In a recent OpenAgenda interview, we sat down with James Wiley, the Republican nominee for Colorado Secretary of State, for a candid and wide‑ranging conversation about elections, governance, and the future of Colorado. Wiley’s background is anything but typical. He spent the first 15 years of his life in Kazakhstan, where his parents worked as…
Colorado’s June 30th primary is more than another election date — it’s the moment voters decide who gets the keys to the state. As Tracey opens the episode, “Today we’re reviewing the candidates on Colorado’s June 30th, 2026 primary ballot… the governor, the attorney general, and the secretary of state, because these three roles drive…
In this week’s episode of OpenAgenda.WTF, Tracey and Lynne unpack two major stories affecting Colorado and the nation: the ongoing lockout at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, and new developments from Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), including RFK Jr.’s call to action on the Railway Safety Act. Cargill’s Worker Lockout and AI…
Across the United States, AI is expanding at breakneck speed — and with it comes a massive demand for data centers. These facilities require enormous amounts of land, energy, and water, and communities everywhere are pushing back. And honestly, who can blame them? In Utah, Kevin O’Leary is cheerleading a 40,000‑acre data center project that…
Across the United States, citizens are waking up to a growing concern: the rapid expansion of 5G towers and AI data centers in residential and suburban areas. While these technologies power our digital world, the public is increasingly questioning the health, environmental, and economic impacts that come with them — especially when local voices are…
Colorado is facing a convergence of political, medical, and technological issues — each with long‑term consequences for residents across the state. In this week’s episode of OpenAgenda.wtf, we unpack three major developments demanding public attention. 1. The Victor Marx Controversy Gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx has quickly become one of the most discussed figures in Colorado…
This week brought a whirlwind of developments across Colorado and the nation — from wildlife policy and taxpayer rights to national security warnings and airport gridlock. At OpenAgenda.wtf, our goal is simple: cut through the noise and bring you the facts that matter. Colorado Fur Bearer Ban: Public Opposition vs. Policy Momentum At the March…
On this episode of OpenAgenda.wtf, Tracey and Lynne unpack three major stories shaping Colorado and the national conversation around AI, elections, and justice. Palantir’s Sudden Exit from Colorado Palantir — the data‑analysis giant founded by Peter Thiel and known for its work with AI, federal agencies, and controversial contracts — has officially left Colorado for…
This episode of OpenAgenda.wtf, takes a grounded look at cannabis — separating science from stigma and policy from politics. Is Cannabis a Gateway Drug? Former HHS official William Bennett argues cannabis harms focus and acts as a gateway drug. Dr. Daniel Amen’s brain‑scan research shows slowed mitochondrial activity in cannabis users — the tiny “powerhouses”…