HR1 Epstein Files, Public Rage, and Did the SCOTUS Just Undercut the US’s Global Leverage? (2-23-26)

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 John Rush takes the day off as Andy Peth steps in alongside Tanner Coleman for a fast-moving hour packed with controversy, constitutional debate, and a dose of automotive nostalgia. The show opens with a deep dive into the Mar-a-Lago shooting and the growing public demand to release the Epstein files — but is the push for immediate transparency creating unintended consequences? Andy challenges listeners to think about the chain of custody, misinformation, and how outrage spreads in the age of AI and viral narratives. The conversation then shifts to the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling against Donald Trump, raising a bigger question: Did the decision weaken America’s negotiating power on the world stage? Andy argues that global trade is a high-stakes negotiation — and asks whether a divided Congress can ever compete with unified foreign governments. As tensions cool, Hour 1 pivots into classic Rush To Reason fun with the Question of the Day, sparking nostalgia over muscle cars, vintage rides, and the golden eras of automotive design. Serious politics meets everyday culture — but which issues will shape America’s future the most? HOUR 2 Hour 2 finds Andy Peth and Tanner Coleman diving headfirst into Colorado political drama before shifting into high-energy sports debate with Richard Rush. The hour opens with a controversial discussion surrounding Donald Trump’s endorsement change in Colorado’s CD3 race, as Andy questions whether loyalty, judgment, and electability are colliding inside the Republican Party. A bizarre online controversy involving anonymous accounts, legal claims, and unanswered questions raises a central question: How much credibility matters when elections are razor close? The conversation then pivots to national pride through sports, as Richard Rush joins to break down Team USA’s emotional hockey victory and what beating Canada meant culturally. Should championship teams visit the White House, and do modern athletes view patriotism differently? The hosts also debated whether ESPN should replace Sunday Night Baseball with women’s sports programming — a bold media gamble or the future of sports viewership? From political infighting to Olympic-level pride and the upcoming NFL Combine, Hour 2 blends controversy, humor, and spirited debate. HOUR 3 Hour 3 brings a lively and candid exchange as Andy Peth welcomes returning guest Jerzee Joe for a wide-ranging discussion blending politics, strategy, and energy policy. The hour opens with snowstorms on the East Coast before pivoting into a deeper political question: is Donald Trump’s communication style helping his agenda — or pushing away the independent voters who decide elections? Andy and Jerzee Joe debate leadership tone, Supreme Court dynamics, and whether personality can outweigh policy victories in modern politics. The conversation then shifts to Colorado’s CD3 race, where endorsement decisions spark concerns about electability and party strategy. From there, the hour turns sharply toward energy economics, as Jerzee Joe breaks down renewable power reliability, electricity costs, and the hidden realities of backup generation. Are wind and solar lowering prices — or quietly increasing them? The discussion expands into electric mandates, grid efficiency, and ethanol’s ripple effects on food costs. Guest Timestamps * 1:14 Jerzee Joe — https://www.jerzeejoe.com/