Fever Swamp Review

Heidi takes a look at the anti-abortion movement in Colorado, with a screening of the film "The 1916 Project" at Colorado Christian University and coverage of this year's Colorado March for Life.

Heidi reflects on recent reporting trips to cover protests in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, and discusses connections between white nationalists Jared Taylor and Steve Bannon and various members of the Colorado Republican Party.

Heidi takes you inside the race for Colorado GOP chair. Firebrand anti-trans activist Darcy Schoening is facing former Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn, Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, and others. During last week's debate in Sedalia, Schoening describes her approach to public education, immigration, and more, while Saine takes shots at Schoening's record. #copolitics #coloradogop #maga

This episode features Lord Daniel Hannan, a member of the British House of Lords, who discusses the importance of freedom and the Anglo-American political traditions. Economist Veronique de Rougie critiques Trump-era policies while emphasizing key economic insights. Investigative journalist Lisa Daftari provides a gripping analysis of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, diving into the implications of radical ideologies and their impacts on society. The conversations paint a vivid picture of current global and local political dynamics.

Heidi discusses Colorado Rep. Scott Bottoms' (R-CO Springs) recent bill to ban the production of insects for human consumption in Colorado. They discuss the conspiracies behind eating bugs, Pat Robertson's seminal work, "New World Order," and effective altruism.

Erik Maulbetsch, a reporter at the Colorado Times Recorder, and Logan Davis, a columnist at the same outlet, dive deep into the influence of think tanks like the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. They explore how wealthy donors shape policy in Colorado despite a limited Republican presence. The conversation uncovers the opaque nature of dark money and its implications for local governance. They also discuss the interconnections among think tanks and the challenges Democrats face against these powerful lobbying forces.

With the 2024 election behind us, conservative education activists are gearing up for the 2025 school board elections. Recent media appearances from some of Colorado’s most vocal conservative education activists indicate that the playbook for 2025 will focus on three tried and true issues — diversity programs, transgender people, and unions. We also check in on some recent cases from Colorado's favorite education attorneys.