The Jeff and Bill Show

Jake Bockenfeld, candidate for Douglas County Commissioner is in studio to talk about the importance of a commissioner and why he wants to keep Doug Co conservative.  Jake's father was a commissioner and state lawmaker.  He talks about the influence of talking politics over the dinner table and why he feels called to serve.  Jake outlines his top priorities of Community Safety and Responsible Development.  

Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser faced on in a Democrat Gubernatorial Primary debate on KUSA. Jeff and Bill examine the questions form the moderators and answers.  Was it just a "Trump is Bad" festival?  What case did they make to vote FOR them, and not to just vote against Republicans? 

Colorado Public School saw a 13% increase in administrative positions while student enrollment dropped about 2%.  Why?  DJ Summers, Director of Communications & Research Operations, Common Sense Institute joins Jeff and Bill to outline how spending in Colorado Public Schools is going in two different directions as achievement continues to drop.  

The Democrats hopefuls for Governor faced off on KUSA last night, who won?  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss what they saw and heard in the debate.  Jeff is surprised Michael Bennet said Colorado sucks right now.  Did either Bennet or Weiser have solutions?  

If you don't know the name, listen to the hour.  Tim Bennett is the GOP nominee taking on Brittnay Petterson in Congressional District 7.  Tim is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Ranger, current school board member and father of two.  Tim says we have lost trust in our government, and he can help Colorado voters reclaim it.  

Colorado State Senator and candidate for the GOP nomination for Governor, Barb Kirkmeyer is in the studio with Jeff and Bill the day after the KUSA debate.  How does she feel it went?  What were the high points and difficulties?  What did she think of Kyle and Marshall's moderation? Was it fair?

Colorado has a moratorium on new data center development.  Jason Green, founder RAEDEN, a data center in Colorado joins Jeff and Bill to answer questions/concerns about data centers.  Jason says the key for residents is a Large Load Tariff from the local utility.  That sets up rules and restrictions on power drawn by data cente3rs and controls rates for consumers.  Next, Democrat Senator Matt Ball joins the guys to talk about the new law he sponsored restricting sports betting in Colorado.  

Jeff and Bill begin by reacting to the War Powers resolution passed in the House.  President Trump will veto even if it squeaks out of the Senate.  What's the point?  Then it's an examination of a new Democrat primary poll.  Who do they favor for Governor, Bennet or Weiser?  Bennet has more positive support but also more negatives.  The biggest surprise, 1/3 of Democrat primary voters are still undecided between the two.  Who would you rather see the GOP candidate face?

Denver radio legend Peter Boyles starts the hour with Jeff and Bill.  It's a "post-mortem" of the debate hosted by KUSA last night.  Did any GOP candidate move the needle.  If Peter had to choose, who is the winner?  Is it better to win the debate or better to survive and not lose?  

After last night's GOP candidate debate on KUSA, Scott Bottoms joins Jeff and Bill to talk about his opponents and Kyle Clark, the moderator.  Scott and Kyle had some interesting exchanges.  You hear the audio, and hear how Scott responds  

Last night KUSA hosted the first Colorado GOP debate between ALL Three candidates for Governor.  Who Won?  Jeff and Bill welcome one of the debaters, Victor Marx.  What were his take aways from the debate and his impression of Kyle Clark? 

You often hear Colorado is becoming California.  Yesterday California held their jungle "primary".  Reality TV star Spencer Pratt will face the current LA mayor in a run0off.  Jeff and Bill ask what we can learn from the California choices? Is there space for a GOP candidate to win in Colorado?

This weekend is the Last Stand Festival and premier of the movie.  Jeff and Bill welcome Seth Gruber who outlines the amazing fellowship and patriotism involved.  Then Jeff and Bill discuss tonight's debate on KUSA.  All three Republicans be behind microphones for the first time.  What do you expect?  

Downtown Denver office space is a ghost town, according to the Wall Street Journal.  Developer Asher Luzzatto has purchased 7% of downtown office space and has a plan to convert it to housing. Jeff, Bill, and callers debate if it will work.  Is this the transformation downtown needs?  Who will live there?  Luxury, Subsidized, or Middle Class, what hype of housing do you expect?

Space Command Headquarters is leaving Colorado but thousands from Space Force are coming to the Centennial State.  Congressman Jeff Crank joins Jeff and Bill to outline the $250M investment.  Over 5,700 civilian and military positions in total.  Was this a quid-pro-quo for the release of Tina Peters?  Text messages ask the question and Congressman Crank responds.  

Today is the Los Angeles Mayoral Primary.  It's a jungle primary, meaning 14 candidates and if no one gets 51%, there will be a runoff in October. Jeff and Bill discuss if any of the candidates can pull 50%+ today and what is the prediction of former reality TV star Spencer Pratt's chances.  is he a Trump like candidate or something else?

Tina Peters has walked out of prison this morning.  Jeff and Bill discuss her future and the impact on Colorado politics. Then it's a discussion about Pride Month.  There are fewer corporate sponsors for pride events this year. Why?

Colorado faces a water shortage and Denver Water wants customers to report neighbors breaking the rules.  Jeff and Bill discuss the "tip line" and if the city is a mindful of the water restrictions.  Would you report on your neighbor?  

Gov. Polis vetoes a bill for the second year in a row that would have expanded the ability of Unions to organize and recruit members.  Why?  Jesse Mallory, of Americans for Prosperity joins Jeff and Bill to explain the fight he and others took on to get the bill vetoed.  Jeff and Bill also welcome Heidi Ganahl to talk about the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival (link below) It's a HUGE celebration of Colorado's 150th and the 250th of the USA.  

https://rmvfreedomfest.com/

Craig Steiner, chairman of the Douglas County Republicans was elected the new chair of the Colorado GOP in two rounds of voting.  He joins Jeff and Bill to talk about the election and Colorado politics.  What advantages does he see for the GOP in the fall elections?