Episodes
March 11, 2024
CD-3 Candidate Adam Frisch Returns
Adam Frisch joins us to talk about his race for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, why he is running, the issues that impact the district and how he will address them. Adam Frisch is a local businessman, family man, and f...
Feb. 27, 2024
COGA President and CEO Dan Haley Joins Us to Discuss Oil and Gas
Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, joins us to discuss current and proposed legislation that will greatly impact oil and gas production and consumption in Colorado. Learn more about COGA at: h...
Feb. 9, 2024
From Action 22 to Action Colorado
Sara and Brian talk about Action 22 transitioning to Action Colorado and give us an update on what they have been working on including the recently released Pueblo Innovated Energy Solutions Advisory Committee report and what...
Jan. 31, 2024
Jeff Hurd, Candidate for Colorado Congressional District 3
Brian and Sara sit down with Colorado CD3 candidate Jeff Hurd to discuss his campaign and why he is running for Congress. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert recently announced that she will not seek reelection in CD3 but instead ru...
Jan. 12, 2024
Russ Andrews, Candidate for Colorado Congressional District 3
Brian sits down with Colorado CD3 candidate Russ Andrews to discuss his campaign and why he is running for Congress. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert recently announced that she will not seek reelection in CD3 but instead run in ...
Jan. 4, 2024
Uranium Mines, Archaeology and Rural Colorado with Brian Meinhart
Archaeologist Brian Meinhart joins us to talk about the history of uranium mining in Colorado, his role as an archaeologist and the importance of archaeology. Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 cu...
Dec. 4, 2023
HD 47 Representative Ty Winter Returns
Colorado House District 47 Representative Ty Winter returns to the show to give us his thoughts about the special session and what to expect in the upcoming general session. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com Action 22 doe...
Nov. 29, 2023
Colorado Special Session Breakdown with Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley returns to recap what happened during the special session and how it will impact Colorado. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org The views and opinions expressed on Making Action ...
Nov. 15, 2023
Post Election Thoughts
We talk about the election results and share our thoughts on why it went the way it went and what happens next. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during ...
Nov. 6, 2023
The 2023 Halloween Episode!
Welcome to our annual Halloween episode with stories about UFOs, ghosts, bigfoot, conspiracies and more. Enjoy! Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during ...
Nov. 1, 2023
Annual Meeting Recap, Pueblo Mayoral Debates, Prop HH and Prop II
We give a recap of the annual meeting, talk about the Pueblo mayoral debates and give our thoughts on Prop HH and Prop II. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candida...
Oct. 2, 2023
Leadership and The Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo
Sara and Brian discuss the state of leadership in our local communities and give us a preview of the 2023 Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo happening this Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th, at the UCCS Cybersecurity Bu...
Sept. 25, 2023
Representative Ty Winter, Colorado House District 47
Representative Ty Winter joins us to talk about his experiences at the Colorado State Legislature representing rural Colorado. We talk about the issues, solutions and the state of things. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com...
Sept. 15, 2023
Tommy Fergerson, The 1 Arm Skydiver
*Listener Discretion Advised* Tommy Fergerson of Clasp Life joins Brian on the week of September 11th to talk about veterans, healing from trauma, suicide and living life to the fullest after experiencing tradgedy. Tommy is a...
Sept. 7, 2023
Pueblo Mayoral Candidate Randy Thurston
Randy Thurston joins us to speak about his candidacy for Pueblo mayor, why he's running and what issues matter most to Pueblo. Watch his video here: https://fb.watch/mS_aXLS9Go/ Learn more at: https://www.mayorrandy.com Actio...
Sept. 1, 2023
Mike Beasley Predicts the Future
Mike Beasley joins us to give his thoughts of what to expect this upcoming legislative session in Colorado and what is currently happening right now. We announce the Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo, taking place on October ...
Aug. 23, 2023
Bill Ideas and Legislative Priorities from the Academy Fellows
We present the bills and legislative ideas that came from our inaugural Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar...
Aug. 16, 2023
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Returns
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young returns to the show to give us an update on the Colorado Secure Savings Program, The Great Colorado Payback and answers questions from our listeners. Learn more at: www.treasury.colorado.go...
Aug. 9, 2023
Update: Action 22, Broadband and the Leadership Academy
Sara and Brian talk about the Action 22 Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy Graduation, expanding the podcast and what's happening with broadband as it relates to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The views and...
July 6, 2023
Broadband in the Action 22 Region
We sit down with members of the Action 22 Broadband Committee to discuss the current state of broadband, current and future projects and how the massive amount of funding will be accessed from both a state and federal perspec...
June 21, 2023
Sara and Brian Give an Update and Talk Politics
Sara and Brian give us an update of what they've been working on and talk a little bit of politics. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the...
May 23, 2023
Mike Beasley Gives a Post-Legislative Overview for 2023
Mike Beasley joins us again to discuss the Colorado 2023 Session, what passed, what didn't and how it will impact the people of Colorado. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and gue...
April 21, 2023
Negative Impacts of HB-1294 and the Utility Rate Regulation Bill
Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and Dan Haley, Colorado Oil and Gas Association President/CEO, join us to discuss how HB23-1294 (Pollution Protection Measures) and the proposed Utility Rate Regulatio...
March 6, 2023
Pueblo County Commissioner Griego/The News Literacy Project
Commissioner Eppie Griego joins us to discuss drug kits being handed out by local needle exchanges and his views on community safety. Afterwards, Micah has a discussion with The News Literacy Project to talk about their missi...