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
889 episodes
Idaho Public Lands Update with Alexis Pickering
Alexis Pickering is the executive director of Conservation Voters of Idaho and came in to discuss different bills that were going through the Idaho legislature and the joint memorial that stated loud and clear Idaho’s position on public lands. ...
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Episode 922
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46:38
Politics in Idaho with Todd Cranney
Todd Cranney is an Idaho political consultant and came on to talk about the structure and challenges with Idaho politics. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to un...
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Episode 921
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1:05:14
Plates & Preserving Idaho with Jon Weber
Jon Weber is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about license plates, budgets, and preserving Idaho. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased...
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Episode 920
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36:00
Fourth District Judge Candidate for Idaho with David Morse
David Morse is a current assistant to the United States Attorney office for the district of Idaho and is running for Fourth District Judge and came in to talk about his campaign, public service, and issuing judgement. Enjoy!The Ranch Po...
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Episode 919
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47:51
Helping Idaho's Food & Ag Systems with Tammie Halcomb
Tammie Halcomb is an Idaho champion for local food production and distribution and came on to talk about a letter that she penned to the administration about the inability for the MAHA movement to move forward in Idaho without local partners to...
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Episode 918
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39:36
Going to War (again) with Dan McKnight
Dan McKnight is a proud champion and defender of the National Guard in the US and came in to speak about the recent activation of our armed services and the war that was recently started in Iran. Dan is an outspoken advocate for proper channels...
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Episode 917
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37:10
Wolves, Grizzlies, & Birds in Idaho with Pat Cudmore
Pat Cudmore worked for Idaho Fish and Game and was head of the wolf and grizzly bear reintroduction program. He was and is to this day an avid outdoorsman, hunter, recreator, and supporter of the incredible natural resource that Idaho has to of...
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Episode 916
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1:03:00
Jail Systems in Payette & Rural Idaho with Andy Creech
Andy Creech is the Sheriff for Payette County in Idaho and came in to speak about issues with his jail system and some of the issues that rural Idaho jails face as funding decreases, populations increase, and border areas compete for employees....
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Episode 915
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32:17
ADUs in Boise with Meredith Stead
Meredith Stead is a Boise City Councilwoman and came in to talk about the recent discussion around allowing not one but two ADUs onto properties in Boise in order to help alleviate some of the housing stresses in the Treasure Valley. Enjoy!...
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Episode 914
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47:09
End of March Idaho Legislative Session Update with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a BSU PHD Candidate in the school of Public Policy and came in to review where we are as we approach the end of the Idaho legislative session in 2026. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a...
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Episode 913
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1:00:51
The ANT (Autonomous Ag Robot) with Chet Wood
Chet Wood is an American entrepreneur and working with a Colorado based company to roll out the ANT, an autonomous ag labor robot with a range of capabilities that can work 16 hours a day, needs no vacation or benefits, and may be one of the st...
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Episode 912
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45:15
Revising Idaho Property Tax with Margaret Carmel
Margaret Carmel is a journalist with Boise Dev and came on to talk about a proposed bill that would revise our property tax formula and provide funding for smaller towns in Idaho that are exploding in growth and are struggling to fund core serv...
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Episode 911
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24:47
Eagle, Idaho & Awesomeness with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani is the former executive director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and a Ranch OG and came on to talk about what she is up to now and her future endeavors. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation,...
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Episode 910
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1:00:43
Rats, Coroners, & Expo Idaho with Ryan Davidson
Ryan Davidson is one of the three Ada County Commissioners and came in to talk about rats, coroners, and Expo Idaho progress. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed t...
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Episode 909
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39:27
Collaboration & Idaho Community with Katherine Himes
Katherine Himes is the director of the McClure Center for Public Policy Research out of the University of Idaho and came on to talk about her collaboration training event around preserving our environment coming up in April. She is not only a w...
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Episode 908
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42:31
Idaho's Marijuana Campaign with Victor Miller
Victor Miller is an Idaho political analyst and extremely concerned citizen regarding the push to legalize marijuana in the state of Idaho. He came on to talk about what other states have seen since legalization and what he is seeing with the e...
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Episode 907
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41:24
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
