AN MOU IS NOT A PEACE DEAL And my friend Cliff May from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies joins us at 1:30 to talk about how Iran negotiates and how Trump fell for it. Read his latest on this deal here, but he says there may be “some developments” before our interview so stay tuned.

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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: Ryan Edwards.

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I JUST DISCOVERED DAVE LOVES DENVER And I’m sad it took this long. Dave Chung is the kind of guy who I bet his friend’s call when they need “a guy” or “a place” and he’s got them. He talks about cool restaurants, hip neighborhood hangouts, and cool food festivals (I already have the next Havana Street Night Market in my calendar because of him). 

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In today's episode, Mandy Connell dives into the world of pharmacy benefit managers, a crucial but often misunderstood aspect of the healthcare system. With the rising costs of prescription drugs, it's essential to understand how these middlemen impact the prices we pay. Joining Mandy is Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, who sheds light on the complex relationships between pharmacy benefit managers, drug companies, and insurance providers.

The conversation delves into the history of pharmacy benefit managers, their role in negotiating discounts, and the conflicts of interest that drive up prices. Mandy and Antonio discuss how the system is designed to favor the interests of the middlemen, rather than the patients, and how this leads to inflated prices and unnecessary costs. They also explore the example of GLP-1 medications, which have seen a significant price drop when purchased outside of the traditional insurance system.

Plus it's time for our monthly check in with Justin and Brad of Bell and Pollock for Ask the Attorneys!

And Dave Fraser from FOX31 stops by for Weather Wednesday!

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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: Zach Segars.

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WHAT IS A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER? And more importantly why do they make drugs more expensive? This little known middle man between drug companies and health insurance plans was INTENDED to make things cheaper, but consolidation has led to three companies doing all the work and significantly driving costs HIGHER. I’m talking to Antonio Ciaccia from 3 Axis Advisors about this at 2:30, but it’s another example of opacity instead of transparency and that is never good for the consumer. Read the latest report about this here.

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ASK THE ATTORNEYS WITH BELL AND POLLOCK It’s time for our monthly check in with Justin and Brad at 1pm, so if you’ve got a question, they can answer it.

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WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 And Fox 31s Dave Fraser pops in to talk everything weather so if you’ve got a question, today is the day.

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Mandy Connell's latest episode is a wild ride, tackling everything from the "goblintimacy" dating trend to the US funding of biological research in Ukraine. The conversation starts with a humorous take on dating, where Mandy shares her thoughts on the idea of showing up on a first date as your "real goblin self." She also dives into the world of politics, discussing the recent controversy surrounding Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero and the potential implications of his departure.

The episode also covers some serious topics, including the rise of Anti-Semitism in Boulder, Colorado, and the importance of teaching children about the Holocaust. Mandy shares a disturbing story about a student who was subjected to anti-Semitic bullying in a Boulder Valley school, and the lack of action taken by the school district. She also discusses the recent FBI bust of an alleged attack on the White House, which was motivated by anti-Semitic views.

In addition to these serious topics, the episode touches on some lighter subjects, such as the importance of weightlifting for longevity and the benefits of combining aerobic exercise with resistance training. Mandy also shares a fascinating story about a study that found that lifting weights can reduce the risk of dying prematurely from any cause, including heart disease and neurological diseases.

The most egregious ballot situation comes from my friend Jon Caldara, whose delightful adult son Chance is the life of the party, but he does have Down’s Syndrome so he’s never registered to vote. But guess who got mailed a ballot?

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