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Melissa Durrant is an Idaho State Representative Candidate and came on to talk about why she is running and what she thinks she can do to help 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 t...
Rob Shoplock is an Idaho fire fighter and recently left his time as the president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho organization. He has been a champion for not only the safety of his members, but also for the safety of the community at large by advocating against things like bad building code revisions and poor legislation. 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...
Charlie Lyons is a multi-decade Idaho rancher who helped design citizen and rancher led systems to preserve rangeland against wild fires. He is also someone I look to when I want to understand what makes Idaho so unique and special, and he graciously agreed to come on again to talk about Idaho, the life it offers, and the life he has had. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podca...
Brett Harding is the current chief deputy coroner for Ada County and running to be the Ada County Coroner in the upcoming May 19th election. His explanation of the role and how vital an effective coroner is to the current state of our community and the future of our safety was 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 ...
Todd Achilles is a former Idaho State Representative and current US Senate candidate and came on to discuss the issues he continues to hear across Idaho. There is a large concern that while corporate America is doing well, Idaho’s general public will continue to slide in greater economic uncertainty. These are things he hopes to address. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcas...
Lauren McLean is the mayor of Boise, Idaho and came on to talk about the new housing infrastructure that is coming online to address homelessness in Boise. This is an issue that is greatly concerning to people across the US, and Boise is taking a very aggressive stance. 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...
Jess DeAngelo is a business consultant, TEDx presenter, and founder of Hike To Become. America is currently struggling with who we are as we plug into technology and we push ourselves to be more productive. Jess has found a way to help our society to both tune out and increase productivity. 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 intervie...
Tom Wadsworth is the Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University and came on to talk about the incredibly complex nature of the research they do as well as the imperfect nature of science in its current form. 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...
Holly Cook is a candidate for Ada County Commissioner and came on to talk about why she thinks residents of Ada County should vote for her. 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...
Ben Fuhriman is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about the 2026 legislative session, his campaign for re-election, and what Idahoans really value. 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...
Paul Arrington is the executive director of the Idaho Water Users Association and came on to talk about Idaho’s current water crisis and the 2026 legislative session. 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....
Jean Henscheid is the President of the Idaho League of Women’s Voters and came in to talk about Idaho, voter education, and how we get the most informed populace possible. 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 ...
Susie Keller is the CEO of the Idaho Medical Association and came on to review the 2026 legislative session in Idaho. We filmed the episode in the last days of the session with intent to publish it just after the session closed, and in the last 48 hours of the session, a bill passed that altered the episode. In the following days, Governor Little Vetoed the bill, leaving the original content accurate. We modified the episode with a touch up mid stream that captured the drama perfectly. It was a ...
Stephen Lambert is the Executive Director of the American Classical Schools of Idaho and founding principal of the Treasure Valley Classical Academy. I asked him to come in to talk about the nature of classical education, what its core principles are, and why he feels so passionately about this type of education. The discussion was one of the best I’ve ever had on K-12 education. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbi...
Robert Wagner is the President of Idaho State University and came on to talk about the contract between ISU and the state of Idaho that he has guided. Higher education across the country has come under intense scrutiny, and President Wagner has met this head on and outlined exactly what ISU is aiming for, what it strives to deliver, and what Idahoans can expect when we entrust our tax dollars and our children to this incredible university. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media ...
Chief Tom Schultz explains the US Forest Service's extensive reorganization, moving headquarters to Salt Lake City and regional offices to state-based hubs like Boise to enhance local responsiveness and streamline operations. The restructure addresses fiscal prudence by consolidating research facilities with a $3 billion deferred maintenance backlog and aims to improve market consistency for the timber industry. This strategic shift is designed to flatten the organization, drive resources to the ground, and ultimately deliver better service to the American public.
Scott Bedke is the Lt. Governor of Idaho and came on to talk about what occurred during the 2026 legislative session. There were many, many bills, many budget issues, and many seemingly misaligned discussions. Lt. Gov. Bedke broke them down seamlessly. 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 Vall...
Lauren Bailey works for the Idaho office of Performance Evaluation and came in to talk about the review her office conducted on the Idaho Home Learning Academy, its enrollment, and its performance. 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 ...
Anthony Baker is a former Navy Seal and was on the teams and in leadership for almost three decades. He moved to Idaho after his service and became a leadership consultant, leading businesses and individuals in a manner that is unique to his experiences, leadership successes, and personality. Hearing about his experience as a serviceman and his transition to civilian life and how he found his place in Idaho was fascinating and instructive. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media ...
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 correcting course, and what she is doing to ensure that the waste, fraud, and abuse of some of the federal programs are stopped. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focus...
Elissa Slotkin is a US Senator to Michigan and came in to talk about the state of the US Housing crisis and what she feels the federal government might be able to do to help. 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 ...
Mike Miraglia is a former detective and the current legislative chairman for the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police and came on to give a session recap on law enforcement bills both proposed and passed and how they’ll affect Idaho police. 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 stat...
Debbie Critchfield is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and came on to talk about the public-private partnership that has developed in Idaho around AI and education. There has been a huge backlash as people envision young students hooked up to screens all day, but as Superintendent Critchfield pointed out, that is not what is happening in Idaho nor is that the direction she is advocating for with public education. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a...
Nancy Glenn is the VP of Research and Economic Development at Boise State University and came in to talk about how BSU is preparing students for industry, developing economic opportunity, and crushing the ROI for 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 ...
Justin Webb is the Executive Director of Foundation for Wildlife Management in Idaho and came on to talk about technology and managing predators in and around 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. ...
Jim Woodward is an Idaho State Senator and came in to give a recap of the 2026 session and speak on policy and governance that is important but doesn’t get much press. 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...
Kieran Donahue is the Canyon County Sheriff and came in to talk about specific objections that he had with some of the last minute bills being considered by our state legislature. Several bills came with additional price tags, some up to $5 million, that were unfunded mandates or shifted control of county deputies or police officers to outside agencies. Sheriff Donahue went step by step explaining why these bills presented problems to his office. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In...
Ron Davies is one of 7 Idaho Fish & Game Commissioners and came in to talk about the Hunting and Advanced Technology committee, what he felt was right, and the future of Idaho hunting. 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 coun...
Sam Martin is a professor at BSU and came on to talk about the merging of politics and religion in Idaho and the USA. 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,...
Brii Mason is the president of Crime Stoppers of Idaho and came in to talk about helping Idahoans participate in keeping this great state safe. 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...
