Craig Silverman is an active Colorado trial lawyer at Craig Silverman Law, LLC. Craig served for sixteen years at the Denver District Attorney‘s Office where he was a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Craig has appeared hundreds of times on local and national media. Subjects have included the death penalty, serial rapists, the JonBenet Ramsey case, Columbine, the Oklahoma City Bombing trials, the Kobe Bryant case and the Aurora movie theater massacre. Craig is the host of The Craig Silverman Show which airs Saturday mornings at 9am Colorado time.
Episodes
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Mike Littwin - 07:24
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:46:36
"Just Try Me" by Dave Gunders - 02:08:13
Outro - 02:13:51
Following this historic month of political upheaval, the lead columnist for @coloradosun, Mike Littwin, reviews the dramatic developments climaxed by the Chicago DNC. VP Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was the cherry on top.
Littwin recounts his career from growing up in Norfolk to covering the local ABA Virginia Squires – who practiced at the Norfolk JCC. Point guard Larry Brown and forward Doug Moe were friendly to young Littwin, who labored for the local paper.
Two years later, the Squires had a new player, Julius Erving, who stood out. When George Gervin joined the Squires, Littwin witnessed the Iceman and Dr. J. play hellacious one-on-one games after practice.
https://images.app.goo.gl/WjANJtiwQUN6Ffoi6
Littwin went on to significant stints at the Baltimore Sun and LA Times before heading to Denver, where, for decades, he was Denver’s leading news columnist at the late Rocky Mountain News. Littwin’s work still shines twice a week at the Colorado Sun.
Kamala Harris' nomination acceptance speech gets thoroughly reviewed. The Craig Silverman Show salutes Littwin for bravely calling on @potus to step down right after his debate debacle. Littwin kept it up in subsequent columns.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/06/30/biden-trump-debate-opinion-littwin/
Social media barbs were thrown at Littwin and others advocating for Biden to pass the torch. The show recognizes the critical roles of Ezra Klein, David Axelrod, Tim Miller, NYT, George Clooney, Joe Walsh, Pod Save America, Joe Salazar, and Rob Reiner for joining the patriotic advocacy.
The antisemitism of Donald Trump gets addressed and undressed. Given Trump’s verbal attack on PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and Trump’s claims Jews need their heads examined, Littwin lets loose on the GOP presidential nominee. Host and guest talk as two experienced American Jews.
We have never seen a phenomenon like Kamala Harris and her VP selection, Tim Walz. We go over the Walz speech and the sensation caused when Gus Walz cried with pride in his Dad. Warning: get a handkerchief.
You may want to cry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBrnKM0jo40
The following bold names are subjects of Littwin stories: Jim Murray, David Simon, Dr. J., Larry Brown, Doug Moe, Bill Owens, John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, Jason Crow, Joe Neguse, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Beauprez, Hank Brown, RFK JR., and Cory Gardner.
We talk about photojournalist for RMN and NYT, Todd Heisler, who took amazing Kamala pic at the DNC. Littwin traveled the world with Heisler when they worked together. Learn the respect Littwin has for Heisler.
Littwin keeps columnizing because he loves his craft and his Colorado Sun audience is enormous. Colorado readers are deprived of most of our old favorites, but not the legendary Littwin, who still enjoys the challenge and profit of churning out world-class columns for us to enjoy.
Littwin’s highly accomplished UT Austin law professor daughter, Angie Littwin, and Littwin's grandsons also have him loving life. Few people like politics and history more than Mike Littwin. We like and feel Kamalamomentum.
https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/angela-k-littwin/publications/
Troubadour Dave Gunders loved the Chicago DNC and identified his favorite parts. Kamala Harris was the star, and we hope our 47th President. She made her case on Thursday. "Just Try Me" is the perfect Gunders’ persuasion song for the American electorate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCfJgGEUYRo&list=OLAK5uy_lwU1xbs2JtDfVhprMsLjmBd45zsa1IfPE&index=2
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Tim Miller - 06:56
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 50:54
"Louisiana Goodbye" by Dave Gunders - 59:45
Outro - 01:07:01
Political savant Tim Miller is ubiquitous on our screens now. He's a Regis High School graduate and one of the hottest broadcasters in the world. Cable News loves his commentary and he's a major podcast breakout star via The Bulwark.
https://podcast.thebulwark.com/guests/tim-miller
Tim Miller was the communications director for the Jeb Bush for President campaign in 2016. Donald Trump took down Jeb, and we discuss how the Bush family feels now and if they’ll speak out against Trump. Tim Miller takes on Donald Trump with brilliant commentary and analysis. He was in the belly of the GOP beast.
