Podcasts by The SmartAlec Podcast | An Inside Look at Colorado Politics from Democratic House Majority Leader Alec Garnett
The SmartAlec Podcast is your regular update on Colorado politics. House Speaker Alec Garnett has teamed up with the Get More Smarter Podcast hosts, seasoned politicos Jason Bane of ColoradoPols.com and Ian Silverii of ProgressNow Colorado, to talk through the most newsworthy issues of the day. In a news cycle too often dominated by distant stories in Washington DC, The SmartAlec Podcast keeps you informed on the local Colorado issues that affect you the most. Check out the full episodes of The Get More Smarter Podcast at http://getmoresmarterpod.buzzsprout.com/.
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Further podcasts by Rep. Alec Garnett (Majority Leader, Colorado House of Representatives)
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An Historic Session (6/22/21) from 2021-06-22T21:54:33
With this first session as Speaker under my belt, I joined the Get More Smarter team to discuss just how much work Colorado House Democrats got done this year. From saving people money on health ca...
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21. An Historic Session (6/22/21) from 2021-06-22T21:54:33
With this first session as Speaker under my belt, I joined the Get More Smarter team to discuss just how much work Colorado House Democrats got done this year. From saving people money on health ca...
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20. Budget, Budget, Budget (Cuts) (5/4/20) from 2020-05-04T16:52:38
The CO legislature will reconvene in just two weeks to consider devasting budget cuts and make tough decisions on which bills move forward. The guys and I talk through upcoming challenges for our s...
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19. CO Legislature during COVID-19 (4/15/20) from 2020-04-04T22:48:10
After a brief hiatus, I'm back with the Get More Smarter team to discuss how the Legislature is coping with COVID-19, including our Supreme Court interrogatory and the complications of holding a vi...
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Garnett & Herod Tele-Town Hall from 2020-04-01T22:13:29
This track is the audio of the COVID-19 telephone town hall Rep. Herod and I hosted on Sunday, March 27th. Listeners submitted their questions to be answered live. We were joined by special guest A...
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18. What COVID-19 means for the Legislature (3/13/20) from 2020-03-13T18:03:30
This week, the spread of COVID-19 has prompted the Legislature to consider whether to recess and which bills NEED to pass. Also, how does COVID-19 impact legislation on paid medical leave and a sta...
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17. Democratic Primary & Coronavirus (3/5/20) from 2020-03-05T19:41:44
The day after the Democratic Primary, we discuss surprises and takeaways. Also, what would we do in case of a coronavirus outbreak at the Capitol?
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16: Hard and Important Stuff (2/27/20) from 2020-02-27T23:20:01
This week on The SmartAlec Podcast, maybe the most important vote I've ever been a part of: repealing the death penalty in Colorado. Also on the docket, the hiccups in paid family leave legislation...
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15. Hate Week at the Capitol (2/11/20) from 2020-02-12T00:33:05
On this week's episode, The Get More Smarter gang and I talk hate and discrimination at the CO Capitol. While these anti-LGBTQ and anti-choice bills won't make it out of committee, its important to...
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14: We Have Legislation to Get Through (2/5/20) from 2020-02-05T19:13:25
This week on the SmartAlec and Get More Smarter partnership podcast, we discuss the pros and cons to caucuses, updates on the bills moving through the Capitol and the pressure of calling snow days.
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13: Death Penalty & Puppies(1/31/20) from 2020-01-31T00:41:03
This week the Get More Smarter team and I discuss hot button issues at the Capitol: the death penalty, health care and puppy mills. Also, I weigh in on which team to bet on this Sunday for your bes...
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12: How a Bill Becomes a Law (1/29/20) from 2020-01-29T17:30:10
The first couple weeks of session are up and we are off to the races! In the second episode of the 2020 legislative session, I discuss SMART Act hearings, how a bill becomes a law and collective ba...
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11: Start of the 2020 Session (Day 1, 1/8/20) from 2020-01-10T17:29:05
It's the beginning of the 2020 legislative session! I sit down with Ian Silverii and Jason Bane of "The Get More Smarter" podcast in a crossover episode to discuss the future of the podcast, the le...
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10: End of Session Review (5/16/19) from 2019-05-21T18:16:31
The first regular session of the 72nd Colorado General Assembly is over. This week, we look back on everything the legislature accomplished and what the General Assembly does over the eight month i...
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9: Our $32 Billion Dollar Budget ft. Representatives Daneya Esgar and Chris Hansen (Day 91, 4/4/19) from 2019-04-05T22:22:45
This week is budget week in Colorado! To help us navigate through all $32 billion dollars, Joint Budget Committee (JBC) Vice-Chair Daneya Esgar and JBC Representative Chris Hansen explain our state...
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8: School Finance ft. Senator Paul Lundeen (Day 78, 3/22/19) from 2019-03-25T21:27:03
This week, we have a thorough discussion about about Colorado's school finance formula with Senator Pual Lundeen (SD-9). If you've ever wondered about how Colorado funds its schools or want to get ...
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7: Criminal Justice Reform ft. Representative Leslie Herod and Baby Adella Garnett (Day 71, 3/15/19) from 2019-03-18T19:46:10
This week we talk with Representative Leslie Herod (HD-8) about criminal justice reform in Colorado and her bills to "ban the box" and bond/bail reform. 8-month-old Adella Garnett pops up throughou...
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6: Session Half-Way Update ft. Coloradans Testifying on the Oil & Gas Bill (Day 63, 3/7/19) from 2019-03-08T19:38:12
In Episode 6, we reflect on the first half of the legislative session, interview some Coloradans who showed up to testify for and against the oil and gas bill (SB19-181), and talk about the Extreme...
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5: Cryptocurrencies ft. Emily Garnett (Day 50, 2/22/19) from 2019-02-24T01:12:20
In this episode, we debrief the 10-hour ERPO hearing and HD2 First Lady, Emily Garnett, teaches us about cryptocurrencies.
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4: Extreme Risk Protection Order Introduction (Day 43, 2/15/19) from 2019-02-16T01:01:24
In this episode, we discuss the introduction of HB19-1177, formally known as "The Deputy Zackari Parish III Violence Prevention Act," and informally known as the "Extreme Risk Protection Order" (ER...
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3: National Popular Vote ft. Representatives Jeni Arndt and Emily Sirota (Day 34, 2/6/19) from 2019-02-07T18:51:24
In Episode 3, we talk with Representatives Jeni Arndt and Emily Sirota about the National Popular Vote (SB19-042). This bill would replace our current flawed system for electing the President with ...
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2: Denver Teacher Strike ft. Mark Ferrandino and Henry Roman (Day 28, 1/31/19) from 2019-01-31T23:58:50
In Episode 2, we interview Mark Ferrandino (the CFO of Denver Public Schools) and Henry Roman (the President of Denver Classroom Teachers Association) about the potential Denver teacher strike. The...
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1: Pilot (Day 22, 1/25/19) from 2019-01-25T19:39:51
Colorado House District 2 Podcast with Majority Leader Alec Garnett and Producer Black (call me Ethan, please) Episode 1!
In this introductory episode, we talk about why we made a podcast...