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!
#1,099 Peaches in Idaho with Patrick Williamson
Patrick Williamson is an Idaho fruit grower and wine maker and brought me out to his peach orchard in Canyon County. Taiwan contracts with Patrick to grow the most incredible peaches I have ever seen, but hearing about the labor and weather struggles that he and other growers have successfully navigated is far more impressive. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise...
#1,098 Colo-Rectal Cancer In Idaho with Dr. Sheev Dattani
Dr. Sheev Dattani is a Colon & Rectal surgeon who is robotically trained and board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Colo-Rectal Cancer is exploding in frequency across the globe, and Dr. Dattani came on to discuss some of the basics around the disease, surgical treatment, and what we can look out for. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure...
#1,097 Constitutional Officer Series: What It Means To Be Idaho's Treasurer with Julie Ellsworth
Julie Ellsworth is the current Treasurer of Idaho and came on to discuss the position, its powers, its limits, and why the framers felt it important to make the position a constitutional officer. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County an...
#1,096 Constitutional Officer Series: What It Means To Be Idaho's Lt. Governor with Scott Bedke
Scott Bedke is the current Lt. Governor of Idaho and came on to discuss the position, its powers, its limits, and why the framers felt it important to make the position a constitutional officer. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada Co...
#1,095 Mission 43 & Idaho Vets with Dan McGurkin
Captain Dan McGurkin is the executive director of Mission 43 here in Idaho. He works with the organization to help support US Vets in a number of ways and particularly as they leave the service and find themselves and their place in civilian life. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s al...
#1,094 IDFG Saving The Yellowstone Cutthroat with Brett High & Sage Unsworth
Brett High and Sage Unsworth work with Idaho Fish and Game and specifically engage in Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout conservation. Rainbow trout were introduced to various Idaho waterways in the 1970s as a way to keep fish populations high for fishermen, but the rainbow proved to be problematic for a number of reasons. Brett and Sage are two of the people on the front line saving the yellowstone genetics and breeding grounds so all Idahoans can continue to enjoy the native species. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho...
#1,093 The Dignity Index with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a member of the Dignity Politics team at Dignity.US, the creators of the Dignity Index, an iconic Idaho podcast host, and Idaho community advocate. She came on to share the work she is engaging in nationally with the team and talk about offering dignity to all Idahoans at a time when dehumanizing is the norm. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state...
#1,092 Nuclear & STEM Opportunities at CWI with Lori Barber
Lori Barber is the President of College of Western Idaho and came on to talk about the new STEM building on campus and their exploding STEM programs, including Cyber Security and Nuclear. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Ca...
#1,091 Idaho's Nuclear Past & Future with Erin Bingham
Erin Bingham is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about Idaho's complex past with nuclear waste and what she sees could be a bright future for our state and this industry. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada Co...
#1,090 Changing the Nuclear Model with John Hanson
John Hanson works with Oklo, an American nuclear company working in Idaho that is changing the game when it comes to the nuclear cycle. They are one of the notable companies that has found a way to use “spent” fuel and turn it into the world's next power source. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and...
#1,089 Prop 1 in Idaho with Melanie Folwell
Melanie Folwell is leading the campaign for Prop 1 in Idaho and came on to talk about some of the details that people feel confused or uncomfortable with. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho St...
#1,088 Absentee Voting & Fraud in Idaho with Phil McGrane
Phil McGrane is the Secretary of State for Idaho and came on to talk about details around absentee voting and election fraud in Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Po...
#1,087 Extending Idaho's Water Resource with Tom Points
Tom Points is the senior director of the Nampa Public Works and invited me to come see his water treatment distribution area. Nampa is reusing millions and millions of gallons of water daily and pushing water that used to be sent back straight to the Boise river into an irrigation canal where it can be used many more times. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state...
