This shotgun episode of the RSL podcast is a must-listen for anyone following the Colorado gubernatorial election. A Republican activist has come forward with allegations of campaign finance irregularities against Victor Marx, one of the top contenders for the Republican nomination. More than this, one of the most credible and respected investigative reporters in Colorado media - Shaun Boyd of CBS Colorado 4 - is now reporting on the matter and confirming the problematic findings. The activist, Darcy Schoening, claims that Marx's campaign has accepted over $100,000 in donations that exceed the legal limit, and that many of these donations are from fake or straw donors. Or even dead ones.

The conversation delves into the details of Marx's campaign finance reports, which show a staggering amount of money being spent on administrative costs, consultants, and fundraising efforts. Ryan also points out, following the CBS 4 piece, that Marx's campaign has a history of making excuses and blaming others for their mistakes, from a disastrous fundraising file upload to a mailer erroneously referring to Victor as a 'retired' Marine. Ryan questions whether Marx's focus on fundraising is truly about winning the election, or if it's just about lining his own pockets.

The discussion also touches on the topic of Marx's personality and behavior, with Ryan describing him as having a "pathological, narcissistic, sociopathic" approach to politics. This is evident in his tendency to turn conversations around to focus on himself, as well as his history of making outlandish claims and the aforementioned tried and true blaming others for his mistakes.

If you're interested in learning more about the allegations against Victor Marx and the implications for the Colorado gubernatorial election, tune in to this episode to hear the full conversation.