What Jeana, Dragon and I did yesterday
Interesting insights into how the Denver Public Schools Department of Safety (officially now the Department of Climate and Safety) works to keep kids and schools safe
Today's Guests
Mark Greaney: Author of "The Hard Line," checking in to discuss the latest Gray Man adventure and why the world is always on the brink of chaos. Mark is one of my two favorite thriller authors...the Gray Man series never disappoints.
The Hard Line (Gray Man): Greaney, Mark
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Producer A-Rod joins us from San Francisco or San Jose or somewhere near Sunday's Super Bowl to talk about all the cool conversations he's had and the people he's met!
KOA Colorado (@koacolorado) • Instagram photos and videos
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Todd Donavan is an Associate Professor of Marketing at CSU, breaking down why companies set 8 million on fire for 30 seconds of Super Bowl glory. We'll talk about how the Super Bowl became such a marketing magnet and whether that high price actually pays off.
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Alan Roach: The "Voice of God" himself, talks about his insane next several weeks, as the stadium announcer for the Super Bowl and announcer for the Winter Olympics!
How Alan Roach Went From Being Called ‘Phyllis’ To ‘The Voice Of God’ | Cowboy State Daily
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Other Stuff
All triggered by one AI company putting one legal-assistant tool into one of their AI products: 'Software-mageddon' leaves investors bargain-hunting but wary | Reuters
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The Washington Post implodes: Washington Post Begins Layoffs, Cutting One-Third of Staff in Bid to Reshape the Company - WSJ
Washington Post cuts reignite concerns over Bezos ownership
Fear and Loathing of the Mainstream Media
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Shaboozey tries to walk back his Grammys speech after realizing that "intentional" phrasing is harder than it looks. Shaboozey addresses backlash to 'immigrants built this country' remark in Grammys speech: 'Should have been more intentional'
I think the whole thing represents how stupid this country has become. Reminds me of when people got mad when some folks said "All lives matter" several years ago.
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Gabe Evans and the 8th District show that immigration rhetoric has a funny way of hitting the GOP where it hurts during midterms. What Gabe Evans’ victory in the 8th District says about the GOP’s future with Latino voters
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Colorado lawmakers want more oversight for ICE, because clearly, the feds aren't doing enough paperwork already: Democratic lawmakers plan package of bills to further regulate federal immigration enforcement in Colorado
I suspect that any such law will be impossible to enforce and run into federal supremacy and immunity
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Winter Storm Fern left a 6.7 billion dent in the economy, which is a lot of money for some snow and ice. Winter Storm Fern damage may cost insurers $4B and hit 14 states
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The Epstein files continue to haunt the innocent, while Congress tries to play hero by protecting victim identities: The Epstein Files Fallout Hits the Innocent - WSJ
What's true here? Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files - The New York Times
One of the more important things we've learned, though not an American story: U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties - The New York Times
Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims | AP News
Meanwhile, Trump says we should "move on" from the Epstein files, which is exactly what you say when the files aren't particularly fun to read. Trump suggests country should 'move on' from Epstein files
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DIA wants to spend a fortune to save you 13 seconds on the train, which is just enough time to realize you’re still at the airport. RTD's 2026 $1.5 billion budget available on agency's website - RTD-Denver
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Amazon is doubling down on physical groceries because apparently, people still like to touch their fruit before they buy it. Amazon’s physical grocery push deepens with new Whole Foods format
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Michael Bennet is finding out that voters -- including this talk show host -- are actually curious why he wants to ditch the Senate to be Governor. Voters are still asking Michael Bennet why he wants to leave the Senate to become Colorado's governor
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House Republicans are bucking Trump to keep the lights on at the NEA and VOA, proving that even partisanship has its limits. House Republicans vote to fund the arts despite Trump’s threats to cut NEA
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Zohran Mamdani wants to gut gifted programs in NYC, because nothing says "education" like racing to the middle. Mamdani should focus on diversity and enrichment over 'gifted and talented'
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A Fraser restaurant decided that a dine-and-dash was worth a gun and a chokehold, which seems like a bit much for a burger. Or maybe that's what dine-and-dashers deserve. Winter Park Gas Station Showdown: Fraser Restaurant Workers Busted After Dine-And-Dash Chase
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This story is nuts: A whistleblower complaint about Tulsi Gabbard is reportedly gathering dust inside her own agency. Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
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The national debt is knocking on the door of 39 trillion, but don't worry, I'm sure we'll find some spare change in the couch. A great and important note from George Will: Opinion | National debt nears $39 trillion: Six paths to fiscal crisis - The Washington Post
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Fox is tracking "healthy" Super Bowl snacks by state, because nothing screams game day like a carrot stick. Most searched healthy Super Bowl snacks in each state
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Today's Video
Thanks to listener Andy for this!