Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Colorado Snow, Welfare Fraud, And A Province Ready To Break Away? John Rush and Andy Peth deliver a thought-provoking first hour that moves from Colorado’s unpredictable May snowstorm to government fraud, energy policy, and the possibility of Alberta separating from Canada. John and Andy examine welfare fraud investigations involving luxury vehicles tied to SNAP recipients, raising major questions about government oversight, taxpayer burden, and why these stories rarely dominate national headlines. Hang on because the discussion takes an unexpected geopolitical turn. Could Alberta actually separate from Canada? What would happen if the oil-rich province sought independence or even explored becoming America’s 51st state? The hosts and callers unpack the economic, constitutional, and energy implications of such a move while debating federal power, environmental lawsuits, state sovereignty, and America’s own political instability. HOUR 2 Can Republicans Win Colorado… Or Are They Defeating Themselves First? John Rush and Andy Peth spend Hour 2 digging deep into the political fractures inside Colorado’s Republican Party, and the conversation becomes an intense examination of strategy, messaging, fundraising, and whether conservatives are unintentionally sabotaging their own future. The hour begins with a broader discussion of secession movements and why conservative regions increasingly want autonomy from liberal-controlled governments, before shifting to Colorado GOP infighting over “RINO Watch,” party leadership battles, lawsuits, and the ongoing fallout tied to former chair Brita Horn. As the hour unfolds, John and Andy dissect the Colorado governor’s race candidate-by-candidate, comparing messaging styles, fundraising realities, and electability in a blue-leaning state. They analyze Scott Bottoms’ culture-war approach, Barbara Kirkmeyer’s policy-heavy messaging, and Victor Marks’ growing grassroots momentum, all while repeatedly emphasizing the enormous importance of Colorado’s unaffiliated voters. But the most emotional and forceful portion of the hour centers on Greg Lopez’s independent candidacy. John argues that Lopez's continued candidacy could devastate Republicans' statewide chances by splitting conservative votes, depressing turnout, and allowing Democrats to redirect millions to other competitive races across Colorado. HOUR 3 Oil Wars, Government Fraud, And The Political Divide Getting Even Deeper Andy Peth takes over Hour 3 with a fast-moving blend of geopolitics, energy strategy, political satire, and government corruption that spans the Middle East, California, and Minnesota. The hour begins with energy expert Daniel Turner discussing the weakening of OPEC, Iran's instability, and why global control of oil may ultimately determine the future balance of world power. The tone then shifts as Jerzee Joe joins the program for a wide-ranging discussion mixing humor, cultural commentary, and sharp political criticism. The conversation covers Cinco de Mayo history, comedy clips, California refinery shutdowns, soaring fuel costs, and the growing number of wealthy Americans fleeing high-tax blue states. But the hour turns darker as Joe highlights alleged fraud scandals involving California hospice programs, Somali-linked money transfers in Minnesota, and political corruption tied to taxpayer-funded programs. Throughout the discussion, Andy repeatedly returns to a larger theme running underneath the entire hour: who benefits when government oversight fails, and why do political systems seem unable—or unwilling—to stop it? Timestamps * 1:08— Daniel Turner https://www.powerthefuture.com/ * 16:58 — Jerzee Joe https://jerzeejoe.com
