Ben Murrey serves as Independence Institute’s Director of Fiscal Policy, working to promote fiscal responsibility in Colorado government and to defend the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights in the state’s constitution. Prior to his role with II, Ben spent seven years as a United States Senate staffer in Washington, D.C. and a legislative aide for Senator Ted Cruz. While in Washington, he participated in numerous legislative and policy battles, including those over the 2014 effort to defund Obamacare, passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, and passage the CARES Act in 2020. He also took on other fights to stop federal bureaucratic overreach, limit the size and scope of the federal government, and restore fiscal order in Congress. Before moving to D.C., Ben coordinated grassroots and get-out-the-vote efforts for 45 east Texas counties for the Ted Cruz for Senate campaign during the 2012 runoff election. He served as Deputy Director of Operations during the general election. A graduate of Hillsdale College with honors from both the Politics and German departments, Ben has been steeped in the principles and precepts of limited government, free market economics, and individual liberty. He did two stints as an exchange student in Germany, first on a State Department scholarship where he spent a year living with a German family and attending a German high school (Gymnasium) in Bremen and later for a semester at the University of Saarland. He speaks fluent German. A native Texan, Ben spent his formative years vacationing in and falling in love with Colorful Colorado. Years working the D.C. swamp left him with the strong conviction that most of America’s governing should happen at the state and local level. He finally put his money where his mouth was by moving with his wife and son to Denver and joining the Independence Institute staff.

Prior to his role with II, Ben spent seven years as a United States Senate staffer in Washington, D.C. and a legislative aide for Senator Ted Cruz. While in Washington, he participated in numerous legislative and policy battles, including those over the 2014 effort to defund Obamacare, passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, and passage the CARES Act in 2020. He also took on other fights to stop federal bureaucratic overreach, limit the size and scope of the federal government, and restore fiscal order in Congress. Before moving to D.C., Ben coordinated grassroots and get-out-the-vote efforts for 45 east Texas counties for the Ted Cruz for Senate campaign during the 2012 runoff election. He served as Deputy Director of Operations during the general election.

A graduate of Hillsdale College with honors from both the Politics and German departments, Ben has been steeped in the principles and precepts of limited government, free market economics, and individual liberty. He did two stints as an exchange student in Germany, first on a State Department scholarship where he spent a year living with a German family and attending a German high school (Gymnasium) in Bremen and later for a semester at the University of Saarland. He speaks fluent German.

A native Texan, Ben spent his formative years vacationing in and falling in love with Colorful Colorado. Years working the D.C. swamp left him with the strong conviction that most of America’s governing should happen at the state and local level. He finally put his money where his mouth was by moving with his wife and son to Denver and joining the Independence Institute staff.

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Judd is a Conservative writer, comedian, producer, and the host of the comedic late-night political news podcast/tv show/youtube channel “Conservatively Unplugged with Judd Dunning (with Canadian American co-host Adam Richmond!). Judd’s passionate self-effacing, politically incorrect right show reports far too unfiltered on “American Everyman News” with comedy and intelligent pro-Trump Conservative commentary weekly. Prior host of last year’s Politicon panel “Right-Wing Comedy in These Trumptastic Times” and star of TV Pilot “CU News! goes to Politicon”, Judd is soon to publish his new book with co-author and comedian Eric Golub titled “Thirteen Reasons Why…NOT to Be a Liberal” and he is also moderating a celebrity podcast/panel at Politicon 2018 by the same name this year Sunday at 11 am in K Street Lobby. Judd can be seen on stage and as a Conservative Political TV Correspondent and also remains in a long mid-life crisis yet absolutely stoked on America. #MAGA #walkaway #Trump

Paul V Jockimo is a veteran of over 35 years in the fire service. Formerly with the New York City Fire Department, he currently serves with the Westchester County (NY) Department of Emergency Services. In addition, he is the Coordinator of the Westchester-Putnam Peer Support Team and served as the Chief of the Somers (NY) Fire District. With 28 years of CISM, Peer Support and Line of Duty Death experience, he has had the honor of working with scores of agencies throughout North America. The subject of Bernard Wolf’s ground breaking 1974 book “Don’t Feel Sorry for Paul”, he brings his unique life experience and humor to all he does. He has been profiled in the books “American Firefighter” by Paul Mobley (2017) and “Duty, Honor, . . . Hope: Strategies for Understanding and Unpacking First Responder Grief” by Beth Hewett (2023). 

Rob is a motivational speaker for “Proactive Coaching“. Along with Bruce Brown, Rob uses his speaking skills and “coaching” knowledge to promote the “Proactive Coaching” mission of helping coaches positively impact their athlete’s lives. His experience gives him an amazing view at the status of modern day coaching and parenting.

Dr. Nicholas DiNubile is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He is in private practice in Havertown, PA with Premier Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. DiNubile has been chosen, for over 3 decades in “Best Doctors in America” as well as Philadelphia Magazine’s “Top Doctors” He is also featured in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons.” He has advised 2 U.S. Presidents on matters of health & wellness. He is also a Chief Medical Advisor- American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Vice President, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

He is the author of the bestselling book, FrameWork- Your 7 Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones & Joints and is Executive Producer & host of the award winning national PBS television special, Your Body’s FrameWork.

JEFF SCULT

As the visionary, creator and designer of nature-regenerative “lovestyle” brand One Golden Thread, Jeff Scult inspires people to reveal the gold that resides inside, claim their voice and live by design. At the age of 51, Jeff made a legendary pivot from serial entrepreneur in the corporate world to become a first-time clothing designer and “floetic” spoken word artist. Led by his heart and passion to inspire aligned action in the world, Jeff wove together a sacred connection between self, community and planet.

This journey led him to cultivating a global community and designing “Sacred Earthwear to wear everywhere.” Through conscious clothes, cultivated experiences and poetic truth speaking, Jeff’s purpose is to inspire us to tap into our most “rawthentic” self-expression to live life golden. Jeff is a thought leader in Regenerative Fashion, 3x profiled in Forbes and a frequent guest on conscious community podcasts.

ZACH PUCHTEL

Zach Puchtel is a freestyle artist, a lively spirit temporarily residing in physical form, and likes to spend his energy in creation, play and remembering what it feels like to be a part of the Oneness. He hosts a weekly improvisational music circle in Los Angeles, as well as medicinal musical ceremonies. 

My guest is Fran Bailey whose passion is The SHEVA Method (Seeking Harmony in Energy Voice and Action). The process resets your system to restore with practical techniques to live more consciously through energetic awareness. The work offers clarity, distinction, and balance. Fran’s extensive training in dancing combined with energy healing is a simple method for evolving the mind, body, heart, and soul.  Over 16 years ago, Fran studied with world-renowned energy healer, Rosalyn L. Bruyere, resulting in awakening to the metaphysical aspect of her life. For twelve years Fran worked as an energy healer for the Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine under Drs. Steve and Sandi Amoils in Cincinnati, Ohio. Subsequently, Fran began developing her meditation and psychic skills with noted psychic healers John Friedlander and Gloria Hemsher, authors of the definitive books Basic Psychic Development and Psychic Psychology. Fran's additional work in the field includes five years as an energy consultant for the staff at The Affinity Center for ADD adult and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recently, Fran received her certification as an accredited Enneagram teacher and trainer. Fran’s book, EMERGENCE: Reveal Your Essence is available on her website and on Amazon.