The Mandy Connell Podcast

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Mandy Connell brings her intelligence and wit to explaining US politics as a whole and our pop culture in general.

  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    04-02-26 FULL SHOW - Trump Explains Iran And I'm Not Wasting Yesterday's Blog

    In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into two major stories. First, she discusses the recent ruling that Douglas County Commissioners violated the state's open meeting law, and the implications of this decision on a massive sports complex project. She also talks to Senator Barb Kirkmeyer about the state budget, Medicaid cuts, and the challenges of balancing spending. Additionally, Mandy touches on the war in Ukraine, drone technology, and the potential risks of unidentified drones flying over US critical infrastructure. With a mix of politics, current events, and local issues, this episode covers a lot of ground.

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    2 April 2026, 10:13 pm
  • 3 minutes 50 seconds
    04-02-26 Of The Day - Zach Segars

    Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Zach Segars.

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    2 April 2026, 10:06 pm
  • 14 minutes 53 seconds
    04-02-26 Interview - John Ferguson - Drone Technology is A Threat We Aren't Ready For

    DRONE TECHNOLOGY IS A THREAT WE AREN'T READY FOR And I've got John Ferguson, Drone expert and founder of Saxon Unmanned on at 2:30 today to talk about a drone swarm that appeared over Fort McNair. He says we aren't remotely ready for drone strikes in the US. Find Saxon Unmanned here.

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    2 April 2026, 10:06 pm
  • 9 minutes 55 seconds
    04-02-26 Interview - What Fresh Hell is This with State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer

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    2 April 2026, 8:45 pm
  • 17 minutes 31 seconds
    04-02-26 Interview - Ed Prather - It's Time For Our Quarterly Real Estate Market Check

    IT'S TIME FOR OUR QUARTERLY REAL ESTATE MARKET CHECK With my realtor Ed Prather. He joins me at 1 to discuss the current state of the market in the metro. Find him if you need help with selling your home by clicking here.

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    2 April 2026, 8:23 pm
  • 9 minutes 17 seconds
    04-01-26 FULL SHOW - We're On After The Rockies, But It Will Be A Banger!

    Today's episode of The Mandy Connell Show is a quick but packed discussion about some of the big stories on Mandy's blog. Mandy dives into the latest news, including the UAE's offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz and the potential implications of this move. Mandy also discussed the upcoming Artemis 2 mission to the moon and the surprising food options for the astronauts, which surprisingly don't include freeze-dried ice cream. Mandy also shares some of the stories on her blog, including the latest on water restrictions and the upcoming interview with Israeli Defense Forces veteran Daniel.

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    1 April 2026, 10:15 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    03-31-26 FULL SHOW - Learn AI Or Be Left Behind, And Birthright Citizenship Is Up

    In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the recent Supreme Court decision that ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. She shares her thoughts on the issue, discussing the history of conversion therapy and its effects on the LGBTQ+ community. Mandy also talks to Joshua Sharf, a software developer and AI expert, about the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on various industries. Additionally, she discusses the recent changes in Medicaid and the importance of responsible government spending.

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    1 April 2026, 12:02 am
  • 3 minutes 17 seconds
    03-31-26 Of The Day - Chad Bowar

    Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Chad Bowar.

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    1 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 7 seconds
    03-31-26 Interview - Joshua Sharf Used to Write Code

    JOSHUA SHARF USED TO WRITE CODE But now he manages AI that writes code. He joins me at 1 to talk about AI, Large Language Models, and why the future will be full of all of it. I am as much of a luddite as one can be and even I am using AI every day.

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    1 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    03-30-26 FULL SHOW - Is Having Children Worth It, Plus Joe Oltmann's AntiSemitism

    In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a heated discussion about the Colorado Republican Party's current state. She shares her thoughts on Joe Oltmann, a Republican candidate who's made AntiSemitic comments, and wonders if he's the right person to lead the party. Mandy also discusses the recent "No Kings" protests, questioning the effectiveness of these rallies and the potential influence of outside funding. Additionally, she touches on the topic of having children, sharing a provocative headline that claims becoming a parent doesn't boost happiness, but does ruin relationships.

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    30 March 2026, 10:19 pm
  • 3 minutes 28 seconds
    03-30-26 Of The Day - Rick Lewis

    Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Rick Lewis.

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    30 March 2026, 10:10 pm
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