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Intro - 00:35

Beth McCann in the Inner Sanctum of Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 08:07

Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:25:32

"Some Days" by Dave Gunders - 01:28:04

Outro - 01:33:35

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann makes a historic trip into the Inner Sanctum of Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge. She’s about to conclude two terms and will be stepping off the public stage, but not without some public expressions, as you will hear.

Beth McCann is a trailblazing figure in Denver's legal landscape. She was sworn in as the city's first female District Attorney on January 10, 2017. Her journey to this historic position reflects groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to public service.

McCann spent her childhood moving frequently due to her father's career as an Army colonel, including stints in Japan and Taiwan. Inspired by feminist role models, she pursued higher education to establish a career. McCann graduated magna cum laude from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

Former President Trump is now stirring up hate against lawful Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and he’s telling lies about Aurora, Colorado. McCann assures us that Denver law enforcement will be ready if Trump comes to our neighboring city of Aurora.

Like California AG-Elect Kamala Harris, who was also elected on the first Tuesday of November 2016, Denver DA-Elect Beth McCann felt queasy about our country despite achieving her lifetime pinnacle job. Eight years later, Beth McCann voluntarily surrendered power to her successor, John Walsh (Ep 193), whom she endorsed.

McCann's legal journey began at Georgetown University Law School in 1971, where she was one of only a handful of women in her class. After graduating in 1974, she moved to Denver, becoming only the second female law clerk for Colorado's U.S. District Court Judge Sherman G. Finesilver.

McCann served as a deputy and then Chief Deputy District Attorney in Denver from 1975 to 1982, prosecuting hundreds of cases. In the early 1990s, McCann became Denver's first female Manager of Safety under Mayor Wellington Webb.

For eight years, McCann served as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation and Employment Law for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. McCann was also a four-term elected state representative for HD 8 in Denver, focusing on criminal justice matters and health care reform.

McCann has long been a strong advocate for women in the legal profession. She is a founding member and former president of the Colorado Women's Bar Association, and she explains why most of her new hires are female prosecutors.

Kamala Harris’s virtues as a fellow big-city prosecutor are extolled. Beth and Kamala have inevitably faced specific difficult everyday top prosecutor experiences. We agree that Tim Walz is a fine man and educator. We talk with Denver DA McCann about character and leadership.

McCann explains her recent decision no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly shooting in July at an apartment near the University of Denver.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/du-apartment-intruder-shot-killed/73-a62f1a45-d7ce-49ed-a055-907d65887ed5

According to Denver Police, a resident returned to their apartment inside One Observatory Park around 1 a.m. on July 21 and was startled by an intruder. The apartment building is on East Evans Avenue, just east of South University Boulevard.

We discuss how Kamala Harris said she’d shoot any intruder into her family home. Beth McCann explains the burden of proof on prosecutors and how she’s made thousands of such decisions.

https://people.com/kamala-harris-tells-oprah-intruder-getting-shot-if-try-to-break-in-8716045

Show Troubadour Dave Gunders plays hurt, coming off the recovery table from knee replacement surgery and offering his toe-tapping song "Some Days." Some days this week started off bad for NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who had nasty laundry exposed. It could not happen in a better swing state.

The host starts the show by decrying Trump’s blaming of the Jews in case he does not get elected. Is he talking to Craig? It appears so. What’s he going to do about it? Have friends extract retribution? WTF. Kamala continues to be calm and bright. This episode is hopeful.

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Intro - 00:35

Mike Nelson - 13:29

Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:07:29

"Earth" by Dave Gunders - 01:32:49

Outro - 01:37:16

Episode 233 features Colorado's beloved weatherman, Mike Nelson. We're diving deep into the climate crisis, with Mike sharing his expertise on the alarming trends and the hopeful solutions. From LA fires to scorching temperatures in Iran and Phoenix, Mike explains why climate change is his top priority and how our collective "house is on fire."

