Episodes
March 2, 2023
Understanding Mexican Cartels and Their Impact in Rural Colorado
Brian and Micah discuss Mexican Cartels with subject matter expert Victor Galarza of The Vigilance Project. This episode contains explicit language. Learn more at: www.thevigilanceproject.net The views and opinions expressed ...
Feb. 22, 2023
Veterans Spotlight Featuring Chris Carter
Welcome to the first installment of Veterans Spotlight. We will be featuring veterans from the Action 22 community to come on and share their story about who they are, what they do and advice they have for our listeners. Chri...
Feb. 9, 2023
Voices of Rural Colorado and the Leadership Academy
Sara, Brian and Micah discuss this year's Voices of Rural Colorado and the first block of our Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy.
Jan. 17, 2023
Start of the 2023 Colorado Legislative Session w/ Garin Vorthmann
Garin Vorthmann joins us to discuss her thoughts and predictions as we kick of the 2023 Colorado legislative session. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not neces...
Dec. 30, 2022
Good Bad and Bad Good Ideas with the Colorado Farm Bureau
We sit down with our friends at the Colorado Farm Bureau to discuss some terrible ideas we have for Colorado and at least one good idea. This episode is not to be taken seriously and is complete satire. The views and opinions...
Dec. 19, 2022
Michael Beasley Post-Election and What to Expect Next in Colorado
Michael Beasley returns to give us his thoughts on the 2022 election and what he predicts will happen during the 2023 Colorado legislative session. Special guest appearance by his dog George. The views and opinions expressed ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Post Election With Adam Frisch
Adam Frisch returns to share his post election thoughts and what comes next. Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to ap...
Dec. 12, 2022
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Director Michael Kilmer
Sara and Brian travel to Fremont County to visit with the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Director Michael Kilmer. We discuss what Director Kilmer and his team are doing to increase community engagement in the Action 2...
Nov. 3, 2022
This Year's Halloween Episode
We take a break from politics, candidates and policy for our 2022 Halloween episode. Micah and Sara give us the history of the Bloody Espinosas and their rampage through Southern Colorado. Brian tells stories of the Pueblo Ho...
Oct. 28, 2022
Annual Meeting Recap/Colorado Statewide Building Code
Sara, Brian and Micah recap the 2022 Action 22 Annual Meeting. We then talk about Colorado moving forward with a statewide building code and how it impacts housing. Visit us at: www.action22.org Or email us: show@action22.org
Oct. 14, 2022
Ty Winter, Candidate for Colorado House District 47
Ty Winter joins us to talk about his race for Colorado House District 47, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidate...
Oct. 13, 2022
Adam Frisch Returns to Talk About Energy
Adam Frisch, candidate for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, speaks to us about energy, natural resources and Colorado's role going forward. Adam Frisch is a local businessman, family man, and former city councilman. Ada...
Oct. 11, 2022
Propositions 125 & 126, Wine in Grocery Stores & Alcohol Delivery
We speak with political consultant Chrissy Faraci and John Jaramillo, co-founder of the Hispanic Restaurant Association of Colorado, to discuss Propositions 125 and 126. If approved by voters, Prop 125 will allow the sale of ...
Oct. 6, 2022
John Kellner, Candidate for Colorado Attorney General
John Kellner joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Attorney General, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.johnkellner.com Action 22 does not endorse ca...
Oct. 5, 2022
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
We sit down with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to discuss issues he has been working on as AG, his accomplishments and his bid for re-election. Learn more bout the Attorney General at: www.coag.gov Learn more about Ph...
Sept. 29, 2022
Carol Riggenbach, Candidate for Colorado House District 62
Carol Riggenbach joins us to talk about her race for Colorado House District 62, why she is running, the issues that impact the district and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.carolforcolorado.com Action 22 doe...
Sept. 23, 2022
Pam Anderson, Candidate for Colorado Secretary of State
Pam Anderson joins us to talk about her race for Colorado Secretary of State, why she is running, Colorado elections, the issues that impact Colorado and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.andersonforsos.com Ac...
Sept. 19, 2022
Lang Sias, Candidate for Colorado State Treasurer
Lang Sias joins us to talk about his race for Colorado State Treasurer, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.siasforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse ca...
Sept. 2, 2022
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young
We sit down with Colorado State Treasurer Dave young to discuss what he has been working on as Treasurer, his accomplishments and his bid for reelection. Dave was sworn in as State Treasurer in 2019 where he was tasked with m...
Aug. 31, 2022
Adam Frisch, Candidate for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
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. Learn more at: www.adamforcolorado.com Action 22 does...
Aug. 27, 2022
Stephen Varela, Candidate for Colorado Senate District 3
Stephen Varela joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Senate District 3, why he is running, the issues that impact Pueblo and how he will address them. Learn more at: www.vote4varela.com Action 22 does not endorse candi...
Aug. 19, 2022
Pueblo County Commissioner Candidate Roxy Pignanelli
Roxy Pignanelli joins us to talk about her race for Pueblo County Commissioner, why she is running, the issues that impact Pueblo County and how she will address them. Learn more at: www.voteroxy.com Action 22 does not endors...
Aug. 6, 2022
Pueblo County Commissioner Candidate Zach Swearingen
Zach Swearingen joins us to talk about his race for Pueblo County Commissioner, why he is running, the issues that impact Pueblo County and how he will address them. Zach is a Pueblo native, veteran and small business owner. ...
July 27, 2022
Donald Moore and The Pueblo Community Health Center Expansion
Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) CEO Donald Moore joins us to talk about the PCHC East side expansion, services they offer to the community and why Community Health Centers are important to rural Colorado. Learn more at ...