Welcome back to The Colorado Switchblade, your dive into the depths of government transparency and the quest for ethical governance across the nation. Recently, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill that has stirred significant controversy around public meetings and transparency. We've reached out to him for a candid discussion on its far-reaching implications, hoping to share this pivotal conversation with you in a forthcoming episode. In preparation, I delved into Corey Hutchins's insightful analysis on this topic. His detailed examination sheds light on the intricacies of this development. I h ..read more

Welcome to a special edition of The Colorado Switchblade Podcast. In this episode, we're peeling back the layers on a subject that's as intriguing as it is critical in today's discourse: the psychology of cults and the mechanisms of mind control, with a particular focus on the political landscape that surrounds us. Our guest, Dr. Steven Hassan, is a towering figure in the study of coercive persuasion and cult dynamics. With a history that spans from being a former member of the Unification Church to becoming one of the most authoritative voices on cults and mind control, Dr. Hassan brings a we ..read more

In our latest episode of "The Colorado Switchblade," we tackle some of the most urgent stories impacting Colorado today. We open with a personal and community-focused discussion on the recent bomb threats to schools and synagogues across Colorado. As a parent and community member, I share my firsthand experience of the incident, examining the broader implications for school safety and community security. We then shift our focus to Governor Jared Polis's State of the State address, dissecting his vision for tackling Colorado's housing crisis and transportation needs. The episode wraps up with i ..read more

Dear Readers, In our latest episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica, a figure whose battle against enforced silence stands as a testament to the power of resilience and truth. The following is an account of our profound discussion, offering insights into Jessica's journey from grief to groundbreaking legal victories. The Inception of a Legal Battle Against Silence Jessica recounts the turmoil-filled days leading to her decision to take legal action against the Trump campaign, despite the daunting prospects that lay ahead. Recalling the irony of drawing inspiration from Donald ..read more

Chapters 5-7 of Colorado's Chance: The Fire Walker. A serialized supernatural mystery audiobook podcast based in Colorado and read by the author Jason Van Tatenhove. A free preview. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe ..read more

Chapters 2 - 4. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe ..read more

Today I am introducing my most recent podcast project. I am producing a serialized audiobook podcast of my debut novel Colorado’s Chance: The Fire Walker. The first two chapters and intro/prologue will be free for all subscribers, but the rest of the book will only be accessible to paid members. Memberships start at five dollars. This is in anticipation of my upcoming narrative nonfiction book ‘The Perils of Extremism’ which will be published by SkyHorse Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster on the 21st of this month. I plan on also releasing the follow-up novella to ‘The Fire Wal ..read more

Estes Park, School Board Candidates, Speak Up this weekend’s community meet and greet. The candidate talks start at approximately (14:37) in the podcast, followed immediately by the interview with the Teachers’ Union Representatives (31:55), followed by an in-depth sit-down interview with two candidates: Gaining Personal Insights into Estes Park School Board Candidates (41:55). Greetings and salutations, Switchblade listeners and substack readers! Welcome to a special edition where we dive into the ongoings and future plans for the Estes Park School District through the lens of candidates vyin ..read more

Jason Van Tatenhove of the Colorado Switchblade Podcast welcomes Donald K. Sherman, Executive Vice President and Chief Counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). They discuss CREW’s recent lawsuit in Colorado, aiming to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot due to a provision in the 14th Amendment. Donald Sherman's expansive career has placed him in various oversight, ethics, and policy roles in both the Executive Branch and Congress. His roles span positions at the White House, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the House ..read more

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