Coloradans Pay a 14% Effective Tax Rate Thanks for Fees

State of the City from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston

Last night, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston gave the State of the City and he sounded like the kid who didn't read the book trying to give a book report.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the state of Denver, Mayor Johnston's plan for universal childcare and more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Corporal Punishment at a Baseball Game?

Do you stand for the National Anthem?  Have you seen people stay seated?  At a recent baseball game, an older fan saw a guy in his seat and smacked him in the back of the head.  Later the men settled the altercation over a beer.  Jeff, Bill, Blake, and texts share stories of corporal punishment from their youth.  Wooden paddles, switches, fly swatters and even Hot Wheels racetracks come up as instruments of discipline.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Should ICE Wear Body Cameras?

When arresting illegals, should ICE have body cameras?  The hour starts with Erik Murdock, Deputy Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Access Fund to explain new Federal Guidelines protecting rock climbing in Colorado and across the nation. (Link Below)  Then it's a conversation about body cameras and why is has taken so long for them to be mandated by ICE during enforcement actions.   https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/13/rock-climbing-parc-act-guidance/ [https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/13/rock-climbing-parc-act-guidance/]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Eighty Five Percent of Coloradans say Affordability is a Very or Serious Problem

A new poll says may living in the Centennial state can't afford it.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss affordability.  That word will be a center piece in the fall campaign, but do you believe either party will make Colorado more affordable?   https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/16/number-of-people-worried-about-affording-life-in-colorado-increases-to-76-poll-shows/ [https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/07/16/number-of-people-worried-about-affording-life-in-colorado-increases-to-76-poll-shows/]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rise of Left Wing Violence

Recently, Sec. of State Marco Rubio spoke about the rise of Left-Wing Terrorism in America.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the rise and fall or terrorism and other politically motivated attacks in the nation.  Do you feel the left is more violent than the right? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.