Episodes

Brian and Micah discuss Mexican Cartels with subject matter expert Victor Galarza of The Vigilance Project. This episode contains explicit language. Learn more at: www.thevigilanceproject.net The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Victor's views and opinions expressed on this episode are his own and do not necessarily represent the policy of any organization he is empl...

Welcome to the first installment of Veterans Spotlight. We will be featuring veterans from the Action 22 community to come on and share their story about who they are, what they do and advice they have for our listeners. Chris Carter joins us to talk about his background and how it led him to where he is today, helping veterans battle PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction and preventing suicide through health and fitness. Chris is the founder of Veterans Overcoming Obstacles (VO2) and the owner of...

Sara, Brian and Micah discuss this year's Voices of Rural Colorado and the first block of our Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy.

Garin Vorthmann joins us to discuss her thoughts and predictions as we kick of the 2023 Colorado legislative session. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We sit down with our friends at the Colorado Farm Bureau to discuss some terrible ideas we have for Colorado and at least one good idea. This episode is not to be taken seriously and is complete satire. The views and opinions in this episode of Making Action Happen do not reflect the views, positions or opinions of Action 22 or the Colorado Farm bureau or their respected members. Take it all with a grain of salt and a glass of whiskey. Happy Holidays from all of us. Enjoy! Email us at: show@acti...

Michael Beasley returns to give us his thoughts on the 2022 election and what he predicts will happen during the 2023 Colorado legislative session. Special guest appearance by his dog George. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Adam Frisch returns to share his post election thoughts and what comes next. Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@actio...

Sara and Brian travel to Fremont County to visit with the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Director Michael Kilmer. We discuss what Director Kilmer and his team are doing to increase community engagement in the Action 22 region and how the VA is continuing to provide and improve care for our rural veterans. He gives an update of the AIR Commission Report and breaks down the PACT Act and what it means for veterans. Learn more at: www.va.gov The views and opinions expressed on Making Action ...

We take a break from politics, candidates and policy for our 2022 Halloween episode. Micah and Sara give us the history of the Bloody Espinosas and their rampage through Southern Colorado. Brian tells stories of the Pueblo Honor Farm, Cornbread Baca and cattle mutilations. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Visit us at: https://www.action22.org Or email us: show@ac...

Sara, Brian and Micah recap the 2022 Action 22 Annual Meeting. We then talk about Colorado moving forward with a statewide building code and how it impacts housing. Visit us at: www.action22.org Or email us: show@action22.org

Ty Winter joins us to talk about his race for Colorado House District 47, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts...

Adam Frisch, candidate for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, speaks to us about energy, natural resources and Colorado's role going forward. Adam Frisch is a local businessman, family man, and former city councilman. Adam has been a workhorse on the Western Slope for two decades—supporting our small business owners, focusing on conservation issues that are important to every Coloradan, and making sure rural America becomes a focus again in Washington, DC. Learn more at: www.adamforcolorado....

We speak with political consultant Chrissy Faraci and John Jaramillo, co-founder of the Hispanic Restaurant Association of Colorado, to discuss Propositions 125 and 126. If approved by voters, Prop 125 will allow the sale of wine in grocery stores and Prop 126 will allow restaurant and liquor store 3rd party delivery of alcohol. Both Propositions will be on the ballot this November. Learn more at: www.wineingrocerystores.org Learn about the Hispanic Restaurant Association at: www.hispanicrestaur...

John Kellner joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Attorney General, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.johnkellner.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of th...

We sit down with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to discuss issues he has been working on as AG, his accomplishments and his bid for re-election. Learn more bout the Attorney General at: www.coag.gov Learn more about Phil Weiser at: www.philforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The v...

Carol Riggenbach joins us to talk about her race for Colorado House District 62, why she is running, the issues that impact the district and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.carolforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen...

Pam Anderson joins us to talk about her race for Colorado Secretary of State, why she is running, Colorado elections, the issues that impact Colorado and how she plans to address them. Learn more at: www.andersonforsos.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Ac...

Lang Sias joins us to talk about his race for Colorado State Treasurer, why he is running, the issues that impact Colorado and how he plans to address them. Learn more at: www.siasforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of th...

We sit down with Colorado State Treasurer Dave young to discuss what he has been working on as Treasurer, his accomplishments and his bid for reelection. Dave was sworn in as State Treasurer in 2019 where he was tasked with managing state funds in one of the most challenging and unprecedented times in Colorado’s history — the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at: www.daveyoungforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running f...

Adam Frisch joins us to talk about his race for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, why he is running, the issues that impact the district and how he will address them. Learn more at: www.adamforcolorado.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen ...

Stephen Varela joins us to talk about his race for Colorado Senate District 3, why he is running, the issues that impact Pueblo and how he will address them. Learn more at: www.vote4varela.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the h...

Roxy Pignanelli joins us to talk about her race for Pueblo County Commissioner, why she is running, the issues that impact Pueblo County and how she will address them. Learn more at: www.voteroxy.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those o...

Zach Swearingen joins us to talk about his race for Pueblo County Commissioner, why he is running, the issues that impact Pueblo County and how he will address them. Zach is a Pueblo native, veteran and small business owner. He has served on various boards and commissions throughout Pueblo. Learn more at: https://zachswearingen.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Act...

Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) CEO Donald Moore joins us to talk about the PCHC East side expansion, services they offer to the community and why Community Health Centers are important to rural Colorado. Learn more at www.pueblochc.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions ex...