The Jeff and Bill Show

This fall Colorado will vote on a ballot measure directing law enforcement to work with immigration after apprehending an illegal immigrant who has committed a violent crime or is a repeat felon.  Kristi Burton Brown, Executive VP, Advance Colorado joins Jeff and Bill to help explain the ballot measure and how it will work.  Seems like a no brainier, but can you count on votes from the D...

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was one of 19 Republicans to vote against the reauthorization of FISA.  She joins Jeff and Bill to outline why she was a No.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Douglas County return to a collective bargaining agreement with their teachers? Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the shift in the district from more conversative to liberal and the return to power of the teacher's union.  Then, the World Cup kicks off today. Why isn't Denver a host city?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years ago, Micro Loans were sold as a way to life people out of poverty in third world nations.  Now $219 Billion dollars in Micro Loans are outstanding with over 140 million borrowers.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the role of micro loans and how they became more like Pay Day loans than traditional lending vehicles.  What went wrong?   Then it's a conversation with Tom...

A new poll shows a widening gap in how Republicans and Democrats see social issues in America.  From Abortion to Doctor Assisted Suicide the differences are significant.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss if America can service when the two parties see morals and ethics very differently.  How did the founders deal with this problem and again around the Civil War?   See omnys...

Two men have filed a lawsuit seeking to add male circumcision to the transgender surgery ban headed for the November ballot.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the role of circumcision and if it is the same as gender surgery.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Gimelshteyn, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network joins Jeff and Bill with receipts on discriminatory practices in the Cherry Creek School District.  How did teacher instruction impact the distracts approach to DEI?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a shocking public announcement, Jesse Ridgway posted online that he and his wife decided to terminate their pregnancy after discovering their baby will have Downs Syndrome.  Jeff, Bill and callers discuss the idea of disposable kids and eugenics.  Instead of aborting these babies should we be manipulating their genetic code instead?  This is a very emotional hour! See omnystudio....

When is immigration a net negative?  After a shocking attack in Northern Ireland where a refugee appeared to try and behead a citizen in the streets of Belfast, Jeff, Bill, and callers debate immigration and the positives or negatives.  In Northern Ireland 85% of their population growth is due to immigrants.  Is that a positive or negative?   See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Is the government supposed to solve all your problems?  Is that what so many liberal voters are searching for?  In the wake of the Los Angeles mayor's race Jeff and Bill ask the question, "What is important to voters"?  Is it about large programs to fix your life or something else?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration is concerned the Cherry Creek School district is discriminating against student by using school clubs to segregate the student body.  Jeff and Bill welcome Molly Lamar, Cherry Creek School District Activist to outline the investigation and more.  Cherry Creek Schools have been the subject of a lot of recent questions over leadership and nepotism.  Is this ju...

(This is NOT an hour of financial advice) Is this a once in a lifetime investment or a chance to lose a lot of money?  Jeff, Bill and texters discuss Space X valuation.  Is the IOP a money grab or the opportunity to get a share of potentially one of the most valuable companies in history?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most competitive districts in the nation, Congressional District 8 in Colorado.  The Democrats wanting to challenge Gabe Efvans were on KUSA last night to debate.  Who Won?  Jeff, Bill, and texts discuss what they heard and who would be the easier/harde3r opponent for Rep. Evans.  Where did Rep. Shannon Bird makes the case and why did Kyle Clark of KUSA seem to...

After the Colorado legislature increased inspection rules and requirements for privately run ICE facilities in the state, GEO Group has challenged the new rules in court.  Jeff, Bill, and callers debate the new regulations and are they designed to help detainees or cause more busy work at the facility?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his DUI arrest, should Aurora City Councilman Rob Andrews resign?  He was arrested for being three times over the legal limit and had a sober licensed driver in the car with him.  Jimmy Sengenberger, of the Denver Gazette makes the case in his latest column.  Why does he think the councilman needs to go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The early results from the Los Angeles Mayor's Race are changing.  Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt has gone from second to third, apparently dropping him out of the runoff.  Is this proof of election fraud or simple math?  Jeff, Bill, and callers debate what the numbers can teel us.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump walks out on an interview with ABC when the conversation gets contentious.  Jeff and Bill play the audio and callers chime in to critique both sides.  Was Trump standing up to a bias media or looking for an exit when questions got hard?  What did you hear/see?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Downtown Denver safe?  Jeff and Bill went to see downtown Denver with Patricia Calhoun, Editor of Westword. From Union Station to 16ht Street (Mall) Patricia takes the fellas on a trip back through Denver history and a look into the future.  The evening includes a conversation with the Manager of Ultreia who reflects on how portions downtown used to be un unofficial open air drug mark...

Jake Bockenfeld, candidate for Douglas County Commissioner is in studio to talk about the importance of a commissioner and why he wants to keep Doug Co conservative.  Jake's father was a commissioner and state lawmaker.  He talks about the influence of talking politics over the dinner table and why he feels called to serve.  Jake outlines his top priorities of Community Safety and R...

Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser faced on in a Democrat Gubernatorial Primary debate on KUSA. Jeff and Bill examine the questions form the moderators and answers.  Was it just a "Trump is Bad" festival?  What case did they make to vote FOR them, and not to just vote against Republicans?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado Public School saw a 13% increase in administrative positions while student enrollment dropped about 2%.  Why?  DJ Summers, Director of Communications & Research Operations, Common Sense Institute joins Jeff and Bill to outline how spending in Colorado Public Schools is going in two different directions as achievement continues to drop.   See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Democrats hopefuls for Governor faced off on KUSA last night, who won?  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss what they saw and heard in the debate.  Jeff is surprised Michael Bennet said Colorado sucks right now.  Did either Bennet or Weiser have solutions?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you don't know the name, listen to the hour.  Tim Bennett is the GOP nominee taking on Brittnay Petterson in Congressional District 7.  Tim is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Ranger, current school board member and father of two.  Tim says we have lost trust in our government, and he can help Colorado voters reclaim it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Colorado State Senator and candidate for the GOP nomination for Governor, Barb Kirkmeyer is in the studio with Jeff and Bill the day after the KUSA debate.  How does she feel it went?  What were the high points and difficulties?  What did she think of Kyle and Marshall's moderation? Was it fair? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado has a moratorium on new data center development.  Jason Green, founder RAEDEN, a data center in Colorado joins Jeff and Bill to answer questions/concerns about data centers.  Jason says the key for residents is a Large Load Tariff from the local utility.  That sets up rules and restrictions on power drawn by data cente3rs and controls rates for consumers.  Next, Democr...