Best Jared Polis Podcasts (2024)

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10 - Tingus McFlingus 1:17:12

4h ago1:17:12

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The Squids are back with another chaotic episode. They revisit cream cheese or marinara, have another round of Spousal PodCrash, and eventually get around to the intro. The Coug stops by to talk Megadeth, Dropout, and would you believe they talk Furnace Fest AGAIN? Then they move on to check out the new Skillet and Underoath singles. More mayhem en…

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Colorado Disarming Women? 36:05

3d ago36:05

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Ava Flanell is a firearms enthusiast, a firearms trainer, and now a firearms podcast and videocast star. She believes gun owners do a lousy job presenting their side to people who don't own guns.By Independence Institute

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Venezuelan Gangs Have Not (Yet) Taken Over This Podcast 55:39

6h ago55:39

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the federal government is running out of time (again) to pass a continuing resolution (again) to fund the government for another few months (again), and our 8th favorite member of Congress is pretty responsible for it (again!) Then, the Colorado legislature cut about a billion dollars in tax…

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Interviews with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein 44:35

18m ago44:35

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Jake Tapper to respond to Donald Trump saying women “will no longer be thinking about abortion” if he wins. Then, Jake challenges Republican Sen. Tom Cotton over Trump’s comments suggesting Jewish voters would bear some blame if he loses in November. Next, Democratic North Carolina g…

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09 - Wont I Panic In A Pit Now - 90 57:33

2h ago57:33

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The Squids are back to talk Episode 140 of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe! Pete continues his road trip. They revisit Cream Cheese or Marinara, talk Arby's, nicknames, and may have found a way to save the cornculator.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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Make Your Vote Count Again 45:51

10d ago45:51

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Kent Thiry is investing his considerable wealth into changing the way Coloradans vote this fall. You'll decide if you want to have a jungle primary followed by rank choice voting. This would upend the way we do party primaries.By Independence Institute

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Ep. 21 Viral Influencer Gloria Alvarez Fights Socialism 28:44

2h ago28:44

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Socialism always fails! But for some reason people still want it. They should listen to Gloria Alvarez. She’s a viral influencer from Guatemala who watched parts of Latin America get wrecked by socialism. Now she says the “moochers and looters” are gaining ground in the USA. I’m encouraged people like Gloria get it. I interviewed her last year when…

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Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Springfield, OH Mayor Rob Rue; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro 54:23

27m ago54:23

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On State of the Union, Dana Bash challenges Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance on why he's continuing to spread baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue joins Dana to respond to Vance and discuss the security threats in his town. Next, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro breaks down t…

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08 - Ask Me If I Know Any Hardcore Bands (Furnace Fest Schedule Special) 1:13:19

9h ago1:13:19

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The Squids held a "quick" emergency meeting to commiserate over all the conflicts they are facing when they get to Furnace Fest. Which bands will they choose? How many Brock Miles will be completed sprinting between stages? Will the internet connection at Pete's hotel stay online? Who can say?By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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Radicals Ruin Politics 42:11

16d ago42:11

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Kelly Maher leads an organization called Restoring Standards with the goal of eliminating the extremes of both parties in Colorado. Is that even possible?By Independence Institute

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07 - I Sound Like A Mustache. That's How You Know It's Me. 1:04:50

1h ago1:04:50

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Croc Talk With Brock! The Squids discuss Episode 139 of The Pickle & Boot Shoppe with a new resident of Lake Skabegon. They introduce a new segment called Spousal Fact Check and talk All Star United. Pete fights the urge to buy new footwear.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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No Pets Were Eaten During the Making of this Episode (feat. Sen. Michael Bennet) 1:21:27

7d ago1:21:27

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, with less than two months to go until the biggest election of our lives, Kamalamentum is still picking up speed...or is it? The media, and apparently a decently large slice of the American electorate, are grading Donald Trump on a rollercoaster sized curve; we ask, 'Why the hell are they doi…

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Interview with Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, and Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock 44:49

