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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.
If you ever have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate.
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Episodes
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Public Funds to Private Schools with Senator Den Hartog
Lori Den Hartog is an Idaho senator and strong supporter of school choice. There has been a large debate nationwide about the viability of our public schools…
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Securing Our VOTES with Trent Tripple
Trent Tripple is the Ada County Clerk in Idaho. Among other things, he is tasked with securing our votes and voting system to ensure the fundamental task of…
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Explaining LEGAL Ag Labor with Luke Ankeny
Luke Ankeny is the director of Marsing Ag Labor. He works with domestic laborers who are seeking employment in the agricultural sector. He explained at length…
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Alliance BJJ founder Alexandre Paiva "Gigi"
Alexandrea Paiva "Gigi" is the co-founder of Alliance BJJ, one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu associations in the world. He has been a life long…
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Preserving Middleton, Idaho with Dave Murray
Dave Murray is a Middleton city councilman. He served in our armed services and now resides in Middleton taking huge steps to preserve the city and its…
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Wolf Trapping, Elk Hunting, & Wildlife management with Brian Brooks
Brian Brooks is the former Executive Director of Idaho Wildlife Federation. He is a lifelong hunting and hunting advocate and also pushes for responsible…
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The Idaho Water Crisis with TJ Budge
TJ Budge is a water attorney with Racine Olson and represents a huge collection of farmers that were ordered to shut off their water and kill their crops. He…
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Congressional Candidate Kaylee Jade Peterson
Kaylee Jade Peterson is running for congress. She is a life long Idahoan and committed democrat trying to champion the middle class, fair working environments…
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Nampa Pride Festival recap with Natalie Jangula
Natalie Jangula is a Nampa City Councilwoman who was recently engaged in dealing with the first ever Nampa Pride Festival. There were many calls for the city…
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Vaping to death with Kati Chauvin from Central District Health
Kati Chauvin works for Central District Health and works to educate people on the risks of vaping. This is a newer form of tobacco and substance delivery…
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Bear & Wolf Hunting and Predator Management with Zach Owens
Zach Owens is an avid hunter, sportsman, trapping expert, and predator management expert. He lives in SW Idaho and works year round to hunt and preserve the…
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Talking to America with Nate Shelman
Nate Shelman is the 3pm news talk radio host for KBOI Radio. He is one of the few Live Radio hosts that makes conservative commentary focused on Idaho politics…
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Regenerative Farming and Ranching with Brad McIntyre
Brad McIntyre is a 4th generation farmer in Caldwell, Idaho. His focus has veered away from more standard industrial farming and ranching techniques and he now…
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Wolf Hunter and Educator Tom Schneider
Tom Schneider is an avid hunter and educator from northern Idaho. He helps hunters learn how to effectively contribute to wolf management in the state and also…
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What to do with KIDS over SUMMER with Dr. Geri Gillespy
Dr. Geri Gillespy is the headmaster of schools at Innovate Academy in Eagle. After having worked in education for decades, she is acutely aware of the struggle…
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Defending Wolf Data with Carter Niemeyer
Carter Niemeyer is a retired Federal trapper, wolf advocate, and wildlife biologist. He worked throughout Montana and Idaho for several decades and famously…
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Being a Democrat in Boise with Rep. Chris Mathias
Rep. Chris Mathias is the District 19 Idaho Representative. He is also a veteran, family man, and educational consultant. We spoke at length about school…
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Speaker of the House Mike Moyle
Rep. Mike Moyle is the Idaho Speaker of the House and 26 year vet of public service. He is also a farmer, community member, and defender of Idaho's autonomy…
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Ada County Commissioner Candidate Clyde Dornier
Clyde Dornier is a retired businessman and running for Ada County Commissioner against incumbent Ryan Davidson. Clyde and I talked about many issues, but he…
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Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson
Ryan Davidson is a current Ada County Commissioner and is running for re-election. We spoke at length about budgeting, recreation, growth, and our corrections…
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Eagle Chamber Check-In with CACi Wood-fire Grill!
