Ukrainian Olympic athlete stands up for principle...in violation of Olympic rules
Today is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
I encourage you to read his Second Inaugural Address: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address | American Battlefield Trust
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Just One Thing: Wow, that was ugly
Please read (and subscribe to) my Substack. Today I take on a Twitter question about why our politics (and politicians) are so terrible: What can we do (to improve our politics)? - The Ross Report
Yeah, Pam Bondi is a partisan hack. And so is almost everyone asking her questions.
On the one hand, America deserves so much better. On the other hand, if that were really true maybe we would have better.
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Today's Guests
Energy/electricity expert Robert Bryce joins us to talk about Xcel Energy in Colorado getting permission to waste a lot of money and bill ratepayers for it, though not as much as they wanted to spend/waste.
Xcel cleared to build huge series of solar, wind, battery projects
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Isabel de Silva Shewell is an ecologist at Rocky Mountain National Park
Kimberly Tekavec is a water protection specialist with Northern Water
We'll talk about this great ecology story: Restoring Kawuneeche Valley at Rocky Mountain National Park
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We had pilot and airline expert Steve Cowell on the show recently about those topics but he's also a dog-lover and expert and we'll talk about the upcoming Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show in which his dog, Tobe, is competing.
Steve Cowell - 2026 Colorado Kennel Club Annual All Breed Dog Show
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Other Stuff
The biggest story that few people will talk about:
The EPA is rescinding its "endangerment finding," a move that some view as correcting a past error while others see it as a rush to repeal. The New York Times - Behind the E.P.A.’s Rush to Repeal the Endangerment Finding
You can tell that the Washington Post has really changed (for the better, even though a lot of liberal readers are abandoning them): The Washington Post - Opinion | EPA corrects its error by rescinding ‘endangerment finding’
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The Trump administration stated that a sudden closure of Texas airspace was necessary to neutralize a cartel drone incursion. People - Trump Administration Says Sudden Closure of Texas Air Space Was to 'Neutralize' a 'Cartel Drone Incursion' as Flight Ban Is Lifted
FAA shutdown of El Paso airspace triggered by dispute over Pentagon laser weapon: Sources - ABC News
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Ring cameras have introduced a system to track lost animals, sparking mixed reactions regarding its heartwarming potential versus privacy concerns. KDVR - Ring cameras introduce system that can now track lost animals
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Recent hiring data shows that private sector hiring is up while government hiring has decreased. Unleash Prosperity - Private Hiring Up, Government Hiring Down
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Tom Malinowski has conceded to Analilia Mejia in the New Jersey House special election, a result some view as an "own goal" for AIPAC. MSN - NJ House special election: Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia
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A second top administrator in Cherry Creek Schools has been placed on leave following an investigation. Cherry Creek Schools places 2nd top administrator on leave
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I can see my younger son having this problem. He spends most of what he earns on food delivery because most of the time I refuse to pay for it. DoorDash dependency sending Gen Z and millennials into debt | Washington Times
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Kimbal Musk, Elon's brother and Boulder chef, is mentioned in the Epstein files, though he states he only met Epstein once. The Denver Post - Kimbal Musk in the Epstein files: Boulder resident said he only met Epstein once
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The AI boom appears to be primarily benefiting capital rather than labor, with a significant portion of today's economic gains going to capital owners: The Big Money in Today’s Economy Is Going to Capital, Not Labor - WSJ
Axios adds to the story: The AI boom belongs to capital, not workers
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I appreciate Jeff Hurd for this vote: House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs, with 6 Republicans joining Democrats - CBS News
Tariff votes hand Republicans an unwanted referendum on affordability - POLITICO
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Lobbying efforts by the owner of a competing bridge preceded Trump's criticism of the U.S.-Canada bridge. More corruption…now I get why this happened: Before Trump Blasted U.S.-Canada Bridge, Owner of Competing Span Lobbied Administration - The New York
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I think it's a fine idea. More states consider 'bell-to-bell' cellphone bans for kindergarten-12th grade students | Washington Times
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Anti-immigration activists say there’s no such thing as “jobs Americans won’t do.” I guess we’re on the verge of finding out once and for all. Immigration raids in South Texas are starting to hit the economy
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Wow, Dems actually voted down a tax hike? Lawmakers nix legislation that would have taxed vacant homes
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Data suggests that less than 14% of individuals arrested by ICE during the first year of the current administration had violent criminal records. Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows - CBS News
Speaking of voting: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
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Research indicates that drinking 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee per day might help reduce the risk of dementia. For me, it’s tea: 2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf. - The New York Times
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A fun trivia fact: no spelled-out number before one thousand contains the letter 'A'. No number before 1,000 contains the letter ‘A.’ - Interesting Facts
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Today's Videos
Dashboard is hot for teacher?
This falls into that category of video that I enjoy but wonder if it's real or AI