9-10-26 - 10am - Make The Gaylord Pay Their Own Way

This episode is a wild ride, folks, as our host shares a personal story about the frustrations of dealing with customer service, specifically with the iHeart app, and how it relates to a much bigger issue in Colorado. You'll hear about a hotel that's getting a whopping $1.3 billion in tax breaks, and how it's not just a one-time deal, but part of a larger playbook that's been used in other states.

The conversation takes a turn when our host starts talking about the Gaylord Rockies hotel, which is located near the Denver airport. It's a hotel that's already 80% occupied and minting money, but it's still asking for more taxpayer money to build a new tower. The host shares some shocking statistics about how the hotel's tax breaks are not just a one-time deal, but a part of a larger pattern of corporate welfare in Colorado.

You'll also hear about the host's personal experience with customer service, including a hilarious story about getting a duplicate feed on the iHeart app and how it relates to the bigger issue of corporate welfare. The host shares some eye-opening facts about how the hotel's tax breaks are not just a one-time deal, but a part of a larger playbook that's been used in other states.

So, if you're as frustrated as our host is about the way taxpayer money is being used to support big corporations, you won't want to miss this episode. Join the conversation by texting the keyword "Michael" to 33103 and share your thoughts on the issue. The more texts we get, the more we can make our voices heard and maybe even make a difference in the way taxpayer money is used in Colorado.

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