Title IX Heads to the Supreme Court as Colorado’s Public Lands Face New Threats

On January 5, 2026, Kim Monson opens the new year with a wide-ranging broadcast spanning the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges, a Supreme Court showdown over Title IX protections for women, Colorado’s public lands battles, a new U.S. Senate candidacy, and practical guidance on insurance and financial planning for the year ahead.

The Fight for Women’s Rights at the Highest Court

Start listening at 20:07 – Hour 1

Rich Guggenheim, author of Escaping the Rainbow Plantation, announces he will speak outside the Supreme Court on January 13-14 as the court considers cases that could determine the future of Title IX. Guggenheim, invited by Gays Against Groomers, plans to join Riley Gaines, Kara Dansky, and other advocates arguing that gender ideology threatens sex-based protections for women in education and athletics. He frames the issue as one of bodily autonomy, privacy, and consent, noting that a New York Times poll found 67 percent of Democrat voters oppose allowing biological men in women’s spaces and sports.

Guggenheim argues the gender ideology movement is part of a broader agenda targeting the family as a foundational institution. He highlights Protect Kids Colorado‘s ballot initiatives seeking to protect girls’ sports, ban gender-mutilating surgeries on minors, and elevate the buying or selling of a child for sex from a misdemeanor to a felony in Colorado. The upcoming Supreme Court oral arguments, he warns, will shape the legal landscape for women’s protections nationwide.

“At the end of the day, this is about bodily autonomy and women being able to just say no and have those basic fundamental human rights that are being stripped away from them under the guise of inclusivity and equality.”

Rich Guggenheim, Author

Christmas Reclaims Its Place and Democrats Face Voter Discontent

Start listening at 31:27 – Hour 1

Brian Joondeph, a physician and columnist for American Thinker and Rasmussen Reports, traces the cultural shift that has made Christmas America’s favorite holiday again. A Rasmussen survey shows 55 percent of American adults now rank Christmas as the nation’s top celebration. Joondeph credits President Trump for unapologetically wishing Merry Christmas and leading businesses to follow suit, reversing years of politically correct “happy holidays” messaging. He contrasts Christmas with Kwanzaa, a 1966 creation by activist Maulana Karenga that about 3 percent of Americans celebrate.

Joondeph also examines a Quinnipiac University survey revealing that only 18 percent of voters approve of Democrats in Congress, with 73 percent disapproving. Among Democrat voters themselves, barely 42 percent approve. Republicans hold nearly 80 percent approval among their own voters. Joondeph warns that unless election integrity issues are addressed, including concerns about ballot chain of custody in Georgia and ballot harvesting in Colorado, the 2026 midterms could still produce unreliable results. He notes that only 13 percent of Trump’s executive orders have been codified into law, with numerous judicial and ambassadorial positions still unconfirmed.

On the capture of Nicolas Maduro, Joondeph describes the operation as a law enforcement action backed by the military, not a war, completed in 30 minutes with no American casualties. He notes the irony of Democrats who supported a $25 million bounty on Maduro now criticizing the arrest.

“Only 18 percent of voters approved of Democrats in Congress, 73 percent disapprove. And that’s all voters. But look at Democrats. Only 42 percent of Democrat voters approve.”

Brian Joondeph, Physician and Columnist

A New Voice for Colorado’s U.S. Senate Race

Start listening at 71:06 – Hour 2

Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate, motivated by what he calls the growing divide between citizens and their government. Pond, a fifth-generation Colorado native, argues the government has shifted from serving the people to managing them, and that Colorado’s political leaders, aided by biased media, have sown division even within their own parties. He points to the 2 million non-voters in Colorado as the most urgent challenge, people so disillusioned by political noise that they have stopped participating in the democratic process altogether.

Pond sharply criticizes Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet, along with Congressman Jeff Hurd, for backing legislation that would restrict public land access. The Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection Act covers 730,000 acres across five counties, and the Dolores River National Conservation Area bill threatens 68,000 acres with restrictions on resource use. These lands, Pond argues, provide livelihoods through ranching, mining, oil and gas, and critical mineral extraction including lithium and uranium. He also defends Trump’s veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, a water pipeline project dating back to the Kennedy administration estimated at $1.7 to $3 billion to serve roughly 50,000 people, arguing the president exercised fiscal responsibility rather than burdening federal taxpayers with an economically unsound project.

“The citizens have more power than the government wants them to know. And if we can show them how to utilize that power through voter registration, through voter turnout, by making sure they get behind and lift up the candidates that they align with, that’s how we can make a difference and put Colorado back on a path of prosperity.”

Sean Pond, Montrose County Commissioner

Navigating Hail Season and Insurance Claims

Start listening at 12:31 – Hour 1

Roger Mangan of the Roger Mangan State Farm Insurance team walks listeners through the process of handling hail damage claims on Colorado roofs. With hail season stretching from April through October, Mangan warns homeowners to avoid door-knocking roofers who chase storms and instead call their insurance agent first to get a trusted roofer recommendation before filing a claim. He explains the three-way relationship between homeowners, insurance companies, and mortgage companies when processing roof replacement claims that can run $30,000 to $50,000 for a typical home.

Mangan emphasizes that State Farm sells only full replacement coverage policies, meaning the company covers the complete cost of replacing a damaged roof rather than depreciating its value. The insurer holds back a portion of the payment until the job is completed to the homeowner’s satisfaction. He advises anyone shopping for insurance to ask specifically whether their policy includes full replacement coverage, a critical distinction that separates adequate protection from a financial shortfall after a major hailstorm.

“So first thing you do is call your agent say hey, we had a hailstorm here. Would you please have someone come out. Look at the roof. The best thing to do is get your agent to recommend a roofer.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Insurance

Financial Planning Strategies for the New Year

Start listening at 63:10 – Hour 2

Jody Hinsey of Mint Financial Strategies outlines a January reset checklist for listeners entering 2026. She recommends reviewing household budgets after holiday overspending, checking new IRS contribution limits for IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k) accounts to maximize retirement savings early in the year, and updating estate plans including wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations. Hinsey notes that tax documents begin arriving at the end of January, though many will not reach mailboxes until mid-February or even late March.

Mint Financial Strategies is hosting a virtual market update on January 13, covering the 2025 market performance, key provisions of the big, beautiful bill, Trump accounts, the potential AI bubble, and 2026 forecasting. Hinsey emphasizes that the complexity of financial planning warrants professional guidance and offers complimentary initial reviews. Her firm holds accredited investment fiduciary credentials and takes a strategy-first approach to helping clients achieve financial clarity, confidence, and control.

“I always tell my clients at the beginning of the year that January and February are a perfect time to just kind of reset and get organized for the new year. So, things like just going back and looking at your budget.”

Jody Hinsey, Mint Financial Strategies