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Q&A: Craig Silverman on His New Podcast

Jason Salzman·July 24, 2020

Longtime Denver lawyer and media pundit Craig Silverman has started a new podcast after departing from KNUS last year. His recent guests include Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, 9News’ Jeremy Jojola, attorney Scott Robinson, and former Denver DA Norm Early. The podcast, called the Craig Silverman Show” is available on all major podcast outlets. He says he’s willing to talk about things that “aren’t available on Denver Trump Radio,” like, he says, “Trump and Trumpism and how it endangers our country.”

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Gardner Draws Ire for Not Answering Questions About Sending Federal Troops Into Denver

Sean Price·July 23, 2020

In an appearance on The Steffan Tubbs show yesterday on 710 KNUS, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) avoided directly saying if he supported federal troops being deployed in Denver to address protests. Gardner maintained that he supported the police and was against violent protests but would only say that he would support a federal investigation if federal laws were broken.

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Advocates Call on Bennet, Gardner to Fight for More Health Care Funds for Low-Income People

Jason Salzman·July 23, 2020

Health care advocates sounded the alarm today about potential budget shortfalls for Colorado’s Medicaid program, the state-federal health insurance program for low-income residents.

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Colo County GOP Leader Won’t Remove Facebook Meme Comparing Masks to Police Brutality

Gabrielle Bye·July 23, 2020

Last week, before Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) issued a mask mandate, Otero County GOP Chair Stephanie Garbo posted a meme on her personal Facebook page comparing masks to police brutality.

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Disability Rights Law Shouldn’t Stop Mask-Wearing, Says Activist

Sean Price·July 23, 2020

As disability advocates in Colorado are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, they warn that the ADA should not necessarily be used as an excuse to not wear a mask.

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Leading Anti-Abortion Activist in Colorado Compares Abortion to Slavery

Madeleine Schmidt·July 22, 2020

In an op-ed published last week, Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) Jeff Hunt compared abortion to slavery, joining anti-abortion activists nationwide who are attempting to tie abortion opposition to racial justice.

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Gardner Condemns China for ‘Obscuring’ Virus Data But Is Silent on Similar Trump Actions

Gabriella Novello·July 22, 2020

WASHINGTON— Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner leveled a series of accusations against China during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Wednesday. At one point, he condemned the Communist Party of China for “[hiding and obscuring] critical information” about the coronavirus despite recent reports finding similar practices in the United States.

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Boebert Apparently Broke the Law by Allowing a Juvenile to Carry a Gun at Her Diner

Jason Salzman·July 22, 2020

In apparent violation of state and federal law, Colorado congressional candidate Lauren Boebert allowed an under-age server at her restaurant in Rifle to carry a gun.

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Conservative Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Mandatory Mask Order

Florence Wu·July 21, 2020

Steve Reams, Sheriff of Weld County, said on a talk radio show last week that he will not enforce, nor require that his department enforce, the executive order that all Coloradans above age 10 must wear masks when they’re in indoor public spaces.

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U.S. House Panel Examines Long-Term Solutions for a Small Business Recovery From COVID-19

Florence Wu·July 21, 2020

Last week, the U.S. House Small Business Committee hosted a virtual hearing on current barriers and long-term solutions for a small business recovery from the COVID-19 health crisis.

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