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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMThe Balsamroots Live @ KHOL 7/15/25The Balsamroots performing live at KHOL. 1. Carolina Holds 'Em 2. Cumberland Gap 3. The Walkin' Shoes / Dry and Dusty2025-07-1612 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMKHOL Targhee Music Camp InterviewKHOL's Evan Ballew in conversation with Ben Winship and Thomas Sneed of Targhee Music Camp 6/10/252025-07-0125 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMOne Ton Pig Interview @ KHOL 2/14/25One Ton Pig Interview @ KHOL 2/14/25 by KHOL2025-02-2235 min
Jackson Unpacked‘Without Certainty’On this week’s episode: federal workers are being laid off across the country, including in Teton County. One recently fired US Forest Service trail worker with the Jackson Ranger District, speaks up. We’ll hear more from one co-author of a book tackling the limits of growth in the West, with chapters tackling conservation and the cost of living in Jackson Hole. Also, a conversation from KHOL’s public affairs show the State of Jackson about one local printmaker's new art exhibit. Lastly, we hear the state capitol, where emerging patterns between the Trump administration and the Wyoming Freedo...2025-02-2129 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMThe Sponges In-Studio @ KHOL 02.12.25The Sponges In-Studio @ KHOL 02.12.25 by KHOL2025-02-1528 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMBen Musser Interview @ KHOL 1/31/25Conversation between KHOL's Evan Ballew and Ben Musser.2025-02-0419 minJackson Unpacked‘A Little Shangri-La’Despite a $100 million done deal, questions linger for some, like environmentalists Susan Marsh and Jared Baecker, about how the Kelly Parcel will be managed. Park superintendent Chip Jenkins says the process of deciding exactly that begins now. And a future of the money from the sale may further oil and gas development according to Governor Mark Gordon and the State Board of Land Commissioners. The process makes some in Jackson Hole itchy.
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is trying to move on from stress with new leadership like assistant Fire Chief Brian Coe. This, even as a...2025-01-1027 min
KHOL NewscastYear in Features: Death, alleged abuse of a wolf south of JacksonIn March, hunter Cody Roberts ran over a gray wolf with his snowmobile and brought the animal into a bar in Daniel - about an hour south of Jackson. He was fined $250 by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for “possession of a live animal.” In April, KHOL reporter Dante Filpula Ankney sat down with KHOL’s Emily Cohen, who first reported the story, and Wyofile reporter Mike Koshmrl to talk about the role of wolves in Wyoming. 2024-12-2509 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMFlower Bud @ KHOL - Live 12/13/24Recorded live at KHOL in Jackson, WY 12/13/2024.2024-12-2004 minKHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMCold Again @ KHOL - Live 12/13/24Recorded live at KHOL in Jackson, WY 12/13/2024.2024-12-2003 minJackson Unpacked‘An Extremely Heavy Lift’On this week’s episode: KHOL’s Jenna McMurtry reports on the controversy surrounding a potential charter school south of town, in Alpine. Heather Goodrich and Jeff Daugherty agree the town needs a new school, but exactly what that school should be, not so much. Matt Erickson, the area superintendent is not sure any school can be built before the start of the next school year.
KHOL’s Dante Filpula Ankney talks to Jackson Hole’s Vosmus and Armitage families at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort about new safety measures being implemented this year. Ned Wonson, who works at the r...2024-12-2030 minJackson Unpacked‘Shorts in the Wintertime’On this week’s episode: KHOL’s Dante Filpula Ankney chats with Dem. Senator Mike Gierau of Jackson about the Regulatory Reduction Task Force and four potential bills some feel target Teton County.
KHOL’s Rachel Stevens talked with Baylee Drewry AKA Miss Wyoming 2024 about her platform: supporting women in sports.
