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!
#1,057 Data Centers, Rate Cases, & Protecting Idahoans with Ed Lodge
Ed Lodge is a Idaho Public Utility Commissioner and came on to talk about numerous concerns shared by many Idahoans, including data centers, rate cases, and protections for Idahoans as industry here grows. 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 enf...
#1,056 Unearthing Idaho with Mark Warner
Mark Warner is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho and invited me to an archaeological dig right here in the Treasure Valley. We spoke at the dig site about the history of Idaho, who the people were, what they valued, and the stories that we can learn from what they left behind. 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 s...
#1,055 Psychology, Psychedelics, & Trauma with Michael Sapiro
Michael Sapiro is a Clinical Psychology and Zen Buddhist Monk and works with first responders and vets to deal with trauma. He uses a wide variety of methods and work, but at the end of the day, he acknowledges that the work is ultimately in the hands of the patient. Enjoy!
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#1,054 Tequila and Distilling in Idaho with Andy Koenig
Andy Koenig has been distilling in Idaho for several decades and came on recently to talk about his new Tequila and tasting room. 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, Ida...
#1,053 Issues with Prop 1 in Idaho with Dee Sarton
Dee Sarton is an Idaho Pro Life advocate and came on to discuss concerns she has with prop 1, the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative. 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...
#1,052 Transit in Nampa with Natalie Jangula
Natalie Jangula is a City Councilwoman in Nampa and came on to talk about the recent vote regarding Valley Regional Transit. Nampa city council voted to remove all funding from VRT recently, a move that is unique to that city as all other surrounding cities maintained the funding for the transit system. Natalie came on to talk about why she felt that may have not been the right move. 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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#1,051 Idaho's Teacher Health Trust with Janie Ward-Engelking
Janie Ward-Engelking is an Idaho State Senator and came on to talk about the private teacher health insurance trust in Idaho and why it has run out of money. 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...
#1,050 Caldwell Night Rodeo with Angelique Rood
Angelique Rood is the president of the Caldwell Night Rodeo and came on to talk about the rodeo, the foundation, Rodeo 101, and sharing this fundamental piece of Idaho culture with future generations. 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 age...
#1,049 Good Neighbor Authority & Habitat Restoration with Tara Ball & Zack Swearingen
Tara Ball and Zack Swearingen work with Idaho Fish and Game and came on to discuss habitat restoration and good neighbor authority in the Clearwater area. Fish and Game actively works to restore and maintain habitat for many species, including Idaho’s prized big game, and working with federal and private partners, it is able to take great strides to address the results of shifting fire management policy, environmental shifts, and evolving hunting pressures. 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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#1,048 Running for Gov. in Idaho with Tommy Ahlquist
Tommy Ahlquist is an iconic Idaho developer, physician, and former governor candidate and came on to talk about what drove him to run for governor, what happened during the campaign, and where Idaho can continue to improve. 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 hom...
#1,047 What "Conservation" Means in Idaho with Greg Casey
Greg Casey is the former Sergeant at Arms for the United States Senate, a lifelong Republican, and a multi-generation Idahoan. He came on to help start unpacking what it means to actually be “conservative” 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...
The Homeless in Idaho & Solutions with Vanessa Fry
Dr. Vanessa Fry is a founding member of the Idaho Policy Center and came on to discuss the research and strategy her group put together to address the homeless situation in the Treasure Valley and Idaho. There is a large anxiety throughout Idaho that the homeless tragedy in the coastal states will make its way here, and Vanessa broke down what fundamentally causes these issues and what Idaho can do to avoid them while saving tens of millions of dollars. Enjoy!
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Rodeo in Idaho & Preserving the West with Butch Otter
Butch Otter is a former Idaho Governor and Congressman and came on to talk about the Caldwell Night Rodeo, transmitting and preserving western culture, and what it means to see cowboys and cowgirls express and celebrate their way of life. Enjoy!
The Caldwell Night Rodeo is scheduled for August 18th-22nd and is consistently regarded as one of the top ten rodeos in the entire country. Tickets are on sale now!
