Rundown - Troubadour Dave Gunders - 07:19 "Nothing the Wind Can't Blow" by Dave Gunders - 23:04 Paige Mackey Murray in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 30:05 Paige Mackey Murray grew up in Cocoa Beach, FL where her father, Skip Mackey, was the Voice of NASA. http://www.skipmackey.com/nasa.html. We discuss the spectacular performance of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and what her dad might’ve thought. As the US Supreme Court takes away the rights of women, the Colorado Court of Appeals just pronounced a man’s right to not procreate should be respected. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_of_Appeals/Opinion/2022/20CA1881-PD.pdf. The winning lawyer was Paige Mackey Murray. It turns out that she is winning in every way. This Boulderite feels strongly about personal human rights, and she is brilliant. Paige writes and fights in the appellate courts for a living. Paige Mackey Murray has strong feelings about recent US Supreme Court decision-making and voices her dissent. We discuss the draconian consequences of the Dobbs decision and the end of Roe v. Wade in America. Real juvenile rape victims are going to be further victimized. Colorado may become over-populated with Bible Belters fleeing here. The legal challenges are enormous. Troubadour Dave Gunders gifts us with his usual stellar song, this one about a single mother facing challenges. The song also speaks about stars and space, and we ponder the Webb space telescope revealing mysteries of the universe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC7OlAfPOlg Also discussed are the latest developments of the January 6 Select Committee, revealing more bad stuff about Donald Trump. We’ve got the Steve Bannon confession delivered days before Trump’s Big Lie implemented.
Rundown - Professor Bob Loevy - 29:59 Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:52:24 "Somebody Who Knows it All" by Dave Gunders - 01:59:30 Episode 104 is packed with analysis of right-wing anti-Semitism flowing through Denver Trump Radio and the mouths of hosts and guest GOP officials. We talk Jan 6 Committee developments and Cippollone and Hutchinson testimony. https://coloradosun.com/2022/07/05/silverman-hutchinson-trump-opinion/ During these intense political times, we gain wisdom from Gazette columnist Bob Loevy, who long-taught political science at The Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He was Liz Cheney’s professor and speaks about how the Cheney family is connected to host’s alma mater. https://gazette.com/news/liz-cheneys-colorado-college-education-led-to-gop-showdown-bob-loevy/article_2f2af52e-b274-11eb-b1b3-d775e1294b52.html Professor Loevy was raised in Baltimore where he worked as a reporter for city’s major newspaper from 1957 – 1963 with a focus on the civil rights movemen...
Rundown - Dan Grunfeld - 26:13 Dave & Rachel Gunders - 01:17:02 "Fourth of July" by Dave Gunders - 01:40:22 Chip Evans in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:47:38 We tell fascinating stories of freedom on this Independence Day weekend special. Dan Grunfeld is an exceptional author of a terrific new book, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream: Grunfeld, Dan, Allen, Ray: 9781629379227: Amazon.com: Books Ernie Grunfeld was basketball star in the 1970s and 1980s, as a NY high schooler, then a Tennessee Vols’ star, before excelling for over a decade in the NBA. But the really interesting story, told by his son Dan, is how Ernie Grunfeld and his family survived the Holocaust and communism before escaping Romania for NYC. Dan Grunfeld’s grandmother, Unyu, is a remarkable survivor who made a miraculous escape and thrived when she got to A...
Rundown - CU Regent Heidi Ganahl - 04:29 Colorado Governor Jared Polis - 39:22 Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:13:12 "Place In The Sun" by Dave Gunders - 01:18:55 Podcast honored by 30-plus minute guest appearances each by Colorado Governor Jared Polis and his leading Republican rival, CU Regent Heidi Ganahl. Listen as Heidi successfully vies for host’s Unaffiliated primary vote, as she tries to beat her mega-MAGA opponent Greg Lopez. Lopez promised a pardon for Tina Peters, and Ganahl rips that decision. So does host. Discussion of Big Lie and its consequences ensues. Host reveals his disdain and desire to distance himself from Big Lie perpetrators. Also discussed are US Supreme Court rulings on guns and abortion. Heidi Ganahl earns host’s GOP primary vote with a pledge to meet Coloradans where they are (pro-choice) on abortion, and her keeping an open mind as the January 6 Select Committee concludes. Heidi Ganahl gets confronted about appearing on Bannon podcast; and responds. Lear...
Rundown - Joe O'Dea - 13:19 Troubadour Dave Gunders - 28:23 "Only a Rock in the Road" by Dave Gunders - 42.30 Judith Berg - 01:15:42 Joe O’Dea has an excellent chance to be Colorado’s next U.S. Senator and would instantly become a powerful person in America. This affable native Denverite is a serious challenger to incumbent Senator Michael Bennet but first he must survive a Republican primary against mega-MAGA State Senator Ron Hanks. Listen and learn why Joe O’Dea gets Craig’s Unaffiliated vote in the GOP primary. Joe O’Dea correctly anticipates the end of Roe v Wade will be bad for America. Joe also calls out the Big Lie and will not toe Trump’s party line. He’s a successful businessman and boss. Colorado needs a responsible GOP. Unlike many Republicans engaged in willful blindness, Joe O’Dea may call out Team Trump criminality if proven by the January 6 Select Congressional Committee. Hear the highlights from the J6 hearing showing Proud Boy conspiracy with Team Trump, a ...