The Eagle Chamber and Brandy Furiani were in again, but this time she brought EPIC food from CACi! I couldn't eat the pizza (which killed me because it had…
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Education and Idaho Budgeting with Rep. Matt Bundy
Rep. Matt Bundy is a district 23 Rep., retired USAF, and public teacher. He sits the appropriates, business, and local government committees and had great…
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Growing Water Polo in the Treasure Valley with Dr. Justin Brink
Dr. Justin Brink is the proprietor of Premier Spine and Sport by day, and a water polo coach and player by night. He is a former D1 college athlete and worked…
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Idaho Secretary of State on voting Phil McGrane
Phil McGrane is the Idaho Secretary of State. He came into the studio to speak about voter integrity, our voting system, outside influences on our political…
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Protecting our Ag lands with Melissa Durrant
Melissa Durrant is the state rep for district 23. Her family actively farms as a way of life and income, and she is acutely aware of the issues and…
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Senator Chuck Winder on state rights, immigration, schools, and more
Senator Chuck Winder came into the studio and spoke at length about a number of crucial state issues, including fighting the federal government, library…
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West Ada School District Year end review with Dave Binetti
Dave Binetti is the zone 4 school board member for West Ada School District, the number 1 large school district in the state of Idaho. WASD was ranked number…
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Ada County Commissioner Tom Dayley
Tom Dayley is a current Ada County commissioner and is running for re-election. He has worked as a public servant for the State of Idaho on and off for…
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Doing the homework - Sharon Ullman
Sharon Ullman has served as commissioner for Ada County twice in the past and is running again. She prides herself on being very informed and fiscally…
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Boots on the ground in Ada County with Heather Luther
Heather Luther is running for Ada County Commissioner and has worked for the Ada County for almost a decade. She has worked outside of the box with many…
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Ada County Commissioner Candidate - Branden Durst
Branden Durst is running for Ada County Commissioner. We spoke at length about land use and development, law enforcement, immigration, and more. Enjoy! The…
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School Safety, Title IX, and Idaho solutions with Rep. Julie Yamamoto
Rep. Julie Yamamoto is the state representative for District 11 in Idaho. She is the chairwoman of the House Education Committee, on the board of a local…
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Porterhouse Market for the win - Matt and Brandy #6
Brandy and Matt are back in this week's Eagle Chamber Check-in, this time featuring the epic spread by Porterhouse Market! The potato salad was AMAZING, as…
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Getting after the REAL WORK - Shawn Dygert
Shawn Dygert is a 35 year teaching vet who focused on the Ag industry and education programs and is running for Idaho House Seat 23B. He was the Owyhee County…
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Innovate Academy Headmaster - Dr. Geri Gillespy
Dr. Geri Gillespy is the headmaster of schools at Innovate Academy in Eagle. She has worked in and out of the Education and Technology worlds and has a deep…
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Rep. Ted Hill's 2024 Session Recap
Rep. Ted Hill is the district 14 Idaho State Representative. He was able to get two bills passed and signed into law this session, and they were whoppers. The…
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The Fish & Game problems of Idaho with Pat Cudmore
Pat Cudmore is a retired ID Fish and Game officer. He is an avid hunter and fisherman, and also runs guided hunting trips. His stories about the growth of the…
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Spitfire Tacos with Eagle Chamber and Brandy Furiani
Spitfire Tacos and Tequila in Eagle send Brandy and me incredible tacos and nachos. I personally don't care for silantro, but their tacos had it and they were…
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Training, Proactive Policing, Leadership Culture & More - Sheriff Matt Clifford
Matt Clifford is the Sheriff of Ada County and came to speak about unique aspects of the office's training program, the proactive nature of their deputies…
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The heart of Foster and Heart - Kate Wilson
Kate Wilson is the founder and executive director of Foster and Heart, a non profit foster care organization that specializes in helping large sibling groups…
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In defense of Idaho Libraries - Drew Wahlin
