Great "Name That Tune" prize today
Hey gang,
The prize for the winner of our "Name That Tune" contest at the end of today's show is a pair of tickets to see AC/DC at Empower Field at Mile High on July 28th.
Good luck!
Day of the Dude
Today is the major national holiday, Day of the Dude, celebrated on March 6, the date that The Big Lebowski was released in theaters.
Today's Guests
Michael Dougherty is Boulder County DA and candidate for CO Attorney General.
A recent successful prosecution by Dougherty: Former Colorado fire captain sent to prison for sexual assaults - CBS Colorado
Michael Dougherty for Attorney General
I'm not shy about this: I think Jena Griswold is a disgrace. Partly because I know no Republican can win and partly because Michael Dougherty has done a good job as Boulder DA, I am endorsing him for Colorado Attorney General. This does not mean I won't challenge him when we disagree.
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Mariel Fulton of Woody Creek Distillers talks about the state of the alcohol industry
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston joins the show. A few possible topics:
Denver police chief on mask ban, mayor’s orders: ‘What enforcement looks like, I’m not exactly sure’
Denver named as finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
Denver closes first $410 million Vibrant Denver Bond tranche - Denver Gazette
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Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Sydney V and Ariana E join the show. The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders are encouraging talented dancers from all communities and backgrounds to audition to become a part of the 2026 Denver Broncos Cheerleaders! The application window opens March 2 and closes on March 25. There will be an audition workshop at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, March 7, as a preparatory event for aspiring dancers.
Learn more at: denverbroncos.com/cheerleaders
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Other Stuff
Kristi Noem's political future, RIP
This took way too long but at least it's happened now: ICE Barbie is out.
Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
Here's Trump statement, giving her a fig leaf in the form of some other supposed job:
“The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida,”
The video that finally took down Kristi Noem (as I predicted on Tuesday), although the stage had been set because of so many unforced errors
Noem and Trump are both incessant self-promoters. On the one hand, they deserve each other. On the other hand, Trump NEVER likes anyone to get more TV time than he does:
Why couldn’t she just say “no”? Maybe because she was under oath…Democrats Press Kristi Noem on Rumored Affair With Corey Lewandowski - NOTUS — News of the United States
Noem and Trump are both incessant self-promoters. On the one hand, they deserve each other. On the other hand, Trump NEVER likes anyone to get more TV time than he does: How the ice finally broke under Kristi Noem
She should have been fired long ago: 5 controversies that dogged Noem's DHS tenure
Mullin is an interesting character. I suspect he’ll be pretty good at this job. Trump Taps Senator Markwayne Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary | National Review
I think Kash Patel is next, and for basically the same reason: Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Seeks Fame and Fortune, Escorted by an F.B.I. SWAT Team - The New York Times
Just because Noem is out doesn't mean Dems will vote for DHS funding. And when they take back the House in the next elections, she's very likely to be the subject of investigations for corruption, particularly on how the advertising firms handling the ridiculous $220 million of ICE Barbie commercials were selected. Democrats Say ‘Good Riddance’ to Noem - NOTUS — News of the United States
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There is still a significant Iranian threat in the Strait of Hormuz. From Admiral Stavridis: US-Iran Conflict: Tehran Can Make the Persian Gulf a Minefield - Bloomberg
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This may or may not be a worthy project, but it’s so frustrating to have yet another example of government taking on permanent costs with a temporary funding source: State transportation leaders say Bustang’s success is both a boon and potential cause for bust
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Ikon pass prices announced for 2026-27 season, going on sale March 12 - Looks like Epic is cheaper than Ikon. I think this is important to Jeana: Ikon pass prices announced for 2026-27 season, going on sale March 12 (may require subscription)
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Should be quite a safe seat, but still an interesting move: Sen. Steve Daines announces surprise retirement - Roll Call
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Remember when Trump said that Ukraine has "no cards" and basically nothing to offer the US? Maybe the foot is on the other hand now...
Why Trump wants Ukraine’s interceptor drones in Iran war – POLITICO
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A lot of the other headlines were misleading, not noting that the US forces were only there as advisors and not involved in the actual mission:
US military assists Ecuador in 1st land operation against cartels: Source - ABC News
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Man, that’s boring. I wish it were a 1.73% chance. No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
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What exactly is a potato truck? World's largest potato truck on wheels heading to Colorado
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It starts today! Denver Restaurant Week returns with hundreds of menus to savor
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They never take enough of your money and they never think about how many jobs they kill in their effort to pick your pocket: Colorado Democratic lawmakers want $60M in new fees for alcohol industry - Axios Denver
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Today's Videos
This is oddly amusing
Who does this chicken remind you of? Maybe an excessively skinny tall model (speaking of models)?
Better than a lot of other drivers