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Today’s show · October 28, 2026

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Amendment 83’s Right to Hunt and the STARRS Gubernatorial Forum

Carlton Jones on Xcel outages, Kristopher Johnson on his House race, Pam Long on a governor forum, Trent Loos on CO2 wells, and Wayne Pacelle on Amendment 83.

Xcel Energy Inspects Its Lines Before Restoring Power

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Arvada's House District 24 Race Centers on Affordability and Water

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Five of Seven Candidates for Governor Accepted the STARRS Forum Invitation

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Colorado Takes Over CO2 Injection Well Permits on November 12

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Colorado commission takes over carbon storage well permits Nov. 12

Colorado · Agriculture and Rural America

Colorado commission takes over carbon storage well permits Nov. 12

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency final rule moves permitting of Class VI wells, which store carbon dioxide deep underground, to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission on Nov. 12, 2026.

Kim Monson Newsroom · Oct. 28

Referendum C let Colorado keep $40.9 billion above its TABOR limit

Colorado

Referendum C let Colorado keep $40.9 billion above its TABOR limit

Figures from Legislative Council Staff, the legislature's nonpartisan research arm, show Referendum C has let Colorado keep $40.9 billion above its original TABOR limit since 2005, nearly three times the $14.0 billion in TABOR refunds paid since 1996.

Oct. 27

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Who can best lead Colorado?

Opinion

Who can best lead Colorado?

Pam Long attended the Asian Roundtable of Colorado Governor Candidate Forum on October 4, 2026, where Greg Lopez, Phil Weiser and Victor Marx each answered the same nine questions.

Pam LongPam Long· Oct. 10

This Week's Shows

Oct 25 - 30, 2026
Sun America's Veterans Stories 10/25

Marines Never Cry: Becoming a Man When It Mattered is the title of Vietnam veteran Tim Hall’s book. We are rebroadcasting an interview with Hall. He was a truck driver in Vietnam, supplying guys in the field with ammunition, food, and supplies. Hall recounts his experiences from boot camp, to his 13-month tour in Vietnam, resiliency, and his career working to help people. Ultimately, it’s about the kids.

Tim Hall
Mon The Kim Monson Show 10/26

Naquetta Ricks’s Finance Reports and the State Board of Education

Roger Mangan on personal articles floaters, Clinton Porter on Rep. Naquetta Ricks's campaign finance reports, Steve Barton on the State Board of Education, Dr. Brian…

Roger Mangan Clinton Porter Steve Barton Brian Joondeph Jody Hinsey Samara Brown Eric Bodenstab
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Tue The Kim Monson Show 10/27

Proposition NN Would Let Colorado Keep TABOR Refunds Indefinitely

Delaney Dreckman on Erie's water supply, Steve Goreham on net zero energy policy, Jon Boesen on documenting injury losses, and Natalie Menten on Proposition NN.

Delaney Dreckman Steve Goreham Jon Boesen Natalie Menten
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Wed The Kim Monson Show 10/28

Amendment 83’s Right to Hunt and the STARRS Gubernatorial Forum

Carlton Jones on Xcel outages, Kristopher Johnson on his House race, Pam Long on a governor forum, Trent Loos on CO2 wells, and Wayne Pacelle…

Carlton Jones Kristopher Johnson Pam Long Trent Loos Wayne Pacelle
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Thu The Kim Monson Show 10/29

The Kim Monson Show, October 29, 2026: Susan Harris, Liberty Toastmasters, William Switzer, Clinton Porter, and Karen Levine

This election season is wild. Susan Harris shares her perspective on current events. My fellow Liberty Toastmasters discuss why freedom is the key to prosperity…

Susan Harris Liberty Toastmasters WSWilliam Switzer Clinton Porter Karen Levine
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Fri The Kim Monson Show 10/30

It’s Dream Team Friday. Author and instructor Allen Thomas addresses why The Federalist Papers are relevant today. Founder of Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado Cain explains the importance of voting, and of voting YES on the three Protect Kids Colorado propositions, 133, 134, and 135. Owner of Spartan Defense and candidate for Colorado SD-4 Teddy Collins shares the latest regarding your Second Amendment rights. Matt Alexander notes why he is a candidate for Colorado House District 60.

Allen Thomas Cain Teddy Collins MAMatt Alexander
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