Politics is Personal with Leslie + Cole

In this episode of Politics is Personal with Leslie and Cole, special guest Marshal Zelinger talks about his experience in primary elections, whether Cole's predictions were correct, and if Colorado has a new face for the democratic primary. Then Leslie questions the safety of Denver's new Veo bikes, and 4th of July Firework Festivities.

This week on Politics is Personal, Leslie Herod and Cole Wist make their final predictions around the Colorado primaries, including what they think is going to happen with Diana DeGette and CD1. They commiserate the Bow Mar community where gates may be going on public streets, and welcome Yessica Holguin, the Executive Director of the Center for Community Wealth. Yessica, Leslie and Cole discuss s...

This week on Politics is Personal, Leslie Herod and Cole Wist cover the Colorado primaries and speculate on the winners. They discuss Diana DeGette and whether she'll be able to hold on, as well as legislation around social media and minors. To celebrate Father's Day, we'll hear from Leslie's Dad and Cole's Daughter, who share what's bugging them. This episode's...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist cover everything from basketball to ballot measures to one of Colorado's most precious resources: water. The episode kicks off with a conversation about the New York Knicks, sports fandom, and why major cultural moments often become part of our political conversations. Then Leslie and Cole dive into the debate surrounding transgen...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist cover everything from basketball to ballot measures to one of Colorado's most precious resources: water. The episode kicks off with a conversation about the New York Knicks, sports fandom, and why major cultural moments often become part of our political conversations. Then Leslie and Cole dive into the debate surrounding transgen...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist dive into Pride Month by exploring the facts and nuances in the Pategonia v. Pattie Gonia lawsuit, and discussing the ongoing hate towards the LGBTQIA community.  As always, Leslie and Cole bring very different perspectives to the table, unpacking how social media, public image, and culture wars continue to shape the way Americans expe...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist tackle the stories shaping conversations across Colorado—from the latest primary election battles to Governor Jared Polis and his evolving role on the national political stage.

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist tackle the stories shaping conversations across Colorado—from the latest primary election battles to Governor Jared Polis and his evolving role on the national political stage. Joining the conversation is longtime Colorado political analyst Eric Sondermann. Together, they break down the winners, losers, and unexpected storylines emergi...

This episode contains a trigger warning, topics such as self harm, human trafficking, abuse, will be addressed.  Leslie and Cole sit down with Kelly Dore founder of Sierra Cares to talk about human trafficking, and the Epstein Files.  Then Cole and Leslie share their thoughts on wars abroad and at home this Memorial Day Weekend.

In this episode of Politics is Personal with Leslie and Cole , we connect the dots between immigration policy, the rise and visibility of the WNBA, and the quiet power of gerrymandering in shaping political representation. From who gets to cross borders, to who gets center court, to who draws the lines that define our votes, we unpack how systems of power show up in everyday life and why none of t...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist dive into the strange intersection of politics, culture, and identity—from the spectacle of the Met Gala to the conversation around Trump’s proposed national fitness initiative and what it reveals about modern political messaging. As always, Leslie and Cole bring very different perspectives to the table, unpacking how social media, pub...

This week on Politics is Personal , Leslie Herod and Cole Wist cover everything from the Met Gala to Trump’s proposed national fitness initiative—and what all of it says about culture, politics, and America right now. Then, former Colorado House Speaker Terrance Carroll joins the conversation to break down the history and continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, voter access, and where the n...

Ft Leslie Herod, Cole Wist, Tony Kovaleski In this pilot, Leslie and Cole kick things off by catching up on life after the Capitol—what they’ve been working on, what’s changed, and what’s stayed the same. From there, they scroll through what’s showing up in their social feeds, unpacking the stories, narratives, and noise shaping how we all see politics today. Then, they sit down with Tony Kovalesk...