Wyoming Public Radio’s Hanna Merzbach tells us some employers around Jackson are turning to modular homes, built by engineers like Loren Woodin and architects like Greg Mason, to house their employees. Clark and Danielle Johnson are the recipients of one. Like legos, entire sections...2024-12-0628 minJackson Unpacked‘We Laugh So We Don’t Cry’On this week’s episode: Following the election, immigrant advocacy organizations say more deportations are looking likely and a slew of legal challenges could also get in the way. KHOL’s Jenna McMurtry talks with Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr, Lincoln County Sheriff Matt Johnson and Jackson immigration lawyer Elisabeth Trefonas about that reality.
It’s been about a year since Teton County Search and Rescue was able to add a multi-million-dollar helicopter to the organization. KHOL’s Dante Filpula Ankney reports a chopper is a rare addition to a volunteer search and rescue group in the West. Fo...2024-11-2228 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: 'The Entire Country is at Stake For Me'On this week’s episode: KHOL’s Dante Filpula Ankney and Jenna McMurtry hit the polls to talk to voters in both Wilson and Jackson about what was on their minds as they cast their ballots. Those voters include: Marge Glick, Alex Coosaia, Anne Jones, Karyn Chin, Rachel Miller, Keith Cozzens, Milli Dawson, Margaret Gordon and Annette Robertson.
KHOL’s Emily Cohen attended two election watch parties in Jackson. At the Teton County Democratic Party’s event at the Wort Hotel we hear from Maggie Hunt, Clare Stumpf and commissioner elects Natalia Macker and Len Carlman. At the Teto...2024-11-0830 minJackson Unpacked‘A Real Minefield of Human Attractants’On this week’s episode: Grizzly 399’s death has made national headlines and triggered memorials and gatherings from the Snake River Canyon to Grand Teton National Park. KHOL’s Dante Filpula Ankney reports both wildlife advocates like Kristin Combs and wildlife managers like Chris Servheen and Dan Thompson say the bear had a positive impact throughout it’s life but posed some unique management challenges.
Former Jackson Hole Fire Chief Stephen Jellie resigned under much scrutiny last year with a substantial severance. KHOL’s Sophia Boyd-Fliegel talks with Mat-Su Sentinel reporter Amy Bushatz about a similar sit...2024-11-0128 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: 'We Don't Have to be Conflict Averse'On this week’s episode: Producer Alyson Spery brings us a special election edition, featuring conversations with candidates running for local office and the constituents they aim to represent.
These conversions were recorded as part of KHOL’s local One Small Step initiative, produced in partnership with StoryCorps. One Small Step brings people with different beliefs into the recording studio to talk and discover their common ground.
Featured here are:
Town Councilor and mayoral candidate Jessica Sell Chambers in conversation with Melissa Malm, the first woman on the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol
Town Councilor and mayo...2024-10-2531 minJackson Unpacked‘I Have No Idea. I’m an Eternal Optimist’On this week’s episode: KHOL’s Emily Cohen takes us overseas, to Kazakhstan where Jacksonites Scott Zimmerman and Hayden Hilke with a group of others from across the West compete in the World Nomad Games.
Wyoming Public Radio’s Caitlin Tan reports the U.S. Forest Service is facing budget cuts, meaning Scott Kosiba and the local nonprofit he leads, Friends of the Bridger-Teton, will continue to be leaned on for funding and support. They contract people like Rhett Jones for essential services. Public Affairs Officer with the Bridger-Teton National Forest Mary Cernicek shares the nonprofit also he...2024-10-1828 minJackson Unpacked‘It Just Seems Alive’KHOL reporter Jenna McMurtry tells us Teton County is proposing changes to its Fire Protection Plan, that among other things, expands the boundary of what’s considered wildland urban interface. Robb Sgroi of the Teton County Conservation District, Todd Fitzgerald of a local tree service business and Jackson Fire Marshall Raymond Lane provide insight into why and how residents can make their homes more fire resistant.
