Colorado’s Legislative Assault on Charter Schools, Grid Security, and Parental Rights

On March 12, 2024, Kevin Lundberg, Roger Mangan, Jon Boesen, and Paula Sarlls joined the show. Lundberg analyzes HB24-1363’s threat to charter school autonomy and connects transgender advocacy to CCP-backed efforts to destabilize Western civilization Mangan shares his journey from Chicago’s South Side through collegiate wrestling to building a successful State Farm agency, emphasizing mentorship and character development Boesen warns of increasing uninsured motorist accidents and.

The Hidden Attack on Colorado Charter Schools

Start listening at 20:19 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg exposes the 55-page House Bill 24-1363 as a calculated assault on educational choice in Colorado. The legislation, sponsored by Representatives Lorena Garcia and Tammy Story along with Senator Lisa Cutter, would strip charter schools of their ability to appeal to the State Board of Education, leaving hostile local school districts with ultimate authority over their survival.

Lundberg traces the history of charter school legislation back to the 1990s when parent-directed schools first emerged as alternatives to traditional public education. He explains how lawmakers previously created a state chartering system to protect charters from adversarial school boards, a protection this bill would effectively eliminate.

Perhaps most troubling, the bill would allow local districts to shut down successful charter schools simply because the district’s own enrollment is declining. Rather than improving their offerings to compete, districts could eliminate the competition entirely.

“One element which I find particularly troubling is: if the local school district’s student population is diminishing, that’s grounds enough to get rid of the charter school.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former State Senator and Author of the Lundberg Report

TikTok, Transgender Ideology, and the CCP’s Cultural Warfare

Start listening at 25:00 – Hour 1

The conversation shifts to the proposed TikTok legislation moving through Congress, with Kevin Lundberg drawing parallels to the Patriot Act’s unintended consequences. While acknowledging legitimate concerns about Chinese Communist Party surveillance, Lundberg urges caution about rushing legislation that may not address the broader economic threats from China.

Lundberg connects the transgender movement to broader Marxist strategies for destabilizing Western civilization, citing Peter Schweitzer’s research showing pro-Beijing groups financially backing radical transgender advocacy in America. He notes the irony that this destructive ideology appears concentrated in Western nations while China itself appears largely unaffected.

The discussion touches on Lundberg’s documentary “Art Club,” which tells the story of parents fighting school indoctrination of their daughter into transgender ideology, and announces upcoming ballot initiatives addressing transgender participation in women’s sports and mandatory parental notification.

“But it does help a Marxist agenda, meaning if you’re trying to take over a culture, this undermines the strength of that culture.”

Kevin Lundberg, Filmmaker of Art Club Documentary

Turning Points: A State Farm Agent’s Journey from Chicago’s South Side

Start listening at 59:26 – Hour 2

Roger Mangan shares the story behind his 47-year State Farm career, beginning with his childhood in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood where local parks provided recreational opportunities that shaped young lives. A wrestling coach named Bill Barbaro recognized his talent at age eight and opened doors that led to Tilden Tech High School’s championship wrestling program.

A chance encounter at a college fair changed Mangan’s trajectory entirely. With no plans for higher education, he met a recruiter from Upper Iowa University who offered a wrestling scholarship on the spot. His mother’s wisdom prevented him from abandoning college for a yellow Oldsmobile convertible, teaching him that short-term desires often conflict with long-term success.

After earning three degrees and spending 16 years in education, Mangan moved his family to Colorado in 1976 to start his insurance agency, initially working from home while building a client base one policy at a time.

“Believe in yourself first. First of all, there are a lot of people out there will try to pull you down.”

Roger Mangan, State Farm Agent, 47 Years in Business

The Growing Danger of Uninsured Motorists

Start listening at 64:31 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law reports a disturbing trend in his 34 years practicing Colorado law: uninsured motorist accidents are increasing dramatically. He hears weekly from accident victims who discover the at-fault driver had no coverage and no assets to pursue.

The attorney urges listeners to review their uninsured motorist coverage, noting that standard $100,000/$300,000 limits often prove inadequate for serious injuries that affect earning capacity. Both Boesen and Mangan emphasize that this protection has become essential as more uninsured drivers appear on Colorado roads.

“If the other driver doesn’t have insurance coverage, they damn sure probably don’t have any assets or anything else to go after. If you don’t have uninsured motorist coverage, you’re on your own.”

Jon Boesen, Attorney at Boesen Law

A Marine’s Skydiving Salute to Iwo Jima Heroes

Start listening at 105:07 – Hour 2

Paula Sarlls, Marine veteran and president of the USMC Memorial Foundation, announces an unconventional 75th birthday celebration. On Saturday, she will complete six parachute jumps at Mile High Skydiving in Longmont, each jump honoring one of the six surviving World War II Iwo Jima veterans in the Cooper’s Troopers group.

Among those honored is Jim Blaine, who will turn 100 this year, and Al Jennings, both Iwo Jima veterans who will attend the event. Contributions to support the USMC Memorial Foundation’s remodel of the official Marine Memorial in Golden, Colorado can be made at usmcmemorialfoundation.org.

“My friend Jim Blaine, who’s Iwo Jima Marine, is turning 100 this year, and several of our other friends are turning 98, 99. And so to celebrate their birthdays and mine, I’m jumping once for each of them.”

Paula Sarlls, Marine Veteran and President, USMC Memorial Foundation