Colorado's gubernatorial election is heating up, and this episode of the podcast is a wild ride. Join us as we dive into the latest debate between Senator Barb Kirkmeyer and her opponents, Representative Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx. The conversation is filled with shocking moments, from Representative Bottoms' affiliation with podcaster Joe Oltmann, who's called for the execution of Colorado's governor, attorney general, and secretary of state (though Oltmann has pushed back on the context of these statements) to Victor Marx's outlandish claims of saving 45,000 women and children from ISIS and human trafficking.

In this episode, Senator Kirkmeyer shares her thoughts on the national coverage of the race by comedian John Oliver, which she agrees is a "backhanded compliment." She also discusses the bizarre behavior of her opponents, including Representative Bottoms' attempt to deflect questions and Victor Marx's claims of being a war hero. The conversation is filled with humor and insight, as the speaker shares her reactions to these shocking moments.

The debate between the three candidates was marked by controversy and confusion, with Victor Marx's claims of being a hero in the fight against human trafficking being met with skepticism. Senator Kirkmeyer shares her thoughts on Marx's service animal Reagan the dog stealing the spotlight at the 9 News debate, and how she would work with her opponents to find common ground. She also discusses her experience working with Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly, and how she would balance the budget and make tough decisions as governor.

If you're interested in learning more about the Colorado gubernatorial election and the candidates vying for the top spot, tune in to this episode to hear Ryan's insightful analysis and reactions to the latest debate.