Devil's Advocate · Nov 12, 2026 · 36:00
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Could Colorado Kill Your Loyalty Rewards? The Coming Tech Crackdown
Could Colorado's next legislative session kill loyalty rewards programs, threaten free speech, expand government surveillance, and drive tech companies out of the state?
Jon Caldara welcomes Vanessa Rutledge of Coding at the Capitol to discuss what could be a turbulent year for Colorado's technology industry under a new governor and a progressive legislative supermajority.
From grocery store discounts and algorithmic pricing to social media censorship and government surveillance, Colorado lawmakers are considering policies that could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers alike.
Could legislation intended to protect consumers actually eliminate loyalty rewards and everyday discounts? Will social media platforms be pressured to censor more speech? Are Flock license plate cameras turning public roads into government surveillance networks? And could new restrictions on data centers send high-paying jobs and investment to neighboring states?
Jon and Vanessa examine controversial bills vetoed by Governor Jared Polis, why some could return under a Weiser administration, and whether Colorado's growing appetite for regulating technology threatens innovation, privacy, and individual freedom.
Is Colorado protecting consumers, or is government overreach putting our freedoms and economic future at risk?
It's a lively conversation about technology, politics, unintended consequences, and what may be coming next for Colorado.
Think Freedom.
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