The Denver Post Decides to Pay Up

Socialism Wins in New York! Will it win in Colorado?

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert joins Jeff and Bill to react to the socialist sweep in the New York primaries.  Some of these candidates could Boebert co-workers in D.C.  What does she think? Then Congresswoman Boebert talks about the Housing Bill passed by the House and why she was a No vote.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Denver Post Decides to Pay Up

After stopping rent payment on their downtown office building, the Denver Post and the City of Denver has reached a $13.5M settlement for the back rent.  This while Colorado University is buying a downtown hi-rise.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss rent, downtown spaces, and how to bring Denver downtown back to what it was decades ago, if possible.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

"Good Will" Money Pours into Colorado Primaries

Why are Sports Betting Platforms donating to both Democrats and Republican primary candidates?  Democrat State Senator Matt Ball joins Jeff and Bill to talk about "Good Will" money coming from betting platforms after he helped pass one of the most restrictive laws covering online sports betting.  Matt makes the case, the betting platforms are greasing the wheels so next time the issue comes up, perhaps those in office will remember the "good will" that helped them get elected.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Denver Has One of the Worst Housing Markets in the Nation

The Denver Metro is seeing housing prices fall rapidly.  The area has a 3% decline in value and some areas are seeing a drop as high as 7%.  Jeff, Bill, ands callers ask why this is happening.  Is this good for your property tax bill while being bad for your mortgage value?  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are We Betting on Colorado's Future? The Impact of Sports Gambling

The Denver Post has a three-part series outlining the impact of sports gambling in Colorado since it's legalization in 2020.  Nearly $990M wagered sine that year, and Jeff and Bill ask if that is a good thing. Taxes from sports gambling is helping with water projects but what about the increase in gambling addiction.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.