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.
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Episodes
1016 episodes
#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 ...
#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 Ra...
#1,047 What "Conservative" 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 Podc...
#1,046 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 Idah...
#1,045 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...
#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 ...
#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-Calif...
#1,042 Valley Regional Transit & Nampa with Elaine Clegg
Elaine Clegg 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...
#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 a...
#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!T...
#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 c...
#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 organ...
#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 supporte...
#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 entrepr...
#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 int...
#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 ...
#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 previo...
#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 Fou...
#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 produc...
#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...
#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 war...
#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 ...
#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 priv...
#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 product...
#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 t...
