Vehicle Kill Switches, Parental Rights Ballot Initiatives, and Women Veterans Recognition

On February 6, 2024, Kevin Lundberg, Lauren Fix, and Paula Sarlls joined the show. Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg discusses Protect Kids Colorado ballot initiatives, the politicized title board process, the Colorado GOP’s open primary lawsuit, and the cancellation of an October 7 memorial event Automotive expert Lauren Fix exposes Section 24220 of the infrastructure bill mandating vehicle kill switches by 2026, explains the.

Protecting Parental Rights Through the Ballot Initiative Process

Start listening at 16:32 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado State Senator and filmmaker of the Art Club Movie documentary, discusses efforts to protect children from transgender ideology in public schools. Lundberg describes how the documentary tells the story of Aaron and John Lee, whose daughter was recruited into a transgender indoctrination session disguised as an after-school art club.

The conversation turns to Protect Kids Colorado, an organization working to place ballot initiatives before Colorado voters. Lundberg explains that the group has submitted 17 different proposals to the title board, including measures to prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports and to codify parental rights regarding their children’s education and identity decisions.

Lundberg critiques the politicization of the title board, noting that appointees from the Secretary of State and Attorney General’s offices reject legitimate initiatives based on political preferences rather than constitutional standards. He also discusses the Colorado GOP’s federal lawsuit challenging the semi-open primary system, arguing it violates the First Amendment right to freedom of association.

“What you need to watch is not what he says, but what he does, and as the governor, he has the final say over every piece of legislation.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Lundberg also reveals that House leadership canceled an event honoring family members of October 7 Hamas attack victims, fearing some Democrat members would cause a disruption. The event was held in the Senate instead, illustrating what Lundberg describes as the radical nature of the current House majority.

Federal Vehicle Kill Switch Mandates Threaten Freedom of Mobility

Start listening at 74:03 – Hour 2

Automotive expert Lauren Fix from Car Coach Reports exposes Section 24220 of the 2021 infrastructure bill, which mandates vehicle kill switches in all new cars by 2026. Fix explains that the technology, ostensibly designed to prevent drunk driving, will track eye movements, monitor passengers, and enable government control over whether vehicles can start or continue operating.

Fix warns that computers, not humans, will make determinations about driver fitness. If the system detects stress, distraction, or perceived impairment, it can prevent the vehicle from starting or pull it over automatically. She calls this scenario “kill switch jail,” noting that neither police nor dealers may be able to override the system quickly.

“And just remember, you give it up, you don’t get it back. That’s something that people don’t realize.”

Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports

The discussion expands to electric vehicle rebate programs running out of funds in multiple states, and the 6.67 multiplier factor used since the Clinton administration to make EV efficiency appear artificially inflated. Fix urges listeners to submit public comments at regulations.gov regarding NHTSA-2022-0079, noting that citizen feedback is essential to push back against regulatory overreach.

Women Veterans Conference and Memorial Foundation Updates

Start listening at 104:34 – Hour 2

Paula Sarlls, president of the USMC Memorial Foundation and Gold Star wife, announces the first-ever Women Veterans of Colorado Conference, hosted in partnership with the Women Marines Association. The event will feature Nicole Malachowski, the first female F-15 pilot, and Lieutenant Colonel Ann Crittenden, national president of the Women Marines Association.

“We’re also working with the state, with the Division of Veteran Affairs, to host the first ever Women Veterans of Colorado Conference.”

Paula Sarlls, USMC Memorial Foundation President