
The Ranch Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the people and happenings of the Treasure Valley and the great State of Idaho.
Episodes
569 episodes
The CuMo Mine in Idaho with Sydney Anderson
Sydney Anderson is a member of Idaho Rivers United and came in to speak about her hesitations with the CuMo mine in Idaho. She is concerned about many aspects of it, but in particular she is worried about water contamination from waste storage ...
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Episode 603
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47:55

West Ada School Board Candidate Angie Redford
Angie Redford is a member of the West Ada School Board running for re-election. We spoke at length about the state of the district and what she sees as high and low points. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundati...
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Episode 602
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46:02

Truth & Lies in Idaho Elections with Kristina Glascock
Kristina Glascock is the Twin Falls County Clerk and came in to speak on realities of Idaho elections. There are many concerns that people should have regarding the safety and accuracy of our elections, and Kristina kindly knocked them down lik...
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Episode 601
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45:28

Curing Allergies in Idaho with Dr. Peter Abraham
Dr. Peter Abraham is a board-certified family practice physician in Boise and works extensively with people suffering from allergies. I recently had a classic experience of going overseas and, in spite of my gluten intolerance here in Boise, I ...
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Episode 600
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56:50

Garden City Mayor Candidate Molly Lenty
Molly Lenty is a Garden City resident and is running for Mayor. She brings an extensive background of civic engagement and professional experience and wants to apply that to public service in Garden City. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supp...
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Episode 599
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43:40

Suing Idaho for School Vouchers with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is an Idaho parent who had a child rejected from a private school based on her religious beliefs. She has signed onto a lawsuit against Idaho in response to public funds going to private schools that discriminate based on religiou...
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Episode 598
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39:03

Idaho Power Rates & Idaho Data Centers with John Gannon
John Gannon is a District 17 Representative and very worried about the energy needs of expanding industry in the Treasure Valley. Idaho Power has an obligation to serve customers and gets reimbursed for needed expansion to continue serving Idah...
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Episode 597
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52:57

Nampa City Mayor Candidate Eric Myricks
Eric Myricks is a Nampa resident and is running for Mayor. Eric has a deep love for Nampa and a vision of how to bring the city forward to compete economically and culturally with the surrounding areas. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is suppor...
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Episode 596
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1:22:19

Eagle City Council Candidate Steve Bender
Steve Bender is an Eagle resident and is running for city council. He is deeply engaged with local politics and has a love for numbers and details. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media or...
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Episode 595
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1:08:09

Boise City Council Candidate Derek James Smith
Derek James Smith is running for Boise City Council. He is passionate about addressing the housing issues that are driving up the cost of living in the area as well as finding bloat in the city budget. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is support...
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Episode 594
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59:10

Nampa Mayor Candidate Rick Hogaboam
Rick Hogaboam is the Canyon County Clerk and is running for Mayor of Nampa. Rick has a rich history in Canyon County and Nampa in public service and wants to continue serving the community he is connected and passionate about. Enjoy!The...
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Episode 593
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50:49

Summer's End and Nuclear Policy in Idaho with Monica Church
Monica Church is an Idaho State Representative, Boise teacher, and avid Idaho enthusiast. She came in to connect on summer escapades, highlights, and nuclear and mineral policies in Idaho. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth I...
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Episode 592
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37:22

Eagle City Council Candidate Tom Letz
Tom Letz is an Eagle resident and is running for Eagle City Council. He has a perspective on the city that spans multiple decades and is passionate about many topics. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a ...
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Episode 591
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56:11

Owning Our Bodies Again with Tanner Martty
Tanner Martty is the owner of Free State Gym, a personal and group fitness center in Eagle. I learned about Tanner from many people who were, by all classic metrics, broken down and destined for medication and low mobility for the rest of their...
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Episode 590
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1:04:32

American Nuclear E 09: Why Hasn't American Nuclear Stuck with Richard McPherson
Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 9 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss why American Nuclear Power hasn’t stuck, what bureaucratic road blocks exist, and why we haven’t taken full advantage ...
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Episode 589
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48:26

Star City Council Candidate Jennifer Ragsdale
Jennifer Ragsdale is running for Star City Council. She has a love for Star and a desire to give back. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focus...
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Episode 588
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23:00

City of Eagle Budget & Seniors with Margaret Carmel
Margaret Carmel is a journalist for Boise Dev and came in to speak about the city of Eagle. Eagle recently finalized a budget that included property tax increases, and it also came to the conclusion of a court case with the Eagle Senior Citizen...
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Episode 587
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36:12

Boise City Council Candidate Lisa Sanchez
Lisa Sanchez is a Boise City Council Candidate. She served on the council previously, moved out of the area, and is now back in the district where she is running. She is extremely passionate about her community and representation. Enjoy!
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Episode 586
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1:11:45

Human Waste to Industry Inputs in Boise with Steve Burgos
Steve Burgos is the director of Boise Public Works and came in to talk about Boise’s program that takes human waste from our homes and turns it into industry inputs. Through large, very specific processes, the public works can extract incredibl...
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Episode 585
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51:11

Changing Idaho's Constitution with Ben Adams
Ben Adams is the District 12 Senator in Idaho and wants to change the Idaho constitution to setup a framework so that Idaho never loses its public lands to private sales. This would require a huge collaboration across the state, but would also ...
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Episode 584
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56:23

Boise City Council Candidate Jimmy Hallyburton
Jimmy Hallyburton is a sitting Boise City Councilman and is running for re-election. He was raised in NW Boise and has a deep love for open spaces and the city. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-pr...
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Episode 583
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53:24

America 250 & Spuddy Buddies with Julie Ellsworth
Julie Ellsworth is the Idaho State Treasurer and came in to speak on not only the crucial role of the treasurer and nuances that we should all understand and tax advantage of (like tax deferred programs) but also on the America 250 celebration ...
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Episode 582
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41:38

The OBBB & Idaho Hospitals with Brian Whitlock
Brian Whitlock is the executive director of the Idaho Hospital Association and came in to discuss the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Idaho hospitals and healthcare. There are a few key changes that came out of the bill that will make ...
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Episode 581
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53:29

Summer 2025 Touch-Up with Shawn Dygert
Shawn Dygert is a District 23 Representative here in Idaho and deeply connected to the Ag community. He came in to review what was accomplished in the 2025 session and speak on what is coming down the pipe for Idaho in the near future. Enjoy!
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Episode 580
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1:00:35

Idaho Lt. Gov. Running for Re-Election
Scott Bedke is the Lt. Governor of Idaho and recently announced his campaign to run for re-election. He has been involved in state politics since the early 2000s and feels he brings not only the knowledge and capacity to serve, but also the des...
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Episode 579
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30:35