After the June presidential debate, this podcast and others demanded Biden pass the torch. Other podcasters like Ezra Klein, Pod Save America, and David Axelrod led the national charge. But no podcaster/pundit outdid Tim Miller, who used his massive daily Bulwark platform and persuasive skills to make change happen.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/enough-with-the-biden-psychodrama
Tim Miller describes his upbringing and how he barely survived his Regis High years with long commutes on C-470. Jesuit education was a family tradition, and he always attended parochial schools. Miller also made the acquaintance of Colorado Governor Bill Owens, with whom he maintains good relations.
Miller saves his most effusive praise for Governor Jared Polis. The two are gay trailblazers in public life and know each other well. Tim Miller, his husband, and their children live in New Orleans for good reasons. Miller returns to Colorado frequently for family, skiing, Red Rocks, and the Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic's status as the best player in the world is undisputed. Nuggets' love runs deep in this show. But harsh disaffection is expressed for the Nuggets’ owner Stan Kroenke who has deprived Denver of seeing our MVP on Comcast for way years now. Tim Miller rips Stan Kroenke.
Also disappointing is the MAGA support by Larry Mizel, a prominent Colorado billionaire who has joined Team Trump along with Miriam Adelson and other rich Jews. Host and guest ponder why prominent Colorado Republicans won’t just say no to Trump. Any Netanyahu-Trump plans should not be trusted.
We trust our show’s Troubadour, Dave Gunders, every week to supply the perfect song. "Louisiana Goodbye" is a poignant tale of a Bayou family that loves their home but cannot escape a hurricane. It is a story of persistence. We reviewed and enjoyed another positive week for Harris-Walz.
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:34
Lisa Wayne in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 07:13
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:00:53
"Come Down Miss Lizzie" by Dave Gunders - 01:20:57
Outro - 01:26:30
Lisa Wayne is the Executive Director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She lives in San Francisco and works in Washington, D.C. Previously, she was a renowned Deputy Colorado State Public Defender in Denver.
Lisa enters Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge to discuss great Denver courtroom memories. Denver colleagues and judges get reviewed. So does the case of Denver Capitol Hill Rapist Quintin Wortham, who had Lisa Wayne as his lawyer for a memorable while.
We discuss why some people like Kamala Harris become prosecutors while other law graduates are attracted to the defense bar and public defender offices. Lisa Wayne explains why she takes such pride in her PD days and leadership role as a criminal defense attorney.
https://www.nacdl.org/People/LisaMonetWayne
As a proud mixed-race black woman, Lisa Wayne reacts to the incendiary racial comments by Donald Trump, claiming Kamala Harris disrespects her various heritages and just recently “turned black.” We discuss many ways MAGA threatens the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
The song, "Come Down Miss Lizzie," honors America as a melting pot. Troubadour Dave Gunders discusses the host’s fast road trip voyage to Nebraska and Minnesota. The trip honored Kamala Harris’ selection of native Nebraskan, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Dem VP nominee. We like the choice and feel and discuss the Kamala momentum.
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Rundown -
Intro with Troubadour Dave Gunders - 00:35
"If G-d Was Watching" by Dave Gunders - 22:43
Tom Carter - 27:38
Outro - 01:47:58
Tom Carter was a Washington Times international reporter for decades. After that, he worked for several years with Leonard Leo. The experience was not pleasant. Neither is Leonard Leo, an Ivy League-trained lawyer who has dedicated his life’s work to creating an ultra-conservative Catholic judiciary.
Leonard Leo is a true believer with massive money and power. Learn about his Opus Dei connections, those who’ve been converted, like GOP VP nominee JD Vance, and his relationship with Trump. We identify the true believers in the US Supreme Court and others aligned with Trump, Leo, and Opus Dei.
Carter was raised an Anglican Christian and discusses the Opus Dei concept of Eternity and how they target converts and view other religions. Do the ends justify the means? Is this a Holy War? A resurrection of the Spanish Inquisition? Learn Leo’s plans for the rest of us.
Troubadour Dave Gunders brings his apropos song, "If G-d Was Watching," to discus Kamala Harris’ ascendency, and Simone Biles’ Olympic statement. Simone Biles's heroism and X-post were reviewed and commended. So is the return of the Russian-held American hostages.
Given the sudden death of Ismail Haniyeh, the host recounts his 12-12-06 Denver radio interview with former President Jimmy Carter, who was promoting his book titled Palestine, Peace, Not Apartheid. The interview devolved, causing 14 members of the Carter Center to resign.
https://www.foxnews.com/story/fox-facts-carter-board-of-councilors-resignation-letter
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Phil Weiser in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 17:54
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 48:01
"Set the Tone" by Dave Gunders - 01:06:50
Outro - 01:11:42
Phil Weiser's journey to becoming the Colorado Attorney General is truly inspiring. He served as a law clerk for Justices Byron R. White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the U.S. Supreme Court and later became senior counsel for the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. He then became CU Law Dean.
