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Wayne's Word

Wayne's Word

Written by: Wayne Laugesen
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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.Wayne Laugesen Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Father's Fight to Save His Son from Gender Transition Nightmare in Colorado | Wayne's Word
    Jan 19 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • From Abuse Survivor to Colorado Governor Candidate: Victor Marx's Inspiring Story | Wayne's Word
    Dec 8 2025

    Join Wayne Laugesen on this powerful episode of Wayne's Word as he sits down with Victor Marx, founder of All Things Possible Ministries and Republican candidate for Colorado Governor in 2026. Victor opens up about his harrowing childhood filled with severe abuse—from being nearly electrocuted and drowned by his stepdad to being locked in a freezer and forced into violent acts at just seven years old. Discover how he overcame trauma through faith, therapy (123 sessions!), and resilience, transforming his pain into purpose by rescuing victims of trafficking and ISIS, mentoring in youth prisons, and supporting veterans.Victor shares his unfiltered journey from a troubled youth involved in drugs and crime to a Marine Corps veteran and global advocate. Now, as an "independent Republican" outsider, he's challenging Colorado's one-party rule with a focus on protecting families, faith, freedom, and nature. Hear his takes on border security, energy hypocrisy, gun rights as an "equalizer" for survivors, and why his past qualifies him to lead with empathy and backbone.This episode is proudly sponsored by Interstate Roofing, your trusted partner for reliable roofing solutions, and Integrity Bank & Trust, committed to serving your financial needs with honesty and excellence.Key highlights:00:00 - Intro and Welcome01:00 - Victor's Childhood Trauma and Abuse02:00 - Path to Healing and Overcoming PTSD05:00 - Work with At-Risk Youth and Anti-Trafficking Efforts15:00 - Military Service and Near Court-Martial25:00 - Entering Politics: Why Run for Governor?35:00 - Policy Talks: Borders, Energy, Guns, and Colorado Issues45:00 - Endorsements, Criticisms, and Final ThoughtsVictor's story proves: "You don't have to live by a label—God made us to heal." As he says, his experiences make him the people's candidate, ready to restore trust and unite Colorado.Support Victor's campaign: https://victor2026.comFollow All Things Possible: https://allthingspossible.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more raw conversations on resilience, politics, and real-life heroes. Share your thoughts in the comments—what's your take on Victor's run?#VictorMarx #ColoradoGovernor #AbuseSurvivor #Podcast #WaynesWord

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    51 mins
  • Satanists INVADE School Boards D20 After School Satan EXPOSED! Halloween episode | Waynes Word
    Oct 31 2025

    🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN—But the REAL Ghouls Are in Our Schools! 👻In this SHOCKING Halloween episode of Wayne’s Word, host Wayne uncovers actual Satanists pushing “After School Satan” clubs, pornographic books, and curses in Colorado Springs D20 schools—home to the Air Force Academy.Pastors Kelly & Todd Hudnall (Radiant Church) reveal:✅ Satanists praying against parents & board members✅ Explicit sex-app guides for kids STILL in school libraries✅ Dead crows & blood rituals left at their home✅ How to FIGHT BACK with prayer, school boards & votes🔥 “If they can’t kill them in the womb, they target them in school.”Is your district next? Search “After School Satan” + your city—you’ll be horrified.👉 WATCH NOW & SHARE before the algorithm buries it!🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly truth bombs💬 COMMENT: Have YOU seen this in your schools?📖 schoolyardsecrets.com – Full D20 exposé📚 Holy Rebel book (Amazon/Audible): https://a.co/d/5HI1OaC

    0:00 – Intro: Wayne’s World Halloween Special 🎃

    0:15 – Happy Halloween – Trunk-or-Treat vs. Real Evil in Schools

    2:14 – Meet Pastors Kelly & Todd Hudnall (Radiant Church, CO Springs)

    2:28 – SchoolYardSecrets.com: D20 & Air Force Academy Connection

    3:19 – The Professing Satanist Behind the Push (No Name Given)

    4:02 – CLIP 1: TST Satanist Invocation at D20 Board Meeting (“Hail Satan”)

    5:19 – CLIP 2: After School Satan Club Promoter Demands “Religious Freedom”

    6:24 – The Book That Teaches Kids How to Use Sex Apps with Adults 😱

    8:06 – “Being Nice is Overrated – Choose Violence” – Satanist Quote

    8:17 – TST Claims: “We’re Just Secular”… But Do They Pray to Satan?

    9:25 – Parents MUST Wake Up – Satan Targets Kids After the Womb

    11:20 – Child Molestation in School Libraries? Violent, Racist, Demonic Books

    12:08 – Satanists Target School Board Heroes with Personal Attacks

    13:20 – Prayer Warriors vs. Curses: “They Sit Behind Us & Hex Us”

    14:33 – Holy Rebel Book: Are You a Holy or Unholy Rebel?

    17:19 – “Hell on Earth”: The Trauma of Child Sexualization

    18:16 – Why These Books Are STILL in D20 Libraries

    19:18 – Satanists Left Dead Crow + Blood Goo on Pastors’ House 🐦💀

    20:01 – Instant Healing After “Bloodline” Prayer Around Property

    21:26 – Cameras Installed: “Satanists, We’re Watching You Now”

    21:39 – What Parents Can DO: Show Up, Pray, Vote

    22:09 – After School Satan is NATIONAL – Check Your District

    25:26 – Separation of Church & State? Satanism Gets a Pass

    26:13 – Satan = Universal Symbol of Evil (Not a “Literary Hero”)

    26:59 – Halloween: High Holy Day for Satanists & Occult

    27:51 – “Light Up the Night” Alternative Event at Radiant Church

    28:52 – Satan is REAL – Good vs. Evil is Undeniable (Even for Atheists)

    30:30 – Call to Action: Visit SchoolYardSecrets.com

    31:00 – Support School Board Warriors – Election Coming!

    32:28 – Get “Holy Rebel” Book (Amazon + Audible)

    33:32 – Final Prayer & Halloween Warning

    33:59 – Outro Music


    #Halloween2025 #SatanicPanic #AfterSchoolSatan #SchoolBoardExposed #ParentalRights #ColoradoSprings #D20 #ChristianParents #SpiritualWarfare #Wayne’sWord ##turningpointusa #conservative

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    34 mins
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