ESA President and CEO on video game benefits for vets; Trisha Calvarese enters 2026 race for CO-4; Rep. Carlos Barron (R-48) on SB25-276

A brand new survey from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is revealing video games are of significant support to U.S. veterans’ mental health and well-being. According to the study, 77% of veterans say they believe video games have a positive impact on their lives following military service. 86% say playing video games provides a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety and 81% reveal it has helped them cope through difficult times. ESA President and CEO, Stanley Pierre-Louis, joins Ryan to discuss these benefits for veterans.Trisha Calvarese halved the previous Republican winning margin by Rep. Ken Buck against Ike McCorkle in 2020 and 2022 (approximately 61-36 each time), closing the gap against incoming Rep. Lauren Boebert to a 53.6-42 margin (11.6) - and bettering her performance by about double from the special run-off election against Greg Lopez in the district (58-34, +24).She announced her intention to run in 2026 on Tuesday, and joins Ryan to discuss it.https://www.trisha4colorado.com/Rep. Carlos Barron is a first-generation American, born in Mexico, whose family immigrated legally to the United States. His patriotism and passion for being an American citizen led him to service in the Colorado General Assembly as a Republican House representative. He is firmly against Senate Bill 25-276 (Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status) and joins Ryan to explain why.Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status | Colorado General AssemblyCarlos Barron | Colorado General AssemblySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.