Episodes
April 22, 2021
Camp Amache, Colorado SB 200 and UFOs
This week we talk about Federal legislation that was introduced to designate Camp Amache as a National Historic Site. We then discuss Colorado Senate Bill 200 and why we oppose it and finally get to the topic we all want to h...
April 15, 2021
Legislating through rule making
This week we discuss CDPHE's Employee Traffic Reduction Program and how it will impact Colorado with Kelly Sloan, Mathew Groves and Patrick McConnell. We dissect how this came to be and how Coloradoans can voice their comment...
April 8, 2021
Senator Michael Bennet joins us again.
Senator Bennet joins us again to discuss current federal issues and legislation. Afterwards, Sara and Brian discuss Action 22 standing up for rural ag.
March 25, 2021
All Things Ag with the Colorado Farm Bureau
We sit down with the Colorado Farm Bureau and discuss ag related issues and legislation that will impact Colorado.
March 18, 2021
Redistricting, Colorado SB 21-072 and Energy Transmission
This week we talk to Greg Brophy about redistricting in Colorado and what it might look like. Frances Koncilja then joins us to discuss SB21-072 and energy transmission.
March 11, 2021
Housing, Colorado's Economy and Energy with Reg Rudolph
As a pre-Energy Summit show, this week we welcome Reg Rudolph, CEO of San Isabel Electric Association to talk about the barrier no one else is talking about in economic and energy expansion for Southern Colorado - housing. We...
March 4, 2021
Hollie Velasquez Horvath from Xcel Energy/Remembering Rod Slyhoff
We have a discussion with Hollie Velasquez Horvath who is Xcel's Senior Director, State Affairs and Community relations about the state of energy in Colorado and where we see it going. We take a moment to remember Greater Pue...
Feb. 18, 2021
The 2021 Colorado General Session Kick-Off
In this week's episode Mike Beasley returns to speak about the start of the Colorado Legislative Session and how it will impact the Action 22 region.
Feb. 11, 2021
Commissioner Garrison Ortiz - Pueblo Means Business
This week Pueblo County Commissioner, Garrison Ortiz briefs us on his innovative Pueblo Means Business initiative which will streamline business permitting in a whole new way. Also, Brian and Sara will Tell Tales and Name Nam...
Feb. 4, 2021
Senator Michael Bennet
This week we talk with US Senator Michael Bennet about his current focus with the new administration, bringing the country together, COVID relief and goals going into the new year. We then give a quick recap of Action 22's fi...
Jan. 28, 2021
Colorado Rural Electric Association
This week Brian and Sara talk with Geoff Hier, Director of Government Relations Colorado Rural Electric Association about potential impact of the new administration and what an accelerated push for renewable energy actually m...
Jan. 21, 2021
The Perspective of Youth
This week: We talk with Nicholas DeSalvo who was cemented as the youngest political candidate in Colorado when he ran for the Pueblo West Metro Board in 2020 at 17 years of age. While still in school, he serves as the elected...
Jan. 14, 2021
Colorado Legislative Session - Let's Begin
This week: Micah Espinoza shares his COVID vaccination experience Garin Vorthmann, named one of Colorado's most influential lobbyist, will discuss the brief opening of Colorado's Legislative Session and what we should be payi...
Dec. 17, 2020
Scott Tipton
In this week's show, we welcome Congressman Scott Tipton, live from DC as they finish up the COVID stimulus package. If you have any questions or messages for the Congressman as he gets ready to depart DC and come home, email...
Dec. 10, 2020
Simulation? and Stabilization
This week we talk with Action22 Board Member, Guillermo Lambarri, Director of External Affairs at AT&T. We will be discussing FirstNet here in Colorado, plus, what it will take to provide the needed virtual connectivity in a Post-COVID world.
Dec. 3, 2020
Colorado Special Session Review
The Colorado General Assembly just adjourned an a Special Legislative Session. This week, we will will have a full Post- Special Session Wrap-up from Daneya Esgar, JBC Chair and Mike Beasley, 5280 Strategies.
Nov. 12, 2020
Talking Crap and Naming Names
This week, Sara Blackhurst and Brian McCain will further unpack election results and implications of outcomes. Expect a candid discussion on where we are now and what happens next for Colorado, the Nation and the urban-rural ...
Nov. 5, 2020
Post Election Analysis
In this week's episode Mike Beasley is joining us for a full post election analysis - why Colorado voted the way they did and what it all means.
Oct. 29, 2020
Importance of Redistricting and prepare for Open Enrollment with Connect for Health Colorado
In this weeks episode, we ask listeners to engage on how they can be a part of Redistricting Colorado's voting districts. This will be some of the most important work done in 2021. Considering new coverage or need a health pl...
Oct. 22, 2020
Spooky Colorado
Join us this week with our guest is Brian McCain. One of our favorite things about Brian is his wild and engaging stories. As an early Halloween Treat for you, Brian will be sharing some of Colorado's spookiest tales and lege...