#1,086 Flock Cameras & Data Centers in Idaho with Terri Pickens
Terri Pickens is an Idaho attorney and came on to talk about her concerns with Data Centers and Flock Cameras. Terri feels the method of ALPRs data collection is a violation of our 4th amendment rights and is also concerned about data centers in Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life...
#1,085 Cooling Data Centers in America with Eric Sonner
Eric Sonner is an Idaho native and world renowned HVAC expert that founded Data Airflow, an HVAC company specializing in the complex cooling systems required by data centers and crypto mining operations. Eric kindly agreed to come on and discuss the nature of contemporary cooling systems and how developers are addressing water and cooling problems. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise...
#1,084 Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Idaho with Luke Mayville
Luke Mayville is a citizen activist in the state of Idaho and was a leading force behind Medicaid Expansion in 2018. He came in to explain what the existing steps are in idaho to get a citizen ballot initiative through the signature gathering, onto the ballot, and into state law. This comes at a time when some feel the initiative process is too easy and are suggesting making it more involved. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long...
#1,083 Alternate Legal Perspective on Prop 1 with Caleb Pirc
Caleb Pirc is the General Counsel and Legal Center Director for the Idaho Family Policy Center and came on to talk about his legal interpretation and concerns around Prop 1, specifically around viability, parental consent, & more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ad...
#1,082 Idaho's Beef, Ranchers, and President Trump with Paul Marchant
Paul Marchant is an Idaho rancher and came on to talk about the recent deal that President Trump has touted regarding importing beef and a discount. Many people were confused about what this meant for Idaho ranchers and ranchers in America in general. Paul came on so people could hear it directly from the horse’s mouth. Enjoy!
#1,081 Al in Schools, Idaho's Water & Power with Kevin Cook
Kevin Cook is an Idaho State Senator deeply concerned and engaged about a number of things, including AI in our schools, our water supply, and our power. He is a man of many, many passions. Enjoy!
#1,080 Surveillance Cameras in Idaho with Matt Clifford
Matt Clifford is the Ada County Sheriff and came on to talk about the surveillance cameras, often referred to as Flock cameras, what they are, what they do, where the data is stored, who can and CANNOT see it, and more. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of l...
#1,079 Power, Water, & Crisis Planning in Idaho with Robert Ferguson
Robert Ferguson is a retired power executive and came on to talk about his significant concerns with a potential power crisis if our winters continue to provide lackluster water resources. Robert has some ideas that have been implemented across the nation that could potentially help Idaho weather a storm (or no storm at all). Enjoy!
#1,078 Insurance Risks & Health Costs in Idaho with Ben Fuhriman
Ben Fuhriman is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about some of the reasons why healthcare has exploded in cost. Specifically, Ben spoke about the unlimited liability that insurance companies must absorb when they insure individuals. This, he points out, was something that came along with the ACA and has been part of the reason for exploding costs. Enjoy!
#1,077 Growing Idaho's Own D&B Supply with Mark Schmitt
Mark Schmitt is the CEO of D&B Supply and came on to talk about what makes this homegrown Idaho company so iconic and successful in our communities. Enjoy!
#1,076 Saving Idaho Sugar Beets Growers from Bad Federal Policy with Zach Patterson
Zach Patterson is the President of Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Assoc. and recently traveled to Washington DC to explain the problems sugar growers in America are experiencing as a result of poor policy and dated tariff systems. Zach’s perspective is invaluable for anyone trying to understand the issues Ag is facing. Enjoy!
#1,075 Caring for Idaho's Wildlands with Lance Davisson
Lance Davisson is the founder of the Keystone Concept, a consulting firm that helps with timber and wildlands management. Lance took me up to an area on Bogus Basin where dozens of landowners and agencies have been working to reduce fuel loads and increase forest health in a manner that is good for the trees, the open areas, the residents of the surrounding cities, and Idaho. Understanding all the moving pieces and innovations that go into this was incredible. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media...
#1,074 Miss Rodeo Idaho Kelsey Davis
Kelsey Davis is Miss Rodeo Idaho and travels the country representing our great state as a rodeo queen. Having grown up in Eagle, she has a deep love for rodeo and western culture and works to share that history and passion with the upcoming generations of Americans. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways...
