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Today’s show · October 6, 2026

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Amendment 82’s Right to Natural Gas, Aurora’s $266 Million Debt Questions, and Property Tax Caps

Bob Boswell backs Amendment 82, Jason Bailey opposes Aurora's debt questions, Clinton Porter targets property taxes, and Joe Arbuckle previews an Arizona forum.

House District 40 Plan Would Cap Property Tax Increases and Help First-Time Homebuyers Save

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Amendment 82 Would Add a Right to Buy Natural Gas for Heating and Cooking to Colorado's Constitution

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Aurora's Ballot Issues 3A, 3B, and 3C Would Authorize Up to $266 Million in New City Debt

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STARRS Holds a Free Forum on Faith, Family and Freedom in Scottsdale, Livestreamed Nationwide

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2026 Colorado Elections 6 new stories this week

Tracking Republican primaries, Democratic challengers, and ballot issues across Colorado ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Local Control (Colorado) 2 new stories this week

Colorado reporting on when cities, counties, school boards, and special districts make decisions that affect residents without a public vote, a hearing record, or an opt-out.

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This Week's Shows

Oct 4 - 9, 2026
Sun America's Veterans Stories 10/4

He got to Vietnam early, when he was just nineteen years old. America's Veterans Stories rebroadcasts an interview in which Marine veteran Mike Frazier recalls walking point on patrols, and his stories of combat help us understand the sacrifices our military gave for our freedom. Marine veteran Grady Birdsong shares his thoughts about his fellow authors of Echoes of Our War: Vietnam Veterans Reflect Fifty Years Later. Marine veteran Paula Sarlls explains how you can help honor these men.

Mike Frazier Grady Birdsong Paula Sarlls
Mon The Kim Monson Show 10/5

Ballot Issue 7A’s Front Range Rail Tax, Clear Creek County’s Projected 2029 Shortfall and the Fed’s Rate Increase

Randal O'Toole opposes rail tax 7A, Phil Kerpen explains diesel prices, Christopher Hardman outlines Clear Creek's budget, Greg Lopez discusses debates, Roger Mangan covers insurance,…

Roger Mangan Christopher Hardman Phil Kerpen Payton Waggoner Randal O’Toole Greg Lopez
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Tue The Kim Monson Show 10/6

Amendment 82’s Right to Natural Gas, Aurora’s $266 Million Debt Questions, and Property Tax Caps

Bob Boswell backs Amendment 82, Jason Bailey opposes Aurora's debt questions, Clinton Porter targets property taxes, and Joe Arbuckle previews an Arizona forum.

Clinton Porter Bob Boswell Jason Bailey Joe Arbuckle
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Wed The Kim Monson Show 10/7

Nebraska rancher Trent Loos just returned from the World Dairy Expo and shares what you need to know about your access to affordable and authentic milk and cheese. Mike Rawluk shares updates on Colorado Proposition 137 and who is behind the ballot question to take an estimated $175 million of your TABOR refunds each year into perpetuity. Mortgage specialist Lorne Levy discusses interest rates, inflation and reverse mortgages. Plus owner of Radiance Power Carl Jones.

Trent Loos Mike Rawluk Lorne Levy Carlton Jones
Thu The Kim Monson Show 10/8

Oz Geist fought the terrorists who attacked the U.S. State Department compound in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012. Geist explains why he is encouraging Coloradans to vote YES on Proposition 133 to fight human trafficking of children. Independent Lt. Governor candidate Taralyn Romero addresses media outlets and organizations that are censoring Coloradans' access to information about all candidates. Tanya Regan highlights the upcoming STARRS event. Plus Colorado Senator John Carson and RE/MAX realtor Karen Levine.

Oz Geist Taralyn Romero John Carson Karen Levine TRTanya Regan
Fri The Kim Monson Show 10/9

This November Coloradans are asked to approve debt, mill levy override and tax questions that pledge their homes, businesses and land to the taxman. Founder of Stand 4 The Land Virginia Macha discusses the danger to property owners in Holyoke, Colorado, if they approve accepting a Colorado Department of Education BEST grant. Colorado Representative Ken DeGraaf, a Colorado Union of Taxpayers 2026 Taxpayers Guardian, discusses the focus of his campaign for reelection. Plus candidate for Colorado Senate District 4 Teddy Collins.

Virginia Macha Ken DeGraaf Teddy Collins
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