HR2 How Debate Night Changed Everything in Colorado's Governor Race. (6-9-26)

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 A high-octane kickoff as John Rush, Andy Peth, and Jordan Goodman connect the dots between explosive job growth, soaring energy prices, and the AI revolution. From SpaceX and Elon Musk’s global impact to America’s high-stakes tech rivalry with China, the panel explores how innovation, geopolitics, and economic policy are crashing together. Can the U.S. stay ahead in AI, energy, and security—or is it falling behind? The hour delivers rapid-fire insights on everything from inflation and housing to Denver’s quest to turn empty offices into homes, all while spotlighting the urgent choices shaping America’s future. HOUR 2 The battle for Colorado’s governor heats up as John Rush and Andy Peth dissect the Republican debate with unflinching candor. Who can actually win in a changing Colorado? The hosts cut through the hype, analyzing candidate performance, voter appeal, and the outsized role of independents. The discussion uncovers the real stakes for the GOP: unity versus purity, media scrutiny, and the high-wire act needed to win statewide in a purple state. Expect sharp analysis and tough questions about what it truly takes to win. HOUR 3 The final hour packs a punch with a deep dive into climate controversies and Colorado GOP drama. Gregory Wrightstone joins to challenge climate orthodoxy and debate the science, economics, and politics of carbon and energy. Then, the show shifts gears to the ongoing civil war inside Colorado’s Republican Party—leadership shakeups, factional infighting, and the quest for unity versus accountability. It’s a whirlwind of hard-hitting analysis on policy, party power struggles, and what it will take to move forward. Guest Timestamps 1:08 — Gregory Wrightstone — https://co2coalition.org