Devil's Advocate
by Independence Institute
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About this podcast
Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.
Episodes
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- Colorado's Drought Could Get Much Worse · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 205So just how bad is the drought situation in Colorado? Well, according to Alan Salazar, the head of Denver Water, real bad. On this episode of **Devil's Advocate**, Jon Caldara…
- Republican Bloodbath Coming to Colorado? · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 204Just how bad is this election going to be for Republicans, both in Washington and in Colorado? Republican strategist Dick Wadhams handicaps it and predicts the future.
- He Denies Bracket Creep Exists in Colorado's Amendment 87 · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 203Journalist T.R. Reid joins us for a heated debate over Colorado's proposed income tax changes, bracket creep, millionaire flight, and the future of TABOR refunds. Who really…
- Could Colorado Hunting Bans Backfire? · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 202What would Teddy Roosevelt do? Would he want a right to hunt and fish? Well, Luke Hilgemann from the International Order of Teddy Roosevelt channels the former president.
- Worst Gun Ever? · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 201You know, assault weapons are new and modern. There's never been anything like them in American history. Well, at least that's what you thought until you listened to Ashley…
- I Asked Ringo To Take Our Picture · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 200Who knew Western wear would make Denver famous? Rockmount Ranchwear has been around since the 40s and is still going strong. Not just with ranchers, but with rock stars and with…
- Colorado Hunters Kill What They Love? · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 199On Colorado's crowded ballot will be a right to hunt and fish. A right. Dan Gates is a lifelong Colorado sportsman who serves as the Executive Director of Coloradans for…
- Colorado's Parents Are Making Kids Poor · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 198Colorado employers are facing a crisis. There are not enough qualified, educated candidates to hire. Ed Sealover from the Colorado Chamber explains how job training pipelines…
- I Love Trains But... · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 197Colorado is considering a $4.7 billion passenger rail plan—but will it actually ease congestion, and who ultimately pays for it? Transportation policy expert Randall O’Toole…
- Could Colorado Democrats Win Too Easily? · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 196Could an easy Democratic win actually be a political trap? Eric Sondermann explains why victory in 2026 could keep Democrats from learning the hard lessons of 2024.
- Colorado's Elected Dictatorship · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 195Steve Pomerance is a former city council member in Boulder and part of the great old liberal guard. He's getting tired of the duplicity and secretiveness of politicians…
- What Colorado Politicians Actually Fear · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 194Ever wonder why a politician does what he does? Well, he's pushed to do it by something known as the political vice. He answers the pressure put on him. John Tillman explains it…
- Can Data Centers Cut Colorado Bills? · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 193Data centers are the worst thing for Colorado. No, data centers are the best thing for Colorado. Which is it? Mark Jaffe of the Colorado Sun Sets Us Straight.
- 14,000 Jobs Left Colorado · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 192Over 14,000 jobs have been lost in Colorado because of overregulation. Loren Furman runs the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and shows that nearly 100 companies are leaving because…
- Schools Hid This From Parents · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 191Should children under 18 years old be allowed to get gender affirming surgery? Should boys be able to play in girls sports? These are some of the issues that the Colorado Parents…
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis Free a Cop Shooter? · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 190Are you angry that Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters? Well, Dougco Sheriff Darren Weekly is more angry that he commuted the sentence of a cop shooter.
- The Dark Side of Colorado · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 189When you think great films, you usually don't think Colorado, you think Hollywood. But Colorado has been the set place for lots of terrific movies. Christopher Getzen from the…
- Why Companies Are Fleeing Colorado · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 188Denver's business climate has certainly changed and not for the better. Let's get a viewpoint from the left of what needs to be done from writer Erik Clarke.
- From Expelled Autistic Student to Master Welder · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 187My son has down syndrome and I worry about his future. Where will he live? Who will care for him? What kind of work can he do? Fortunately, the Daniels Fund has been worrying…
- One Colorado Law, 900 Guns Affected · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 186I never thought the wild west state of Colorado would lead the nation in gun control. Isn't that California or Massachusetts job? Ray Elliott of the Colorado State Shooting…
