The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown

In this episode, we dive into the recent government shutdown and its aftermath. Michael discusses the 42-day standoff over ICE funding, highlighting the Democrats' refusal to fund Trump's deportation force and the Republicans' ability to keep ICE operational through the One Big Beautiful Bill. We explore the optics of the situation, where Trump gets credit for addressing the airport crisis without...

In this episode, host Michael D. Brown dives into two pressing issues in Denver. He starts by dissecting a recent Instagram post from Do Better Denver, which claims that the city is giving a large loan to a California developer to build subsidized housing. Michael fact-checks the post, revealing some inaccuracies and shedding light on the complexities of tax increment financing. He also discusses...

In this episode of Taxpayer Relief Shots, we're diving into a series of self-defense stories where citizens take matters into their own hands. From a man in Phoenix who's killed by his own gun during a struggle with police, to a homeowner in Ontario who shoots and kills an armed intruder, we're exploring the complexities of the right to self-defense. We'll also examine a case in Chicago where a te...

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In this episode, we dive into the landmark case of KGM vs. Meta, where a 21-year-old plaintiff sued the tech giant for allegedly addicting her as a child and causing depression and suicidal thoughts. The jury delivered a verdict, finding Meta 70% responsible for the harm. We explore the case's significance, the tech industry's liability, and the potential implications for social media platforms. W...

In this episode, Michael addresses a couple of text messages regarding the KGM case, specifically the speech and debate protection of Congress. A listener, claims the clause applies only to the floor of the chamber, but Michael corrects this, explaining that it actually protects legislative acts in either house, including committee hearings, reports, and conversations. Michael also discusses a Col...

In this episode, we dive into the world of crime and public safety with a critical look at the broken windows theory and its implications. Host Michael discusses the theory's origins with James Q. Wilson and George Kelling's landmark article in The Atlantic, which posits that small signs of lawlessness can lead to larger disorders. We explore how this theory was put into practice in New York City...

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In this episode, host Michael Brown discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, specifically the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. He breaks down the Trump administration's 15-point cease-fire plan and its implications, as well as the deployment of US troops to the region. Michael also shares his thoughts on the Iranian leadership's response, including their skepticism of the US...

In this episode, Michael discusses the bureaucratic mess at TSA checkpoints, where ICE agents are handing out water to travelers. He questions the logic behind this deployment, calling it "bureaucratic kabuki theater." He also touches on the recent DHS funding standoff, where Democrats are demanding structural reforms as the price of reopening the government. The conversation delves into the conse...

In this episode, Michael discusses the media's breathless coverage of the Colorado heat wave, questioning the narrative that human-caused climate change is making record-breaking temperatures more likely. He examines the data, pointing out that the state's temperature records show a wildly variable system that's been in place for millions of years. Michael also touches on the urban heat island eff...

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In this episode, Michael dives into the world of insect farming, where a multi-billion dollar industry has been touted as the future of sustainable food. But what happens when the market doesn't cooperate? Michael explores the story of insect farming's collapse, from the TED talk that started it all to the billions of dollars invested in a industry that ultimately failed to deliver. With a healthy...

In this episode, we're discussing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and its impact on the flying public. Michael shares a personal anecdote about using his congressional status to bypass security lines, highlighting the disconnect between lawmakers and the people they serve. We also dive into the Screening Partnership Program, which allows airports to opt out of TSA screeners and us...

In this episode, we dive into the tragic story of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old who was murdered in Chicago by an illegal alien with tuberculosis. The Michael shares his thoughts on the media's response, questioning why the Chicago Sun Times' initial headline focused on the victim being in the wrong place at the wrong time, rather than the perpetrator's actions. We also explore the politics surr...

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In this episode, Michael discusses the hypocrisy of the Democrat Party's stance on voter ID laws. He points out that the National Democratic Institute, a taxpayer-funded organization, promotes voter ID as essential to democratic legitimacy in other countries, yet calls it Jim Crow in the US. Michael highlights the institute's own documents, which describe voter ID as a standard election infrastruc...

In this episode, we're talking about government shutdowns and the hypocrisy of Congress. Michael is calling out lawmakers for getting paid while federal workers go without. He's also discussing the recent "Champagne Socialist Spring Break" where a group of progressive activists, including Code Pink and Ezra Hershey, traveled to Cuba in style, staying in a five-star hotel while the rest of the coun...

In this episode, host Michael dives into Colorado's budget crisis, revealing a staggering $1.5 billion deficit. He discusses how the state's nonpartisan Joint Budget Committee staff director, Craig Harper, describes the trend of annual shortfalls as "alarming." Michael argues that the structural deficit is a result of deliberate choices made by Democrats, particularly the expansion of Medicaid and...

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In this episode, Michael discusses the recent power outage at Denver International Airport, where a scheduled maintenance operation left the airport in the dark for over an hour. He questions the airport's contingency planning, citing a lack of independent power generation and a single point of failure in the system. Michael also references a 2019 article in Airport Improvement Magazine, which hig...