
The Ranch Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the people and happenings of the Treasure Valley and the great State of Idaho.
Episodes
495 episodes
Nuclear Power & Water in Idaho with Mike Simpson
Mike Simpson is the District 2 US Congressman to Idaho and came in to speak about Nuclear Power & Water in Idaho. The current administration has issued executive orders to engage nuclear power in our country on a historic level, and Idaho N...
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Episode 529
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31:57

The Potato Movie with Shannon McGuire
Shannon McGuire is the executive producer of the Potato Movie, a love song for Idaho, as she puts it. Shannon moved to Idaho almost two decades ago from an inner city in California and has not only embraced and been embraced by Idaho, but also ...
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Episode 528
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1:24:35

Idaho's Continued Women's Health Crisis with Susie Keller
Susie Keller is the CEO of the Idaho Medical Association and came in to speak on the recently released JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) report on the continued slide of women’s health access in Idaho. Since the Roe V Wade repe...
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Episode 527
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27:56

Educational Spending Efficacy in Idaho with Jeff Carlson
Jeff Carlson is an Education Tech specialist and came in to speak on the value of having a Student Longitudinal Data Set in Idaho. An SLDS would allow policy makers in Idaho to better understand the complete picture of funds spent by the Idaho ...
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Episode 526
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45:16

Non-Competes in Idaho Medical with Jacob Silvester
Jacob Silvester is a practicing attorney and works with medical contract law across the country. There has been much discussion in recent times about non-competes in Idaho and their effect on attracting qualified medical professionals to our st...
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Episode 525
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48:32

True Transparency in Idaho with Brandon Woolf
Brandon Woolf is the Idaho State Controller, one of the five constitutional officers on the land board, and the driving force behind the Transparent Idaho site. The state controller is in charge of monitoring millions of transaction points, and...
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Episode 524
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46:21

Providing for the Idaho Community with Amber Ford
Amber Ford is the Co-President of the Vallivue Education Association, commonly referred to as the “Teachers Union.” Every year, the VEA hosts Vallivue Back to School Fair where parents and students come from the entire Treasure Valley to receiv...
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Episode 523
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56:50

Russian Uranium & the Nuclear Fuel Cycle with Richard McPherson
Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 2 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss the role of Uranium supply in the race for nuclear power, Russia’s control of Uranium, and the nuclear fuel cycle. Enj...
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Episode 522
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1:14:33

Summer, Bingo, and Lego Lifestyle with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani is the executive director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce and came in to speak on summer events, gluten free beer, and getting tan. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media or...
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Episode 521
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52:00

Barges, Gluten, and Idaho Wheat Production with Britany Hurst Marchant
Britany Hurst Marchant is the Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission and came in to speak about transportation, economics, and qualities of Idaho wheat. There are roughly 200,000 people involved in the planting, growing, harvesting, t...
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Episode 520
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1:02:17

Serving Idaho with Tommy Ahlquist
Tommy Ahlquist is an ER Doc, developer, and former candidate for Idaho Governor. He has been instrumental in developing the Treasure Valley and engaging fundamental issues that affect everyday Idahoans. He serves on many boards and non-profits ...
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Episode 519
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1:13:41

Ed. Tech & DC Education Trip with Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is the former Idaho state PTA President, education advocate, and PHD student in public policy. She recently traveled across the US for a national education technology conference in Texas as well as a stop in DC where she participa...
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Episode 518
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1:05:21

American Nuclear: E 01 with Richard McPherson
Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. He has worked in this sector since the mid 1960s and is now educating the country on the realities of Nuclear Energy on what much of the world already knows: nuclear power is...
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Episode 517
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56:28

The Spirit of Star, Idaho with Ernest Woods
Ernest Woods is a proud Star, Idaho resident and publisher of Star Spirit Media. He understands Idaho on a deep level and is aware of the larger cultural shifts that are happening. He was an absolute blast to speak with, especially around the b...
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Episode 516
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1:54:28

Hospital Struggles in Idaho with Toni Lawson
Toni Lawson is a Gov. Affairs liaison with the Idaho Hospital Association. There are many issues within medicine and health care right now in Idaho, including non-compete clauses, medicare reimbursement, and medical education. Toni’s knowledge ...
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Episode 515
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39:08

Public Lands Sale with Nick Fasciano
Nick Fasciano is the Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. He and the IWF, along with many other organizations across the country, worked tirelessly to get the public lands sale provision removed from the recent bill that moved t...
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Episode 514
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48:37

Dams, History, & A Dry June with Paul Arrington
Paul Arrington is the Executive Director of the Idaho Water Users Association. He came on to speak about some of our Idaho dams as they relate to salmon, the history of the salmon prior to the dams, and our ever changing water prospects. Enjoy!...
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Episode 513
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45:43

West Ada Education in 2025 with Lori Frasure
Lori Frasure is the Board Chair for West Ada School District, the best large school district in the state of Idaho. She came in to speak on the state of education in the district, what they’re doing well, what they’re working on, and what publi...
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Episode 512
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52:03

Meters, Hotels, & Trust in Caldwell with Diana Register
Diana Register is a City Councilwoman in Caldwell, Idaho. She came in to speak on many issues that have sparked controversy in the incredible city. Parking meters, hotels, and the development process have all been part of a recent failed recall...
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Episode 511
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1:16:27

Recreation for All of Idaho with Brad Wilson
Brad Wilson is the GM of Bogus Basin, a not for profit ski and recreation area in the Treasure Valley. Brad and Bogus have managed to continue growing the recreational offerings and maintained affordable options for all Idahoans, not just those...
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Episode 510
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56:22

Idaho's BEST Tomahawk Steak with Chris Alvarez
Chris Alvarez is a private chef and manager at Hoagland Meats in the Treasure Valley. They produce high quality proteins for purchase and even delivery, and he came in to show how he cooks a tomahawk steak. This was, hands down, the best meat I...
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Episode 509
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56:26

Addressing Homeless Encampments in Idaho with Codi Galloway
Codi Galloway is an Idaho State Senator and passed a bill last session to outlaw homeless camping in public areas of our larger Idaho cities. She came in to explain exactly what the bill aims to do and what it asks of cities that pass the popul...
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Episode 508
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26:42

America's Birthday with Ted Hill
Ted Hill is a US Navy fighter pilot, Idaho State Rep., and lifelong patriot. On America’s birthday, Ted came to speak about freedom, America’s place in the world, and what he sees, both good and bad, on the horizon for the United States. We owe...
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Episode 507
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49:15

Homeless, Housing, and Preserving Boise with Lauren McLean
Lauren McLean is the Mayor of Boise and came in to speak about key issues and work in the city. Boise and Idaho’s Treasure Valley are quickly becoming the least affordable housing markets in the country, leading to increased homelessness, decre...
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Episode 506
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26:55

Salmon & Energy in Idaho with Mitch Cutter
Mitch Cutter is a Salmon and Energy specialist with the Idaho Conservation League and came in to speak about the complex relationship with our Snake River dams, historic salmon issues, energy production, transportation, and more. Enjoy!...
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Episode 505
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54:59
