The Jeff and Bill Show

Time for Some Cowboy Poetry as We Enter the Weekend.

Jeff Hildebrandt the 710KNUS Cowboy Poet Laureate is in studio with some fantastic messages.  Can he relate simple donut to the Lord our God?? Listen to find out.  

Should Colorado Shift from a Flat Tax to a Graduated Tax?  Is that just punishing achievement?

Chris deGruy Kennedy, President, Bell Policy Center joins Jeff and Bill in studio to talk about their proposal to change taxation in our state.  Do the rich need to pay their "fair share"?  What does that fair share look like?  Bottom line, would your taxes go up or down?  Listen and find out. 

Do We Have Too Many Vaccines?

Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the RFK Jr. hearing yesterday, vaccines, and public health.  We are seeing a dramatic increase in chronic illness.  Why? Is it vaccines? Fitness? Food? And do you trust the government to figure it out?

Is This the Best We Can Do?  After yesterday's Senate hearing with Robert F Kennedy Jr Jeff and Bill have some question.

It's a conversation about what if anything was accomplished during the hearing?  Did you get any questions answered?  Just think, these are the people in charge of creating health policy.  Don't you feel better now. LOL 

Does Technology Harm Our Children?

The hour starts with Amber Hamman, Owner of Kate's Wine Bar highlighting Littleton Restaurant week that runs from Sept 5 to Sept 14.  Then Dr. Jean Twenge author of 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World joins Jeff and Bill.  Dr. Twenge is a featured speaker at the upcoming Centennial Institute Impact Summit, and she shares some of the pitfalls facing today's parents.  

A Lawsuit is Trying to Stop the New Gun Regulations in Colorado.

The Colorado State Shooting Association has filed suit to prevent the law from taking effect.   Ray Elliott, President of the CSSA and Michael McCoy, Mountain States Legal Foundation join Jeff and Bill to outline the lawsuit and impact the new rules would have in Colorado gun owners.  

Colorado Democrats Are Attempting an End Run Around TABOR.

Kristi Burton Brown, from Advance Colorado joins Jeff and Bill to outline the attempt of Democrats to change our tax structure.  Buried in the details are changes that would have to be made to TABOR taking away some of its enforcement.  Listen to find out their plans and how you can fight back.  

Has Colorado School of Mines Made a Decision that will Permanently Harm the Schools Reputation?

What happened?  The school stopped silly pictures.  The Mines football team used to take silly pictures for the seasonal program.  Jeff and Bill welcome Evan Hand (Instagram: ev_handd) and Instagram influencer who had millions of views last year on his video about the silly pictures.  Why did they stop?  Wasn't this a marketing opportunity?    

Outrage Over an Officer Involved Shooting in Aurora this Weekend!!  Was the victim unarmed?

Colorado Black Democrat Legislative Caucus claims this was another incident in a pattern of excessive force. Jeff, Bill and callers discuss what we know about the shooting, the video we have seen, and the rap sheet of the victim.  The depth of the conversation is not one you will find anywhere else in Denver.  

The Conversation on Space Command Moving from Colorado Continues.

Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the economic impact and if the move was political.  

President Trump Announced a Drone Strike Against a Boat of Drug Smugglers.  All on the boat were apparently killed.  

Is this a strong move in the War on Drugs or an Extra- judicial Killing?  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss all sides of the issue.  Will strong action like this help stem the tide of dangerous drugs coming to America? 

President Trump is Moving Space Command Out of Colorado Springs?  Why?  

Jeff,. Bill, and callers debate why the move was made.  Is this a strategic move based on readiness, or political revenge?   Colorado lawmakers have filed 33 lawsuits against the President's administration.  Should we expect some retribution?

If You Were Growing Up Today, Would You Believe in the American Dream?

Jeff, Bill, and callers continue the discussion on the American Dream.  Does it still exist?  About 2/3 of Americans say it is disappearing and they'll never reach it. Why?

Is the American Dream Dead?

A new poll says only 25% of Americans feel they can improve their financial situation. About 3/4 of Americans says they have no confidence they will be able to achieve a better standard of living than their parents.  Do you agree?

Is Pole Dancing a Sexualized Performance or an Artistic, Athletic Performance?

Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss a Pole Dance performance causing problems at the Colorado State Fair. On one of the public stages, a company that had performed for 4 years had a dancer with a pole dancing routine.  Was it sexual?  Does that matter?  

Are Childhood Pranks Now a Capitol Offense?  

Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss an 11-year-old boy playing "ding-dong-ditch" was shot by a homeowner as he was running away.  Have we come to a place where even kid's pranks can lead to a shooting?

What Would It Take for You to Leave Colorado?  Are you already thinking about it?

CJ Garbo penned a piece in Rocky Mountain Voice explaining why he is leaving.  He joins Jeff and Bill to talk about how he has seen the state where he grew up undergo dramatic changes and how he has had enough.  Then it's Cowboy Poetry with Jeff Hildebrandt 710KNUS Poet Laureate. 

What Would Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Do IF President Trump Sent the National Guard?

Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the recent "Ask Me Anything" by Mayor Johnston.  How did he respond to the possibility of the National Guard?  What about revitalization of Downtown? 

In an EXCLUSIVE Interview, Cesar Castillejos, Pastor from Minnesota shares what is was like after the school shooting in his state.

Cesar's ministry has a partnership with the school.  One of his co-workers was in the church when the shooting started.  He shares his experiences and reflections.  

Then State Rep. Ty Winter joins Jeff and Bill to talk about the Democrat shell game played by the Dems during the Special Session.

Car Toys is Leaving Colorado and Denver Public Schools has a Problem with Bathrooms.

Jeff and Bill talk about Car Toys closing or selling all of their locations in Colorado.  Why?  Are they in an industry that has moved on?  Next, a conversation about DPS getting a letter from the Trump administration about potential Title XI violations over the conversation of a female restroom to a unisex restroom at a school.