In this episode of Unleashed, Heidi Ganahl sits down with Admiral Brian Christine, the 18th Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for a conversation about HHS’s new report, Wolves in White Coats, and the administration’s push for greater scrutiny of medical interventions for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.

Christine, a physician who now leads the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, walks through the report’s findings and HHS’s concerns surrounding puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries performed on minors. He discusses the department’s review of the scientific evidence, allegations of potentially improper medical billing and the financial incentives HHS says may exist within some gender clinics.

But some of the most powerful moments of the conversation center on the children and families themselves.

Christine shares the stories of detransitioners featured in the report, including Clementine Breen, and describes hearing firsthand about complications, regret and the feeling of abandonment some say they experienced when they sought help after deciding to detransition.

Heidi and Christine also bring the conversation home to Colorado, where debates over insurance coverage, parental rights and medical treatment for minors continue. Heidi discusses Colorado legislation and a citizen-led ballot effort expected before voters this fall, while asking what resources are available to parents living in states where these policies remain deeply contested.

Christine also explains what may come next at the federal level, including referrals related to the report to the Department of Justice and the HHS Inspector General.

At the heart of the episode is a larger question: How did medicine get here—and what does accountability look like now?

🔹 What HHS says it uncovered in Wolves in White Coats
🔹 Admiral Brian Christine’s role as Assistant Secretary for Health
🔹 The scientific debate surrounding medical interventions for minors with gender dysphoria
🔹 HHS concerns about financial incentives and potentially improper billing
🔹 Stories from detransitioners and families featured in the report
🔹 Clementine Breen’s experience and why her story impacted Christine
🔹 Referrals to the Department of Justice and HHS Inspector General
🔹 Colorado’s laws and ongoing political fight over treatment of minors
🔹 The citizen-led Colorado ballot effort headed toward voters this fall
🔹 Resources for parents looking for alternative approaches to care
🔹 Why Christine says Americans need to read the report and hear these families’ stories for themselves

Of the individuals featured in the report, Christine points to his conversation with detransitioner Clementine Breen as particularly powerful. He says hearing her describe the complications she experienced and the abandonment she felt after deciding to detransition brought the consequences at the center of the report into stark focus.

“These stories are heartbreaking,” Christine says during the conversation. “They’re horrific in some ways. They’re certainly shocking.”

Heidi also presses Christine on what the federal government's work means for Colorado families as the state continues its own battle over these issues.

The discussion touches on state insurance mandates, Colorado medical facilities that have reportedly provided gender-related services, parental concerns and the upcoming ballot fight that Heidi says could give Colorado voters a direct opportunity to weigh in.

Christine’s message to parents is straightforward: educate yourself, read the report, watch the accompanying documentary and talk openly with your children.

For him, the fight ultimately comes down to protecting children while restoring evidence, transparency and accountability to medicine.

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In this episode of Unleashed, Heidi Ganahl sits down with election integrity expert and Colorado advocate Mark Cook for a wide-ranging conversation on election transparency, government accountability, and what citizens can do to restore trust in the electoral process.

Mark shares his journey into election integrity work following the 2020 election, explaining how his background in technology and data analysis led him to investigate election systems across the country. He discusses his concerns about centralized election administration, voting machines, mail-in ballots, chain of custody issues, and the growing disconnect between citizens and the systems designed to serve them.

The conversation also turns to Colorado, where Heidi and Mark reflect on efforts to investigate election irregularities, the challenges citizens face when seeking transparency, and why they believe public confidence in elections continues to erode. They discuss former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, Governor Jared Polis' decision to commute her sentence, and what that means for the broader election integrity movement in Colorado.

Mark also provides an update on his nationwide "hand count roadshow," where he travels state to state educating citizens on election systems, helping local groups understand election processes, and encouraging Americans to become more engaged in protecting election transparency.

Finally, Heidi and Mark discuss campaign finance concerns, including allegations of "smurfing" contributions, questions surrounding Colorado's upcoming governor's race, and the importance of voters demanding accountability from candidates of every political stripe.

Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this episode dives into one of the most debated issues in American politics today: how do we ensure elections remain transparent, trustworthy, and accountable to the people?

🔥 Topics Covered

🔹 Election integrity and public trust in the voting process
🔹 Colorado's election system and ongoing transparency debates
🔹 The Tina Peters case and Governor Polis' commutation decision
🔹 Voting machines, mail ballots, and chain of custody concerns
🔹 The role of media in election-related reporting
🔹 Mark Cook's nationwide election integrity roadshow
🔹 Campaign finance questions and alleged "smurfing" contributions
🔹 The 2026 Colorado governor's race and what voters should watch for
🔹 Why citizen engagement matters more than ever

💥 Key Takeaways

✔️ Trust in elections requires transparency and accountability.

✔️ Citizens should be able to ask questions without being dismissed or attacked.

✔️ Election integrity is not a Republican or Democrat issue—it affects every voter.

✔️ Lasting change begins with informed citizens getting involved locally.

📍 Upcoming Event

Mark Cook will be joining Heidi Ganahl and dozens of other speakers at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival on June 26-27, where election integrity, freedom, and citizen engagement will be front-and-center topics of discussion.

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In this episode of Unleashed, Heidi sits down with Nick from Big Timber Lodge for a candid conversation about the state of Colorado politics, the fight over the Second Amendment, illegal immigration, government overreach, and what grassroots conservatives must do to win back the state.

Nick shares how he unexpectedly became one of Colorado’s rising political voices after speaking out against Colorado’s sweeping gun control legislation, including SB25-003. What started as frustration over attacks on constitutional rights quickly turned into political activism, viral livestreams, and grassroots organizing efforts that helped pressure lawmakers and mobilize thousands of Coloradans.

The conversation dives deep into Colorado’s shifting population trends, the growing financial burden of illegal immigration programs, and the impact progressive policies are having on businesses, families, and longtime Colorado residents. Heidi and Nick also discuss the ongoing lawsuits against Colorado over gun restrictions—and why they believe federal courts may finally push back against the state’s aggressive anti-Second Amendment agenda.

But beyond the headlines, this episode focuses on something bigger:
👉 How everyday people can get involved locally and rebuild Colorado from the ground up.

From school boards to city councils to neighborhood organizing, Heidi and Nick make the case that real political change won’t come from one hero or one election—it will come from citizens stepping up in their own communities.

🔥 Topics Covered

🔹 Colorado’s controversial SB25-003 gun control law
🔹 The growing federal legal challenges against Colorado’s firearm restrictions
🔹 Why Nick believes Colorado is losing longtime residents
🔹 The financial impact of illegal immigration policies on Colorado taxpayers
🔹 Medicaid expansion, “Cover All Coloradans,” and healthcare costs
🔹 How grassroots activism pressured lawmakers during the legislative session
🔹 The importance of local involvement over national political drama
🔹 Why conservatives must stop infighting before the midterms
🔹 How Colorado can be rebuilt “one neighborhood at a time”

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