About this episode

The episode discusses mental health and the latest developments in the Colorado governor's race with guests Jimmy Sengenberger and Vince Bzdek.

On our Midweek Update this week, Jimmy Sengenberger and Ryan are joined by a special guest, Vince Bizdeck, the editor-in-chief of the Gazette, to discuss the latest developments in the Colorado governor's race. The conversation delves into the wild world of Republican candidates, including Victor Marx, who's been making headlines with his outlandish claims, and Scott Bottoms, who's been facing criticism for his handling of a sensitive debate question. Jimmy, Ryan, and Vince break down the state of the race, discussing the recent debates and the Gazette's endorsement of Senator Barb Kirkmeyer. They also touch on the importance of fact-checking and accountability in the moderator's role, as well as the challenges of navigating the fine line between opinion and news. With the primary just around the corner, it's clear that this election is shaping up to be one for the books. One of the most striking aspects of this episode is the conversation around mental health, as Jimmy shares his personal story of overcoming depression and anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of talk therapy and coping skills in managing mental health, and discusses the controversy surrounding medication as a…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan

Guests: Jimmy Sengenberger, Vince Bzdek

Topics covered

• mental health
• Colorado governor's race
• Republican candidates
• fact-checking
• election debates

Keywords

• mental health
• Colorado governor's race
• Republican candidates
• fact-checking
• election debates
• Jimmy Sengenberger
• Vince Bzdek

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Organizations: The Gazette

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