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On January 15, 2025, Jay Davidson and Trent Loos joined the show. Davidson examines the foundational principles of America’s constitutional republic, arguing that the Declaration of Independence established individual rights as inalienable and granted by the Creator, not government Loos discusses the challenges facing American agriculture, from USDA regulations that harm smaller producers to Color...

Freedom of mobility and economic liberty faced scrutiny as automotive expert Lauren Fix exposed California’s plan to restrict vintage vehicles, while young producers challenged conventional thinking on profits, cronyism, and inflation in a spirited book review discussion. California’s War on Classic Cars Lauren Fix , the Car Coach, revealed that California is surveying vintage car owners with the...

On January 13, 2025, Joshua Sharf (Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy, Independence Institute), Maria Sumnicht (Former Urban Technology Architect, New York City Cyber Command), and John Spence (Colorado Director, Task Force on National and Homeland Security) joined the show. Sharf analyzed data showing Colorado’s independent reapportionment commission has produced extreme Democratic overperformance, w...

Two great beasts were thirsty and arrived at a small watering hole at the same time to drink. They fiercely disputed which should drink first and soon were engaged in a mortal battle. After several advances of attack, they both stopped to catch their breath. When they looked up, they saw vultures circling above waiting to feast on the first one to fall. The beasts at once reconciled from their qua...

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From covert Arctic operations during the Cold War to constitutional battles over electoral processes, this broadcast wove together threads of American security and liberty. Drew Dix , Medal of Honor recipient and co-founder of the Center for American Values, shared firsthand accounts of classified ice station missions in Greenland that underscore why President Trump considers the territory strateg...

The essential characteristic of socialism is the denial of individual property rights, declared Ayn Rand , and on this day when the Colorado Legislature convened, that warning echoed through every segment of the Kim Monson Show. Greenland: Strategic Asset in an Era of Arctic Competition [14:48] Colonel Bill Rutledge , a 96-year-old retired Air Force officer who served at Thule Air Base from 1956-1...

As Congress formally certified Donald Trump’s election victory, Wade Miller of the Center for Renewing America joined Kim Monson to explain the legislative mechanics that will determine whether the incoming administration can deliver on its promises. The senior advisor detailed how budget reconciliation provides a 50-vote pathway through the Senate for border security and tax reform while discussi...

On January 6, 2025, Rob Natelson and Rebecca Lavrenz joined the show. Constitutional scholar Rob Natelson explained the nine factors the Founders considered when designing the Electoral College, including ensuring wide popularity, preventing regional candidates, maintaining executive competence, and protecting against foreign influence Rebecca Lavrenz recounted her experience at the Capitol on Jan...

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As Americans welcomed 2025, Kim Monson gathered two longtime friends of the show to reflect on the transformative year behind us and the opportunities ahead. Susan Harris , a sponsor and patriot who moved from Colorado to Arizona, shared her renewed optimism after watching independent media break through legacy gatekeepers. Trent Loos , sixth-generation farmer and rancher, announced his 2025 commi...

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On December 31, 2024, former State Senator Kevin Lundberg and Protect Kids Colorado executive director Erin Lee examined the transgender agenda’s grip on Colorado schools and outlined strategies for the coming year. With 26 states having passed laws to protect children from gender ideology, Colorado remains among those doubling down on policies that hide children’s gender transitions from parents....

On December 30, 2024, Bill Federer and Ben Martin joined the show. Federer traces the historical evidence for December 25th as Christ’s birth date using biblical texts and archaeological discoveries, then explains the development of the Christian liturgical calendar and the true story of St Martin recounts the critical New Jersey campaign of 1776-1777, including Washington’s strategic planning, th...

Episode from The Kim Monson Show

Episode from The Kim Monson Show

Episode from The Kim Monson Show

Episode from The Kim Monson Show

On December 23, 2024, Helen Raleigh, Bill Rutledge, and Roger Mangan joined the show. Drew from firsthand experience in communist China to warn about price controls, minimum wage mandates, and debanking as elements of socialism appearing in American policy Revealed that tea parties extended far beyond Boston across all colonial ports, traced resistance to taxation without representation, and drew...

Allen Thomas notes that Christmas is particularly celebrated by generous giving, civility towards all, and the spirit of excitedness. He notes the importance of a virtuous citizenry and the necessity of every one of us to maintain the American ideal. Christmas is a time when that virtuosity is seen most. Thomas explains that we are in a time in our country’s climate that is politically fractious,...

On December 20, 2024, Allen Thomas, Kurt Gerwitz, and Jim May joined the show. Shared the hidden histories behind O Holy Night’s abolitionist verse, the heartwarming origin of Rudolph at Montgomery Ward, and the remarkable WWI Christmas Truce of 1914 Discussed congressional negotiation dynamics, the broken window fallacy, and debated public transportation subsidies versus freedom of mobility Deliv...

On December 19, 2024, Chris Harris, Brad Beck, Marshall Dawson, Greg Morrissey, Ross Clough, Dave Walden, Carol VanLandingham, and Carol Baker joined the show. Retired Border Patrol agent discusses deportation realities, criminal alien removal priorities, national security threats at military bases, Tren de Aragua gang in Aurora, and sanctuary city enforcement challenges Co-founder of Liberty Toas...

On December 18, 2024, Paula Sarlls, Steve Dorman, and Trent Loos joined the show. Discussed Fort Carson food quality improvements, the healing power of the Marine Memorial for veterans contemplating suicide, and the Buy a Brick matching program for the memorial remodel Previewed CUT’s 2025 legislative session preparations, explained how the organization rates 259 bills affecting taxes and property...

California reinstates EV incentives but excludes Tesla, citing market cap limits. Lauren Fix discusses Newsom's motives, Tesla's exclusion, and industry impacts.

On December 17, 2024, Lauren Fix and Jon Boesen joined the show. Analyzed Trump’s plan to eliminate EV mandates and Elon Musk’s support for it, examined struggling automakers including Jaguar, Nissan, and Volkswagen, and warned of China’s strategy to destroy domestic auto industries through subsidized exports Explained how workers who become unable to work for 12 consecutive months can apply for S...