Drew Wahlin is an Idaho native, entrepreneur, avid athlete, and staunch supporter of the library system. He grew up in rural Idaho and relied extensively on…
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In defense of our soils - Jim Zamzow
Jim Zamzow is the third generation owner of Zamzows Lawn, Garden, & Pet stores. He is also an international soil consultant focused on helping create healthy…
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Burgers, Steak, Rembrandts, and Softball - Eagle Chamber Check-In #4
Brandy Furiani from Eagle Chamber of Commerce came in for the fourth installment of the Eagle Chamber Check-In. This week we started the BURGER BRAWL thanks to…
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Liquor Licenses, HOA reform, and AirBNB in Idaho - Margaret Carmel
Margaret Carmel is a journalist for Boise Dev and has been following the bills at the state level throughout the 2024 session. We met to discuss the changes to…
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What West Ada does and DOES NOT teach - Marcus Myers
Marcus Myers is the Chief Academic Officer for West Ada School District. There is a large concern about what is and is not taught in West Ada Schools, and he…
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School Funding, Hydro Power, and Public Testimony - Senator Chris Trakel
Senator Chris Trakel is the senator for district 11 in Idaho. He is running again for his seat at the end of 2024 and is not unopposed. We spoke at length…
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Opening your eyes to tech - Robert Imhoff
Robert Imhoff is a technology expert and has been dealing with social media companies since their inception. He has personally experienced and helped expose…
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Idaho's Snakes, Wolves, & the Plague - Charlie Justus
Charlie Justus worked for Idaho Fish and Game in a myriad ways, including livestock death investigator, reptile specialist, and undercover agent for Fish and…
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The World's Best Hacker - Jeremiah Grossman
Jeremiah Grossman is a world authority on cyber security and industry leader in tech safety. He headed the largest private hacker group in the US and world…
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District 10 Candidate Lori Bishop
Lori Bishop is running against Senator Nichols in District 10. Bishop is concerned about funding public education and serves on a curriculum committee for her…
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Eagle Chamber Check-In #3 - Spring Creek Brewing with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani from Eagle Chamber of Commerce came in for the third installment of the Eagle Chamber Check-In. This week we had INCREDIBLE food from Spring…
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The Canine Hunter - Seth Simpson
Seth Simpson is a professional coyote and wolf hunter as well as the proprietor of Gem State Kennel where he boards and trains hunting dogs. He is a native…
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Constitutional Sheriff Candidate - Doug Traubel
Doug Traubel is the Constitutional Sheriff Candidate for Ada County. He worked previously for several law enforcement agencies in California and Idaho and is…
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The Heart of Wolf Reintroduction - Carter Niemeyer
Carter Niemeyer was a government trapper charged with going up to Canada in the mid 1990s to trap and bring down wolves to reintroduce into areas of the…
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Eagle Chamber CheckIn #2 with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani returns for our second Eagle Chamber Check-In where we enjoy Holland's Bites and Brews, 1st Miracle clothing, gorgeous flowers from Hope Blooms…
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Authentic Conservatism in Idaho with Greg Casey
Greg Casey is the former Sergeant at Arms Door Keeper of the United States Senate. He spent decades in and around Washington DC, after which he came back to…
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Saving those who SAVE us - MaKenzie Tiegs
MaKenzie Tiegs is a former paramedic, host of the Raw Thoughts Podcast, and EMS champion. As a first responder and daughter of first responders, she has spent…
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Re-Introducing Jeff Agenbroad to District 13
Jeff Agenbroad is a banker, businessman, and community builder in the Nampa area. As a former Senator and co-chair of JFAC, he's a supporter of pragmatic…
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School and Child Safety Expert - Former FBI Agent Doug Hart
Doug Hart worked for the FBI for 27 years in a multitude of capacities, but specifically dealing with the worst of the worst when it comes to child abductions…
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Rehab to Recovery Ranch - Andrew Maloof
Andrew Maloof is an 11 year sober proprietor of the Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery center here in Eagle. He has created a community that allows for sobriety…