The Mandy Connell Podcast

The Mandy Connell Podcast

Mandy Connell brings her intelligence and wit to explaining US politics as a whole and our pop culture in general.

Episodes

08-29-25 Interview - Erin Lee - Why Are Their Racial Preferences in the DPS Contract?

August 29, 2025 • 8 mins
WHY ARE THEIR RACIAL PREFERENCES IN THE DPS CONTRACT? I've got Erin Lee from Protect Kids Colorado on the show at 12:30 to discuss the new union contract that requires racial preferences in hiring and training and is clearly in violation of edicts handed down by the Trump administration. Read more about that here. And then there's this, where Denver Public Schools is also changing more bathrooms to "all gender" bathrooms in defianc...
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08-27-25 FULL SHOW - The Not So Special Session Is Over

August 27, 2025 • 108 mins
WEATHER WEDNESDAY TODAY And we'll find out when this glorious cooldown will be over for that last blast of summer (or maybe not) with Fox 31's meteorologist Dave Fraser at 12:30T

HE NOT SO SPECIAL SESSION IS OVER And Democrats, instead of looking at cutting anything, just raised taxes on businesses instead. And I say that because not a single Republican voted to raise taxes on small business, and every bill brought forth by Republic...
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08-27-25 Of The Day - Benjamin Allbright

August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
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: Benjamin Allbright.
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08-27-25 Interview - Barb Kirkmeyer - The Not So Special Session is Over

August 27, 2025 • 10 mins
THE NOT SO SPECIAL SESSION IS OVER And Democrats, instead of looking at cutting anything, just raised taxes on businesses instead. And I say that because not a single Republican voted to raise taxes on small business, and every bill brought forth by Republicans was killed on the very first day of the session. So what happened? The Denver Gazette has this wrap up:

Five tax bills passed along party-lines in both chambers, offered by t...
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08-27-25 Interview - Weather Wednesday with FOX31's Dave Fraser

August 27, 2025 • 8 mins
WEATHER WEDNESDAY TODAY And we'll find out when this glorious cooldown will be over for that last blast of summer (or maybe not) with Fox 31's meteorologist Dave Fraser at 12:30.
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08-26-25 FULL SHOW - An Alternative To Planned Parenthood, Plus Green Energy Fails

August 26, 2025 • 104 mins
THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD And I'm not just talking about abortion, I'm talking about providing women's healthcare and STI testing. It's the Alternatives Pregnancy Center and Executive Director Ashley Graves joins me at 1pm to talk about what they do. If you are staunchly pro life, this is the sort of organization you might want to consider donating time and money to. Just a thought. Find out more about all they o...
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08-26-25 Of The Day - Nick Ferguson

August 26, 2025 • 4 mins
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: Nick Ferguson.
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08-26-25 Interview - Ashley Graves - There Are Alternatives to Planned Parenthood

August 26, 2025 • 18 mins
THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD And I'm not just talking about abortion, I'm talking about providing women's healthcare and STI testing. It's the Alternatives Pregnancy Center and Executive Director Ashley Graves joins me at 1pm to talk about what they do. If you are staunchly pro life, this is the sort of organization you might want to consider donating time and money to. Just a thought. Find out more about all they o...
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08-25-25 FULL SHOW - A State Of Real Estate And An Incredible Anniversary

August 25, 2025 • 103 mins
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08-25-25 Of The Day - Benjamin Allbright

August 25, 2025 • 2 mins
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: Benjamin Allbright.
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08-25-25 Interview - Ed Prather - How is Your Home Value Doing?

August 25, 2025 • 11 mins
HOW IS YOUR HOME VALUE DOING? In a situation like we have now where there are a TON of homes on the market and they are sitting a lot longer than they used to you'd expect to see sharp price drops, thus devaluing your home. That's not happening...yet. I've got super star realtor Ed Prather on the show today at 2:30 to talk about it. Find out more or hire Ed by clicking here.
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08-25-25 Interview - Dana Davis - 50 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

August 25, 2025 • 8 mins
50 YEARS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES! That's what they are celebrating at the Children's Diabetes Foundation, which was named before they realized Type 1 diabetes can strike at any age. Dana Davis, whose mom Barbara started the joint, has been living with Type 1 for over 50 years! Considering this used to be an early death sentence that is incredible. Find out more about CDF by clicking here.
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08-25-25 Interview - House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese

August 25, 2025 • 12 mins
HOUSE MINORITY LEADER ROSE PUGLIESE AT 12:30 She made time to record a quick interview this morning because they are in session when the show is on. You're gonna want to hear this one.
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08-22-25 FULL SHOW - The Wine Yogi Wills Autumn Into Being

August 22, 2025 • 102 mins
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08-22-25 Of The Day - The Wine Yogi

August 22, 2025 • 3 mins
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: The Wine Yogi.
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08-22-25 Interview - The Wine Yogi - It's Nearly Time for Octoberfest

August 22, 2025 • 20 mins
IT'S NEARLY TIME FOR OCTOBERFEST! And The Wine Yogi Kristal Alfonso has created a SPECTACULAR list of local Octoberfest events if you want to slap on the lederhosen and head out to enjoy German beer and food. She's also got a bunch of wine tastings coming up at The Wine Gallery in the Springs that you can join. We're also going to talk about the trip she just took that is the Mandy Connell Adventure next year down the Rhine. It's a...
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08-22-25 Interview - Rebecca Rosenberg - Whatever Happened to Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor?

August 22, 2025 • 7 mins
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ROSE MARY ECHO SILVER DOLLAR TABOR? She's the star of the novel Silver Echoes and author Rebecca Rosenberg joins me at 1 to talk about her latest historical novel. Find the book here and Rebecca's upcoming signings here.
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08-21-25 FULL SHOW - Buckle Up For the Big Half Hour Show!

August 21, 2025 • 19 mins
BASEBALL EATS THE SHOW AT 12:30 So buckle up for a speedy half hour.
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08-20-25 FULL SHOW - DA George Brauchler Is On, Plus The Affordable Arts Festival!

August 20, 2025 • 103 mins
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08-20-25 Of The Day - Benjamin Allbright

August 20, 2025 • 4 mins
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: Benjamin Allbright.
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The Latest News

    8/29/25 Blog: Questions About A Racist DPS Contract, And A Dating Coach!

    8/29/25 Blog: Questions About A Racist DPS Contract, And A Dating Coach!

    08-29-25 Interview - Erin Lee - Why Are Their Racial Preferences in the DPS

    08-29-25 Interview - Erin Lee - Why Are Their Racial Preferences in the DPS

    8/28/25 Blog: No Show Today But It's Almost Over!

    8/28/25 Blog: No Show Today But It's Almost Over!

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