Rundown - Intro with Troubadour Dave Gunders - 00:36 "Impossible Happiness" by Dave Gunders - 06:07 Kyle Clark - 10:29 Craig reacts to January 6th Select Committee Hearing - 01:16:40 One More Thing with Kyle Clark: It is the Guns! - 01:23:58 Kyle Clark is Colorado’s most important and impactful journalist. Next with Kyle Clark is Colorado’s must-watch newscast. https://www.9news.com/next Kyle’s Word of Thanks campaign just celebrated its 100th week and has raised over nine million dollars for worthy non-profits. No one better for our 100th show. 9News is Colorado’s news leader for a reason and those reasons are discussed. Some of Kyle’s teammates are celebrated. Kyle Clark, a straight Caucasian family man, has become a target of right-wing wrath. We discuss willingness and courage of Kyle and his colleagues to confront bigotries in our community. The many Coloradans connected to Trump’s Big Lie and the January 6 Insurrection are named and shamed. Discussed is the role of broad...
Rundown - John Morse - 03:50 Bob Marshall in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:27:24 Troubadour Dave Gunders - 02:35:58 "On and On Her Way" by Dave Gunders - 02:44:20 John Morse is an outstanding former paramedic, cop, detective, police chief, and Colorado Senate President. Now a successful CPA, Morse refuses to back down in stating his gun reform opinions. https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/31/uvalde-shooting-john-morse-guns-colorado-gun-control-laws-2013/ Racial aspects of Elijah McClain and George Floyd matters are deeply explored. Morse makes strong case for banning assault weapons now. When Aurora and Sandy Hook massacres happened, Morse and Colorado government reacted with modest reforms. Morse wishes he’d gone further. John Morse forcefully advocates not voting for Jared Polis, or any other politician, who won’t ban assault weapons. Morse gets justifiably agitated about dead children. John Morse would be a great police chief in Denver or Aurora, and you’ll hear if he’s interes...
Rundown - Troubadour Dave Gunders - 03:16 "Love Has a Way (Song for Deb)" by Dave Gunders - 24:19 Terry Frei - 30:09 Memorial Day 2022 is a dark time in America. The Uvalde massacre has damaged us severely. With his extensive writing about military sacrifice, author Terry Frei is a perfect guest who knows hockey, and has also written extensively about the Columbine massacre. Terry Frei is an accomplished Colorado sports media star, with an afternoon drive-time show now. He has covered the Broncos, Rockies and the Avalanche and everything else to do with Colorado sports. He also has profound thoughts about current events. Discussed are the delayed police response in Uvalde, the ignored lessons of Columbine, the need for meaningful gun reform in America and why it does not happen. White supremacy leading to the murders in WWII and Buffalo, NY is addressed. Terry Frei's book Olympic Affair tells the true-life story of CSU's Glen Morris, a superstar gold medal decathlete at the 1936 Oly...
Rundown - Troubadour Dave Gunders - 04:10 "Safe Haven" by Dave Gunders - 13:40 CU President Todd Saliman - 17:52 Marshall Fogel in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 52:56 Greg Gold and Lt. Alex Gorgan in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:13:20 Brand new CU President Todd Saliman answers questions about his dream job. Find out why the CU Regents selected him unanimously. Learn Todd Saliman’s local roots, educational and public service background, and his fierce determination to make CU the best. Arguably the best CU President ever was George Norlin, who, beginning in 1917, served two decades. That’s when President Norlin had CU’s distinctive architecture designed and installed. A century ago, Norlin resisted the Klu Klux Klan which was dominating Colorado and our politics. Saliman discusses Norlin and his legacy and the Norlin Charge delivered to CU grads. Troubadour Dave Gunders went to CU-Boulder where he found inspiration for his song, Safe Haven. We all need refuge in people, or places, in...
Rundown - Hollynd Hoskins in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 02:49 Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:40:14 "Your Way Too" by Dave Gunders - 01:49:53 Famous female lawyer Hollynd Hoskins enters Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge to speak about the imminent demise of Roe v. Wade and its wide-ranging legal ramifications. This outspoken accomplished athlete, pro footballer, and fierce legal advocate explains how Alito’s apparent reversal of Roe will affect poor women of color and our legal system. Learn Hollynd‘s amazing record of success in court. https://www.hollyndlaw.com. She has proven herself as a public defender, a medical malpractice lawyer, and now, as the successful lawyer this week for the Mayor of Pickleball, Arslan Guney. The situation became an international incident, now resolved without any conviction or further jailing. Mayor Guney loves Hollynd. So will you. Find out what it was like for Hollynd to grow up in an interracial family in the Park Hill part of Denver, Colorado. She is an Eas...