Making Action Happen

Mike Beasley joins us again to discuss the Colorado 2023 Session, what passed, what didn't and how it will impact the people of Colorado. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and Dan Haley, Colorado Oil and Gas Association President/CEO, join us to discuss how HB23-1294 (Pollution Protection Measures) and the proposed Utility Rate Regulation bill will negatively impact Colorado, the lack of stakeholder process while drafting the bills and what it means for Colorado's future if they are signed into law. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Commissioner Eppie Griego joins us to discuss drug kits being handed out by local needle exchanges and his views on community safety. Afterwards, Micah has a discussion with The News Literacy Project to talk about their mission. Commissioner Griego in the Pueblo Chieftain: https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2023/02/21/pueblo-county-commissioner-accuses-needle-exchange-of-drug-promotion/69916919007/ Follow The Literacy Project on Instagram or Facebook: @thinkb4ushare & @newslitproject The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Brian and Micah discuss Mexican Cartels with subject matter expert Victor Galarza of The Vigilance Project. This episode contains explicit language. Learn more at: www.thevigilanceproject.net The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Victor's views and opinions expressed on this episode are his own and do not necessarily represent the policy of any organization he is employed by. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Welcome to the first installment of Veterans Spotlight. We will be featuring veterans from the Action 22 community to come on and share their story about who they are, what they do and advice they have for our listeners. Chris Carter joins us to talk about his background and how it led him to where he is today, helping veterans battle PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction and preventing suicide through health and fitness. Chris is the founder of Veterans Overcoming Obstacles (VO2) and the owner of Devil Dogg Strength & Conditioning located in Pueblo West. Learn more at: www.veteransovercomingobstaclesvo2.org And visit his gym at: www.devildoggsc.com The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara, Brian and Micah discuss this year's Voices of Rural Colorado and the first block of our Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy.

Garin Vorthmann joins us to discuss her thoughts and predictions as we kick of the 2023 Colorado legislative session. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We sit down with our friends at the Colorado Farm Bureau to discuss some terrible ideas we have for Colorado and at least one good idea. This episode is not to be taken seriously and is complete satire. The views and opinions in this episode of Making Action Happen do not reflect the views, positions or opinions of Action 22 or the Colorado Farm bureau or their respected members. Take it all with a grain of salt and a glass of whiskey. Happy Holidays from all of us. Enjoy! Email us at: show@action22.org

Michael Beasley returns to give us his thoughts on the 2022 election and what he predicts will happen during the 2023 Colorado legislative session. Special guest appearance by his dog George. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Adam Frisch returns to share his post election thoughts and what comes next. Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara and Brian travel to Fremont County to visit with the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Director Michael Kilmer. We discuss what Director Kilmer and his team are doing to increase community engagement in the Action 22 region and how the VA is continuing to provide and improve care for our rural veterans. He gives an update of the AIR Commission Report and breaks down the PACT Act and what it means for veterans. Learn more at: www.va.gov The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We take a break from politics, candidates and policy for our 2022 Halloween episode. Micah and Sara give us the history of the Bloody Espinosas and their rampage through Southern Colorado. Brian tells stories of the Pueblo Honor Farm, Cornbread Baca and cattle mutilations. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Visit us at: https://www.action22.org Or email us: show@action22.org Stay Scary!

Sara, Brian and Micah recap the 2022 Action 22 Annual Meeting. We then talk about Colorado moving forward with a statewide building code and how it impacts housing. Visit us at: www.action22.org Or email us: show@action22.org

Ty Winter joins us to talk about his race for Colorado House District 47, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Adam Frisch, candidate for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, speaks to us about energy, natural resources and Colorado's role going forward. Adam Frisch is a local businessman, family man, and former city councilman. Adam has been a workhorse on the Western Slope for two decades—supporting our small business owners, focusing on conservation issues that are important to every Coloradan, and making sure rural America becomes a focus again in Washington, DC. Learn more at: www.adamforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We speak with political consultant Chrissy Faraci and John Jaramillo, co-founder of the Hispanic Restaurant Association of Colorado, to discuss Propositions 125 and 126. If approved by voters, Prop 125 will allow the sale of wine in grocery stores and Prop 126 will allow restaurant and liquor store 3rd party delivery of alcohol. Both Propositions will be on the ballot this November. Learn more at: www.wineingrocerystores.org Learn about the Hispanic Restaurant Association at: www.hispanicrestaurantassociation.org The Action 22 Board has taken a neutral position on Props 125 and 126. Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

John Kellner joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Attorney General, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.johnkellner.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We sit down with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to discuss issues he has been working on as AG, his accomplishments and his bid for re-election. Learn more bout the Attorney General at: www.coag.gov Learn more about Phil Weiser at: www.philforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Carol Riggenbach joins us to talk about her race for Colorado House District 62, why she is running, the issues that impact the district and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.carolforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Pam Anderson joins us to talk about her race for Colorado Secretary of State, why she is running, Colorado elections, the issues that impact Colorado and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.andersonforsos.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org