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox?compose=new&projector=1

But it's not all doom and gloom! Discover how alternative energy, especially solar and wind, could be our saving grace. Mike draws parallels to past national initiatives and proposes bold action to combat this global threat. There may be gold in solar!

https://www.alignable.com/aurora-co/land-specialists

We'll also hear Mike Nelson's take on Project 2025 and reflections on an incredible 48-year career in broadcasting. Don't miss his tales of the famous Tornado Dance, which has entertained countless Colorado schoolchildren. Mike Nelson claims he’s retiring, but listen and decide.

https://www.denver7.com/weather/mike-nelson-forecasting-pioneer-and-decorated-tv-meteorologist-to-sign-off-from-denver7-later-this-year#:~:text=Denver7%20Chief%20Meteorologist%20Mike%20Nelson%20announced%20his%20retirement%20at%20the,the%20year%20on%20Monday%20morning.

Then, singer-songwriter Dave Gunders joins us to discuss his poignant song "Earth" and share his reaction to the Trump-Harris debate. We'll break down Kamala's zingers and Dave's political priorities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zdvhlsFYjU

In the opening monologue, the host analyzes Trump's bad week, calls out his lies about Springfield and Aurora, and addresses the antics of his controversial supporters, Laura Loomer and Dan Caplis. The host takes pride in fellow former prosecutor Kamala Harris's strong showing.

And throughout it all, get ready for some "ice-cold" humor as Mike, Dave, and I serve our best iceberg jokes! This show is guaranteed to make you laugh and think. Mike Nelson can teach you about climate change. Mike Nelson wrote the book on climate change.

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/9jwg0av7vu

Don't miss this crucial episode as we tackle the climate emergency and the looming threat of fascism. The Craig Silverman Show: your weekly dose of hard-hitting analysis and a passionate plea to safeguard our democracy. Tune in, have fun, and stay informed!

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Intro - 00:34

Doug Friednash in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 21:38

Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:26:14

"Have Mercy" by Dave Gunders - 01:31:49

Outro - 01:37:54

Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge welcomes accomplished Colorado attorney Doug Friednash. A native Denverite, Friednash became a Colorado Assistant Attorney General, a State Representative from HD 10, Denver City Attorney, and then Chief of Staff to Mayor Hancock and Governor Hickenlooper. Now he’s a managing partner at Brownstein.

https://www.bhfs.com/people/attorneys/c-f/douglas-friednash

Doug Friednash is an American hero for his advocacy that Joe Biden had to pass the torch. From his perch as a Denver Post columnist, Friednash demanded that the incumbent give up power before and after the debate.

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/02/joe-biden-step-aside-second-term-donald-trump-king/

Gordon Friednash, Doug’s father, operated the College Inn on 8th Avenue near Colorado Boulevard in East Denver. Learn how deep the Friednash roots run in Colorado, where his North High Dad married an East Side girl named Zelda, Doug’s mother. Learn how Friednash began his legal career as a prosecutor.

Find out what Friednash and the Brownstein firm did at the RNC in Milwaukee and then at the DNC in Chicago. Friednash knows and trusts Governor Time Walz. This special name-dropping episode mentions lots of political bigwigs Friednash knows well.

We discuss the role of big law and big money and review the repercussions of Trump v USA. We go back to the early 1990s when Rep. Pat Schroeder finally stepped down and State Rep. Diana DeGette stepped up. Find out some events behind the scenes thirty years ago.

Friednash and his law firm are leaders in world Jewry. Doug Friednash has often stood by the Jewish State in politics and columns. We review the despicable murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin and his fellow Hamas-held captives. Doug’s son got married on October 7, 2023.

https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/hamas-terrorism-israel-friednash-wedding-celebration/

"Have Mercy" is a heartbreaking, thought-provoking song written and performed by our Troubadour, Dave Gunders. We dedicate the music to Hersh. We discuss current events and listen to the eulogies of their son by Jon and Rachel, Hersh's parents. Have Mercy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzb3KHn7CsU