Fighting Crime, Protecting Children, and Defending Health Freedom in Colorado

On February 2, 2023, Kim discusses rising crime rates, pornographic materials in schools, and federal overreach on health mandates. Guests include Colorado State Representative Ryan Armagost on auto theft legislation, Task Force Freedom founders Cain Remaski and Lauren Jennings on protecting children, and Health Freedom Defense Fund founder Leslie Manookian on fighting CDC mask mandates.

Combating Colorado’s Auto Theft Crisis

Start listening at 17:31 – Hour 1

Ryan Armagost, Colorado State Representative for House District 64, joins Kim to discuss the state’s escalating car theft problem. Colorado ranks first or second nationally in auto theft, yet legislative solutions face partisan gridlock. Armagost explains his bill to increase penalties for repeat offenders and restore consequences that were weakened by previous criminal justice reform.

The conversation reveals how soft-on-crime policies have emboldened theft rings. Armagost emphasizes that while some Democrats privately acknowledge the problem, party leadership blocks meaningful reform. He stresses the need for citizen engagement and contact with legislators to pressure for change. Representative Armagost’s work highlights the tension between progressive criminal justice ideology and public safety reality.

“We’ve got to get back to having consequences for our actions. When you take away consequences, you get more of the behavior you don’t want.”

Ryan Armagost, Colorado State Representative

Task Force Freedom: Removing Pornography from Schools

Start listening at 33:00 – Hour 1

Cain Remaski and Lauren Jennings, both with Task Force Freedom, discuss their grassroots efforts to protect children from age-inappropriate sexual content in Colorado schools. The organization empowers parents to identify and challenge pornographic books in school libraries through public records requests and school board engagement.

Jennings explains how explicit materials have infiltrated curricula under the guise of diversity and inclusion. The books contain graphic sexual descriptions and images that would be illegal to show to minors in any other context. Task Force Freedom provides resources, training, and community support for parents navigating the removal process. Both guests emphasize that this issue transcends politics as parents across the political spectrum unite to protect childhood innocence.

Remaski and Jennings address the challenge of busy parents who assume schools are safe. They encourage grandparents, community members, and concerned citizens to get involved. The segment highlights the grooming pipeline where early sexualization leads to confusion about identity, boundaries, and authority. Both advocates call for boldness in confronting school administrators and demanding accountability.

“Parents are busy trying to put food on the table and gas in their cars. That’s why grandparents and community members need to step up too. Everyone has a stake in protecting these children.”

Lauren Jennings, Task Force Freedom

Health Freedom Defense Fund Challenges Federal Mask Mandates

Start listening at 68:00 – Hour 2

Leslie Manookian, founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, discusses her organization’s lawsuit against the CDC’s airplane mask mandate. Health Freedom Defense Fund champions bodily autonomy and medical freedom, challenging government overreach on vaccine mandates, masking requirements, and health surveillance. Manookian explains how her Wall Street background led her to investigate vaccine safety after personal experience with adverse reactions.

The conversation examines the CDC’s attempt to reclaim authority after a federal judge struck down the transportation mask mandate. Manookian warns that the Biden administration’s appeal is about establishing precedent for future lockdowns and mandates, not public health. She connects current battles to long-term agendas, noting that California, New York, and Colorado have been pushing mandatory vaccination legislation since 2009 – well before COVID-19.

Manookian emphasizes that health freedom is not a partisan issue. She describes how people from different political backgrounds reach the same conclusions when they investigate the data independently. The segment includes caller questions about vaccine exemptions, medical freedom resources, and strategies for resisting coercion. Manookian encourages listeners to support the lawsuit and stay informed about emerging threats like climate lockdowns and digital health passports.

“This fight isn’t about masks on planes. It’s about whether unelected bureaucrats can dictate what we put in our bodies and how we live our lives. They’re playing long ball, and we need to understand this is just Act One.”

Leslie Manookian, Health Freedom Defense Fund

Supporting Local Heroes and Community Resources

Throughout the show, Kim highlights local sponsors and resources including Karen Levine with Remax Alliance, Lorne Levy with mortgage services, Roots Medical, and Three Points Financial. She also promotes the USMC Memorial Foundation’s remodel project at 6th and Colfax, encouraging listeners to honor military service by purchasing commemorative bricks.

Kim previews the America’s Veterans Story show featuring Medal of Honor recipient Drew Dix, whose rescue of a nurse during the Tet Offensive exemplifies the courage theme running through the episode. The broadcast emphasizes the importance of supporting independent media and local charities that align with American values.