The Jeff and Bill Show

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 13, 2026 HR 4: Colorado’s Senate District 30 could help determine the balance of power at the state Capitol. Republican incumbent John Carson joins Jeff Hunt in studio to discuss his competitive race against Kevin Leung and why he believes one Senate seat could stand between Republicans and a Democratic supermajority.

Carson weighs in on taxes, state spending, energy mandates, school choice, road safety, immigration enforcement, and the future of Colorado businesses. He also explains his legislative record and warns what could happen if Republicans lose their remaining leverage in the Senate.

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 13, 2026 HR 3: Can America’s $40 trillion national debt be stopped before it triggers an economic crisis? Bob Chew, an independent U.S. Senate candidate running with the Forward Party, joins Jeff Hunt in studio to explain his controversial proposal to use taxes on inherited wealth to help pay down the debt and why he believes both Republicans and Democrats have failed to confront the problem.

The conversation also tackles the future of Social Security and Medicare, government spending, immigration enforcement and ICE, border security, energy policy, and whether an independent candidate can break through Colorado’s two-party politics. Hear Chew defend his ideas as the hosts and listeners put them to the test on the Jeff & Bill Show.

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 13, 2026 HR 2: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert joins The Jeff & Bill Show by phone to discuss her televised debate with Eileen Laubacher. The conversation covers their exchanges over Flock surveillance cameras, questions about district residency, immigration and border policy, and Boebert’s account of how her approach to Congress has evolved.

Plus, Boebert responds to the reported search of Ilhan Omar’s home and discusses accountability, media coverage, and why she believes Republicans need to turn out for the midterms. Hear the full interview and the Jeff & Bill Show’s discussion of the political issues shaping Colorado and Washington.

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 13, 2026 HR 1: Two Colorado high schools have forfeited football games against Lutheran High School amid racism allegations and The Jeff & Bill Show team are asking why students should lose opportunities when the allegations remain unproven. With CHSAA pushing back on Coronado's decision, questions mounting about the investigation, and potential athletic scholarships at stake, this debate raises serious questions about school leadership, accountability, and putting students first.

Plus, Barack Obama endorses Phil Weiser for Colorado governor, but will the former president's support actually move voters? A break down the endorsement, Weiser's record, and what it could mean for Colorado's political future. Watch the discussion and join the conversation.

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 12, 2026 HR 4: 

Can you trust Colorado’s elections? Republican Secretary of State Candidate James Wiley joins Jeff & Bill to make the case for major changes to the state’s voting system. Wiley advocates for paper ballots, hand counting, voter ID and a return to in-person Election Day voting.

Wiley also criticizes Secretary of State Jenna Griswold’s leadership, raises concerns about voter rolls and election equipment, and explains why he believes Colorado needs to rebuild public confidence in its elections.

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 12, 2026 HR 3: Republican Senate nominee Mark Baisley joins Jeff and Adam after his debate with John Hickenlooper, taking aim at Colorado’s affordability problems, business climate, immigration policy and Hickenlooper’s voting record.

Baisley lays out three priorities: reining in property-tax swings, helping farmers and ranchers manage unpredictable income, and addressing student debt. Is Colorado ready for a change in leadership?

And Local Callers!

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 12, 2026 HR 2: Colorado’s proposed Amendment 87 would raise billions in new taxes—and even the Denver Post and Governor Jared Polis are raising concerns. Discussion on why major employers could leave, how Colorado is competing with lower-tax states like Wyoming, and whether taxpayers are getting results from the money already being spent. Could this tax plan put Colorado’s economy and jobs at risk?

Plus, callers weigh in on the costly Colfax transit project, questions about sharing railroad tracks, and the growing frustration over Denver’s spending priorities. 

The Jeff & Bill Show - October 12, 2026 HR 1: Denver spent more than $300 million on its Colfax bus rapid transit project, but is it worth the cost? Discussion on the impact on local businesses, frustrated residents, and taxpayers—and question whether Denver's progressive vision for public transportation matches what people actually want.

Plus, the guys examine Deion Sanders' future at CU, the financial questions surrounding Colorado football, and concerns over Colorado's ballot-counting process. It's a hard-hitting conversation about government spending, accountability, and the future of Colorado.

To talk about the ballot measure prohibiting trans athletes in women's sports. Jeff and Bill welcome a pair of champion level female athletes to the show.  Megan Burke and Paula Scanlan from Athletes for Action outline why they support Prop 134 and the impact of trans athletes on women's sports 

Prop 7A will build a commuter rail line connecting Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Sterling Ranch, Littleton, Denver, Westminster, Broomfield, Louisville, Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, and Fort Collins.  What is the economic impact?  The Common Sense Institute has done a Cost Benefit Analysis.  DJ Summers from Common Sense joins Jeff and Bill to outline what they found 

https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/ballot-issue-7a-proposed-tax-for-front-range-rail/

Air Academy High School forfeits it's Homecoming game this weekend against Lutheran High over allegations of racism from Lu-Hi students.  At a recent game between Lutheran and Sand Creek, there were allegations on Lu-Hi students saying racially offensive things on and off field.  There is an investigation ongoing.  Jeff, Bill, callers, and texts debate the allegations and Air Academy's response  

Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has announced the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed.  Will you watch?  Jeff, Bill, calls and texts discuss the public execution and it's purpose.  

George Brauchler, District Attorney, Judicial District 23 and Bob Marshall, Colorado House Representative are both in studio and debate the measure to expand the number of Douglas County Commissioners from three to 5.  

Boulder is suing oil and gas companies for the impact of greenhouse gasses and climate change.  But is Boulder the real cause?  Wayne Laugesen, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner with the Gazette, currently an independent, writer, researcher, and reporter joins Jeff and Bill.  Laugesen's recent piece titled, "Boulder Sues the Twinkie Maker" (link below) examines how much Boulder contributes to climate change. 

https://waynesword.substack.com/p/boulder-sues-the-twinkie-maker?r=1p8zhf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The Ottumwa City Council meeting recently opened with an invocation to Satan?!?!  Jeff, Bill, texts, and calls debate the Satanic invocation.  They have the audio and you hear what the person making the invocation said. 

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution.  Jeff, Bill, text, and callers discuss what to do now.  Do you try to kill her again?  Does she get life in prions instead?  Do you expect lawsuits to come?

Jeff and Bill examine the Denver housing market.   The cost of a 30-year mortgage is now 7.5% and the number of home sales fell over 11% in Sept and 21% in August.  What does this say about the Colorado economy?

Jeff and Bill welcome Joshua Sharf, Jewish Activist to talk about the three years that have passed since the attack by Hamas.  Sharf shares stories from Israel and how antisemitism has come home to Denver.  

Too many people will be able to vote on Issue 7A, the COCO train, this fall.  Ballots outside the counties that will be taxed will be able to cast votes when they should not.  Jeff, Bill, texts, and callers discuss the major mistake, and the guys give KUSA and Kyle Clark props for a story about the mistake and how it leads to more election conspiracy theories.  

Three of four Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang have been sentenced to 240 months for kidnapping and torture.  The fourth will be sentenced later.  Jeff and Bill walk you through the case and what happened.  The gang members found out their roommate was a former Venezuelan police officer.  They tortured him for days and sent ransom videos to his wife