Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge welcomes political royalty. Peter Groff has accomplished amazing things in his life. Peter’s an adept lawyer and legislator and the first African American president of the Colorado state Senate. Peter also served in Obama administration.
Peter grew up in Denver and reminisces about his father, legendary Colorado state Senator Regis Groff who loved East HS, Denver, Coors Field, and baseball. Peter Groff was at Denver’s 2021 MLB All-Star Game & Home Run Derby and tells us why he still loves Nolan Arenado.
Civil rights are voting rights, and there is great discussion of critical race theory, black/Jewish relations, MLK, General Mark Milley’s revelations, and Trump connections to Nazis and Hitler. There’s discussion of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Lauren Boebert.
Peter Groff talks about redistricting and whether Dems gave away the farm. Zaila Avante-garde and Amanda Gorman get rave reviews. Education and opportunity go a long way. Senator Groff reacts to January 6, and Trump’s Big Lie. Peter argues for ending filibuster but opposes packing Supreme Court.
These two lawyers give out three great book tips. Groff recommends Kill Switch, Robert E. Lee and Me, and Four Threats. Host touts The Holly, Grant, and Forget the Alamo. Listen to the reasons why.
Dr. Vivek Murthy, United States Surgeon General, wants us to confront misinformation about Covid. Show does this, taking to task the messages of medical misinformation provided by hosts on Denver Trump Radio, who are also GOP officials in Colorado. Find out why pandemic continues.
Troubadour Dave Gunders leads host into duet of Brother John/Iko Iko. This is unforgettable singing by the two good friends, one a professional musician and the other, an enthusiastic off-key lawyer with a distinctive voice. The Craig Silverman Show, Sat morns, 9 a.m. Colorado time.
Craig, Boyles seems to have had second thoughts about his capitulation. He's back slinging arrows at the Trump crowd, in spades! Wonder if he and The Pompadour had a falling out? When callers ask him about it, he says he just couldn't be silent in the face of all the lies. But clearly there's a deeper story...and another podcast? "Boyles Comes Back to Jesus"...?