In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Daniel, a veteran of the IDF Special Forces, living in Tel Aviv with his family. They discuss life in Israel during the current war, where Daniel shares his experiences and insights on the daily life of a family living in a war zone. From the importance of the Home Front Command app to the resilience of the Israeli people, Daniel opens up about the realities of living under constant threat. Mandy also shares her own thoughts on the No King's protests and the importance of understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And Mandy is joined by Jack Corrigan to preview the 2026 Rockies season!

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Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Zach Segars.

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JACK CORRIGAN POPS ON AT 1 To talk Opening Day for the Rockies!

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Mandy speaks with Daniel, and Israeli man and former IDF Special Forces soldier, who is living in Tel Aviv with his young family as the war rages on. He gives a great perspective on what it's like to live in Israel, both during active wartime and non-active war time. The interview was interrupted by a ballistic missile attack, something that rattled Mandy far more than it rattled Daniel. They talk about Israel's perspective on why this is the final war, why Iran's regime must be toppled and how citizens of Israel of all faiths and backgrounds manage day to day life when missiles are raining down.

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Comedian Charlie Berens joins us, gubernatorial candidate Jason Mikesell makes a return visit, and where are the budget cuts going to come from?

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Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards.

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JASON MIKESELL IS BACK TODAY He's a candidate for the Republican nomination and he joins me at 1 to chat about a few things. Find out more about him here.

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COMEDIAN CHARLIE BERENS IS COMING TO DENVER And if you like a comedian that you can take your parents to see without being mortified he is it. Charlie Berens is a comedian, writer, and creator best known for his viral “Manitowoc Minute” videos, which celebrate Midwestern culture with a sharp, self-aware humor that has earned him millions of fans across the country. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Berens has built a massive following by leaning into the quirks of Midwest life — from cheese curds and ice fishing to passive-aggressive politeness and stoic resilience. His comedy is warm, clever, and deeply relatable to anyone who has ever said “ope” while squeezing past someone in a grocery store aisle. His folksy bits about being a midwesterner made him a star and he joins me at 12:30 pm today to chat for a minute. He's coming to Denver in April, and as of this morning there were FOUR single tickets available in the direct market, but lots more on the secondary market here for the 8pm show, but the 5pm show has tons of tickets available, find them here.

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