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On October 3, 2024, Carol Riggenbach, Rich Guggenheim, Karen Levine, and Trent England joined the show. HD62 candidate discusses the old age pension fund, public lands access, and her nursing home administration background Announces October 5th capitol rally bringing together diverse groups opposing gender ideology in schools, discusses threats from communist groups Reports decade-high inventory levels creating buyer opportunities, discusses pre-election market dynamics and new construction. Seniors, Public Lands, and the San Luis Valley Start listening at 21:03 – Hour 1 Carol Riggenbach, candidate for Colorado House District 62, brings 30 years of long-term care experience to her campaign. The nursing home administrator and home health business owner spotlights an often-overlooked issue: the old age pension fund. Unspent money from this fund reverts to the general fund rather than helping seniors who need it, she explains, and getting on the budget committee ranks high among her priorities. The San Luis Valley rancher knows firsthand the challenges facing rural Coloradans. Having just completed the annual cattle drive bringing cows down from forest lands above La Hera Reservoir, Riggenbach witnessed game wardens closing trails with no explanation. Federal and state agencies continue restricting public access to lands that belong to taxpayers, a trend she vows to fight in the legislature. “I don’t believe we are Democrat versus Republicans anymore. I believe we are Americans versus socialists and communists.” Carol Riggenbach, Candidate for HD62 Stop the War on Children Rally Start listening at 34:22 – Hour 1 Rich Guggenheim, co-chapter leader of Gays Against Groomers Colorado, announces a major rally at the state capitol. The October 5th event on the West Steps brings together Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, Protect Kids Colorado, Moms for Liberty, Dad Army, and other organizations united against gender ideology in schools. The rally features champion gymnast and Olympian Jen Say, parents who lost custody for refusing to transition their children, and detransitioner Chance sharing her recovery story. Guggenheim fires back at the LGBTQ+ community’s claims of tolerance, delivering a memorable truth: people who look different but think the same are not diverse. That’s conformity, and conformity is dangerous. Communist groups in Denver have threatened to disrupt the event, but Guggenheim remains undeterred. State troopers and Denver Police have been alerted, and the permit is secure. The material being exposed to children in schools would constitute sexual harassment in any workplace, he notes, yet it passes as inclusion when targeting first-graders. “Anybody who has been around long enough understands that people who look differently but think the same aren’t diverse. That’s not diversity. That’s conformity. And conformity is dangerous.” Rich Guggenheim, Gays Against Groomers Colorado Real Estate Market Shifts Toward Buyers Start listening at 62:26 – Hour 2 Karen Levine with RE/MAX Alliance reports Front Range inventory has reached a decade high, signaling opportunity for buyers. In the past seven days, 1,334 new listings hit the market while 1,348 closed, showing healthy absorption. Nearly 20% of active listings took price reductions, reflecting a shift from seller’s market to buyer’s market. The 30 days before the election present a unique window...