4d ago44:49

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins Dana to discuss how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should handle Republican attacks over the Afghanistan withdrawal. Then, Dana presses Sen. Tom Cotton on the Georgia school shooting and DOJ allegations of Russian support for right-wing media. Ne…

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06 - Onward Pickle Soldiers... 45:32

23d ago45:32

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This week The Squids recap Episode 138 of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe, with misadventures at the dentist, teachers, Thee Spivies, & more. Furnace Fest is coming up and they invent a game for people who are attending the Five Iron Frenzy show.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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Guys In Girls Locker Rooms? 41:38

24d ago41:38

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Wrap your mind around this. Kids in Colorado cannot be taught about human sexuality until the fourth grade, but they can be taught about homosexuality in the first grade. Pam Benigno from the Independence Institute explains.By Independence Institute

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05 - You Can Do Anything You Want In A Portable Toilet (Furnace Fest Warm Up) 1:14:59

25d ago1:14:59

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The Squids are back with their pre-Furnace Fest episode! They try and prepare Brock for his first time at the festival.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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Ep. 20 RFK Jr: On Deficits, War, Green Energy, Chronic Disease and Vaccines 55:54

11d ago55:54

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Robert Kennedy Jr recently suspended his presidential campaign. He was a unique candidate, with some controversial ideas. While he was running, I talked with him for an hour. RFK Jr told me that he wants to cut government spending, and that he supports freer markets. I was skeptical. What about his previous proposal to ban fracking? His opposition …

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Interview with IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani; Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra; Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff; former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard 46:12

27d ago46:12

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On CNN’s State of the Union, IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani joins Dana to discuss the tragic news that the bodies of six hostages, including an American citizen, have been recovered from Gaza. Then, the parents of another Israeli-American still being held hostage in Gaza tell Dana that more needs to be done by Israeli and Am…

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04 - Ludacris: The Lost Wayans Brother 58:15

28d ago58:15

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The Squids get serious and look back at Episode 137 of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe before inventing a sandwich guessing game and diving into the Diabolical Discussion.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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03 - I Mustache You To Give Me The Country of Oregon 43:39

1M ago43:39

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The Squids look back at Episode 136 of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe and tell some of their own portable toilet adventures. They also try and come up with their own ideas for Furnace Feast.By The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

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Special Session Special Episode Special (and "Game of Groans") 1:06:51

15d ago1:06:51

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s the Special Session Special Episode Special! We break down the politics and a little bit of the policy from this very special session that was called to avoid an absolute fiscal calamity because of something like three schmucks and a checkbook. Also, one of the undisputed champions of l…

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Xcel Will Turn Your House Off? 45:14

1M ago45:14

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Colorado's commitment to 100% renewable energy will result in large scale power outages. Amy Cooke from Independence Institute explains her mantra "buy a generator!".By Independence Institute

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Interviews with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker; Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham 45:16

18d ago45:16

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to unpack the Democratic National Convention and the challenges facing the Harris campaign between now and November. Next, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham joins Jake to discuss Trump’s struggle to settle on a consistent message against Harris. Then, CNN Senior Political Commentator …

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The Democratic National Convention and "The Economy Numbers" 1:05:36

21d ago1:05:36

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, at least one of us is coming to you live-ish from Chicago where Democrats are producing a convention full of joy, hope, optimism, and more than a few Colorado cameos to counter the GOP convention that was about…hell, who knows? We've got plenty of non-DNC stuff to discuss, including new fund…

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02 - I Got This Podcast On Temu 48:03

1M ago48:03

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This week on A Pickle Home Companion: The self proclaimed Squids talk drinks and battle technical difficulties. Brock ponders running away mid-podcast. New segments are brainstormed and they talk about Episode 135 of The Pickle & Boot Shoppe. Trigger warning: They talk about the deaths of some pets before moving on to more podcast discussions.…

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Inclusivity Kills Consent? 46:11

1M ago46:11

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Are the politics of inclusivity killing consent for women? Rich Guggenheim of Gays Against Groomers explains.By Independence Institute

