Weds Blogcast: Alan Dershowitz; the other Golden Dome; Denver's Way; Norm!

Say it ain't so: George Wendt, RIP

George Wendt Dead: 'Cheers' Star Was 76

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My favorite story of the day

Photos: Queen’s Final Denver Concert in 1982 Unearthed | Westword

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Just One Thing: No, not that Golden Dome

Here in Colorado we use the phrase "the Golden Dome" to refer to the state capitol. That's not what President Trump and various assembled folks announced yesterday in the Oval Office. Instead it is a new Golden Dome missile defense that will theoretically protect the nation from missiles of any speed coming at us from any other nation or ocean or even from space.

Here's my take: it's a worthy goal that has a zero percent chance of meeting Trump's goals for either completion date (before the end of his presidency) or cost ($175 billion.) I do wonder about proposals that are heavily reliant on satellites since I expect China, Russia, and maybe others to have significant anti-satellite capabilities.

Golden dome missile shield will cost $175 billion, Trump says

Today's Guest

Alan Dershowitz is an emeritus professor of law at Harvard Law School and one of the most eminent constitutional lawyers in the nation for the last several decades. We have a lot to talk about including his interesting new book, "The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties".

I also want to ask him about Harvard, about making and losing friends over politics, and about the ongoing conversation regarding the propriety of federal district judges issuing nationwide injunctions

Alan M. Dershowitz - Harvard Law School | Harvard Law School

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Other Stuff

This is worth a read: Trump Can End the World Bank’s Climate Hypocrisy - WSJ

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I wish Denver good luck. I think getting the weekday traffic back will be a challenge just because office building vacancy is so high. But maybe if "16th Street" turns into a great place it might create a virtuous cycle in which more people want to come work downtown: Denver's 16th Street Mall just got renamed - Axios Denver

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Following up on the conversation with Mike Coffman yesterday. I note the strong statement by Greenwood Village Mayor George Lantz as well: Local cities challenge state housing regulations | News | coloradopolitics.com

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No Republican should support this bill: Trump tests the final limits of his Capitol control | Semafor

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Related: (I owe you this from yesterday): Denver passes laws for scooters and e-bikes includes more tech, parking zones - Axios Denver

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Frivolous or not? Colorado man hit in the eye by Rockies foul ball sues team

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The passing of another legendary Denver dining spot: Breakfast Inn, a popular Denver restaurant, is closing after 50 years

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We told ya this was coming: How compounders plan to continue making GLP-1s

Speaking of...

Some fat people who work for our state government will keep getting coverage: Colorado reverses course, will continue to cover cost of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy for state employees - The Colorado Sun

Denver council weighs more rules to keep scooter riders off sidewalks

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A resident of Chicago tells the truth about the mayor

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Kamala Harris blew up the Obama coalition, although probably Biden had already done a lot of damage to it: WHAT HAPPENED IN 2024 | Catalist

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I didn't get to this yesterday. Of course, Thomas Massie was one of only two "no" votes. S.146 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): TAKE IT DOWN Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes the House, Heads to President Trump’s Desk - U.S. Senate...

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I bet this will be fun! Bill Murray Opening for Big Head Todd and the Monsters at Red Rocks | Westword

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I wonder if they'll put it back (and if so how they'll make sure it doesn't get stolen again): Jim Morrison: Stolen grave bust found in France after 37 years

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Please don't help criminals escape: Maintenance worker Sterling Williams arrested, accused of helping with New Orleans jail escape

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This seems pretty nuts even for the Trump administration: US officials must keep control of migrants sent to South Sudan, federal judge rules | AP News

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Well, then, my wife should think I'm VERY sexy! Study shows 2 in 3 Americans say frugality is an attractive trait

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Today's Videos

This stuff is supposed to be among the worst "food" in the world (quite a few swear words involved)

Surströmming - Wikipedia

Interesting arguments...