This year, the Colorado Times Recorder introduced the Fever Swamp Review, a podcast focused on hot topics in Colorado politics. The 17-episode season took viewers and/or listeners inside events, offering a first-hand look at the personalities and perspectives shaping our print reporting, allowing our audience to see for themselves the sometimes unbelievable antics of elected officials and political operatives.
We share highlights from a recent event in Northern Colorado featuring author James Lindsay and local anti-trans activists while discussing potential ballot initiatives. Stay to the end for a special message from the host.
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11.
Amid continuing gun violence, CTR attends Dragonman’s 33rd Annual Freedom Shoot and talks with attendees about gun policy, also a visit to Raw Tools, a nonprofit that turns guns into garden tools.
Heidi talks about the recent special session as a result of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the fallout of the bill for Planned Parenthood, and Representatives Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans responding to the bill.
Heidi reviews a number of recent political sex harassment scandals — Ron Weinberg, the attacks against Yara Zokaie, Weston Imer’s leaked photos, Mitch LaKind’s alleged comments, Steve Lebsock, Tay Anderson, etc. etc.
Heidi takes you inside a recent El Paso County Commissioner meeting where residents expressed concerns over a potential ICE facility coming to the region.
Heidi talks about recent school district policies banning trans athletes and then lifts some weights and runs a 5k.
Heidi discusses the landscape of Colorado’s conservative media ecosystem: the new Peak News, Salem Media, Heidi Ganahl’s Rocky Mountain Voice, and she is joined by CTR editor Jason Salzman to talk about the Anschutz media empire.
Heidi takes a look at the controversy and opposition around HB1312, Colorado’s latest trans rights bill.