We delve into the crucial responsibilities of an Attorney General, the state’s chief law enforcement officer, a position of great significance held by Kamala Harris (California) and Josh Shapiro (Pennsylvania). What great training for higher office.
Colorado AG recounts his office’s success in stopping Kroger’s proposed merger with Albertsons. Weiser also discusses governmental solutions to airline travel delays, other consumer rip-offs, and social media targeting teenagers.
The results in the Elijah McClain death prosecutions are reviewed. Phil Weiser discusses the commitment, ethics, and energy necessary to be a good prosecutor. Our jury system and Kamala Harris's career path are praised.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro mentored AG Weiser, and Phil went to see then AG Shapiro for advice before running for the job in Colorado. Weiser is a massive fan of Shapiro, who may be the Dem VP nominee. Governor Shapiro castigates Trump for shit-talking America.
Troubadour Dave Gunders brings us great music and vibes as we celebrate Kamala Harris's elevation to the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. “Set the Tone” is about perseverance and the power of people, especially those with a good attitude. We are thrilled by the political events of the last week.
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Dave Gunders - 08:33
"Train Keeps Coming" by Dave Gunders - 27:52
Joe Salazar in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 32:54
Outro - 01:36:53
Former Colorado State Representative Joe Salazar gets welcomed into Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge to talk about his role as a Colorado DNC Member and Delegate to the Chicago convention one month from now. Joe Salazar is an outspoken advocate that President Joe Biden declines the 2024 Dem nomination.
Joe Salazar is a former Colorado House of Representatives member who served three terms in the state legislature. He was vice chair of the House Judiciary and State, Veterans and Military Affairs committees. Salazar was the first member of his family to go to college and law school.
Joe Salazar describes his fascinating multi-ethnic background. He's a civil rights attorney and political activist. Salazar has deep family roots in Colorado with his Spanish ancestors arriving in the area in the late 1500s or early 1600s. He also has ties to the Apache tribe.
We discuss the bravery of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, Representative Jason Crow and Representative Brittany Pettersen in leading the charge to have President Biden withdraw from the nomination.
Should President Biden step down from the presidency, making VP Kamala Harris the incumbent President, and who should be her VP? What are the roles of billionaires like Musk and Zuckerberg in all of this?
Troubadour Dave Gunders brings us his terrific song, titled "Train Keeps Coming," full of symbolism for Amtrack Joe to take the last train home to Delaware and the show contemplates a hiatus if Joe Biden doesn’t leave the race. But we expect Joe to go. And America to continue.
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Joe Walsh - 09:11
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 57:59
"Give It Up" by Dave Gunders - 01:11:41
Outro - 01:17:29
This up-to-date podcast discusses Biden’s energetic teleprompter speech in Detroit on Friday night and his post-NATO conference press conference from the night before. @Potus insists he’s still running, but is there wiggle room?
The star of White Flag with Joe Walsh podcast discusses Biden’s debate disaster, the two weeks following and whether Old Joe has to go. Social media pressure has been immense with Biden Enforcers cracking the whip.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KA1iDz_5dLPquH62igDOw
As a Salem Media radio host and former Congressman, Joe Walsh knows how to take the heat and he took plenty when he called for Biden to bow out. Joe Walsh is a regular on CNN. We analyze media reactions to Biden’s debate debacle.
We review Biden step-down requests by Rob Reiner, George Clooney, Ashley Judd, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, NY Lt. Gov. Delgado and U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen. President Biden could renounce the Democratic nomination and be like George Washington and LBJ.
“I know I look forty years old,” says Joe Biden, 81, as he campaigns in Detroit this weekend but he looked 101 at the debate. His subsequent performances have not been great. We give each big performance a grade.
No one should doubt the sincerity of Rep. Walsh’s desire to defeat Trump. Or mine. Joe Walsh and I agree to run through walls to help any Democratic candidate win but we draw the line at lying on Joe Biden's behalf.
Show Troubadour Dave Gunders brings us his song, "Give it Up," to encourage @potus to step down. We discuss our great Dads and how they’d react to current events if given an opportunity. Sheldon Silverman would be 98 years old today.
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Judith Berg - 16:52
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 39:24
"My Dad" by Dave Gunders - 57:28
Henry Gunders - 01:01:00
Harold Dubinski - 01:36:40
Chicago Tribune Covers Alan Berg - 02:55:19
Outro - 03:03:40
The show begins with the host’s review of POTUS on ABC on Friday night. Many mistakes and misperceptions made in that interview are a blessing in disguise. Kudos to Stephanopoulos, who played it straight down the middle. Let’s think about all the Democrats who can beat Trump decisively. Which is what is needed in 2024.
