Words don't do it justice
Combine this with the incredible rescue of the F-15E crew that ejected over Iran and one wonders if there's anything America can't do, at least anything that can't be done through technological prowess and sheer will:
Artemis II takes in unprecedented views in historic moon flyby: Highlights | CNN
Meanwhile, this has to be the most valuable free advertisement ever...
March Madness
Congrats to on Michigan (the #1 seed and betting-odds favorite all along)) winning the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship last night, beating the University of Connecticut by a score of 69-63. (For those who were betting on the game, Michigan did NOT cover the spread which was -6.5 at most sites, and the total score was well under the over-under line which was somewhere around 145 points.)
Kienan Dixon from the KOA News Desk will join us at 8:17 to talk about the game and the tournament.
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Just One Thing: Will he or won't he
President Trump has threatened to attack Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges at 6 PM Mountain Time today. My guess is he'll do something but a little less than he'd threatened and call it his "last warning". He needs a way out from actually doing what he threatened. There's almost no military upside for the US in attacking those things, especially power plants. It would gain Iran sympathy in the wider world and make the Iranian public less pro-American. And if Iran succeeds in getting their people to make "human chains" around power plants so that Trump is killing (regime-supporting) civilians, that's a whole new level of propaganda victory for Iran (albeit an insanely brutal one.)
Remember that the Iranian regime, like Iran-affiliated Hamas, sees the suffering or even death of their population as a goal, not as a problem.
The problem is that regime change cannot be accomplished solely by American military power, and this regime doesn't think it's losing, or at least not enough to give in to Trump's demands.
I think Trump is rather flummoxed by their intransigence. I've said lots of times that these things can change in a moment but for this moment there's no indication that Iran is looking to do anything but press what it thinks is an advantage, as hard as that is for Americans to imagine.
Bottom line is that all the regime needs to do to win is to continue to exist, and so far the Whac-a-Mole game doesn't seem to be phasing them much.
As Trump deadline for Iran nears, Iran and the US ramp up rhetoric | AP News
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Today's Guests
Mark Steber is Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. With just one week left until the April 15 deadline, millions of taxpayers still need to file their return. Many are asking what happens if they miss the deadline, cannot pay what they owe, or realize they made a mistake after submitting their return. We'll talk about these and other tax issues.
Mark Steber | Jackson Hewitt Authors
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Jessica Trowbridge is a spokesperson for King Soopers, joining us to talk about a remarkable effort they're undertaking...and for which they could use your help:
ON 4/17, 1,000 volunteers will come together at the Stockyards Event Center to pack 1 million meals for Coloradans facing hunger. The event is being hosted by King Soopers in partnership with U.S. Hunger, and right now, the biggest need is to get more people to sign up to help.
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Leland Vittert is the host of "On Balance with Leland Vittert" on NewsNation. It's the show my wife and I (almost) never miss. Our favorite show on cable news.
Sign up for Leland's free daily note, basically a recap of his "show prep": Leland Vittert's War Notes
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Other Stuff
Some of these are topics I didn't get to yesterday
They really have to do this: Aurora City Council to vote on possible water restrictions - CBS Colorado
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Epic Jeana and I theorized that the QR code could be negatively impacting workers, including through lower tips. Seems like that’s right: Denver Alamo Drafthouse workers say new QR system will hurt movie industry - CBS Colorado
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Seems like a cool concept though I wonder about who pays for it and whether it would break even operationally when in place: Vision for gondola transit in downtown Denver to be presented
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This is astonishingly large: SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen
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A topic from Jeana: Should you take “selfies” or smiling photos at memorial sites, historical landmarks where tragedies occurred, etc? Or what’s the most insensitive photo you’ve seen taken?
It comes from watching people take goofy photos inside the jail cells at Alcatraz
Scoff All You Want, But Selfies Help Make Memorials Meaningful
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It's a brave new world: Medicare dips a toe into hemp for seniors
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Sure, why not? "Coco" chosen as Front Range rail name - Axios Denver
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I realize this feels wrong when you first read it. Read the whole thing and then tell me what you think (by email at ross(at)iheartmedia(dot)com): Colorado woman who caused head-on crash that killed deputy receives probation sentence
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You'd think they'd have to cut Medicaid: Medicaid is a target as Colorado lawmakers close big budget deficit
But actually they're mostly growing it: Colorado legislators propose $46.8 billion budget, driven by Medicaid costs - Denver Gazette
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Serious question: What if, especially in a small class, you get a bunch of students who are all excellent and all actually deserving of an A?
Harvard’s Push to Cap ‘A’ Grades Has Students Howling in Protest - WSJ
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We have a State Supreme Court that has allowed every Democratic tax, fee-disguised-as-tax, etc, for nearly 20 years. It would be a miracle if they overturned this tax, but let's hope: Colorado Supreme Court to hear Netflix case on taxation
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This guy could be a formidable candidate, but is the Democratic Party really likely to nominate someone who isn't from the "progressive" (socialist) wing of the party? Rahm Emanuel tests 2028 run, vows to fight Trump’s MAGA but also ‘weak and woke’ liberals
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Today's Video
The best story of the day or month or year
Artemis II Astronauts Name Moon Crater After Commander Reid Wiseman’s Late Wife