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#1,044 Wildlife Management Areas & Migration with Curtis Hendricks & Dan Garren
Curtis Hendricks & Dan Garren work with Idaho Department of Fish and Game in region 5 as habitat management and regional supervision. We toured and spoke about the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management Area and Soda Hills Mule Deer Migration Area. This was a small glimpse into the incredibly complex management of large land areas, ecosystem management, migration corridor management, and everything around it that goes into keeping populations, summer, winter, spring, and fall habitats alive and well. Enjoy!
The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.
#1,043 SH*T Magnet with Rob Gillis
Rob Gillis is a former LA Sheriff Deputy and current Eagle City Councilman and came on to talk about a book he recently published chronicling his career as a deputy. There are many opinions about LA and California in general, and as an ex-Californian myself, I greatly appreciated Rob’s honesty and recounting of life there. 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 grea...
#1,042 Valley Regional Transit & Nampa with Elaine Klegg
Elaine Klegg is the CEO of Valley Regional Transit and came on to talk about funding for the public transit service. VRT does not have the ability to fund itself through property tax, so it relies on cities funding it directly. The city council of Nampa recently decided to not fund VRT. Elaine came on to talk about what impact that will have on Nampa and the surrounding community. 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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#1,041 Reworking Public School Funding in Idaho with Debbie Critchfield
Debbie Critchfield is the Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction and came on to talk about the incredibly complex funding mechanisms that drive our public schools. Across the state, most education leaders are calling for reform, and after hearing about the structure of existing funding, I completely understand why. 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 i...
#1,040 Homeless & Housing in Idaho with Ali Rabe
Ali Rabe is an Idaho State Senator and came on to discuss the evolving homeless issue in Idaho, the housing market, and what data driven approaches are emerging as best practices to address both of these issues at the same time. 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...
#1,039 Substance Abuse in Idaho with Lori Bennett MD
Lori Bennett MD is a substance abuse specialist in Idaho and came on to talk about what is driving substance problems in our community. 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 off...
#1,038 Idaho Attorney General Candidate Lori Hickman
Lori Hickman is an Idaho attorney running for Idaho Attorney General and came in to talk about her vision for the office and its place 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 Can...
#1,037 College Athletics at College of Western Idaho with Mahmood Sheikh
Mahmood Sheikh is the first ever athletic director at College of Western Idaho and came in to talk about the program, the structure, the funding, and why he is so excited about developing Otter Pride. 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...
#1,036 Bubbles in Idaho with Hailey Minder
Hailey Minder is a sparkling wine entrepreneur in Idaho and founder of 3100 Cellars. She has been working for over a decade to bring fantastic sparkling wine to Idahoans and, in my mind, truly exemplifies some of the best aspects of the entrepreneurial spirit. 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 w...
#1,035 Conservation & Enforcement with Idaho's Fish & Game with Justin Williams and Jim Stirling
Justin Williams and Jim Stirling work with Idaho Fish and Game in conservation and enforcement. Their work centers around enforcing the laws regarding many aspects of the hunting and fishing framework in Idaho, but also pushes them at times into cases involving other agencies and issues. They have been known, in fact, to save lives of Idahoans. 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 a...
#1,034 Keep Idaho Ag. Alive (Growers & Operations) with Anna Lickley
Anna Lickley works for the Idaho Dept. of Agriculture in the Farm and Ranch Center program. There is a mental health crisis within the ag sector both in and out of the state of Idaho. Ag consistently ranks near or at the top as an industry for suicide in the US. Anna is working to provide ag operators with more resources, training, and tools to deal with the ever changing landscape of food production so they can happily keep producing food and we, the American consumer, can continue to enjoy food security. Enjoy!
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#1,033 Birthright Citizenship with McKay Cunningham
McKay Cunningham is the director of the Masters of Applied Public Policy at the College of Idaho and came on to talk about the birthright citizenship question that was recently decided (again) by the SCOTUS. The historical background and previous challenges McKay pointed out were 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 home to m...
#1,032 Advancing Ag. Research in Idaho with Leslie Edgar
Leslie Edgar is the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho and came on the talk about advancing ag research and opportunities 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, lik...
#1,031 The Plight of Idaho Ag with Matt Dorsey
Matt Dorsey is an Idaho ag producer and newly elected president of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Idaho’s largest statewide agriculture association. Matt came on to talk about the association, ag policy, and the plight of the Idaho ag producer. 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 lif...
