Trump Verdict Fallout and Government Reform

On May 31, 2024, Janak Joshi, Rick Turnquist, Nephi Cole, Jim May, Lorne Levy, and Karen Levine joined the show. Legal immigrant from India discussed his run for Congress, emphasizing immigration enforcement, fiscal responsibility, and school choice while noting Libertarian Party endorsement Called the Trump conviction a tectonic shift in American history comparable to Fort Sumter, urging activists to channel anger into electoral action Warned about two Colorado ballot measures.

Analyzing the Trump Trial Verdict

Start listening at 4:45 – Hour 1

Kim Monson took an unusual approach to covering the Trump conviction, reading directly from the 55-page post-summation jury instructions rather than relying on media pundits. She highlighted passages she found concerning, particularly regarding intent to defraud and evidentiary standards. The 34 felony counts stemmed from ledger entries, checks, and invoices related to alleged business record falsification.

“I mean, my gosh, if they can convict a presidential candidate, a past president, of making a change in his ledgers and consider that a felony, we’re in I think we’re in a really difficult situation.”

Kim Monson, Host

Government Reform in a Constitutional Crisis

Start listening at 32:21 – Hour 1

Rick Turnquist, author at To Advance Freedom, called the Trump verdict a tectonic shift comparable to the shelling of Fort Sumter. He warned that the prosecution has opened a Pandora’s box leading to greater polarization and erosion of American traditions. Turnquist urged listeners to channel their anger into activism and emphasized that abstaining from voting for Trump effectively supports Biden’s reelection.

“I literally felt as if an earthquake had passed under my feet because yesterday was a dark day in American history.”

Rick Turnquist, Author, To Advance Freedom

Congressional Candidate Makes His Case

Start listening at 18:52 – Hour 1

Janak Joshi, a legal immigrant from India running for Congress in Colorado’s 8th District, shared his perspective on achieving the American Dream through hard work and legal immigration. He outlined priorities including immigration enforcement, fiscal responsibility, and reducing government involvement in education, noting the Libertarian Party has endorsed his campaign and pledged to withdraw from the general election if he wins the primary.

“I am basically paying back my dues to this great nation, which adopted me and gave me all the opportunities. And I want to make sure that everybody has those opportunities.”

Janak Joshi, Congressional Candidate, CD8

Second Amendment Under Attack in Colorado

Start listening at 73:41 – Hour 2

Nephi Cole, Director of State Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation, warned about two concerning ballot measures facing Colorado voters. Proposition 91 would ban trophy hunting of cougars with potential to expand restrictions on all hunting. A proposed excise tax on arms and ammunition would add hundreds of dollars annually to the cost of firearm ownership, disproportionately burdening families and those seeking self-defense.

“For this coming election, on the ballot, one of the things that’s on there in Colorado, that certainly Colorado can make a difference in.”

Nephi Cole, Director of State Affairs, National Shooting Sports Foundation

Cowboy Poetry Provides Friday Levity

Start listening at 63:20 – Hour 2

Jim May of Lavaca Meat Company delivered an extended recitation of “The Horse Trader” by Sonny Hancock, a humorous poem about a cowboy who trades a troublesome bucking horse to a young kid, only to discover the youth is an exceptional bronc rider. The performance provided a welcome respite from the day’s heavy political discussion.

“It’s Friday. Go have a great weekend. The sun will come up tomorrow again, and everything’s going to be okay.”

Jim May, Lavaca Meat Company

Real Estate and Mortgage Market Update

Start listening at 78:17 – Hour 2

Lorne Levy of Polygon Financial Group and Karen Levine of REMAX discussed the Colorado housing market, noting steady prices and new product creativity in the mortgage industry. Levy explained how reverse mortgages and second mortgages help homeowners access equity without sacrificing low-rate first mortgages during inflationary times. Both emphasized the importance of staying informed and having honest conversations about homeownership options.

“I’m seeing products roll out almost weekly sometimes, you know, new, maybe not a whole new product, but a new way of doing things.”

Lorne Levy, Polygon Financial Group