# 6-2-26 - 10am - High Sped Rail and Columbia Elections vs The Save Act

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Podcast: [The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-the-weekend-with-michael-brown-463938)
Published: 2026-06-02T18:25:58+00:00
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## Resource

In a scathing critique, Michael takes aim at the proposed high-speed rail project in Colorado, calling it a "monument to modern transportation" that's anything but. With a tongue-in-cheek tone, Michael dismantles the project's promises of speed and efficiency, revealing a train that's slower than driving and funded by a complex web of fees and taxes. This episode delves into the Save Act, a bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to register to vote, to the Columbia's efficient and secure election system, Michael highlights the stark contrast between the US and other countries when it comes to voting and identity verification. Michael also takes a swipe at the Colorado Department of Transportation, calling them "the dumbest people in the face of the earth" for their handling of the project. With a healthy dose of sarcasm, Michael pokes holes in the project's claims of speed and efficiency, pointing out that the train will be slower than driving and will only reach a top speed of 79 miles per hour. If you're tired of hearing empty promises and want to know the truth about the high-speed rail project, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's unvarnished take on the matter. With a healthy dose of humor and a sharp tongue, Michael will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about transportation politics in Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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