#1,030 The Nuclear Program at ISU with Dr. Chad Pope
Dr. Chad Pope is the director of the Idaho State University Nuclear Engineering program. He came on to talk about the program, his students, and what ISU has to offer in this incredible space that is expanding aggressively for the first time in decades. He also allowed me to come tour the nuclear reactor on campus and we shot the show directly in front of it. 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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#1,029 CWD & Other Diseases in Idaho's Wild Game with Tricia Hebdon & Stacey Dauwalter
Tricia Hebdon & Stacey Dauwalter work with Wildlife within the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and came in to talk about some of the various diseases that plague our wildlife, including Chronic Wasting Disease. As the Idaho climate warms and our winters become less pronounced, there are several diseases and parasites that get a stronger foothold. Understanding what can and cannot be done to address these issues was wild. 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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#1,028 Opportunities in Idaho Trades with Neil Nelson
Neil Nelson is the CEO of Engineered Structures, Inc., Idaho’s largest privately held general contractor, and came in to talk about the opportunities that he sees in our community and state for employment, growth, and potential prosperity with the trades at the center. 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...
#1,027 Three Year Degrees at ISU with Adam Bradford
Adam Bradford is the Idaho State University Provost and came on to talk about the new selection of three year degrees the university is offering. There is a concern nationally about the rising cost of university degrees, both in public and private institutions, and ISU is working incredibly hard to address this while still offering a high quality education. 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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#1,026 Fruit & Wine in Idaho with Patrick Williamson
Patrick Williamson is a fourth generation Idaho fruit grower, one of the oldest wine producers in the SW part of Idaho, and an absolute blast. He came in to talk about the history and culture of wine in Idaho and to share his incredible products, both solid and liquid. Grab a glass and have some time for yourself. 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 V...
#1,025 Fire In Idaho with Julia Lauch
Julia Lauch is the Idaho state forester and a fire expert and came on to discuss the broader protocols for fire in Idaho. Much of our wild lands benefit from some fire and certain times, but understanding how, when, and why are crucial pieces to the puzzle. 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 t...
#1,023 Wine & Water in Idaho with Caitlin Holesinsky
Caitlin Holesinsky is the co-founder of Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery and IdaWater and came in to talk about the incredible liquids they craft. 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, Ida...
#1,024 The Hidden War (Book & Reality) with John Nores
John Nores is a retired Fish and Game warden in California, author of Hidden War, and is a national advocate and educator around illegal marijuana grow operations and our nation’s wild lands. There was a potential ballot initiative in Idaho that would have legalized some degree of marijuana in the state, and John very kindly drove from Montana to discuss the issues he saw destroy California’s environment, water ways, and communities over his multi-decade career as a result of illegal operations that only intensified once marijuana was legalized. Enjoy!
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#1,022 Legal Street Drugs in Idaho with Jermaine Galloway
Jermaine Galloway is a former Idaho law enforcement officer and current national authority on legal drugs available in gas stations and convenience stores that fly under the radar of regulators, law enforcement, and families. He came in to talk about drugs that all Idahoans should consider when discussing issues with substance abuse and potential regulation or prohibition. 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 a...
#1,021 County Budgets in Idaho with Rod Beck
Rod Beck is an Ada County Commissioner and came on to talk about budgeting issues. The Idaho State legislature is shifting large costs to the county budgets or taking county revenue to fill state funding gaps. Rod came in to talk about what that means for county tax payers across the state. 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. T...
#1,020 Fish & Idaho with Brian Beckley
Brian Beckley is the chairman of Idaho Dept. of Parks and Recreation, business leader, and sixth generation Idahoan and came on to talk about fish, housing issues, and 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 Cou...
#1,019 Talking to Idaho with Joe Parris
Joe Parris is an iconic Idaho news anchor and came on to talk about news media, delivering information at scale, and helping KTVB speak 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 She...
#1,018 Soldiers and Civilians on America 250 with Ben Davee
Ben Davee is a retired US Navy Seal and came in to celebrate America 250 and talk about his optimism for the American experiment. 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, Ida...
