Wayne's Word

About Wayne's Word

Wayne Laugesen is an accomplished journalist, video producer, and editorial page editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette. A self-described conservative libertarian, he hosts Wayne’s Word Podcast, where he engages in thought-provoking discussions on politics, culture, and inspiring human stories with notable figures from various fields. With a career spanning prominent publications such as The Washington Examiner, National Catholic Register, and Soldier of Fortune, Laugesen has built a reputation for incisive commentary and compelling storytelling.

Publisher

Wayne Laugesen

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Teddy Collins for Colorado Senate: Defending 2A Rights, Family Values & Energy Independence

   Join host Wayne Laugesen on the latest episode of Wayne's Word Podcast as he sits down with Teddy Collins, lifelong Republican, father, gun store owner, and candidate for Colorado Senate District 4. In this in-depth interview, Teddy shares his journey from rural Texas to Colorado Springs, his passion for protecting Colorado families, and his fight against the erosion of our state's values under Democrat control.Key topics include:Teddy's background as a firearms business owner and Vice President of the Colorado State Shooting Association.Defending Second Amendment rights and responsible gun ownership in Colorado.Protecting girls' sports, school safety, and parental rights in districts like Douglas County, Jefferson County, Park County, Lake County, Chaffee County, Custer County, Teller County, and Fremont County.Unleashing Colorado's energy independence with natural resources like oil, gas, gold, and silver—while criticizing rising energy costs and red tape.The decline of Colorado from a top-ranked state to last in key metrics, and hope for Republican gains in the 2026 elections.Personal stories on immigration, human trafficking, and why Colorado is Teddy's "Alamo"—a line in the sand for freedom and Americana.If you're a Colorado resident concerned about affordability, school choice, charter schools, homeschooling, and restoring our state's potential, this episode is a must-watch. Teddy discusses his endorsements, primary opponents, and plans to make Colorado safe and prosperous again.Visit Teddy's website: https://collinsforcolorado.com to learn more, donate, or volunteer. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Colorado-focused conservative discussions on Wayne's Word. Share your thoughts in the comments: What issues matter most to you in Colorado?Timestamps:0:00 Intro: Colorado Values & Teddy Collins' Background0:52 Podcast Welcome & Senate District 4 Overview2:12 Teddy's Personal Journey from Texas to Colorado3:15 Defending Second Amendment Rights & Gun Business4:54 Immigration, Human Trafficking & Reasons for Moving6:22 Colorado's Decline Under Democrat Policies7:03 Colorado as "The Alamo" – Fighting for Americana10:07 Anti-Gun Laws & Need for Activism12:02 Soft on Crime Policies & Impacts on Families14:36 Red Flag Laws Expansion (SB 004) Critique17:02 Self-Defense for Vulnerable Groups19:52 Testifying at the Capitol & Resisting Bad Bills24:43 Protecting Girls' Sports & Parental Rights29:51 Dead Naming Bill & Dignity of Minors32:59 Semi-Auto Ban (Senate Bill 003) & Lawsuits34:56 CSSA Banquet & Inclusive 2A Activism39:40 School Safety & Armed Guards41:46 Unfit for Trial Laws & Releasing Criminals43:05 Energy Independence & Resource Development49:17 Hope for Republican Wins in 2024 Elections51:53 Call to Action: Donate & Get Involved53:09 Closing: Fixing Colorado for Future Generations#ColoradoPolitics #TeddyCollins #ColoradoSenateDistrict4 #SecondAmendmentColorado #ColoradoEnergy #ConservativePodcast #ColoradoSprings #DouglasCounty #JeffersonCounty #SchoolSafetyColorado #RepublicanColorado #WayneWordPodcast #ColoradoElections2026

2. 

