In this episode of Unleashed, Heidi sits down with Brandon Wark, founder of Free State Colorado, for a deep dive into what’s really happening at the Capitol—and what it will take to turn Colorado around.

From major tax threats to razor-thin legislative margins, Brandon breaks down the most critical issues coming out of this year’s legislative session, including efforts to eliminate TABOR refunds and increase fees on businesses and families.

But this conversation goes beyond policy—it’s about strategy. Heidi and Brandon tackle the hard truth about Colorado politics: winning statewide races may be an uphill battle, but real change is within reach at the local level—where a few hundred or thousand votes can flip seats and reshape the direction of the state.

They also dig into the challenges facing Republicans heading into 2026, including fundraising gaps, media bias, internal party struggles, and the importance of building a clear, compelling vision for voters.

The bottom line?
👉 If Colorado is going to change, it won’t happen from the top down—it will happen precinct by precinct, neighborhood by neighborhood.

🔥 Topics Covered

🔹 The biggest threats from this legislative session—including attacks on TABOR
🔹 How “fees” are being used to bypass voter-approved tax protections
🔹 Why businesses are leaving Colorado—and what that means for voters
🔹 The reality of statewide races vs. local legislative opportunities
🔹 Key State House and Senate seats that could flip with small margins
🔹 The importance of turnout, grassroots organizing, and precinct leadership
🔹 Concerns about GOP unity, fundraising, and messaging heading into 2026
🔹 Why Colorado’s future depends on local engagement—not national politics

💥 Key Takeaway

“If we all did our small little piece… we could turn this whole state around.”

📲 Get Involved

✔️ Find your precinct leader and get connected locally
✔️ Volunteer for a state house, senate, or congressional campaign
✔️ Follow Free State Colorado for real-time legislative updates
✔️ Support independent media like Rocky Mountain Voice
✔️ Start in your own neighborhood—that’s where change begins

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Unleashed is back with a fresh format—and a powerful new voice. In this episode, Heidi introduces a new series featuring Colorado-based influencers who are speaking out, breaking narratives, and reaching voters in ways traditional media can’t.

First up is Erin Brantley (aka Logic & Liberty), a rising voice in Colorado politics with a national following. Erin shares her journey from organizing nationwide COVID-era protests to becoming a leading independent voice online—and why she believes Colorado is full of “politically homeless” voters who don’t feel represented by either party.

Together, Heidi and Erin break down the current political landscape in Colorado—from the upcoming primaries and key congressional races to the deeper structural challenges facing conservatives in the state.

They also tackle one of the biggest questions in politics today:
👉 How do you turn awareness into action?

From social media strategy to grassroots organizing, this episode is packed with insight for anyone who wants to stop watching from the sidelines and start making an impact.

🔥 Topics Covered

🔹 Erin Brantley’s viral rise and the Freedom 515 movement
🔹 Why so many Colorado voters feel “politically homeless”
🔹 The disconnect between GOP messaging and independent voters
🔹 Key 2026 battleground races and what’s at stake
🔹 Why turnout—not just messaging—is the biggest problem
🔹 The power of platforms like TikTok and X in shaping political narratives
🔹 How independent media (like Rocky Mountain Voice) is breaking through
🔹 Why “self-governance is not a spectator sport”

📲 Follow Erin Brantley

🔍 TikTok: Logic & Liberty
🔍 X / Instagram / YouTube: Erin Brantley

💥 Get Involved

✔️ Follow and engage with independent creators
✔️ Share content to help break through media narratives
✔️ Volunteer for candidates and local causes
✔️ Pay attention to key races—especially congressional and AG
✔️ Most importantly: VOTE

📩 Subscribe for more: rockymountainvoice.com
📲 Follow Heidi Ganahl on X for daily updates and action steps

After a short break, Unleashed is back with a new year and new partnerships aimed at strengthening Colorado’s freedom movement.In this episode, Heidi sits down with entrepreneur and patriot Joe Cherry, founder and CEO of Exectras, to talk about the American dream, the struggles facing small businesses today, and a new partnership designed to help business owners provide better healthcare for their employees while supporting independent journalism at Rocky Mountain Voice.Joe shares his powerful personal story—from growing up in the foster care system and living in 13 homes over 18 years, to building a nationally successful payments and employee benefits company dedicated to helping small businesses compete.Together, Heidi and Joe discuss why entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and strong families are essential to the conservative movement—and how successful businesses can give back to the communities that helped them succeed.They also introduce a new initiative between Exectras and Rocky Mountain Voice that allows small business owners to potentially lower payment processing costs, offer innovative healthcare solutions to employees, and simultaneously support independent conservative journalism across Colorado.If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or someone who believes in supporting the freedom movement while strengthening American businesses, this episode is packed with insight and opportunity.Topics Covered:🔹 Joe Cherry’s journey from foster care to successful entrepreneur🔹 Why small businesses are struggling to compete with large corporations🔹 How innovative healthcare solutions can help businesses retain employees🔹 The importance of entrepreneurship and hard work in the conservative movement🔹 A new partnership helping businesses support Rocky Mountain Voice while growing their own companiesGet Involved:If you're a business owner interested in learning more about the program discussed in this episode:📩 Email: Heidi@RockyMountainVoice.comYou can also follow Rocky Mountain Voice for more grassroots reporting and conversations like this one.