SCOTUS appears poised to back a free speech challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for young people questioning their sexual orientations or gender identities. Constitutional Law Professor @uofdenver.bsky.social Sturm College of Law's Ian Farrell joined Colorado's Morning News.

Alzheimer's research is monitoring physical movements of older adults to better understand how fluctuations in those moves may be an early indicator of cognitive impairment. @alzassociation.bsky.social funds the research at CSU; researcher Dr. Neha Lodha joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The 'Common Sense Institute' released a report, "Colorado's Competency Crisis." It examines Colorado's challenges with criminal competency laws. Common Sense Institute "Owens Early Criminal Justice Fellow" John Kellner joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The Federal Government shutdown day 2. Federal employment is a significant part of Colorado's workforce, representing 1.8% (54,600 federal civilian workers) of all nonfarm jobs in CO. Andrew Hudson of @ahjobslist-denver.bsky.social joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Hundreds of Generals and Admirals summoned from around the world for a meeting with SecDef Pete Hegseth without initially being told why. Retired Professor from the U.S. Naval War College, Russia expert, Author, Writer @theatlantic.com @radiofreetom.bsky.social joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The Federal government has officially shut down for the first time in 6 years after a deadlocked congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on. Congressman representing CD-8 Congressman Gabe Evans joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Day 1 of a government shutdown and it could have major financial impacts at a delicate time in the nation's economy, especially if it drags on for several weeks or more. Editor in Chief of Investopedia Caleb Silver joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

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Did a short interview about jawboning yesterday morning.

President Trump says the @fda.gov will notify doctors pregnant women should not take tylenol due to what they say is an increased risk of autism. Maternal and Fetal Medicine Physician with UC Health and CU Colorado Women's Health Dr. Heather Straub joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

ABC put 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back on the air Tuesday, less than a week after the show was suspended over comments regarding Charlie Kirk. University of Denver Sturm College of Law expert in free speech doctrine, theory, public interest law, Professor Alan Chen @profalankchen.bsky.social joined CMN.

President Trump says Tylenol during pregnancy can lead to an increase in autism. Jennifer Korb, President of the 'Autism Society of Colorado' joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

President Trump is directing the FDA will notify Dr.'s pregnant women should not take Tylenol due to an increased risk of autism. Dr.'s worry this could create more risks during pregnancy. Neuroscientist and Clinician Dr. Rob Melillo joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

What feels like general unrest and upheaval; are we at a watershed moment or inflection point in America? Political Advisor, Media Columnist, Creator/Producer of Showtime's 'The Circus', co-founder of 'No Labels', Colorado's very own @mmckinnon.bsky.social joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

CU Regent Wanda James has deep political roots in Colorado and hopes to unseat Congresswoman Diana DeGette. James joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with her vision, and more...

3 of Colorado’s Republican representatives asking Governor Polis to call a 2nd Special Session to address what they call a “crime crisis.” Congressman Gabe Evans, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, and Congressman Jeff Crank signed on to the letter. Congressman Evans joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The @federalreserve.gov cut its benchmark interest rate and signaled more cuts are likely this year. Central bankers opted for a .25 point cut, matching expectations on Wall Street. @bankrate.com Financial Analyst Stephen Kates joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

A loss in the world of Hollywood today: Academy Award-winning Director and Actor Robert Redford has died, he was 89. Professor of Film and Media Studies with @msudenver.bsky.social Vincent Piturro PhD joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Girl Scouts cookie season is still months away, the organization is hoping to kick off the excitement early with a new cookie flavor called 'Exploremores.' CEO of 'Girl Scouts of Colorado' Leanna Clark, and Girl Scout Ambassador Bianca Morris joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston revealed his 2026 budget proposal; $1.66B, a 5.5+% decrease from the previous year. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez says his office is getting shorted and at the wrong time with important elections ahead. Clerk Lopez joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Poland’s foreign minister wants NATO to consider a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the territory from Russian drones. This after an incursion by Russian drones into Polish and Romanian air space. Jack Detsch, Defense Reporter for @politico.com joined Colorado's Morning News.

Another school shooting in Colorado has many parents and kids unsettled and upset, and not knowing how to sort feelings and emotions can be debilitating. Marriage and Family Therapist @michaelpipich.bsky.social joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The Trump Administration wants to revoke a Joe Biden era rule that restricted leases for public lands, claiming that it violates federal law. Deputy Director for the 'Center For Western Priorities' Aaron Weiss joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed; political figures from both parties have faced assassination attempts and threats. University of Colorado Boulder Professor, expert in violence and politics, rule of law, threats to rights and democracy, Regina Bateson joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Another school shooting, and again in Colorado, this time at Evergreen High School. Former Columbine High School Principal and Founder of the DeAngelis Center Foundation Frank DeAngelis joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Authorities still searching for the person suspected of being the gunman who killed Charlie Kirk, and here in Colorado a school shooting at Evergreen High School. Congresswoman Diana DeGette joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

A parent of an Evergreen High School Aaron Weiss joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with what he was experiencing in that moment, and more...

