Protecting Childhood Innocence Amid Sex Education Debates

On Friday, March 15, 2019, Kim Monson explored the intersection of parental rights and public education with radio host Angie Austin. The conversation ranged from Colorado’s controversial sex education bill to the emerging debate over transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports, united by a central theme: protecting children from adult political agendas.

Senate Blocks Trump’s Border Emergency Declaration

Start listening at 4:24 – Hour 1

Kim opened the broadcast by analyzing the U.S. Senate’s vote to block President Trump’s national emergency declaration for the border wall. Twelve Republican senators sided with Democrats, including constitutionalists like Rand Paul and Mike Lee who cited concerns about executive overreach. Kim acknowledged the constitutional arguments but emphasized that the border situation constitutes a genuine emergency requiring immediate action. She thanked Senator Cory Gardner for voting against the resolution, noting his upcoming 2020 re-election challenge.

Broomfield Rejects Red Flag Gun Bill Support

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The Broomfield City Council rejected a resolution supporting Colorado’s red flag gun confiscation bill. Kim highlighted concerning testimony from Deputy Chief Mike Clement, who suggested police would prefer to remove guns from homes while owners are at work, conducting “follow-up work on explaining as we go.” Kim warned that such policies erode due process protections and set dangerous precedents for government seizure of property.

Colorado’s Sex Education Bill Threatens Parental Authority

Start listening at 17:59 – Hour 1

Angie Austin, host of The Good News and the nationally syndicated Angie Austin and Mike Opelka Show, brought her perspective as a mother of three school-age children to the discussion of House Bill 19-1032. The bill would mandate comprehensive sex education starting in fourth grade while prohibiting abstinence-focused instruction and requiring inclusion of LGBTQ relationship content. Austin described her 10-year-old daughter’s sex ed experience as overwhelming, noting the child still struggled to comprehend basic concepts while being exposed to information far beyond her developmental readiness.

“I think it’s so confusing, way too much information.”

Angie Austin, Radio Host

Trans Choir Teaches Kindergartners About Gender Identity

Start listening at 27:00 – Hour 1

Austin recounted an incident in the Boulder Valley School District where a transgender choir visited elementary schools to teach children about gender identity and inclusivity. A school official defended the program by claiming “it’s never too young to teach about inclusivity.” Kim noted that even parents who opted their children out of the presentation found their kids were shown transgender-related videos instead, demonstrating how difficult it has become to shield children from ideological content in public schools.

Adults Exploit Children for Political Theater

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Austin criticized the trend of adults using children as props for political advocacy, citing the viral video of young children confronting Senator Dianne Feinstein about the Green New Deal. She applied the same standard to a conservative family in Texas whose young son sold hot chocolate to fund Trump’s border wall, only to face verbal abuse including being called “little Hitler.” Regardless of political alignment, Austin argued, children should be protected from adult political battles they cannot fully comprehend.

Transgender Athletes Dominate Girls’ Sports

Start listening at 46:45 – Hour 1

Austin highlighted the growing controversy over biological males competing in girls’ athletics after identifying as female. In Connecticut, two transgender runners took first and second place in state competition, with a biological female finishing third. Austin cited Dr. Michael Roizen of the Cleveland Clinic, who explained the physiological advantages males possess regardless of hormone therapy, including larger hearts, lungs, and different hip structures designed for running and strength. Even tennis legend Martina Navratilova, a prominent LGBT advocate, called the practice “cheating” and was subsequently dropped by an LGBT organization for her stance.

“I’m totally against boys who identify as girls competing against girls.”

Angie Austin, Radio Host