The Jeff and Bill Show

Emily Washburn, from the Daily Citizen, Focus on the Family joins Jef and Bill to outline a new study showing traces of the abortion pill in our water supply.  How did it get there and what can we do about it? 

The conversation about the potential ballot measure changing Colorado from a flat tax state to a graduated tax.  Jeff, Bill, and callers debate the economic impact on wages, investment, and business development.  How many people will vote for the graduated tax simple because it lowers their personal income tax?   

Supporters of a ballot measure changing Colorado from a flat tax state to a graduated tax have turned in their petition signatures.  Kristi Burton Brown from Advance Colorado joins Jeff and Bill to outline what the measure will do and its economic impact.  Most voters do not know the measure also raises taxes on businesses with incomes over $500K.  

The hour starts with radio legend Peter Boyles and an update from Sturgis.  Then Jeff and Bill discuss Colorado possibly refunding millions to the Feds because of Medicaid overpayment. (article below) While not uncovering fraud, the audit said human error and bad coding led to about $15M in overpayments and the Federal Government could ask for an $8M refund.  

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/05/colorado-medicaid-audit/

DJ Summers, Director of Communications and Research Operations, Common Sense Institute joins Jeff and Bill to outline their new study: Advanced Industries and the Colorado Economy.  Since the 2010's Colorado has been losing higher paying jobs in Advanced Industries.  Why does this have an outsized economic impact? 

Jeff and Bill are joined by Joshua Sharf, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Independence Institute.  Sharf is not representing the Independence Institute in this conversation.  He outlines the strategy Democrat Socialists to gain power and how it is coupled with a rise in antisemitism.  Then it's a conversation about IF there are any paths to victory in Iran.  

Following the conversation with her opponent yesterday, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert joins Jeff and Bill live.  There is talk in Democrat circles about the party sweeping all seats in the Centennial State.  Congresswoman Boebert outlines the Democrat campaign of fear and bend towards socialism while questioning if her opponent will challenge the direction of that party.  Boebert also outlines bi-partisan efforts she is working on the secure health care reform and support rural hospitals.  

Should only "The Rich" be able to go to Denver Broncos Games?  For the first time a team official hinted at the idea of personal seat license to help fund the new stadium.  Jeff, Bill, and callers outline what a seat license is, expected costs, and economic motivation behind the move.  Are the Broncos telling average fans they should not be able to afford to see a game in the fancy new stadium?  

Eileen Laubacher is a retired rear admiral in the Navy and is taking on Rep. Lauren Boebert in District 4.  Laubacher is live in studio with Jeff and Bill.  Questions cover her experience in Afghanistan, use of military power, national debt, health care, rise of Socialism in the Democrat party and more. 

Controversy brewing in the WNBA after a player said the league is for women.  Some in the league seem to disagree or at least not take a position.  There is an offer for the WNBA Champions to play a State Title winning boys teams for $10M.  Would you take that bet? Jeff, Bill, and callers debate the role of trans athletes and who competes in what sports

NYC Mayor Mamdani says an ID will not be needed to shop at the government run grocery stores.  Will this make them more successful or quicken the path to failure?  Jeff, Bill, and callers debate the idea of government run stores and the impact on the community.  Since they are government run are the either destined to fail or bring socialism to America? 

Radio legend Peter Boyles begins the hour with Jeff and Bill reporting from Sturgis, South Dakota.  Pete reflects on what has changed and what has stayed the same over all the decades he has journeyed to the biker rally.  Then it's a discussion about an Aurora Police Officer charged with manslaughter after a traffic stop.   

RTD is considering cutting 20% of its services and other changes to fix a big budget deficit.  Kathleen Chandler, a member of the RTD Board is in studio.  Chandler outlines how some in leadership are looking at cuts while others want to maintain the status quo despite not having the funding to do so.  

The Trump White House has issued a 162-page report on how The Smithsonian has gone "woke".  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss the role of the Smithsonian and the educational system in America.  What is the role or job of The Smithsonian?  

Former Vice President Mike Pence was in town this weekend for the Western Conservative Summit.  he spoke about returning the Republican Party to its conservative roots post Trump.  Jeff and Bill welcome political commentator Steve Cortes.  Cortes outlines how the GOP is on a new path and unlikely to return to the party of Bush. 

After a horrific shooting was stopped by an armed man at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho, Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss safety and freedom in America.  The man who saved lives with his firearm in Idaho posted a video a few years ago talking about how he was training daily like his life would depend on it.  What does that say about American society?  

What is the #1 thing John Hickenlooper accomplished in the Senate?  Jeff and Bill welcome Mark Baisley who is running to replace Hick.  Baisley outlines his success as a state lawmaker and his priorities on water, the budget, and more 

Live on the show, Victor Marx announces his pick for Lt. Governor.  Listen to hear why Victor chose George Markert.  Markert is a former Marine with a great background.  The team maps out their path for Colorado and teases a new website that will examine Colorado's spending problem.  

Next hour GOP candidate for Governor, Victor Marx is coming in studio to announce his pick for Lt. Governor.  Jeff, Bill, and listeners all have their suggestions.  some are spot on and others are more tongue in cheek. What is your guess?  

The Denver Post has assembled a list of the Top 150 things that make the Centennial State.  What is your #1?  Jeff and Bill welcome Mike Boyle to talk about the list.  Mike also announces tickets for the Tate of Douglas County are available starting Saturday.  The guys debate the #1 thing and highlight the stuff later in the list that brought a smile to their faces.

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/07/30/coolest-things-to-do-colorado/