Wayne's Word
Wayne Laugesen is an accomplished journalist, video producer, and editorial page editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette. A self-described conservative libertarian, he hosts Wayne’s Word Podcast, where he engages in thought-provoking discussions on politics, culture, and inspiring human stories with notable figures from various fields. With a career spanning prominent publications such as The Washington Examiner, National Catholic Register, and Soldier of Fortune, Laugesen has built a reputation for incisive commentary and compelling storytelling.
Episodes
Join Wayne Laugesen on this powerful episode of Wayne's Word as he sits down with Victor Marx, founder of All Things Possible Ministries and Republican candidate for Colorado Governor in 2026. Victor opens up about his harrowing childhood filled with severe abuse—from being nearly electrocuted and drowned by his stepdad to being locked in a freezer and forced into violent acts at just seven years old. Discover how he overcame t...
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN—But the REAL Ghouls Are in Our Schools! 👻In this SHOCKING Halloween episode of Wayne’s Word, host Wayne uncovers actual Satanists pushing “After School Satan” clubs, pornographic books, and curses in Colorado Springs D20 schools—home to the Air Force Academy.Pastors Kelly & Todd Hudnall (Radiant Church) reveal:✅ Satanists praying against parents & board members✅ Explicit sex-app guides for kids STILL in ...
Join Wayne Laugesen as he sits down with Colorado Governor Jared Polis for a candid, cross-aisle conversation on "Wayne's Word." Despite their differing views—Wayne as a conservative and Polis a Democrat—they embody the spirit of "disagree better," discussing everything from government shutdowns and food assistance to electric vehicles, state taxes, healthcare challenges, abortion, Middle East peace, and imm...
In this compelling episode of Wayne's Word, host Wayne dives into a candid conversation with Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. Fresh off his State of the City address, Mayor Mobolade shares his "halftime report" on his term, highlighting achievements like hiring over 250 police officers and crossing the 800-officer milestone for the first time in city history. They tackle Colorado's alarming crime rates—the se...
In this episode of Wayne's Word, Laura Carno, founder and executive director of FASTER Colorado, joins host Wayne to discuss a practical solution to the rising tide of school and church shootings. Drawing from recent tragedies like the Michigan church shooting, the Evergreen High School incident in Colorado, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Laura explains how training and arming vetted school staff—teachers, principals, j...
In this powerful episode of Wayne's Word, host Wayne explores the controversial world of abortion pill reversal through the inspiring story of Finn, a six-year-old boy whose life was saved when his mother, Fallon, regretted taking an abortion pill and sought help from Bella Health and Wellness. Joined by nurse practitioner Dede Chism and civil rights attorney Louis Brown Jr., the discussion uncovers Colorado's radical legis...
In this episode of Wayne's Word, Lori Thompson (D49) and Amy Shandy (D20), school board presidents from Colorado Springs, discuss their districts' lawsuit against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). They address the conflict between CHSAA’s policies and their commitment to protecting girls’ sports under Title IX, emphasizing fairness and safety. The conversation also covers school safety measures, inclu...
Join us for an explosive episode of Wayne's Word as Rich Wyatt, star of American Guns, shares his incredible journey from police chief to reality TV fame, prison, and now chair of Colorado’s Jefferson County Republican Party. From surviving prison to fighting crime in Colorado and leading GOP efforts, Wyatt’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and raw honesty. Hear his take on rising crime, political battles, and the power...
Join us on Wayne’s Word for a powerful interview with Evan De La Cruz, who shares her heart-wrenching journey of undergoing gender-affirming surgery and later regretting it. From a traumatic childhood to navigating the pressures of identity, Evan exposes the challenges of detransition and questions the rush to medical interventions. Is gender-affirming care for kids a compassionate solution or a dangerous trend? Watch to hear her r...