The Department of the Treasury may have to refund billions if the Supreme Court rules President Trump's tariffs were illegal. Colorado facing significant economic impacts from the tariffs including potentially steep revenue losses. Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young joined Colorado's Morning News.

President Trump announced U.S. Space Command is moving from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. Senior Fellow in Foreign and Defense Policy at the American Enterprise Institute Todd Harrison joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with his assessment of the best location for Space Command, and more.

Governor Polis issued a public health order for Colorado residents to receive Covid vaccines without a prescription while Florida plans to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates. Professor of Immunology/Microbiology at CU Anschutz Dr. Aimee Bernard joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

The 'Colorado State Shooting Association' filed a lawsuit in federal court over a state law that will restrict access to certain kinds of semiautomatic weapons. Director of Operations with the 'Colorado State Shooting Association' Daniel Fenlason joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

President Trump announced U.S. Space Command moving to Alabama. Colorado's entire congressional delegation is unanimously against the President's decision. Colorado Congressman Jason Crow serves on the 'House Armed Services Committee' and joined CMN with reaction, and more...

Move-in day @uofdenver.bsky.social; nearly 1200 students will be settling in as first year students. Two-thirds are from outside Colorado. DU Chancellor Jeremy Haefner joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with the excitement of the day, tumult within DU and higher education, and more...

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College football season is underway! @martylenz.bsky.social caught up with Colorado State University Head Coach Jay Norvell on the upcoming season for CSU, expectations, and more, on 'Colorado's Morning News.'

President Trump is attempting to oust @federalreserve.gov Governor Lisa Cook for alleged false statements, and the Federal government now owns a stake in chip maker Intel. Colorado State University Economics Professor Stephan Weiler joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with thoughts on both issues.

Colorado's special session is over. About a dozen bills off to Governor Polis for his signature to fill a nearly $800M budget deficit. Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson answers if they accomplished the task and more with 'Colorado's Morning News.'

State lawmakers abandoned writing AI laws and regulations to prevent Artificial Intelligence from being used as a tool of discrimination. Is such legislation even a reality? AI and machine learning engineer, expert focused on AI governance JR Garcia, with Advanced Network Management, joined CMN.

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Much happening nationally, globally, and locally. An opportunity to ask questions and get some answers with Senator Michael Bennet, who is also running for Governor; he joined 'Colorado's Morning News' in studio.

Backlash, as 169 city workers were laid off in the City of Denver, an effort to save money. Criticism outside and within city leadership of Mayor Mike Johnston; he addresses the criticism, and more, on 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Work is expected to continue through the weekend as the state legislature is battling to balance the state budget amid a nearly $800M hole. State Senator Jeff Bridges, Chairman of the 'Joint Budget Committee' joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Nexstar will acquire TEGNA for $6.2B. The merger will establish the country’s largest local broadcasting company. Nexstar owns KDVR Fox 31, TEGNA owns KUSA 9 NEWS and KTVD Channel 20. Former SVP/GM for KUSA, former President/GM KCNC 4, Roger Ogden, joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

169 Denver city employees jobs were cut; one of those cuts was Scott Gilmore, longtime manager of Denver Parks and Recreation. His wife Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore believes her husband's job was cut for possibly a different reason; she joined 'Colorado's Morning News' with that reason, and more...

President Trump plans an executive order to eliminate mail in ballots and voting machines claiming they lead to voter fraud. Executive Director of the 'Colorado County Clerks Association', election subject matter expert Matt Crane joined 'Colorado's Morning News.'

Per usual @radiofreetom.bsky.social was on point, and with a correction in my word choice regarding said events. Click photo to listen to the discussion.

President Trump wants to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines, claiming, without evidence, they lead to voter fraud. He plans on an executive order to eliminate their use ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez joined Colorado's Morning News.

A more thorough look at some of the latest economic numbers and data. With a preview of the ‘Jackson Hole Economic Symposium’ and anticipated comments from @federalreserve.gov Board Chair Jerome Powell. @bankrate.com CFO Greg McBride joined Colorado's Morning News.

“Trump did buy time for Putin who has never been in as much of a hurry for a peace deal as Trump. The only thing Putin appears to want is to destroy the Ukrainian government and take over the country.” @radiofreetom.bsky.social on @koacolorado.bsky.social Colorado’s Morning News tomorrow 8:19A MDT.

HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. terminated almost $500M in mRNA vaccine development grants/contracts. Much confusion with the science and technology of mRNA. Professor at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology CU Anschutz Dr. Aimee Bernard joined 'Colorado's Morning news.'