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Ep. 19 Chase Oliver: On Immigration, War, Taxes, Welfare, School Choice and Star Trek 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?Well, what about Chase Oliver?He’s the Libertarian presidential candidate with some pretty interesting ideas. Thoughts you won’t hear from either major-party candidate. Oliver believes in “the most local governance, which is self-governance.”He wants government to stay out of our lives.He plans to privatize welfare, en…

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Interviews with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker; New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu 43:23

26d ago43:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris’ candidacy means for Democrats’ efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New…

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01 - Roly Poly Pit 43:02

1M ago43:02

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This week on A Pickle Home Companion, "The Squids" decide to record one of their Zoom hang out sessions and a podcast is born. They discuss memorable concerts, read some Facebook comments extending the discussion from Episode 133 of The Pickle & Boot Shoppe, and learn about Jared's grandmother's neighborhood. Kick off your boogie shoes and enjoy th…

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Don't Let the Internet Eat Your Brain, Kids (feat. Charles Ashby) 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Ian went on a little summer break and…the entire world changed completely! We'll talk more about the vibe shift, the VP’s VP, the Trump campaign, and so much more. Friend of the Pod, Governor Jared Polis, is calling the Colorado Legislature back into a special session, again, to cut property…

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One Pill Kills 40:17

1M ago40:17

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Colorado's deaths from fentanyl overdoses are not just taking place under bridges and in homeless encampments. They're happening right next door to you. Filmmaker Steffan Tubbs brings this Colorado tragedy into the light with his film devastated.By Independence Institute

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Interviews with Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance; Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg; Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders 45:26

1M ago45:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his attacks on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, his criticism of top Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” the future of abortion under a Trump presidency, and much more. Then, former Democratic presidential candidate…

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An Inconvenient Professor 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Scientist Roger Pielke did something unforgivable. He questioned the prevailing assumptions of climate science. For that, the Obama administration tried to discredit him, and the University of Colorado pushed him out of his job.By Independence Institute

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Ep. 18 Chris Rufo: On Wokeism in Schools, Critical Race Theory, & DEI 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

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Chris Rufo is known as an anti-woke crusader. Why? Because as a reporter, Rufo discovered that critical race theory is being taught in schools and that some teachers are forced to take white privilege training. For covering that, his critics say he’s a villain. The New Yorker even argues he "invented the conflict over critical race theory.” But Ruf…

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Interviews with Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler; Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin; Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer; Former Republican Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan 45:30

2M ago45:30

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate, reacts to Trump’s attacks on Harris’ race and tells Dana Bash it's "the only card he's got to play." Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Trump’s attacks on Georgia’s GOP governor. Then, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer tells D…

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Weird, Weird, Weird...but Also Good! (feat. Christy Powell) 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Ian is out of town volunteering at a no-kill aardvark shelter, so Christy Powell is here to save Jason from talking to himself. Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has changed EVERYTHING and Donald Trump’s campaign is falling apart. It’s been a wild few weeks. Former Me…

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Is Jared Polis a Libertarian? 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Aron Lam is the only large "L" libertarian holding office in Colorado. As the mayor of the metropolis of Keenesburg, he's on a mission to show that libertarian policy works and that local government might be the best place for libertarians.By Independence Institute

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Interviews with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Gov. Tim Walz 43:26

2M ago43:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Jake Tapper that Vice President Kamala Harris is “the right person to lead” on key issues in this election. Next, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris’ record and calls her a “dangerous liberal.” Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to discuss why he decided to call Tru…

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Resist The Fascists 35:10

2M ago35:10

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Brandon Mark is a large "L" libertarian, so he's gotta be kinda weird, socially awkward, and living in his mother's basement. But he's not. His Free State Colorado Project is having an outsized impact. Shining light on government overreach.By Independence Institute

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Interviews with Independent Sen. Joe Manchin; Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson; Democratic Rep. James Clyburn; Democratic Gov. Jared Polis 45:34

2M ago45:34

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin tells Jake Tapper that he believes it’s time for President Biden to “pass the torch” and step aside as a presidential candidate. Then, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Jake that Democrats could face “legal hurdles” if they try to replace President Biden as their nominee. Next, Dem…

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