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March 18, 2025

Is Denver Ready for ‘One Fair Wage’? Plus, a BRT Setback and the Bernie/AOC Rally

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Is Denver Ready for ‘One Fair Wage’? Plus, a BRT Setback and the Bernie/AOC Rally

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The Democrats in Washington are divided over how best to resist the new Trump administration, so we’re looking today at how local liberals are doing it. Some are vandalizing Tesla dealerships. Some are filling the rooms at our congressional delegation’s town halls. And some are looking forward to the big Bernie/AOC rally at Civic Center Park this Friday. Progressive champion and at-large councilwoman Sarah Parady joins producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the latest action and all the other big stories of the week — from a setback for the tipped minimum wage bill and the latest intrigue on the planned BRT on Federal, to the debates over widening Peña Blvd. and the defunct Park Hill Golf Course

Sarah mentioned some ethical, sustainable poop bags. Paul talked about the national push for One Fair Wage.

Where do you stand on the Trump resistance question? Of everything liberal Denverites are trying, what do you think is the most effective way to push back? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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