   19 Jan 2026

   Father's Fight to Save His Son from Gender Transition Nightmare in Colorado | Wayne's Word

   In this powerful episode of Wayne's Word, Soviet defector Gene Maine exposes Colorado's gender transition industry, centered at Children's Hospital Colorado's TRUE Center, and how it's tearing his family apart by pushing his son toward irreversible changes like puberty blockers. As a father fighting for parental rights, Gene speaks out amid Colorado's controversial deadnaming bills (including SB26-018 for sealing minor name changes) and the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on state protections against youth gender mutilation—often called "affirming care." Hear his raw story of custody battles, academic elitism in Boulder, and warnings about this "predatory cult" profiting off vulnerable kids. Timely in 2026 with federal crackdowns on transgender youth procedures.If you're concerned about protecting children, parental rights in Colorado, or the transgender debate, like, share, and subscribe! Sponsored by Interstate Roofing and Integrity Bank and Trust. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: A Father's Nightmare0:58 - Welcome to Wayne's Word1:08 - Introducing Gene Maine1:16 - Colorado's Gender Transition Craze1:34 - Deadnaming Bill Discussion2:07 - SB26-018 Bill Details2:54 - Gene's Family Story3:14 - Children's Hospital TRUE Center Exposed4:12 - Comparisons to Historical Atrocities5:18 - Critique of Doctors' Ethics5:38 - Do No Harm Organization5:51 - Details on Gene's Son6:17 - Myth of Assigned Gender at Birth6:42 - Beginning of the Family Issues8:22 - Twins and Ex-Wife's Influence9:24 - Ex-Wife's Liberal Boulder Views10:52 - Gene's Soviet Background11:38 - Fashionable Trends in Boulder Society13:13 - Declaring Kids Gay at Age 515:45 - Shift to Trans as the New Trend17:07 - Gene's Libertarian Stance18:53 - Tattoo Analogy for Permanent Changes20:22 - Accepting Possible Gay Orientation22:48 - Cultural Marxism Explained25:00 - Yuri Bezmenov and Brainwashing Tactics29:17 - Son Comes Out as Trans at Age 1330:29 - Gene's Supportive but Cautious Response32:45 - Divisive Colorado Legislation34:12 - Therapist Induces ROGD35:20 - Anti-Conversion Therapy Laws37:52 - Med-Arb Gives Power to Mother39:20 - Therapist as Hidden Activist40:04 - ROGD from Affirmation41:30 - Affirmation Required by Colorado Law43:07 - Family vs. State in Communism45:00 - Wait Until Adulthood for Decisions46:03 - Absurd Affirmation Analogy48:01 - Efforts Ignored by Med-Arb48:46 - Court Order: Mother's Medical Control49:52 - Puberty Blockers Administered51:03 - Appeals and Legal Battles52:21 - Father's Unwavering Commitment54:30 - Support Organizations Like Do No Harm55:03 - Hospital "Stops" Gender Care?56:21 - HHS Funding Threats57:06 - Court Limits on Gene's Involvement58:47 - Potential Loopholes to Continue59:30 - Not About Protecting Marginalized Groups1:00:05 - Hypocrisy on Global Genital Mutilation1:01:42 - Issues in Premier Hospitals1:02:37 - Current Family Dynamics1:03:44 - Dealing with a Narcissistic Ex1:05:16 - Academia's Faux Intellectualism1:06:47 - Roots of Academic Elitism1:07:08 - Isolation and Moral Decay in Academia1:07:36 - Justifying Immoral Acts1:08:09 - Research Funding Biases1:09:08 - Path to Tyranny1:09:35 - French vs. Scottish Enlightenment1:10:02 - Tracing to Rousseau1:10:13 - Gene's Dual USSR/America Perspective1:10:36 - Anti-American University Teachings1:10:46 - Philosophy of Higher Education1:11:14 - "Enemy of My Enemy" Alliances1:11:14 - Closing Remarks#ColoradoGenderTransition #ParentalRights #TransgenderYouth #ChildrensHospitalColorado #DeadnamingBill #GenderAffirmingCareCritique #SovietDefectorStory #CustodyBattle #PubertyBlockers #WaynesWordPodcast

3. 

   8 Dec 2025

   From Abuse Survivor to Colorado Governor Candidate: Victor Marx's Inspiring Story | Wayne's Word

   Colorado Governor candidate Victor Marx recounts his traumatic childhood abuse and journey to healing through faith and service, which informs his political platform focused on family values, in an interview with Wayne Laugesen.

Who has been a guest on Wayne's Word

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Victor Marx
• Kelly Hudnall
• Todd Hudnall
• Jared Polis
• Yemi Mobolade

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

36,612

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

30