The Mandy Connell Podcast

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In this episode, host Mandy Connell is filling in for the show, discussing the latest news and current events. She touches on the recent change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, with Mark Wayne Mullen taking over from Christy Noam. Mandy shares her thoughts on the situation and invites listeners to share their opinions. The conversation also delves into the situation in Iran, w...

In this episode, host Shawn Drotar explores the disconnect between Washington and the American people. He delves into the history of the US Constitution and how its original intent has been lost in the modern era. Shawn discusses how the founders envisioned a system where elected officials would serve their communities, then return home, but now, the incentives have shifted. He talks about the imp...

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Today on the show, we're discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran. Ross filling in for Mandy, who's taking a day off. They dive into the latest developments, including President Trump's comments on the situation. Ross shares his thoughts on the war, its potential implications, and the international community's response. He also touches on the domestic politics surrounding the issue, including the r...

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the urban-rural divide in Colorado, discussing the challenges faced by rural communities. She's joined by Wade Haerle, executive director of Club 20, a group advocating for Western Slope interests. They talk about the need for improved roads, energy infrastructure, and a more balanced approach to economic development. Mandy also shares he...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Kelly Maher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOULDN'T CHARACTER MATTER IN POLITICS?  Shouldn't the reason someone is in office matter? My friend Kelly Maher thinks so and when I  saw this column by Jim Geraghty , who was here last weekend for the LPR Retreat, about Colorado's GOP incinerating itself I thought it was time to bring her back on. She's got a PAC called Restoring Standards and its sole goal is to get the crazy out of p...

THE WESTERN SLOPE WOULD LIKE A WORD  We've talked a lot about the urban-rural divide in Colorado so today I've got the new Executive Director of Club 20, a longtime group which advocates for the Western Slope, on the show. Wade Haerle joins me at 1 to talk about the things they are trying to get the Legislature to pay attention to.  Find out more by clicking here. See omnystudio.com/list...

The State of The Union was a Trump triumph, Weather Wednesday, and Barb Kirkmeyer joins us with What Fresh Hell from the Colorado Legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards AND Benjamin Allbright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BARB KIRKMEYER JOINS US WITH WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS  As a State Senator she has an insider's view of what's happening in the Capitol building and she shares at 1pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE'VE GOT WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30  So we can find out how much snow the mountains and our snowpack have gotten since last week. Fox 31's Dave Fraser pops in at 12:30 to chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Steve Moore joins me to talk about the economy before the State of the Union, then baseball eats the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOW IS THE ECONOMY DOING? Tonight is the State of the Union and President Trump is  widely expected to tout economic numbers that are better  than most people thought they would be. Most people is me. I'm interested in hearing anything about foreign policy. I've asked my pal and economist Steve Moore to pop in at 12:30 to give a preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Denver ended the contract with a private business to take over, Trump withdraws an endorsement, and Trump levies more tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Connor Shreve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our good friend and former KOA traffic reporter John Morrissey is retired down in Mexico so we got some boots on the ground thoughts about what's going on in Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IF IT CAN BE FOUND IN THE YELLOW PAGES GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT DO IT A longtime friend from Kentucky used to use that statement all the time when analyzing whether government should be doing some thing or another. It applies perfectly to what the City of Denver is doing to the small business that rents paddle boats at Civic Center park. Or used to anyway. I've got the Josh Catron, owner of the busin...