The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who's ever wondered why gas prices seem to skyrocket during times of crisis. The speaker takes a deep dive into the Jones Act, a 100-year-old law that's supposed to protect American shipping, but is actually causing more harm than good. With a personal anecdote from his experience as the under Secretary of Homeland Security, the speaker reveals how this law is standing in the way of getting...

In a shocking twist, the speaker takes a hard look at the consequences of hiding the truth from students. We're talking about the recent decision by the University of Michigan to stop giving letter grades to first-semester freshmen, opting for a pass or no credit system instead. But is this really about giving students a break, or is it about avoiding the harsh realities of academic performance?

The speaker argues that by hiding the...

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who's ever driven on Colorado's highways. The speaker takes a closer look at a new system being used to enforce traffic laws, but what they find is unsettling. It's a system that can do more than just catch reckless drivers - it can also potentially invade your privacy.

The speaker delves into the world of Wally, a system installed on C-470 that's designed to catch drivers who weave in and o...

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they're safe from the reach of the Chinese Communist Party. The speaker delves into a report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which reveals that three Chinese state-owned carriers are still deeply embedded in the US internet infrastructure, despite being kicked out of the American phone business years ago. This is not just a matter of selling phone ...

In a shocking twist, a recent move by the Denver City Council has left many wondering about the true intentions behind the proposed charter amendment. The amendment, which was set to be voted on last night, would remove the requirement that commissioners overseeing public safety be US citizens. But that's not all - it's just one part of a larger package of changes that also includes the removal of a good moral character standard fo...

This episode is a wild ride, folks, as our host shares a personal story of frustration and bureaucratic red tape, all while diving into a fascinating topic that's got everyone talking: data centers. But don't worry, it's not all about the host's knee surgery and email woes – although, let's be real, those are pretty entertaining. Today, we're talking about a $19 million tax abatement for a data center in Douglas County, Color...

This episode is a wild ride, folks, as our host takes aim at a recent controversy in Denver involving a development project that went awry, leaving a $400,000 hole in the floor. But that's not all - our host also delves into a fascinating discussion about the right to cook with gas, a constitutional amendment that's making waves in Colorado. And if that's not enough, he takes us on a trip down memory lane to the day the FCC repeale...