“Trump slamming his old friend Pirro shows that when even the most trusted allies offer him the truth, he won’t accept it.” @radiofreetom.bsky.social @theatlantic.com

Trump’s Irrationality Is Dangerous

The president’s recent rant is a sign of serious dysfunction in the Oval Office.

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Largely fueled by lower birth rates, the number of high school graduates in Colorado is slated to drop 14% by 2041. Erica Breunlin from the @coloradosun.com joined me to discuss her article and the long-term impacts on higher education and more on KUNC. www.kunc.org/news/2026-08...

The number of high school grads in Colorado is shrinking. Can colleges weather enrollment drops?

Largely fueled by lower birth rates, the number of high school graduates in Colorado is slated to drop 14% by 2041. Listen to KUNC host Marty Lenz discuss this story and then read the entire article.

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CO conservatives point to costs, taxes, business struggles, and crime, among other issues the state is navigating, lamenting Dem leadership. Yet why does the CO GOP nominate unserious candidates who appear unelectable? @coloradosun.com’s @jesseapaul.bsky.social shared his thoughts with me on KUNC.

Greg Lopez qualifies for November ballot as unaffiliated candidate in Colorado’s gubernatorial race

Lopez, a former Republican who briefly served in Congress, is making his third consecutive bid for governor. Listen to KUNC host Marty Lenz discuss this story and then read the entire article.

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There is a lot of 💩 on one of Colorado’s highest peak. 😅 A recent survey of hikers shows as many as 11% poop along the trail, and fewer than 1/3 of them use the vault toilets at the trailhead. @coloradosun.com's @jasonblevins.bsky.social shared his insights with me on KUNC.

Too many hikers are pooping in Colorado’s backcountry. Could “wag bags” be the answer?

A survey of hikers on Mount Elbert showed several hundred people a year pooping on the trail to the summit. And with access to wag bags, many of those hikers are packing out their own waste. Listen to...

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Thank you Advanced Network Management and Sean McGraw for having me MC your annual vendor appreciation and networking event at Coors Field with the Colorado Rockies! Extreme fun and important conversations were had!

Some of the “best and brightest” from Colorado State University discussing life and the world in which we live! 🤣🖖

"...If the White House wasn’t aware of these concerns yesterday, it is now. Trump, Hegseth, and others in the administration know many other truths as well. They should start sharing those truths with the American people." @radiofreetom.bsky.social @theatlantic.com

Trump Owes Americans a Better Explanation About Iran

Two more Americans have died. Meanwhile, the president’s rationale for war keeps changing.

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Toward the end of my colleague and friend Justin Michael’s DNVR Rams podcast, I joined him to discuss former Colorado State Football HC Leon Fuller’s passing.

Why Jim Mora & Co. must revive CSU’s rushing attack + celebrating Leon Fuller with Marty Lenz

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Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals. @coloradosun.com Reporter Michael Booth discusses this story with us on KUNC. Article: coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/d... Audio: www.kunc.org/news/2026-07...

Denver Water’s 1.5 million customers are falling way short of drought-cutting goals

The utility set a 20% reduction goal. At roughly the midpoint of the high season for lawn watering, which accounts for about half of Denver Water home use, customers have cut only about 2%. Listen to ...

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Two more Americans dead, one missing. The president must tell Congress why he’s gambling with the lives of U.S. service members. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Two More Americans Dead in the Iran War

Congress must demand an explanation from the president about why he’s gambling with the lives of U.S. service members.

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Evergreen…

Just caught word that my former Colorado State University Football Coach Leon Fuller has passed. Our teams with the exception of my freshman year 1986 weren’t very good, but he was a good man. RIP Coach.🙏

My high school reunion, but always my wife’s “bag man.”💪😁

This weekend I am enjoying my 40th high school reunion with fellow classmates of Columbine High School! People I remember fondly, many of whom I still stay connected to. Our class was close to 800 kids! Love my Columbine community! Go Rebels!

Looking forward to being part of more exceptional conversations and telling the stories of business leaders, policy makers, and founders, with Distribution Strategy Group.

My son, my bride, our cousin/niece…in LA on the 4th!

Morocco!

Reminded of this “quote” as the Netherlands score and look to advance in the @FIFAWorldCup 🤷‍♂️😁

While watching the World Cup I play the game “what countries have I been to and/or need to get to?” Had fun in Amsterdam/the Netherlands in 2001. Really loved the coast of Morocco in 2023. You want to understand the world and the USA better? Get a passport, travel if you can.

Watching the World Cup Canada v. South Africa with English announcers. I’m old enough to remember ‘Soccer Made In Germany’ on KRMA PBS 6 in Denver. My 8 year old self thought “why is an Englishman highlighting German Soccer?” Did love Toby Charles when he’d shout “they got the equalizer!”

When you try to recreate a photo from 58 years ago!🤷‍♂️😁 Happy Father’s Day!

While I’m quite likely not the only one to observe or think this, how great, historical, and hysterical, would it be for the World Cup final to be England vs. @ussoccer.com as we celebrate USA 250?

Trump is waiting to party on the South Lawn after surrendering to Iran. My latest: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Trump Celebrates While America Capitulates

The peace deal with Tehran is an Iranian victory.

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Power is out in the neighborhood. Nice evening for a walk, and to take in a little celestial event. Jupiter and Venus.

Anyone missing a white peacock? Wandering around outside the studio…🦚

"His behavior carries risks, sending a message to America’s enemies: This is not someone you have to take into account. It would confirm one of the weakest links in the president’s team is the man responsible for leading the U.S. military." @radiofreetom.bsky.social @theatlantic.com

Pete Hegseth, Cornball in Chief

The secretary of defense is a fountain of corny performances and rhetoric.

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If America is ‘energy independent,’ why does Iran still affect gas prices? A conversation with @gasbuddyguy.bsky.social Patrick De Haan of @gasbuddy.bsky.social and @coschoolofmines.bsky.social Director of the 'Payne Institute' Morgan Bazilian @mbazilian.bsky.social.

If America is ‘energy independent,’ why does Iran still affect gas prices?

If ‘energy independent’, why do the events in the Middle East, specifically Iran now, and with the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ matter, or seem to be impacting and influencing gas prices locally?

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A celebration of life of my wife’s former colleague and catching up with friends. Damn college football changes!🤷‍♂️🤣

This isn’t brain surgery, rocket science, or “rocket surgery” as to why the GOP hasn’t won the Govs race in Colorado even with some Dem leadership policy issues and failures the last few years. Barb Kirkmeyer aside, the CO GOP puts forth the worst most unqualified unserious candidates.

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GOP Gov candidate Scott Bottoms now admits his claim of 50,000 Tren de Aragua gangsters in Colorado is not true. But he still insists that sheriffs he won’t name will soon deputize special forces veterans to fight the Venezuelan gang.