Joseph Evans is a long time legal marijuana advocate and came in to talk about his thoughts around the current proposed ballot initiative and, more specifically, what he feels will come to pass in Idaho if the bill is adopted. 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 Idah...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 928
Augustus Doricko is the founder of Rainmaker, a cloud seeding operator and inventor using cutting edge technology to fundamentally change the way the industry operates. He came on to talk about his company, the technology, what cloud seeding can and cannot do, and how he thinks it will be integral for precipitation security in the future. 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...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 927
Brandon Woolf is the Idaho State Controller and came in to speak about transparency in Idaho and the speed with which average citizens can effectively “audit” and compare different departments across the state. This enables average citizens to hold Idaho accountable, something that is incredibly valuable in an age of distrust around government spending. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. ...
Mar 31, 2026•49 min•Ep. 926
Claire Pincock is an industrial audio engineer and came in to talk about the problems and solutions she has worked on around noise with data centers and what can be done to avoid problems when they’re located close to communities. 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 ...
Mar 30, 2026•48 min•Ep. 925
Monica Church is an Idaho State Representative and came in to talk about the complexity of leadership and the 2026 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. It’s also home to many law enforcement age...
Mar 30, 2026•45 min•Ep. 924
Jordan Redman is an Idaho State Representative and came in to talk about tough budgeting decisions and the 2026 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. It’s also home to many law enforcement agenci...
Mar 30, 2026•28 min•Ep. 923
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. 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 gr...
Mar 27, 2026•47 min•Ep. 922
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 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 agenc...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 921
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, 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, l...
Mar 27, 2026•36 min•Ep. 920
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 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 Bo...
Mar 27, 2026•48 min•Ep. 919
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 execute on the ground. The letter was leaked to the media and gained national attention. Tammie is a huge asset to our local food systems. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unb...
Mar 26, 2026•40 min•Ep. 918
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 and authorization for war and explained how this administration is squashing anyone of note that dissents. The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch P...
Mar 26, 2026•37 min•Ep. 917
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 offer. 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 a...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 916
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. 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 g...
Mar 25, 2026•32 min•Ep. 915
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! 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 ...
Mar 25, 2026•47 min•Ep. 914
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 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...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 913
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 stepping stones to continuing to expand our agricultural output across the world. 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...
Mar 24, 2026•45 min•Ep. 912
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 services. 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 ...
Mar 24, 2026•25 min•Ep. 911
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, 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 li...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 910
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 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 a...
Mar 23, 2026•39 min•Ep. 909
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 wealth of knowledge but also an incredible facilitator of complex solutions and is helping to engage communities around these skills. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, ...
Mar 23, 2026•43 min•Ep. 908
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 existing campaign in 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...
Mar 23, 2026•41 min•Ep. 907
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 would modify what can and cannot be done and used by Idaho hunters. 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 lon...
Mar 21, 2026•51 min•Ep. 906
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 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 agen...
Mar 20, 2026•38 min•Ep. 905
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 state and brought up concerns ranging from classic human suffering all the way to losing our wild lands areas to illegal grow operations. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiase...
Mar 20, 2026•57 min•Ep. 904
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 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 Valle...
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 903
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 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 counti...
Mar 19, 2026•33 min•Ep. 902
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! 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 sta...
Mar 19, 2026•51 min•Ep. 901
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 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 wa...
Mar 19, 2026•52 min•Ep. 900
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, property owner, and business owner. 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 informati...
Mar 18, 2026•50 min•Ep. 899
