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
979 episodes
#1,012 Educating Health Care Professionals in Idaho with Dr. Michael Krug
Dr. Michael Krug is an Internal medicine physician with St. Luke’s and came on to talk about the state of medical education programs and what we need to get more health care professionals in Idaho. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported b...
#1,011 The State of Mining in Idaho with Ben Davenport
Ben Davenport is the Executive Director of the Idaho Mining Association and came on to speak about the state of mining in Idaho and what obstacles it’s currently facing. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation,...
#1,010 Rural Healthcare, Daycares, & Integrity with Juliet Charron
Juliet Charron is the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and came on to talk about a number of things including the Rural Health initiative, Daycares, department integrity, and more. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is suppor...
#1,009 Oncology in Idaho with Dr. Dan Zuckerman
Dr. Dan Zuckerman is an Idaho Oncologist and came in to talk about some of the fundamentals with cancer, why we’re seeing an explosion in certain types, and what some of the emerging screening and treatments are. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast...
#1,008 Funding Fire in Idaho with Julia Lauch
Julia Lauch is the Idaho state forester and a fire expert and came on to explain how and why Idaho is funded in the way it is as we head into the 2026 fire season. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non...
#1,007 US Budget, Iran, Waste Water, & Entitlements with Mike Simpson
Mike Simpson is a US Congressman from Idaho and came on to talk about a number of present issues, including the US Budget deficit, the Iran deal, Waste water treatment grants, and entitlement reform. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported...
#1,006 Managing Idaho's Endowment Investments with Chris Anton
Chris Anton manages Idaho’s endowment investments. These are accounts that fund several of our most fundamental services, like education and corrections. The system for these investments is incredibly complex but has a simple goal: deliver the ...
#1,005 Healthcare Costs in Idaho with Lori Shandro
Lori Shandro is a health insurance broker and came on to help start unpacking why health insurance costs are high as well as additional considerations people can engage in to decrease overall costs. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported ...
#1,004 Beaver & Idaho with Jamie Utz & Chris Yarbrough
Jamie Utz and Chris Yarbrough are part of Idaho Fish and Game and came on to talk about the work they do with beavers. Problem beavers present unique opportunities to both resolve an issue with a native species that is causing problems for resi...
#1,003 Water & Power in Idaho with Frank Gariglio
Frank Gariglio works with a team at Idaho Power to manage weather and water forecasting. Idaho leads the nation in percentage of power derived by hydrodams, typically generating around 50% of Idaho’s in-state power from these sources. Water for...
#1,002 AI & Medicine in Idaho with Reid Stephan
Reid Stephan is the Chief Information Officer for St. Luke’s and came on the show to talk about where AI fits in medicine. The utilization of AI has both positive and negative potential, and Reid laid out an incredibly clear path forward that s...
#1,001 The Eagle Rodeo with Tracy Baggerly
Tracy Baggerly is the owner and organizer of the Eagle Rodeo and has worked to maintain this iconic event for over 25 years. This charity event has supported the community for decades and continues to grow and contribute as Tracy and his team w...
#1,000 Top Ten Episodes of the Ranch with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan came on not as a PTA president, public policy PHD candidate, community leader, but instead to come on and rock a show on the top ten episodes on the Ranch Podcast. Thank you for coming along for the journey. Enjoy!The Ranc...
#999 Your Neighbor from California with Matt Todd
Matt Todd is a CA transplant to Idaho, father of three boys, and the host and producer of the Ranch Podcast. Secretary of State Phil McGrane kindly came onto the show to interview Matt about his origins, his story, and to help people understand...
#998 Water In Idaho with Paul Arrington
Paul Arrington is the executive director of the Idaho Water Users Association and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. He has been integral in helping me understand the water systems, struggles, and ...
#997 Friends in Idaho with Monica Church
Monica Church is a state legislator known for ruffling feathers in both parties as well as a multi-generation Idahoan, and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. She has been an integral part of my und...
#996 Medicine in Idaho with Susie Keller
Susie Keller is the CEO of the Idaho Medical Association and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. I didn’t know anything about the medical field or struggles when I moved to this state, and Susie has...
#995 Entrepreneurship in Idaho with Jess DeAngelo
Jess DeAngelo is a world class business coach, best selling author, and regular on the show and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. Jess has been an irreplaceable guide for me as I navigated the imp...
#994 Fun in Idaho with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani is the former executive director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. Brandy was an integral part of the podcast and a beloved regular, and more th...
#993 Conservation in Idaho with Brian Brooks
Brian Brooks is an Idaho conservationist who has worked with organizations both in and out of the state of Idaho for over a decade to represent and preserve hunting, fishing, and recreation and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000t...
#992 Basque & Law Enforcement in Idaho with Tracy Basterrechea
Tracy Basterrechea is an American of Basque descent and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. Tracy has been incredibly influential in helping me understand Idaho’s Basque community and law enforcemen...
Agriculture in Idaho with Zak Miller
Zak Miller is the CEO of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. Zak has been instrumental in my education and understanding of Ag in this great state. Enjoy!
Health Sciences at ISU with Rex Force
Rex Force is the Senior Vice President of Health Sciences for Idaho State University and came on to talk about the groundbreaking work ISU is engaging in to not only educate the next medical work force, but also to serve and save rural Idaho’s ...
The Proletariat Winery with Elizabeth Baggerly
Elizabeth Baggerly is a homegrown Idahoan and the proprietor of the Proletariat Winery in Garden City. She came on to talk about her journey of opening her winery and offering the Treasure Valley an incredible option for food and drink. Enjoy!<...
The State of Caldwell with Eric Phillips
Eric Phillips is the Mayor of Caldwell and came in to talk about the state of the city, growth, management, and where Caldwell is headed. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization...
