Devil's Advocate

Independence Institute
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Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.

  1. Who Blocks Charter Schools?

    2D AGO

    Who Blocks Charter Schools?

    How is it that we have so much choice inside the public school system in Colorado, but absolutely little choice outside of it? I put that question to Ross Izard, Educational Specialist.

    33 min
  2. Free Tina Peters?

    FEB 5

    Free Tina Peters?

    Is It Time to free Tina Peters? I put that question to the one and only Dick Wadhams, Republican Consultant to the Stars.

    40 min
  3. Aurora Apartments Under Siege

    JAN 29

    Aurora Apartments Under Siege

    In Aurora, Cindy Romero lived in the apartment complex terrorized by Venezuelan gang members. What did the media miss about that episode? And what does she think of Donald Trump after meeting him in person?

    37 min
  4. Tyranny of the Minority

    JAN 22

    Tyranny of the Minority

    Businessman, philanthropist and political activist Kent Thiry is investing in a new model of elections in Colorado, one that recognizes the dominance of independent voters. Here, does this make sense?

    52 min
  5. Colorado's Second Ambassador?

    JAN 15

    Colorado's Second Ambassador?

    As Colorado turns 150 years old, you gotta wonder if the same value of rugged individualism that defined the state still exists here. No one better to weigh in than Patty Calhoun of Westword.

    36 min
  6. Is Jared Polis Breaking Rank?

    JAN 8

    Is Jared Polis Breaking Rank?

    Grab your wallets and hold on tight. As the Colorado Legislature gets back in session, Director of Policy for Independence Institute, Jake Fogleman forecasts the session and predicts what they're gonna do to us.

    33 min
  7. The Lie That Sold LL & MM

    JAN 1

    The Lie That Sold LL & MM

    We just passed the tax increases prop LL & MM to force Colorado's rich guys to continue to buy lunches for just slightly less rich families. We were told if we didn't, the program would go under. Nash Herman tells us that was a lie and they knew it.

    33 min
  8. Education to Trafficking Pipeline?

    12/18/2025

    Education to Trafficking Pipeline?

    A 12 year old daughter was invited to art club at school only to find out it had nothing to do with art. It was a transgender indoctrination session. Now her mother, Erin Lee, is leading a statewide effort to do something about it.

    46 min
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About

Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.

Information

  • Creator
    Independence Institute
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Independence Institute
  • Show Website
    Devil's Advocate

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