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.

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June 9, 2026 14 mins

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In this episode, Mandy Connell dives into the controversy surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization that was once a beacon of hope for fighting racism and hate, but has since been accused of losing its mission and becoming a "grift." Mandy shares her thoughts on how the organization's actions have led to a culture of division and hate, and how it's time for a change.

The conversation also touches on the future of...

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy Connell dives into a thought-provoking conversation with a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Deep Singh Badhesha. As a first-generation American, Deep shares his fascinating story of growing up in a conservative Colorado Springs community and how his experiences shaped his views on politics and social issues. From his early days as a libertarian to becoming a passionate advocate ...

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In a candid conversation, Representative Jeff Crank shares his insights on the recent loss of US Space Command in Colorado Springs and the efforts he made to secure new investments for the area. He also discusses his thoughts on the war in Iran and the importance of supporting Israel.

Representative Crank talks about the challenges his district faced when US Space Command was relocated, but instead of fighting the decision, he chos...

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June 8, 2026 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: Chad Bowar.

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IF YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO UNDERSTAND THE FAR LEFT And I don’t mean the crazy Antifa far left, because why would you bother, but I mean the lefty left wing of the mainstream, I’ve got a guest today so we can do just that. I’ve followed Deep Singh Badhesha on X for some time, which you can do here. I disagree with pretty much every policy position he’s got, but he’s smart and not nasty. He...

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In a shocking revelation, a Medicaid scam in Colorado has been exposed, with a home health agency bilking the state out of $24 million. The agency, Ongoing Home Health, was recruiting homeless people and enrolling them in Medicaid, then paying them $150 per week to stay in houses owned by the agency's associates. But here's the kicker: the agency was also creating a church front to launder the money, making it look like donations t...

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June 5, 2026 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: David Migoya.

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THE MEDICAID SCAM IN COLORADO: PART TWO The Denver Gazette’s David Migoya continues his excellent series on what is called “the program”. David is joining me at 2:30 to talk about the Home Health care agency that has scammed millions from taxpayers using homeless people to do it. Read part two here.

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I WATCHED THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR’S DEBATE So you didn’t have too. Oof. It was super boring. My claim that it would be a milquetoast bloodbath was spot on. Kyle and Marshall asked softball after softball, never asking about Phil Weiser being Attorney General while crime and drug overdoses skyrocketed while he sued Trump. Never asked Michael Bennet who voted for bloated budget after budget in DC what his budget woul...

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Mandy Connell's latest episode is a wild ride, covering everything from the Colorado gubernatorial debate to the latest news on SpaceX's IPO. The show starts with a discussion about the upcoming debate, where Mandy shares her thoughts on the energy and tone she expects from the moderators. 

Mandy discusses the importance of electability in a candidate and how Victor Marx's past actions and statements may not be the best fit fo...

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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: Benjamin Allbright.

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Last night's debate between the three gubernatorial candidates in Colorado was a wild ride, and our host is here to break it down for you. The conversation was filled with controversy, from Victor Marx's claims of rescuing thousands of people to Scott Bottoms' anti-Semitic remarks. But amidst all the drama, one thing is clear: the moderator, Kyle Clark, and his co-host, Marshall Zelinger, asked tough questions that got to the heart...

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June 3, 2026 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: Rick Lewis.

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WHY IS THIS MAN FIGHTING TRUMP’S TARIFFS? Today at 2:30 I’m going to introduce you to Mike Musheinesh, CEO of Detroit Axle. Mike has been at the forefront of challenging President Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs, recently helping to secure a Supreme Court ruling that struck them down as unlawful. He’s not just fighting for his own company; he’s pressing forward for millions in refunds and to res...

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WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 When our favorite meteorologist from Fox 31 Dave Fraser comes on to answer our weather questions. My big one today: What does a SUPER El Nino mean for us? We kind of talked about that last week, but now El Nino is SUPER El Nino so we’ll update that.

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This episode of the show is a real treat, folks! We've got a fantastic conversation with the one and only Kenny Wayne Shepherd, blues mastermind and guitar virtuoso. But before we dive into that, our host Mandy Connell tackles some serious topics, from the absurdity of expecting women to perform at work despite debilitating period pain to the importance of exposing kids to nature and its benefits for their immune systems. She also ...

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June 2, 2026 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: Chad Bowar.

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KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD WILL BE MELTING WINTER PARK SOON And if you’re not familiar with his most excellent blues music you should be. He has now re recorded his debut album LEDBETTER HEIGHTS (The 30th Anniversary Sessions), which is out now. Along with longtime lead singer Noah Hunt this version has the feel of years of experience that it didn’t have the first time. I love when artists revisit their stuff. He joins m...

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