Dan Caplis

Wayne Laugesen started the buzz of a potential George Brauchler run for governor, citing polling data showing him besting the current GOP field in Colorado, all of which is news to the 23rd district attorney. Shouuld Brauchler enter the race? What effect might Colorado Springs mayor Yemi Mobolade's presence have as a third-party independent?Ace Frehley died Thursday at the age of 74, Ryan remembers the late KISS guitarists with some of his best-known songs. Dan still prefers Styx when it comes to four-letter bands.

In the first hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Dan discusses Yemi Mobolade's potential candidacy for Colorado Governor and whether or not he could throw a wrench in the Democrats' plans.

In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the discourse around how men should be sitting down.

In the first hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the Denver Post article pushing THC-infused drinks.

Drunk driving checkpoints seem like a good idea to keep roads safer, but do they violate our 4th Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure?Dan contemplates the angry nature of left-wing late-night hosts, asking whether liberal viewers really want to go to bed all worked up and have bitter dreams.

Vic Lombardi is well-known for his work on Altitude TV sports, but is also a proud Italian-American with very passionate feelings and thoughts on the importance of Columbus Day. He joins Dan to discuss his family's history on this topic. Unlike his predecessors, or potential alternative (Kamala Harris), President Trump talks credibly tough with Hamas on their agreement to disarm in a timely manner. And if they don't? He promises to disarm them by force, one way or another.

When asked by Peter Doocy of Fox News whether his peace deal in Gaza will help his case with the big man upstairs in getting to heaven, President Trump humbly suggests it may not be enough for him to make his case. This sparks a discussion between Dan (Catholic) and Ryan (Protestant) on whether Christians can gain entrance to heaven by works or on faith in Christ alone.Dan states that 'Indigenous People's Day' has replaced Columbus Day in America, but Ryan says 'not so fast' and cites Tony Soprano as a point of Italian pride for many Americans who still observe the holiday as it has always been.

President Trump speaks before the Knesset in Israel to memorialize his greatest achievement on the world stage - a potential lasting peace in the Middle East, after operating as the driving force behind a peace deal between the Israelis and Hamas to stop the fighting in Gaza. Dan marvels at this diplomatic breakthrough and accomplishment.

In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis discusses which all-time great Coloradans would belong on a local version of Mt. Rushmore

In the first hour of today's show, Dan looks at Donald Trump's successes and discusses where he ranks among the greatest Americans ever.

In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to the latest news and updates surrounding President Trump's historic peace deal in the Middle East.

Jacki Marsh, mayor of Loveland joins Dan to discuss her decision to offer space in the town's city hall building to homeless residents during severe weather, drawing criticism from some city council members.

Dan details a development in real time of a peace deal beteween Israel and Hamas entering its 'first phase,' potentially leading to the release of all hostages being held by the terrorist regime in Gaza and leadership of the organization being removed from the region.

What defines a man in the 'Make America Great Again' universe? Dan asks the question after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez first ridicules Trump aide Stephen Miller for being short, then walks it back by apologizing to 'short kings' everywhere.

Erin Lee, founder of Protect Kids Colorado, joins Dan with an update on her case currently being considered by the Supreme Court of the United States (Jonathan Lee v. Poudre School District R-1).Docket for 25-89Also, where should college athletics programs draw the line on fan behavior?

Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network, joins Dan to discuss the religious freedom case of Chiles v. Salazar before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.Carrie posted on X: 'Three years ago, Colorado established a universal preschool program. The Department of Early Childhood emphasized that the program was intended for all families but ultimately denied preschool funding to parents who send their kids to Catholic schools. Last week, the Tenth Circuit upheld the state’s open discrimination and ruled that Colorado may continue to exclude the Catholic preschools.'https://x.com/JCNSeverino/status/1975589235777278317Gender Ideology Threatens Religious Freedom in Colorado | National Review

Brita Horn, Colorado GOP chair, joins Dan for a conversation on next steps for state Republicans after chaos at the central committee meeting in September over whether candidates should be selected by open primary or by party elites at an assembly setting.Both sides claim win after chaotic Colorado GOP meeting to decide whether to cancel party’s 2026 primary - Colorado PoliticsBoth Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson (D), and Illinois' governor, J.B. Pritzker (D), are vowing to obstruct ICE deportations of illegal aliens, but what do Chicago residents and Illinois citizens want?

Rep. Gabe Evans (R, CO-8) joins Dan to update on the ongoing government shutdown in Washington, D.C. and why Democrats continue to hold out on passing a continuing resolution for federal spending - one which is identical to the last CR passed through both houses of Congress..

In the second hour of today's show, Dan Caplis reacts to Taylor Swift's new album, as well as the sentencing for the man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh

In the first hour of today's show, Abby Johnson joins Dan to discuss the latest developments on the federal stage regarding the abortion pill.