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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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State Rep. Tracey Bernett Falsified Her Residence 02.02.2023 32:34

Tracey Bernett State Legislator for House District 12 (Boulder County) won reelection. Only problem, she lives in House District 19. Theresa Watson, Boulder County GOP Chair, uncovered the deception and explains how this investigation led to three felonies and two misdemeanors.

If You Like Your Guns, You Can Keep Them (With Receipt) 26.01.2023 35:11

Sherrie Peif, Investigative Reporter for Complete Colorado, talks about a proposed Colorado bill that would allow you to keep your guns, provided you have the receipt. Of course if your firearm is inoperable, you get to keep it regardless.

Proposed Bill Bans Almost All Guns in Colorado 19.01.2023 53:47

Ray Elliot, Board Vice President of the Colorado State Shooting Association explains how a proposed bill in the Colorado Legislature bans almost all types of guns.

The Left Diagnoses The Right 12.01.2023 1:03:31

Democrat Strategist Ted Trimpa shares his insights on what happened to Colorado Republican's in the 2022 elections.

Two dudes discussing their pronouns. 05.01.2023 56:56

What's better than listening to two straight guys argue about their pronouns? Nothing! Ari Armstrong gets into a heated conversation with Jon about gender.

Colorado Predictions for 2023 29.12.2022 39:59

Patty Calhoun, Editor of Westword, shares her predictions on what might happen in the 2023 Colorado Legislature.

Colorado Elections: Colorado vs. Other States 22.12.2022 32:53

Talk show host Jeff Crank talks about how Colorado compared to the other states in the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Is Denver's Crime Spree Driven by Emotions? 15.12.2022 46:57

The not-so-secret crime spree in Denver is getting worse. Paul Pazen, Former Police Chief of the Denver Police Department explains why.

Are Republicans in Colorado Finished? 08.12.2022 52:09

David Flaherty a pollster and CEO of Magellan Strategies predicted years ago what we saw recently play out in Colorado. Are Republicans in Colorado truly finished?

Should Parents See Their Child's Curriculum? 02.12.2022 31:12

Pam Benigno, Director of Education Policy at Independence Institute, discusses whether Colorado parents can opt-out their kids from certain curriculum.

Keeper's Heart Irish Whiskey with Master Distiller Brian Nation 23.11.2022 35:25

On this episode of Devil's Advocate Jon talks with Brian Nation Master Distiller at Keeper's Heart about the romanticism surrounding whiskey

Where was the "Red Wave"? We ask Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams 17.11.2022 30:07

Where was the "Red Wave"? Former State GOP Chair Dick Wadhams. has his take on what happened in Colorado?

Colorado Election Results Analysis 10.11.2022 39:18

A dive into what happened in Colorado, and how the political landscape has changed. Our guest: Marianne Goodland Chief Legislative Reporter, Colorado Politics.

Gender and Sexuality Art Club 04.08.2022 22:34

Erin Lee sits down with Jon Caldara to share how her 12-year-old daughter was emotionally harmed during a school sponsored art club.