This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, does Colorado have MAGA Democrats? One concerning candidate forum might provide an answer. Then, Donald Trump delivered his first-ish State of the Union address in his second term; what did it mean for Colorado? Next, we visit our 8th favorite member of Congress from Colorado and check in with our old 8th favorite member of Congress from Colorado before going into some 2026 updates.

But first, he’s one of the three democrats vying for the chance to be the one who sends Gabe Evans back to his three-cow “Farm.” State Rep. Manny Rutinel joins us to explain why he thinks he should be the one to face Gabe-ish this November.

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