The Ranch Podcast
If you’re looking for a show focusing on Idaho and local community news, you found it. This show hits issues from across the Gem State, ranging from North Idaho, East Idaho, Southern Idaho, and everything in between.
Interested in Idaho politics, ag, law enforcement, education, fish and game, recreation, and all things Idaho? This is literally your spot.
If you ever have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate.
Thank you for watching!
Episodes
873 episodes
Hunters, Predators, & Technology in Idaho with Nick Fasciano
Nick Fasciano is the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation and came on to talk about the incredibly complex conversation going on around hunting and technology in Idaho. The Idaho legislator is currently considering bills that wou...
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Episode 906
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51:10
Budgets, Bills, & Elections In Idaho with Ilana Rubel
Ilana Rubel is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about budgets, bills, and the primary election coming up. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to u...
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Episode 905
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38:25
Substance Abuse in Idaho with Monte Stiles
Monte Stiles is a former attorney and current motivational speaker and has dealt with substance abuse and addiction in Idaho for years. He kindly came on to talk about what he’s worried about with the potential of legalizing marijuana in the st...
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Episode 904
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56:50
Required Parental Notification in Idaho with Terri Pickens
Terri Pickens is a current democratic candidate for Idaho Governor and came in to speak on HB 822 which would require people working with children to report to parents if they observe social transitioning and why she feels the bill is wrong for...
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Episode 903
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1:16:33
Men & Women in Sport in Idaho with Barbara Ehardt
Barbara Ehardt is an Idaho State Representative and came on to speak about her work in ensuring that there are sports and spaces in Idaho that are protected and preserved for women only. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In ...
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Episode 902
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32:56
Technology, Hunting, & Predator Management in Idaho with Tom Schneider
Tom Schneider runs the Stuck N The Rut social media pages and is an avid Idaho hunter. He came in to discuss his position with advanced technology and predator management, something he is very concerned about in his area of North Idaho. Enjoy!<...
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Episode 901
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50:48
Elections, Business, St. Paddy's Day, & Rick with Phil McGrane
Phil McGrane is the Idaho Secretary of State and came in to talk about Idaho elections, business, St. Paddy’s Day, and the loss of the beloved mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rest in peace, Rick. The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Med...
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Episode 900
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52:20
Pest Management & Property Rights with Mark Ellison
Mark Ellison is a regenerative farmer out of Emmett with Grandad Farms and came on to talk about his concerns with bills and current policy around pest management, mosquito abatement, and his health and property rights as an Idaho citizen, prop...
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Episode 899
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50:04
Federal Childcare Fraud & Fixing the System with Wendy Horman
Wendy Horman is a former Idaho State Representative and Director of the Office of Childcare in the federal government. She kindly agreed to come on and explain what has happened in the last 60ish days since she took the role, how she is correct...
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Episode 898
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19:26
Dairy Markets, Trade, and Labor in the US with Michael Dykes
Michael Dykes is the CEO of International Dairy Foods Association and came on to talk about the state of the dairy markets, international trade, and ag labor in the US today. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Founda...
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Episode 897
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28:49
Idaho Budgets, Taxes, & Junk Rating Systems with Jason Monks
Jason Monks is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about Idaho’s budgets, taxes, and junky rating systems. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unb...
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Episode 896
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46:57
The SAVE America ACT & America's Election System with Matt Germer
Matt Germer is the Director of the Governance program at the R Street Institute and came in to talk about the current version of the SAVE Act, a bill at the federal level that would force states to add on an additional federal layer of regulati...
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Episode 895
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1:02:22
Idaho Actions Applied Across the USA with Alex Adams
Alex Adams is the former head of Health and Welfare in Idaho and is now the Assistant Secretary for Family support, leading the administration for Children and Families at the US Department of Health and Welfare. He came on to talk about many a...
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Episode 894
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29:13
Stokemeter & Aggregated Wisdom with Maurice Matsumori
Maurice Matsumori is a serial entrepreneur and host of the Stokemeter Podcast and came in to talk about the aggregated wisdom of his guests, many of whom are world recognized leaders in their respective fields. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast i...
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1:01:34
Property Rights in Idaho with Cara Hipwell
Cara Hipwell is a property owner and short term rental manager in Idaho and came on to talk about property rights, the rental market, and what Idahoans should consider with short term rentals in the state. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is sup...
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Episode 892
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50:25
Nuclear Energy, Public Lands, the SAVE Act, & DHS Funding with Jim Risch
Jim Risch is a US Senator from Idaho and came on to talk about Nuclear Energy, Public Lands, the SAVE Act, and DHS Funding. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to ...
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Episode 891
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15:37
Weather Modification in Idaho with Kala Golden
Kala Golden is a world renowned authority on Weather Modification and worked in Idaho’s cloud seeding operations for almost a decade. She came in to touch up on the state of cloud seeding, the technology, and who across the globe is researching...
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Episode 890
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36:36
The US Housing Crisis with Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin is a US Senator to Michigan and came in to talk about the state of the US Housing crisis and what she feels the federal government might be able to do to help. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Founda...
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Episode 889
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28:11
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe with Chief Allen
Chief Allen is the Chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and came in to share some history of his life and the tribe, where they are today, and where they are heading. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, ...
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Episode 888
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44:39
State Vs Local Control & Eagle, Idaho with Rob Gillis
Rob Gillis is an Eagle City Councilman and came in to talk about a number of things directly affecting the city as well as state level policy that would significantly affect the layout and function of Eagle, including statewide zoning law, rat ...
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Episode 887
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45:25
Legislative Session Policy Review Part 2 with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a BSU PHD Candidate in the school of Public Policy and came in to review several bills that are moving through the Idaho legislature and being considered for law. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media F...
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Episode 886
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1:01:21
Open Fields & Kratom in Idaho with Tracy Basterrechea
Tracy Basterrechea is the Meridian Chief of Police and came in to talk about the open fields bill that has been proposed as well as Kratom, an addictive substance that can be bought over the counter at gas stations and vape shops. Enjoy!
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Episode 885
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33:06
Idaho's Nuclear Builder with Doug Sayer
Doug Sayer is the founder of Premier Technology, an Idaho based company that manufactures nuclear facility parts right here in Blackfoot, Idaho. He agreed to come on to talk about what he sees as far as manufacturing capacity in the US, where h...
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Episode 884
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54:05
Preserving State Level Law & Order with Jason Horst
Jason Horst is part of the Idaho State Police Association and came in to speak about what he sees as issues with the current state of funding across Idaho and how he feels we can fix it. Enjoy!*NOTE: All opinions expressed in this episo...
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Episode 883
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44:17
The Federal Government War on Idaho Sugar Beets with Casey Stevenson
Casey Stevenson is an Idaho sugar beet farmer and came in to talk about the federal government, its regulation, and the ways Idaho farmers are getting hammered by poor political decisions. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth I...
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Episode 882
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58:48
