Holding Schools Accountable and Protecting Parental Rights

On September 23, 2024, Sam Bandimere, Cain, Roger Mangan, and Dawn Holmberg joined the show. Navy veteran and native Coloradan outlines his platform for Senate District 19, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, oil and gas development, and crime reduction Former police officer and military veteran exposes pornographic materials in schools and challenges policies restricting parental rights and free speech Veteran insurance agent explains new Colorado legislation affecting.

Colorado Senate Race and Fiscal Responsibility

Start listening at 18:52 – Hour 1

Sam Bandimere, a Navy veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, outlines his platform for Colorado Senate District 19. The native Coloradan emphasizes restoring fiscal responsibility and limited government, specifically targeting state taxes masquerading as fees. Bandimere advocates for repealing laws hindering Colorado’s oil and gas industry while supporting net-zero energy development through market forces rather than mandates.

His campaign motto, “saving you money, keeping you safe,” reflects priorities including restoring the death penalty, supporting police and first responders, and making Colorado a non-sanctuary state. Bandimere criticizes his opponent’s voting record on taxes, TABOR funds, and parental rights.

“I want to repeal laws and regulations that are hindering the development of our Colorado natural gas and oil production. If we can get the oil and gas industry up and going again, that’s the kickstart to our economy here in Colorado.”

Sam Bandimere, Colorado Senate District 19 Candidate

Immigration, Crime, and Government Schools

Start listening at 30:55 – Hour 1

Cain, founder of Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado and former police officer, delivers a passionate critique of current immigration policies and their impact on communities like Aurora. The military veteran challenges Governor Polis’s claims about declining crime rates, arguing that crimes are simply not being reported or prosecuted rather than actually decreasing.

Cain draws historical parallels between the Democrat Party’s treatment of Black Americans and current policies, tracing from slavery through the KKK to modern welfare programs that he argues destroyed Black families by removing fathers from homes. He warns that similar strategies now target white families and all Americans through government schools and cultural manipulation.

“There are so many options available to parents today that you don’t have to put your children in these indoctrination centers.”

Cain, Founder, Task Force Freedom Northern Colorado

Insurance Industry Changes in Colorado

Start listening at 64:30 – Hour 2

Roger Mangan of State Farm Insurance explains significant changes affecting Colorado homeowners. The 47-year industry veteran describes how new legislation impacts insurance availability, with companies pulling out due to wildfire and hailstorm exposure. Beginning January 1, 2025, using cell phones while driving becomes illegal for all Colorado drivers, not just those under 18.

Mangan highlights changes to HOA regulations that now override bylaws preventing fire-resistant materials, allowing homeowners to install non-wood fences regardless of association rules. He warns that master policies are shifting from “all in” to “bare walls” coverage, significantly increasing individual unit owner liability.

“If you’ve ever flown an airplane and you’ve been in a tailspin, you know you’re out of control, but you can come out of that tailspin with some good training.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Insurance

Alternative Education Through George Muller Academy

Start listening at 71:17 – Hour 2

Dawn Holmberg of George Muller Academy in Loveland presents a hybrid homeschool-private school model serving K-12 students. With over 60 percent of Colorado middle schoolers failing to meet reading standards despite increased funding, Holmberg describes how her school offers an alternative focused on academics rather than social agendas.

Teachers from public schools join George Muller Academy specifically to teach fundamentals like math and cursive writing without pushing ideological content. The school plans to expand from two days to four or five days weekly, with a new location opening in Berthoud. Holmberg emphasizes that quality education should be accessible to all families regardless of financial situation.

“There’s over 60 percent of middle school kids that don’t know how to read.”

Dawn Holmberg, George Muller Academy

Freedom of Speech Under Attack

Start listening at 97:32 – Hour 2

Cain returns to discuss how Greeley’s District 6 school board changed public comment policies to prevent him from speaking about pornographic materials in school libraries. He describes self-censorship as a precursor to broader speech restrictions, warning that when citizens don’t exercise their First Amendment rights on simpler issues, government takes more control.

Kim and Cain discuss House Bill 19-1192, which mandates teaching LGBTQ history in Colorado public schools starting in first grade. Cain argues the ultimate goal is creating mental illness in children to make them controllable, urging parents to stand up and protect their children as examples of resistance.