Today's episode is a thought-provoking discussion on the consequences of socialist policies and the reality of legal pot. The speaker shares a personal story about a family member who struggled with addiction and the devastating effects of marijuana use. This leads to a conversation about the dangers of marijuana and the need for responsible regulation.

The episode delves into the world of politics, discussing the rise of socialism and its effects on society. A representative shares his concerns about the Democratic Party's stance on socialism and the need for a more nuanced discussion about the consequences of these policies. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding the differences between socialism and capitalism, and how the latter has led to the prosperity of the United States.

The speaker also talks about the importance of financial literacy and the need for young people to understand the value of saving and investing. A surprising statistic is shared about the number of people who have saved enough money and wish they had started sooner. The episode also covers the resurgence of CDs and the benefits of listening to music on physical formats.

The conversation is engaging and thought-provoking, with a mix of personal anecdotes, expert opinions, and interesting facts. If you're interested in learning more about the consequences of socialist policies, the dangers of marijuana, and the importance of financial literacy, tune in to this episode to hear the full discussion.

Plus Comedian Billy Gardell who's in town later this month!

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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: Chad Bowar.

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WHY WON’T DEMOCRATS VOTE AGAINST SOCIALISM? Rep. Jeff Crank gave them a chance to do so last week and all but a handful declined. I’ve got Rep. Crank on to talk about why he decided to force their hand at 2:30.

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HOW ARE THINGS GOING WITH LEGAL POT? My first guest today says not all that great. Kevin Sabet has been accused of leading a “countercultural movement against pot” and that’s fairly accurate. As the CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Author of the new book “One Nation Under the Influence”, and Executive Producer of the film THC Inc he knows more than most of us. The new film THC, Inc. is playing here Thursday night at the Landmark at 6, so Kevin joins me today at 12:30 to talk about it all. Find Smart Approaches to Marijuana here, and follow Kevin on X here.

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BILLY GARDELL IS A FUNNY, FUNNY MAN And he’s not only starring in the 2nd season of Leanne for Netflix, he’s at Comedy Works later this month. We saw him the last time he was in town and he is gut busting funny. He joins me at 1 for chat.

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On today's show, we're talking about the future of government and how you can get involved. Our guest, Kathleen Chandler, joins us to discuss her new initiative, Find Your Seat, which aims to make it easier for people to find and apply for boards and commissions in their community. But before we dive into that, our host, Mandy Connell, shares her thoughts on the recent verdict in a high-profile murder case and how it relates to the value of motherhood and the importance of holding men accountable for their actions.

In this episode, we also discuss the upcoming ballot initiatives in Colorado, including Proposition NN, which would allow the state to retain and spend additional revenue for education and other purposes. Our guest, Barb Kirkmeyer, explains the complexities of this proposal and how it would impact taxpayers. We also hear from a listener who shares their concerns about the mill levy override in Douglas County and how it relates to property taxes.

But the conversation doesn't stop there. We also talk about the importance of parenting and how we're failing our kids by not teaching them basic values like kindness and respect. And, of course, we have our usual dose of dad jokes and trivia.

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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: Kathleen Chandler.

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IT’S TIME TO FIND YOUR SEAT And Kathleen Chandler can help. She is working to use AI for good to help people like you who want to be more involved in your government find a place to use that energy. Her new venture, Find Your Seat, is an emerging nonpartisan civic initiative exploring how AI can help ordinary people discover meaningful ways to serve their communities. She joins me at 2:30 to chat about it. Sign up to stay in the loop here.

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SO WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT? Barb Kirkmeyer (who should be running for Governor right now, just saying) is on at 1 to begin a series of talks on the ballot initiatives. She is chairing the NO on Prop NN so we will definitely start there, but we will eventually talk about all of them. We’ve got 14 on this year’s ballot! Here they are:

• Amendment 81 — Law-enforcement communication with federal immigration authorities

• Amendment 82 — Constitutional right to purchase/sell natural gas

• Amendment 83 — Constitutional right to hunt and fish

• Amendment 84 — Voter ID requirements for mail ballots

• Amendment 85 — Plain-language ballot titles

• Amendment 86 — Restrictions/requirements on off-cycle congressional redistricting

• Amendment 87 — Graduated state income tax

• Proposition 132 — Increased penalties for fentanyl crimes

• Proposition 133 — Increased penalties for human trafficking of minors

• Proposition 134 — Male/female participation rules for school and collegiate sports

• Proposition 135 — Prohibit certain surgeries on minors related to sex/gender

• Proposition 136 — Limit the state income-tax rate

• Proposition 137 — Direct sporting-goods sales-tax revenue to conservation

• Proposition NN — Allow the state to retain/spend additional revenue for education and other purposes.

We’re talking about the money grab that is Prop NN at 1. I am already working on my voter guide for this year. I hope people pay attention to it THIS TIME.

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