2025 Legislative Session Recap

In this week’s newsletter, Dave shares his more recent piece in Reason magazine. Kathleen updates readers on her Citizen’s Guide to Civic Involvement class. Rob announces the publishing of the 4th edition of his book. Yesterday, interns attended oral arguments before the Colorado Supreme Court, gaining firsthand insight into how our judicial system operates. Be sure to check out our writeup of the 2025 legislative session if you haven’t already.

Dave wrote a piece for Reason magazine on the big business of gun control.

Dave Kopel, Research Director and Director of Second Amendment Project

How do a few random posts on social media grow into a machine for political activism? Jessica Fenske's journey started with a few tweets as Forest Mommy.

Colorado's clean energy goals are turning out to have a high price tag. Is there a point and when will the Public Utilities Commission fight for ratepayers' rights? PowerGab hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic and more with David Thielen of Liberal and Loving It.

Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including energy policy with the Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development Dan Haley and with Cruise Specialist Jen Hataway with Cruise Planners.

Colorado's roads are riddled with potholes. But is it an avoidable problem? Is a statewide reverse tax on potholes a possible solution? Twisted View Hosts Leland Conway, Ben Allbright, and Christian Toto discuss this and more.

Did you know 49% of the voters in Colorado are unaffiliated? Have you ever wondered why? Hear from the experts at Independence Institute talk about the issues important to Colorado and how to bring some sanity to this increasingly leftist state.

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.

PowerGab focuses on unique energy issues facing Colorado. Hosted by Amy Cooke, Independence Institute's Energy and Environmental Policy Center Director, and Jake Fogleman, Director of Policy. PowerGab tackles the complexities of energy policy and solutions for a broad audience to educate and illuminate all while having a few laughs along the way.

Mandy and Deb Show is your go-to source for sharp wit, candid conversations, and unfiltered takes on the latest issues shaping Colorado and beyond. Hosted by seasoned radio host Mandy Connell and policy pro Deb Flora, the show blends humor, insight, and a healthy dose of common sense as the duo tackles politics, culture, and everything in between.

Twisted View is a raw, unfiltered roundtable where men say what they mean and mean what they say. Hosted by Leland Conway, Ben Allbright, Marc Mager, and Willie B, this testosterone-fueled series brings a male perspective to the madness of modern Colorado. From rising crime to failed homelessness policies and environmental overreach, Twisted View exposes the real consequences of local legislation—no apologies, no political correctness. If you're tired of sanitized commentary, this is your show.

This podcast includes several series of commentaries about the Constitution. Each series will cover a different aspect of the document. This series thumbnails the lives of 14 American Founders and their specific contributions to the Constitution. It covers both well-known Founders, such as James Madison, and those who are lesser known, but who exercised an out-sized influence.