Culture of Change Ep. 149: Tina Peters Is Out and Democrats Are Losing It

Culture of Change Ep. 149: Tina Peters Is Out and Democrats Are Losing It

June 2, 2026 · 1h 42m · Episode 5615

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Tina Peters is released from prison, prompting a deep dive into her case and its implications on Colorado politics.

She wanted a steak. She got one. After 606 days behind bars, Tina Peters is out, and the Colorado political machine is absolutely melting down about it. Ashe plays Tina's first interview with Steve Bannon and breaks it down with three of the people who know this case better than anyone: election analyst Seth Keshel, cybersecurity expert Clay Parikh, and Mesa County Report author Mark Cook. From Jenna Griswold's 600 exposed BIOS passwords to disabled database change tracking to a DOJ statement that may have spooked Jared Polis into acting, this is the most comprehensive breakdown of the Peters case you will find anywhere. And Tina's already talking about prison reform. Because of course she is.

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