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Kim Monson

Today’s show · September 4, 2026

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Shock Gloves in Omaha Schools, a Student Walkout Over ICE, and the Politics of Victimhood

Entrepreneur Susan Kochevar on shock gloves in Omaha schools, author Michael A. Hancock on moral agency, candidate Teddy Collins on the graduated income tax.

An Unaffiliated Run for Governor and the Vote Splitting Question

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The Death of Moral Agency and a Politics of Victimhood

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The Graduated Income Tax Measure and Colorado's Regulatory Burden

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Shock Gloves in Omaha Schools and the Barriers to Local Beef

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The death of moral agency

Opinion

The death of moral agency

Michael A. Hancock argues that a politics of victimhood, by treating circumstances as destiny, strips people of the responsibility that gives them dignity.

Special coverage

Election 2026 and Ballot Issues

Colorado holds its general election on November 3, 2026. This season collects what The Kim Monson Show and the Kim Monson Newsroom have published on the statewide measures, local questions and races on that ballot.

This Week's Shows

Aug 30 - Sep 4, 2026
Sun America's Veterans Stories 8/30

America's Veterans Stories rebroadcasts Kim's conversation with Dr. Walt Larimore about his father, Phil Larimore. Growing up in 1930s Memphis, Tennessee, Phil Larimore was the ultimate Boy Scout, able to read maps, use a compass, and traverse wild swamps and desolate canyons, and his other great skill was riding horses. After landing on the Anzio beachhead in February 1944, he was put in charge of an Ammunition Pioneer Platoon in the 3rd Infantry Division, whose job was to deliver ammunition to the frontline foxholes. Walt Larimore tells his father's story as he wrote it in his book At First Light.

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Mon The Kim Monson Show 8/31

Colorado Republican Party Accounts Frozen by a Judgment Above $200,000, and a Berkeley Firm Planning Carmel, Indiana’s Housing

Colorado Republican Party chairman Craig Steiner on the frozen party accounts, and Courage Is A Habit president Alvin Lui on suburban housing. August 31, 2026.

Roger Mangan Craig Steiner Jody Hinsey Alvin Lui
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Tue The Kim Monson Show 9/1

The Front Range Passenger Rail District Asks Voters for $295 Million a Year and $580 Million in Debt

Regional Transportation District board director Kathleen Chandler on the $295 million Front Range rail tax, and author KCarl Smith on Douglass vs. Marx. September 1,…

Kathleen Chandler Jon Boesen KCarl Smith Daniel Frick
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Wed The Kim Monson Show 9/2

Arvada City Council Approves $300,000 Wildfire Camera Study Four to Three and Initiative 308 Becomes Proposition 137

Engaged citizen Mike Rawluk on Arvada's $300,000 camera study, and Nebraska rancher Trent Loos on President Donald Trump's beef claim. September 2, 2026.

Carlton Jones Mike Rawluk Lorne Levy Trent Loos
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Thu The Kim Monson Show 9/3

Counting Ballots After the Machines, a $25,000 Furnace Bill, and Colorado Students Walking Out Over ICE

Attorney Peter Ticktin on counting ballots after tabulation and Realtor Karen Levine on a $25,000 furnace bill from Colorado energy policy. September 3, 2026.

Mark Ericksen MAMarc Auville KEKatie Ellis Peter Ticktin Karen Levine Scott Powell
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Fri The Kim Monson Show 9/4

Shock Gloves in Omaha Schools, a Student Walkout Over ICE, and the Politics of Victimhood

Entrepreneur Susan Kochevar on shock gloves in Omaha schools, author Michael A. Hancock on moral agency, candidate Teddy Collins on the graduated income tax.

Greg Lopez Michael A. Hancock Teddy Collins Susan Kochevar Yvonne Paez
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The Federalist Papers · Class 7

The People’s House: Terms and Conditions Apply

with Allen Thomas · Instructor

Thursday, September 10 · 7:45 PM · Online

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US Constitution Week

The 15th annual US Constitution Week runs September 14 through 20 in Grand Lake, the premier Constitution Week celebration in America. Professor Rob Natelson opens the week Monday, Allen Thomas speaks Wednesday the 16th on the lost art of constitutional persuasion, and Kim Monson emcees the Saturday festivities. Most events are free and open to the public.

Monday, September 14 · 10:00 AM · Grand Lake Center, 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, Colorado

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Constitution Week Parade and Town Park Festivities

Kim Monson is master of ceremonies for the Saturday festivities at the 15th annual US Constitution Week. The parade runs down Grand Avenue at 10:00 am, Town Park festivities begin at 11:00 am, and keynote speaker Jeffrey Rosen discusses the pursuit of happiness and America at 250 at 12:30 pm. Fireworks over Grand Lake close the day.

Saturday, September 19 · 10:00 AM · Town Square, 1025 Grand Ave, Grand Lake, Colorado

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