Devil's Advocate
Politics
Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing...
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United States
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Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.
Language:
English
Website:
https://i2i.org/watch-listen/
Episodes
$19 Test...$800 With Insurance
3/5/2026
When you go to the doctor, do you feel like you're treated like a number? Do you remember doctors spending more time looking at their patients than looking at computer screens? Travis Bockenstedt advocates for a new medical model that keeps costs down and keeps doctors doctoring.
Duration:00:39:14
Cancel Culture's Dirty Secret
2/26/2026
Does local talk radio even matter in today's national media landscape? I mean, how do local stories get the coverage they deserve? I discuss it with Ryan Schuiling, host of 630 KHOW's Morning Program.
Duration:00:34:19
War on Rural Colorado
2/19/2026
We often forget Colorado is still a massive agriculture and ranching state. Has the Trump administration been good for our state's farmers and ranchers? Well, we ask former state senator and current Trump appointee Jerry Sonnenburg.
Duration:00:33:23
Who Blocks Charter Schools?
2/12/2026
How is it that we have so much choice inside the public school system in Colorado, but absolutely little choice outside of it? I put that question to Ross Izard, Educational Specialist.
Duration:00:32:49
Free Tina Peters?
2/5/2026
Is It Time to free Tina Peters? I put that question to the one and only Dick Wadhams, Republican Consultant to the Stars.
Duration:00:39:49
Aurora Apartments Under Siege
1/29/2026
In Aurora, Cindy Romero lived in the apartment complex terrorized by Venezuelan gang members. What did the media miss about that episode? And what does she think of Donald Trump after meeting him in person?
Duration:00:37:07
Tyranny of the Minority
1/22/2026
Businessman, philanthropist and political activist Kent Thiry is investing in a new model of elections in Colorado, one that recognizes the dominance of independent voters.
Here, does this make sense?
Duration:00:51:59
Colorado's Second Ambassador?
1/15/2026
As Colorado turns 150 years old, you gotta wonder if the same value of rugged individualism that defined the state still exists here. No one better to weigh in than Patty Calhoun of Westword.
Duration:00:36:18
Is Jared Polis Breaking Rank?
1/8/2026
Grab your wallets and hold on tight.
As the Colorado Legislature gets back in session, Director of Policy for Independence Institute, Jake Fogleman forecasts the session and predicts what they're gonna do to us.
Duration:00:32:41
The Lie That Sold LL & MM
1/1/2026
We just passed the tax increases prop LL & MM to force Colorado's rich guys to continue to buy lunches for just slightly less rich families. We were told if we didn't, the program would go under. Nash Herman tells us that was a lie and they knew it.
Duration:00:33:04
Education to Trafficking Pipeline?
12/18/2025
A 12 year old daughter was invited to art club at school only to find out it had nothing to do with art. It was a transgender indoctrination session. Now her mother, Erin Lee, is leading a statewide effort to do something about it.
Duration:00:45:54
Turning Point USA Denied After Shooting
12/11/2025
Is there any place more accepting of diverse ideas than a college campus?
Well, just look at Colorado's own Western State College for proof as students try to open up a conservative organization on campus. Savana Kascak from Complete Colorado explains it all.
Duration:00:32:06
Gas Appliance? Confiscated!
12/4/2025
After all the years warning us of the upcoming energy disaster that is Colorado's energy policy, Amy Oliver Cooke tells us there might be a little bit of hope. Just a little bit of hope.
Duration:00:32:42
Hidden Risks of Internet Outages
11/26/2025
Is the golden era of local radio and local news television stations over. Is there any way to make sure that these treasures for the community actually stay alive and viable? Justin Sasso of the Colorado Broadcasters Association explains the challenges and some potential mitigations.
Duration:00:35:23
Why Arm School Kids?
11/20/2025
How about we take urban at risk kids and teach them to shoot guns? Well, that's exactly what my friend Mike Mills does with his charitable organization, Clay Connections. And the results? Well, they're going to surprise you.
Duration:00:34:15
Rich Folks Robbing The Slightly More Rich
11/13/2025
Another Colorado election and another sweep for the left. Marianne Goodland from the Gazette Newspapers dissects the results.
Duration:00:35:11
Turning Point Colorado: After The Assassination
11/6/2025
After Charlie Kirk's assassination, what's left of the organization he built into a political machine. Spencer Walker runs Turning Point USA in the Denver area. He sees opportunity to find common ground with his political opponents.
Duration:00:44:35
How $2,000 Changes Futures
10/30/2025
Is school choice only for those who have money? For over 20 years now, Parents Challenge has been helping poor families get the educational services that are right for their kids. Deborah Hendrix explains the secret of their success.
Duration:00:34:02
Colorado's LL & MM: The $95,000,000 "Free" Lunch
10/23/2025
Is there anything like taxing rich people to buy free lunches for just slightly less rich people? Our own Nash Herman dives into the details of ballot issues LL and MM.
Duration:00:30:34
Can Jungle Ballot Move Forward?
10/16/2025
Over 50% of all Colorado voters are now unaffiliated or independent voters.
Does the old model of Republican and Democrat no longer apply?
Dave Ryan of the New Forward Party thinks so.
Duration:00:45:55