#1,073 Amalgamated Sugar & Idaho Growers with Mike Garner
Mike Garner is the Chairman of Amalgamated Sugar and came on to talk about the history and investment in the company that produces BILLIONS of pounds of sugar annually for the American consumer. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County an...
#1,072 Understanding Flock Cameras in daho with Tammy Nichols
Tammy Nichols is an Idaho State Senator and came on to talk about Flock Cameras, the 4th amendment, school safety, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Me...
#1,071 Powder River Rodeo Stock Contractor with Lori Franzen
Lori Franzen is the co-founder and operator of Powder River Rodeo and operates as the stock contractor for the Caldwell Night Rodeo. She travels across the country for rodeo season providing some of the best animals in the business and came on for a show to discuss her craft and her story. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home...
#1,070 Legal Perspective On Prop 1 with Mary Shea
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School Di...
#1,069 Elections, Jobs, Housing, & Wyomingites with Robert Short
Robert Short is a Converse County Commissioner and republican nominee for Wyoming Secretary of State and came on to talk about a number of things affecting Wyoming, including housing, economic opportunity, election systems, and more. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to man...
#1,068 Community Health & What Can Be Done with Angie Gribble
Angie Gribble is the senior director at St. Luke’s for Community Health and Engagement and came on to talk about the community health survey results that St. Luke’s has finished compiling. There were several things that were not only surprising about the results, but also many avenues for engagement that Angie brought up that I wouldn’t have anticipated. This was a fantastic conversation. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long fo...
#1,067 The Taylor Grazing Act & Cattle in the West with Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy is an Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner and came in to talk about the Taylor Grazing act, the foundational guidelines for public lands grazing in the US. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada Cou...
#1,066 Fire, Water, & The US Economy with Mike Simpson
Mike Simpson is a US Congressman from Idaho and came on to speak on fires and water resources in the west and the US economy. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county She...
#1,065 The Future of Wyoming with Eric Barlow
Eric Barlow is a long time Wyoming State Senator and the Republican Nominee for Wyoming Governor. Wyoming, like Idaho and other western states, is struggling with economic opportunity for its youth, strained budgets, and politics influenced by recent transplants. Hearing Eric’s thoughts and vision for Wyoming was fantastic. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is...
#1,064 Independent Movement, Israel, Foreign Wars, Trade, & Idaho with Todd Achilles
Todd Achilles is a former Idaho State Representative, veteran, and independent candidate for the US Senate. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Pol...
#1,063 Transparent Government in Idaho with Brandon Woolf
Brandon Woolf is the Idaho State Controller and came on to talk about Transparency month in Idaho, what his office is doing to present extraordinary access to information, and what citizens can do to effectively check the books of the Idaho government. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways o...
#1,062 Nuclear Fuel, Wildfire, & Idaho with Scott Bedke
Scott Bedke is the Lt. Governor of Idaho and came on to talk about many things, including nuclear fuel, Idaho’s recycle and storage program, wildfire funding and management, and more. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like...
#1,061 Buying a Home in Idaho as a First Time/Young Buyer with Matt Morrell
Matt Morrell is a seasoned financial advisor and loan broker in Idaho. There is a large concern about housing affordability in the state with issues ranging from down payments to credit to housing prices. I asked Matt to help with a series around affording a home, and for the first episode, we focused on first time and young homebuyers as there are many clear paths forward if buying a home is something you want. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
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#1,060 Out of State Actors in Idaho's Initiative Process & HJR 4 with Victor Miller
Victor Miller is an Idaho political analyst and extremely concerned about the monied interests and outside influence on our initiative process. He personally filed several complaints with many Idaho offices regarding the marijuana initiative ballot signing process. He wants to work to revise the process so it is more secure and it is more difficult for outsiders to influence Idaho laws. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information i...
