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Devil's Advocate

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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.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Government Can Do For You & To You 27.07.2023

Former State Senator John Andrews talks about the promise of government and how it can ultimately prove to be toxic to the user.

Who Got Screwed in the Lockdowns? 20.07.2023

Were you in the "laptop class" or the "pajama" class during the lockdowns? Or did you get screwed? Matt Kibbe, President of Free The People talks about the group that constantly gets marginalized.

"Rainbow Exhaustion" Affecting LGBT? 13.07.2023

Valdamar Archuleta, President of Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado talks about how even the LGBT community is over the rainbow.

American Revolution Sparked Anti-Slavery Movement 06.07.2023

Tom Krannawitter, President of Speakeasy Ideas says the American Revolution was the greatest anti-slavery movement in all of history.

Why Unions Hate Charter Schools 29.06.2023

Independence Institute Senior Fellow Ross Izard explains why unions are no friends of charter schools, and exposes the cumbersome process when trying to approve new charter schools in Colorado.

Is Mayor Elect Mike Johnston Able To Say No? 22.06.2023

Eric Sondermann, Political Analyst and Columnist for Gazette Newspapers speaks on the challenges ahead for newly elected Mayor Mike Johnston.

Has The Left Gone Too Far? 15.06.2023

Key Democrat Strategist and Lawyer Ted Trimpa talks about whether the left has gone too far in Colorado. His answer might surprise you.

Cities Are Crumbling Under Left Leadership 09.06.2023

Stephen Moore, Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity talks about how once great cities are failing under progressive leadership.

When Seconds Matter, Cops Are Just Minutes Away 01.06.2023

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly talks about the importance of law abiding citizens carry weapons.

High Property Tax May Cost Legislative Seats 25.05.2023

Colorado property taxes are about to go through the roof. Did the left plan this so you would lose your TABOR refund forever? State Representative Mike Lynch believes this may be the turning point for Coloradans.

The Left is Imploding at the State Legislature 18.05.2023

Marianne Goodland, Chief Legislative Reporter at Colorado Politics, talks about one of the most "nuts" legislative sessions she has witnessed in her lifetime.

Gun Bills Inching Us Closer to Confiscation 11.05.2023

If you're a gun owner in Colorado, it has been a bad year for you. Dave Kopel, Independence Institute's Second Amendment Project Director talks about the five bad gun bills passed by the legislature.

Colorado Legislature Scammed Voters on Property Taxes 04.05.2023

Your Colorado property tax bill is probably outrageous, and it was planned that way in 2020 by your Colorado legislature; by duping voters into repealing the Gallagher amendment. Now that same legislature is vowing to provide relief, how can you trust them?

Founding Fathers Desired a Mega Government? 27.04.2023

Early drafts of the United States Constitution looked very different than what we have today. Did the Founding Fathers originally desire a mega government? Rob Natelson, Independence Institute's Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence explains.

Down Syndrome Research is Extending Lifespans 20.04.2023

Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation, discusses how new studies are showing an increasing life expectancy from those with Down Syndrome.

Jared Polis the Most Conservative Elected Official in Colorado 13.04.2023

9 News political expert and Colorado Republican strategist Kelly Maher, reflects on the suffering state GOP. Can it and should it survive?

How Many More School Shootings Will It Take? 06.04.2023

How do we really protect children in our schools? Laura Carno, Executive Director for FASTER Colorado explains how her program can save lives.

The Myth of Free Speech on College Campuses 30.03.2023

Ilya Shapiro was almost another victim of the cancel culture mob just days before starting his teaching job at Georgetown Law School. Was his new job worth walking on eggshells?

Colorado Choking Small Business? 23.03.2023

Tony Gagliardi, President of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, discusses how mom and pop shops have never had it so tough in Colorado.

Will The Left Abolish TABOR? 16.03.2023

Ben Murrey, Fiscal Policy Director at Independence Institute and Michael Fields, President of Advance Colorado, are the next generation to defend TABOR (Tax Payer Bill or Rights) as it faces constant assault from the left.

Public Sector Unions Create Unmanageable Government? 09.03.2023

Philip Howard, Author of the book Not Accountable, talks about how public sector unions create unmanageable government.

Denver May Jeopardize Jared Polis' Presidential Ambitions 02.03.2023

National Review Columnist John Fund describes how the "shine has come off" the once great city of Denver. Will Jared Polis' presidential bid get derailed by his state's capital?

Governor Polis Demands Quid Pro Quo to Interview with Kyle Clark 23.02.2023

Kyle Clark of 9News refused to interview Jared Polis in return for quid pro quo. Is it ethical for our governor or any politician to demand favors in return for press access?

Bad Bills Become Bad Laws 16.02.2023

Bad bills are turning into bad laws, who will fix them? Rose Pugliese is just one of the few Republicans left in the State of Colorado House of Representatives. How will she get anything done?

No Death Penalty Breeds New Mass Shooters? 09.02.2023

Former District Attorney, George Brauchler, talks about a new type of mass shooter we've seen at the Boulder King Soopers and Club Q in Colorado Springs. Could taking the death penalty off the table be breeding a new type of mass shooter?

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