The Jeff and Bill Show

Jeff and Bill wrap up their live broadcast from the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival with conversations about Colorado's political future, faith in the public square, and grassroots activism. Senate candidate Teddy Collins discusses school safety, property taxes, and business regulations, while Truth & Liberty's Bernadette Lake explains the importance of Christian voter engagement. Plus, plenty of laughs, festival highlights, and a preview of one of Colorado's biggest patriotic events.

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Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe broadcast live from the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival in Castle Rock, previewing a packed weekend featuring national speakers, rodeo action, and patriotic events. Along the way, the conversation takes a humorous detour into a full-scale Buc-ee's beef jerky taste test before Jeff shares behind-the-scenes stories from organizing political events, handling disruptive protests, and managing event security.

The hour also features discussion on Colorado ballot initiatives, grassroots activism, Freedom Festival speakers including Chris Wright, Laura Logan, and Tina Peters, plus a thoughtful conversation about journalism, activism, and the future of energy policy and conservative politics in Colorado.

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Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival, Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe share behind-the-scenes stories from organizing major conservative events, including Jeff's unforgettable experience hosting Donald Trump's 2016 appearance in Colorado. They also preview the Freedom Festival lineup, sample Buc-ee's beef jerky, and discuss what it takes to pull off large political gatherings.

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The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this program are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Salem Media Group, its management, employees, affiliates, or advertisers. This content is intended for commentary and discussion purposes only, and the perspectives shared during the broadcast belong solely to the individuals expressing them.

Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe broadcast live from the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival in Castle Rock, previewing a weekend packed with speakers, candidates, rodeo events, and family activities. The conversation turns to Colorado politics, why public safety has become a winning issue across party lines, and the importance of grassroots activism. Plus, Bill breaks down Team USA's heartbreaking World Cup loss and what it means heading into the knockout round, while Jeff shares behind-the-scenes stories from years of hosting major conservative events.

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The third of the three Republican candidates, Scott Bottoms makes his closing argument.  Soctt outlines how he has been a fighter at the state capitol and how that fighting will be an asset as governor.  

The Second of three Republican candidates for Governor join Jeff and Bill.  Bark Kirkmeyer outlines how background gives her the tools to fix the direction of Colorado.  From county commissioner to state senator, Barb talks about how the sausage is made and you need an experienced cook if you expect a new menu.

The first of three Republican gubernatorial hopefuls joins the Jeff and Bill show.  Victor Marx outlines his plan for Colorado and how he has the experience to put the right people in place to change the direction of the state.  

One of Colorado collared wolves crossed I-25 near Pueblo.  This is the first time a wolf introduced to Colorado has crossed the highway barrier.  The wolf crossed the interstate in Sothern Colorado and explored the watersheds around Pueblo, Otero, and Las Animas counties before crossing back over i-25.  Jeff and Bill talk about how mismanaged the wolf introduction has been.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert joins Jeff and Bill to react to the socialist sweep in the New York primaries.  Some of these candidates could Boebert co-workers in D.C.  What does she think? Then Congresswoman Boebert talks about the Housing Bill passed by the House and why she was a No vote.  

After stopping rent payment on their downtown office building, the Denver Post and the City of Denver has reached a $13.5M settlement for the back rent.  This while Colorado University is buying a downtown hi-rise.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss rent, downtown spaces, and how to bring Denver downtown back to what it was decades ago, if possible.  

Why are Sports Betting Platforms donating to both Democrats and Republican primary candidates?  Democrat State Senator Matt Ball joins Jeff and Bill to talk about "Good Will" money coming from betting platforms after he helped pass one of the most restrictive laws covering online sports betting.  Matt makes the case, the betting platforms are greasing the wheels so next time the issue comes up, perhaps those in office will remember the "good will" that helped them get elected.   

The Denver Metro is seeing housing prices fall rapidly.  The area has a 3% decline in value and some areas are seeing a drop as high as 7%.  Jeff, Bill, ands callers ask why this is happening.  Is this good for your property tax bill while being bad for your mortgage value? 

The Denver Post has a three-part series outlining the impact of sports gambling in Colorado since it's legalization in 2020.  Nearly $990M wagered sine that year, and Jeff and Bill ask if that is a good thing. Taxes from sports gambling is helping with water projects but what about the increase in gambling addiction.   

About 800 million illegal cattle enter the US every year through the southern border.  And not they are bringing the New World Screwworm.  It's a parasitic fly, not a worm but there have been more than 2,000 human infections in Mexico.  Now it is in Texas.  Cattle inventories are at a 75-year low.  Are you going to have to pay more for beef at the store?  

Car thefts are down over 50% from their peak a few years ago but Colorado is still #1 in the nation.  WHAT???  Jeff and Bill talk about how the leading candidate for Governor; A.G. Phil Weiser is the same person who talked about letting someone steal 3 cars before law enforcing should get involved.  

You've heard about the lawn watering restrictions and drought in Colorado.  Now have reports of someone starting someone n Lake Powell is talking about a real water shortage.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss what we should do to the fire starters and how to solve Colorado's water issue  

Over 280,000 primary ballots have been returned in the Colorado Primary.  Brandon Wark, from Free State Colorado joins Jewff and Bill to share some of the more interesting numbers found in the early votes.  So far, unaffiliated Colorado voters are returning twice as many votes in the Democrat primary as they have in the Republican race. There are fewer primary ballots in the GOP race than we have seen in the last two election cycles. What does that tell you?

As Tusli Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence she says Dr. Fauci lied under oath to Congress about some of the origins and investigations into COVID..  But Biden has already given him a pre-emptive pardon so what can be done?  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the new info and if there will be anyone held accountable.  

After Father's Day, Jeff and Bill reflect on fatherhood and a story in the Wall Street Journal about today's fathers taking a much larger role in raising their kids than decades ago.  Regardless of political party more dads are cooking, cleaning, and even changing diapers.  Is fatherhood going woke? 

Bob David is challenging GOP State Representative Anthony Hartsook in the primary because he has heard from many people in the district that Anthony is not conservative enough.  Bob is in studio to outline his background spending 31 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer and what motivated him to run.  He highlights the differences between he and Rep. Hartsook plus talks about protecting the 2nd Amendment, Sanctuary policies and the development of data centers.