The Mandy Connell Podcast
Mandy Connell brings her intelligence and wit to explaining US politics as a whole and our pop culture in general.
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In this episode, host Mandy Connell is filling in for the show, discussing the latest news and current events. She touches on the recent change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, with Mark Wayne Mullen taking over from Christy Noam. Mandy shares her thoughts on the situation and invites listeners to share their opinions. The conversation also delves into the situation in Iran, with a focus on the country's milita...
In this episode, host Shawn Drotar explores the disconnect between Washington and the American people. He delves into the history of the US Constitution and how its original intent has been lost in the modern era. Shawn discusses how the founders envisioned a system where elected officials would serve their communities, then return home, but now, the incentives have shifted. He talks about the impact of social media, confirmation b...
Today on the show, we're discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran. Ross filling in for Mandy, who's taking a day off. They dive into the latest developments, including President Trump's comments on the situation. Ross shares his thoughts on the war, its potential implications, and the international community's response. He also touches on the domestic politics surrounding the issue, including the reactions of Trump supporters and th...
In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the urban-rural divide in Colorado, discussing the challenges faced by rural communities. She's joined by Wade Haerle, executive director of Club 20, a group advocating for Western Slope interests. They talk about the need for improved roads, energy infrastructure, and a more balanced approach to economic development. Mandy also shares her thoughts on the decline of patrio...
Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Kelly Maher.
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SHOULDN'T CHARACTER MATTER IN POLITICS? Shouldn't the reason someone is in office matter? My friend Kelly Maher thinks so and when I saw this column by Jim Geraghty, who was here last weekend for the LPR Retreat, about Colorado's GOP incinerating itself I thought it was time to bring her back on. She's got a PAC called Restoring Standards and its sole goal is to get the crazy out of politics. Find out more about Rest...
THE WESTERN SLOPE WOULD LIKE A WORD We've talked a lot about the urban-rural divide in Colorado so today I've got the new Executive Director of Club 20, a longtime group which advocates for the Western Slope, on the show. Wade Haerle joins me at 1 to talk about the things they are trying to get the Legislature to pay attention to. Find out more by clicking here.
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The State of The Union was a Trump triumph, Weather Wednesday, and Barb Kirkmeyer joins us with What Fresh Hell from the Colorado Legislature.
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Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards AND Benjamin Allbright.
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BARB KIRKMEYER JOINS US WITH WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS As a State Senator she has an insider's view of what's happening in the Capitol building and she shares at 1pm.
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WE'VE GOT WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 So we can find out how much snow the mountains and our snowpack have gotten since last week. Fox 31's Dave Fraser pops in at 12:30 to chat.
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