  There are legitimate functions of Medicaid that means some things are covered, like long term care, that are not covered by private insurance. But massages? Equine therapy? They are covered too. The Common Sense Institut...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Rick Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RYAN SCHUILING IS RUNNING FOR OFFICE! You know Ryan from his time on the air, but now he’s running for office. He’s running for the Ward 3 seat in Evans, Colorado, and he joins me at 2:30 to chat about that and more. Support his campaign if you’d like by clicking here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHY IS MEDICAID MORE GENEROUS THAN PRIVATE INSURANCE? There are legitimate functions of Medicaid that means some things are covered, like long term care, that are not covered by private insurance. But massages? Equine therapy? They are covered too. The Common Sense Institute did a deep dive on the largest budget line in Colorado and I’ve got their Executive Director Melissa Osse on at 1 for...

WEATHER WEDNESDAY WITH DAVE FRASER At 12:30 so get your weather questions ready for Fox 31’s Chief Meteorologist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DR. SHIMON BLAU HAS FACED ANTI SEMITISM Which is ironic because he got into the 1st Congressional District race when an anti-Semite won the Democratic nomination. He’s faced significant anti-Semitism online during the race, and he joins me today to talk about why he’s the best choice, religion aside. Find out more about his independent campaign here. He joins me at 12:30 today. A THRIL...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Chad Bowar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOES JEFF CRANK’S OPPONENT EVEN LIVE IN THE DISTRICT? Rep. Jeff Crank’s opponent is a carpetbagger. There, I said it. She bought a home in the Broadmoor development fairly recently after her stints in the Obama administration. Rep. Crank joins me today to discuss why he’s still the best choice, no matter where his opponent lives. That happens at 2:30. See omnystudio.com/listener...

A THRILLER WITH A WOMAN’S TOUCH Lynn Horton is an adventurer, both intellectually and physically and her new book shows it. Loose Arrows is a CIA thriller with Nina Abrams as the protagonist. It’s an excellent read and you can find out more about it and buy it for yourself here . Lynn joins me at 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DR. SHIMON BLAU HAS FACED ANTI SEMITISM Which is ironic because he got into the 1st Congressional District race when an anti-Semite won the Democratic nomination. He’s faced significant anti-Semitism online during the race, and he joins me today to talk about why he’s the best choice, religion aside. Find out more about his independent campaign here. He joins me at 12:30 today. See omn...

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in politics, true stories, and a dash of humor. The speaker shares their thoughts on the recent Broncos game, but it's not just about sports - it's about the bigger picture. They also delve into the world of politics, discussing the upcoming election and the potential consequences of certain policies. The conversation takes a turn when the speake...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO LIVE ON A TINY IRISH ISLAND? My guest at 1pm knows, as she has lived there on her own since she was 16. Emma Cunnane lives on Inishbofin island with just 180 people and her story is one of overcoming trauma and thriving anyway. Plus she’s got a cool accent. She’s in town to visit her daughter and is stopping by for a visit at 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

JUSTIN FOLK’S NEW DOCUMENTARY IS OUT FRIDAY And it’s called Paging Hezbollah and it reveals how Israel pulled off one of the most audacious intelligence operations in history - engineering, marketing, and smuggling a modern-day Trojan Horse into Hezbollah's command network before destroying it with a single beep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEVIN GRANTHAM WOULD BE A GREAT TREASURER As he is as straight a shooter as I’ve met in Colorado. He joins me at 1 to talk about it. Find out more about Kevin by clicking here. HERE IS THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY WEBSITE TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK Just click here! IT’S SPOOKY SEASON!  So it’s time for another visit from our friends at XX Paranormal Communications. They’ve got s...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: XX Paranormal Communications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S SPOOKY SEASON! So it’s time for another visit from our friends at XX Paranormal Communications. They’ve got some spooky meet ups coming up, this one at Four Mile Park has some tickets left. Follow them on Insta here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEVIN GRANTHAM WOULD BE A GREAT TREASURER As he is as straight a shooter as I’ve met in Colorado. He joins me at 1 to talk about it. Find out more about Kevin by clicking here. This is him asking his opponent about opposing tax increases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOES DOUGCO NEED TWO MORE COMMISSIONERS? My bipartisan guests today say yes. I’ve got Republican Lora Thomas and Democrat Bob Marshall on at 1 today to talk about Ballot Questions 200 and 201, which would take the three person County Commission up to five and let voters decide if they want to elect them all at-large or by district. I am a yes on this, and a no on Ballot Question 1A, which is...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Nick Ferguson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHAD HUMPREY IS RUNNING AGAINST A COMMUNIST For the 1st Congressional District. Melat Kiros is horrible, and Chad is the Libertarian running against her, Republican Christy Peterson, and independent Shimon Blau. I don’t think any Republican has a snowballs chance in this deep blue district so we’re going to chat with Chad and find out what he’s all about. Find out more about his...

DOES DOUGCO NEED TWO MORE COMMISSIONERS? My bipartisan guests today say yes. I’ve got Republican Lora Thomas and Democrat Bob Marshall on at 1 today to talk about Ballot Questions 200 and 201, which would take the three person County Commission up to five and let voters decide if they want to elect them all at-large or by district. I am a yes on this, and a no on Ballot Question 1A, which is...

This episode is a wild ride, covering everything from politics to law to a fascinating discussion about movies filmed in Colorado. Our host dives into the world of politics, discussing the upcoming mayoral election in Boulder and the importance of character in leadership. She also shares her thoughts on the recent attacks on the Jewish community and the need for leaders to speak out against hate....

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Rick Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASK THE ATTORNEYS TODAY AT 1 With Justin Johansen from Bell and Pollock. Today we’re talking about the danger of accepting an “inconvenience settlement offer” instead of using an attorney to get what is truly owed to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.