Judith Berg weighs in once more following the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of her ex-husband, Denver radio talk show legend Alan Berg. Listen to how disturbed Judith was by Peter Boyles and his account of events in the Denver Post. There was much to learn from what Boyles wrote and his omitted facts.
Boyles and Berg were rivals and competitors. There'd be a crossover when they had adjoining slots, and the two grew up in radio together. But Berg was sober in Denver and Boyles in his “nightmare years.” Berg hung out with loyal friends like David Savitz and Al Zinn outside work and he stayed close to Judith. They had dinner his last night.
Recall Episode 101, where Judith Berg explains how Peter Boyles called her a “k*ke” not long after Berg had died. Boyles hates Stephen Singular's fine book, "Talked to Death," which tells the truth about Berg’s life and relationships. This podcast does the same, identifying the late talk show host's true friends.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/02/alan-berg-nazi-opinion-silverman/
On Episodes 70 and 78, we had a surplus of greatness, including Harold Dubinski in Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge using colorful Texas language to describe his old boss, attorney Al Zinn and his old pal and frat bro, Alan Berg. We got to hear them on KOA radio. Harold brings the late Alan Berg and Al Zinn back to life.
Henry Gunders is still alive! He was born on June 30, 1924 in Munich, where he was a star athlete. But he was a Jew named Gunderheimer, and soon, many members of his family and he escaped. That’s how he became a military man fighting Nazis in WWII and became our Troubadour's Dad.
”They killed the mockingbird,” Boyles told the media on the day after the shooting. Gone was Boyles’ competitor on AM mornings. Gone was the guy who’d hogged the spotlight on 60 Minutes. According to the Chicago Tribune, Boyles put on quite a show on the witness stand as Denver’s new king of talk radio.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/1987/11/10/rightist-hate-groups-put-on-defensive/
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:26
Joe Salazar and Steve Woodrow - 05:09
Outro - 59:40
Colorado’s fresh panel show podcast about the Trump litigation may have its best and final show. The US Supreme Court is shutting down all the litigations with its awful immunity ruling in Trump v. USA.
We feature two fine attorneys with long tenures in the Colorado House. Steven Woodrow is a Democrat representing House District 2 in Denver. Rep. Woodrow shows courage by even engaging in this talk about replacing Joe, President Joe Biden.
Our other special panelist is former Colorado State Rep. and longtime civil rights lawyer Joe Salazar. He is now a member of the DNC. Joe Salazar objects to Joe Biden's coronation, citing the debate debacle as Exhibit One.
We discuss the fitness of Joe Biden to continue as the Democratic Party nominee. Or can Dems do much better with Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Shapiro, Rafael Warnock or Michelle Obama?
Then, we move on to contemplate the implications of the horrible Supreme Court ruling turning our President into a sovereign, with immunity for official acts, even if they involve murder, rape and theft. Immunity for the most amoral president we’ve ever had? What could go wrong?
Joe Salazar is stepping up. And wait till you hear Salazar’s compelling closing argument on behalf of himself, his children and the indigenous people, citing fellow delegate to the DNC, James Zogby. They are rounding up the support of others for Chicago.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/us/politics/dnc-process-to-replace-biden.html
The Zogby/Salazar plan would be most entertaining. Our panel show will entertain you and make you think. Thanks to the US Supreme Court, the Trump litigations are on permanent “sorting out Trump’s immunity” claims. But Joe Salazar and Steve Woodrow are excellent guests. Enjoy.
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Rundown -
Intro - 00:35
Troubadour Dave Gunders - 06:54
"Fourth of July" by Dave Gunders - 26:14
Dave Aronberg in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 31:40
Outro - 59:26
This special fourth-anniversary show, a significant milestone that coincides with the Fourth of July, which arrives on Thursday, is a momentous occasion. Show Troubadour Dave Gunders performs his beautiful ballad, "Fourth of July," and helps analyze the Biden-Trump debate, also known as "The Catastrophe."
Craig’s Lawyers’ Lounge is honored to welcome the Palm Beach County DA, Dave Aronberg, aka The Florida Lawman, a distinguished figure in the legal field, to discuss current events including the Biden - Trump debate. Aronberg, a regular on MSNBC and especially on Morning Joe, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to our show.
The Supreme Court ruling in the Sackler opioid case pleased Aronberg, who fought the drug wars in Florida. We review the other controversial actions of the Supreme Court and discuss the MAGA threats to democracy as Trump may become President again. Here’s Aronberg’s new channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeMTN
Solutions are accessible in emergencies like this. The Democrats have a deep bullpen and swing state governors and ex-DAs Gretchen Whitmer and Josh Shapiro will do. We need to have Trump's opponent enunciate the fascist menace. President Biden should heroically decline the Dem nomination by July 4.