Wayne & Rep. Jeff Crank discuss Democrats’ vote against an anti-terror resolution, public land sales, the Big Beautiful Bill, high energy costs, & more. Subscribe!Timestamps: Intro - 0:00Interstate Roofing ad - 1:54Integrity Bank ad - 2:26Interview start - 2:56Energy - 4:02Boulder attack - 12:35CO sanctuary laws - 16:40Public lands - 21:50Big Beautiful Bill - 27:00Outro - 31:19#bigbeautifulbill #coloradopolitics #congress #...
Join Wayne Laugesen on "Wayne's Word" as he sits down with Rabbi Jay Sherwood, spiritual leader of Temple Shalom in Colorado Springs since 2017, to discuss the alarming 373% surge in anti-Jewish hate crimes in Colorado. From the terrorist attack on Boulder’s Pearl Street to the broader impact of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, they explore the roots of antisemitism, the role of political extremism, and th...
In this episode of Wayne’s Word, I dive into the shocking DEA raid on a Colorado Springs underground nightclub, exposing the dark side of Colorado’s sanctuary policies. From skyrocketing fentanyl deaths to gang activity and economic collapse, has one-party rule turned our state into a cautionary tale? Join Wayne Laugesen as he unpacks the data and calls for change. Leave a comment below. Subscribe and ring the bell for more!00:00:0...
In this eye-opening episode of Wayne’s Word, Wayne sits down with Dr. Travis Morrell, a seasoned physician from Grand Junction, Colorado, to tackle the growing controversy surrounding "gender affirming care" for children. Dr. Morrell, who previously prescribed cross-sex hormones to adults, now warns of the irreversible harms of medical interventions like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries on minors. Drawing paralle...
Steve Schuck—Colorado Springs legend and education reform champion—dives into the fight for school choice in Colorado. He exposes how teachers' unions are holding kids back, pushing socialism, and blocking progress, while sharing his mission to break their grip and empower parents. From District 11’s union-busting win to Parents Challenge helping 4,000 low-income kids, Schuck reveals a revolution in action. With 60% of students...
Join host Wayne Laugesen on 'Wayne's Word' as he sits down with Cindy Romero, the courageous woman who captured shocking video evidence of the Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang activity in her Aurora, Colorado apartment complex. In this gripping episode, Wayne and Cindy dive into the escalating crime at the Aurora apartments, her firsthand experience, and how the establishment seems hell-bent on protecting the criminals while h...
Hosted by Wayne Laugesen, this episode of Wayne's Word dives into a gun ban law—Senate Bill 25-003—moving through the Colorado legislature, now awaiting the governor’s signature after passing the Senate. Wayne is joined by his son, Huey Laugesen, a director at the Colorado State Shooting Association (CSSA), and Kolby Zipperer, CSSA Vice President. Together, they unpack the bill’s journey, their shared concerns, and what it coul...
As an immigrant from Nigeria, Mayor Yemi Mobolade serves as the mayor of Colorado Springs -- among the 50-most populated cities in the United States. He speaks with Wayne about thoughts of running for governor, immigration, being Black in America, America's apex crisis of self-actualization, politics, rumors that he lied to the FBI, and more.
Scott Riopelle went from drugs, to crime, to prison to riches beyond his wildest dreams. The founder of a nationwide roofing empire, Riopelle explains his inspirational escape from poverty, hopelessness, despair and the dead-end blues.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, led a nationwide war against Big Vape. He spearheads an effort to protect children from the overuse, abuse and harm associated with Tik Tok and other social media giants. He is the former dean of the University of Colorado School of Law and a former Department of Justice attorney who clerked for Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Byron "Wh...
World-renowned child-welfare advocate Derrick Wilburn, an elected education leader, is the driving force behind the POC (People of Color) Capitol Interns program. He is a former faculty adjunct in the school of business at the University of Phoenix-San Jose. Wilburn wrote three published books, and has been published in the American Thinker, Daily Caller, Townhall, CNS News, and more. Derrick holds a Master’s of Business Administra...
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