Denver, Colorado
Radio producer at KLZ 560 AM in Denver, commonly known as 'Producer Luke.' Regular contributor on the Kim Monson Show bringing a younger generation's perspective to discussions of economics, policy, and civic engagement.
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Luke Cashman, commonly referred to as "Producer Luke," serves as a radio producer at KLZ 560 AM in Denver, Colorado, part of Crawford Broadcasting. He is a frequent guest contributor on the Kim Monson Show, a conservative talk radio program that airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 a.m. on KLZ 560 AM.
Cashman brings a younger generation's perspective to discussions of economics, policy, and civic engagement. As a representative of the millennial generation on the show, he provides insight into how Americans in their twenties view political and economic issues, including questions of patriotism, the role of government, and generational differences in understanding capitalism and socialism.
He participates in on-air discussions covering a wide range of topics including economics, political philosophy, current events, and policy issues. Cashman has been featured in book study discussions on Henry Hazlitt's "Economics in One Lesson" and has analyzed topics including the broken window fallacy, empire cycles, and founding principles.
Through his contributions to the show, Cashman engages with complex political and economic ideas while representing how younger Americans process these concepts. He has discussed topics ranging from tax policy and TABOR to geopolitical events like the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Note: Cashman has appearances on the show beyond 2023 that extend his track record as a regular contributor.
May 1, 2026
Colorado Politics & Policy
Pam Long, Producer Joe, Producer Luke, Molly Lamar, Teddy Collins, and Paula Sarlls on the Kim Monson Show for May 1, 2026.
“It is the forceful overthrow of a pre-established government to then create a foundation by which it is public ownership, not state ownership, which I wasn't super familiar with.”
December 30, 2025
Colorado Politics & Policy
“When you villainize billionaires and multimillionaires, you turn them into the economic enemy. It becomes politically beneficial and very reputationally beneficial to spend their money for the benefit of other people. That's the exact strategy being employed and implemented.”
November 25, 2025
Civic Engagement & Grassroots
“He is using the strategies of those in power to reveal the strategies of those in power as like a look at here is what they're doing and how they are doing it.”
“It is in the pushing of that boundary that courage is found. If you are uncomfortable with jumping into a pool, then you're never going to jump into the pool or learn how to swim.”
October 7, 2025
Civic Engagement & Grassroots
Bob Boswell on Colorado energy regulation, Machiavelli book review with Producer Luke and Joe. October 7, 2025.
“Take the arguments you know you are using and apply them to yourself. It's a little difficult to really scrutinize your own beliefs, but I think it is incredibly important to really apply that lens to not just what's happening around you, but to what's happening to you and yourself and in your party and spaces as well.”
June 24, 2025
Colorado Politics & Policy
Kevin Lundberg analyzes the Supreme Court transgender ruling and Colorado's response. Book review of The Prince. June 24, 2025.
“If I had a dollar for every time we attacked the Middle East under the promise of intercepting or destroying weapons of mass destruction, I'd have enough money to build my own army to double-check that there are weapons of mass destruction.”
May 13, 2025
Civic Engagement & Grassroots
“If you come in to a nation to try and take over, to try and rule over people who are used to liberty, who are used to freedom, will always rally behind that freedom and will in turn turn to destroy you.”
January 14, 2025
Colorado Politics & Policy
Lauren Fix exposes California's plan to ban classic cars. Producers debate cronyism and inflation. January 14, 2025.
“That is an astronomical increase, especially when you compare it to the historical figures of the past.”
“Well, if socialism is a slippery slope to communism, then capitalism is a slippery slope to cronyism.”
“But yeah, when it comes to inflation, the devaluing of the dollar, we made a huge mistake when we moved off of a gold- backed currency.”
September 10, 2024
Ballot Measures & TABOR
Brad Beck explores tactile experiences in a digital world while producers discuss Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson. September 10, 2024.
“And I don't think you can look at both of those things and say it's all government's fault.”
December 19, 2023
Climate Policy & "Green" Mandates
Lauren Fix warns about 2026 vehicle kill switches. Luke Cashman explores Hazlitt's broken window fallacy. December 19, 2023.
Colorado Politics & Policy
Kim Monson and Luke Cashman examine Hazlitt's 'Economics in One Lesson' and free market principles. November 14, 2023.
“The government sitting here going, yeah, you overpaid, but we're going to use it anyway, is flat out wrong on all levels. And I think everyone pretty universally agrees that that's not a good move.”
“A problem solved is a platform lost. It's very easy to sit there and provide small little band-aids just enough to get reelected and then use that platform to reelect yourself in the next campaign season.”
“The Colorado Taxpayers Bill of Rights is such a staple for our rights as Coloradans. For about as long as it's been in our law, they've been trying their hardest to get rid of it and warp and change it.”
October 10, 2023
Climate Policy & "Green" Mandates
Tom Nelson on climate realism, Luke Cashman on israel-hamas conflict, Deb Schmidt on parental rights. October 10, 2023.
“My humble opinion in a lot of this is I don't think anyone here is a good guy. I don't think there are any good guys in this conflict.”
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. And the cycle continues. And that cycle takes about 250-ish years to fully complete, which also just so happens to be the approximate average lifespan of an empire.”
“When you stand before God, you cannot say, but I was told by others to do thus, or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice.”
September 5, 2023
Civic Engagement & Grassroots
Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg discusses Colorado's open primary lawsuit. Producer Luke explores socialism vs capitalism. September 5, 2023.
“I myself do not identify as a socialist. I'm merely the mouthpiece for a lot of my friends and associates who do feel this way.”
July 6, 2023
Constitution & Rule of Law
Noelle Mering on resisting woke ideology. Luke Cashman debates government's role with Kim Monson. July 6, 2023.
“I don't think America is, you know, the global savior of the world and we know and do everything right. But I definitely don't think we're this boogeyman villain.”
“I think government inherently exists to provide for its people. Otherwise, you are paying into a system and receiving no benefit, and that's slavery.”
June 13, 2023
Ballot Measures & TABOR
Kevin Lundberg exposes how Proposition HH trades minimal property tax relief for TABOR refund elimination. June 13, 2023.
“You are more than the things that you identify yourself with.”
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