And in partnership with Storycorps — KHOL is hosting a series of conversations between candidates running for local office and a constituent they aim to represent, finding common ground. Tune in to hear...2024-10-0428 minJackson Unpacked‘That’s The Stuff That Gives Me Goosebumps’On this week’s episode: Host and KHOL Senior Reporter Dante Filpula Ankney heads to Teton Village to talk to Jacksonites Gabe McNees, Ryan Stanley, Anna Catino and Erme Catino after they finish Lotoja. The over 200 mile bike race ends here in the Tetons and is only possible due to work from organizers like David Bern.
KHOL reporter Jenna McMurtry talks with professional skier and ultrarunner Drew Petersen about his new film “Feel it All,” which tackles mental health in mountain towns.
Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann takes us to the Fish Cre...2024-09-2029 minJackson Unpacked‘I Am Like Vibing The Shirt’On this week’s episode: Host and KHOL Senior Reporter Dante Filpula Ankney introduces us to the station’s revival of One Small Step. In partnership with Storycorps, we’re hosting a series of conversations between candidates running for local office and a constituent they aim to represent —- that hold differing beliefs — finding coming ground. Tune into the first of the series between Wilson resident Kat Clauson and Republican candidate for county commissioner Melchor Moore, produced by Alyson Spery.
We’ll hear about wildfires — like the Fish Creek fire that has burned thousands of acres —- and how even aft...2024-09-0627 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: 'Chasing The Dragon' - Part Four Of High Altitude TalesOn this week's episode: We’re doing something a little different. KHOL recently partnered with Wyoming Public Media on an episode of its podcast, The Modern West. It’s part of the new season, High Altitude Tales, that goes behind the scenes with reporters out in the field. This episode is about one of the biggest issues in the region — you guessed it — housing in Jackson.
It's all about people finding creative solutions to make it work in the Tetons, like this guy, living in his van. "It’s cold when you come back. And then the issue is...2024-05-1743 minJackson Unpacked‘A Donut Hole Of Unknown Danger’On this week’s episode: A local nonprofit stepped up to try to make Teton Pass more safe, by running a shuttle for recreationists. Also, in Eastern Idaho, a streak of avalanche deaths among snowmobilers has revealed forecasting gaps, but some are trying to change that. And, on both sides of the Tetons, men are gathering in groups to get mental and emotional support, in the wake of a community tragedy. Plus, in our new KHOL series on the workers making Jackson run, we shadow a Spanish language interpreter in our public schools, who’s trying to bring more Lati...2024-04-0527 minJackson Unpacked‘It’s In Our DNA, It's Who We Are In Wyoming’On this week’s episode: Teton County has seen a boom in construction in recent years, with old homes being demolished and mansions going up in their place, but what happens to the old structures? One organization is trying to repurpose them and address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Plus, we head to the top of Teton Pass, where a group of skiers is hiking up in the dark — some with 90-pound packs — to honor a historic climb from the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Also, the potential sale of a stretch of land bordering Grand Teton Nati...2024-02-2327 minJackson Unpacked‘The Jackson Hole Shuffle’On this week’s episode: In new survey results of the Jackson community, locals share that they’re being forced to move away because of high housing costs. We talk to the region’s housing director about what folks are saying about their struggles to pay rent. And later, Wyoming’s only avalanche center in Jackson is trying to bring together snow observations from community members in less-studied snowpacks in the eastern half of the state. Also, we take a ride on the new airport shuttle, which won’t stick around for long if residents and visitors don’t use it. And...2024-01-1230 minJackson Unpacked‘I Wanna Hear That Again I Wanna Hear That Again’On this week’s episode: We return to some of our favorite stories from 2023. Santa visited Jackson kids in a new multi-million dollar helicopter. Skiers said goodbye to a green billboard covered in stickers known to many as the ‘shrine of the pass.’ We went mushroom foraging in the Tetons. And a Ukrainian family is acclimating to life in the Mountain West - and their ‘freedom baby’ who made it possible to keep them together and safe. These stories + we sit down with KHOL’s music director to look back at the best songs and albums of the year and our pred...2023-12-2930 minJackson Unpacked‘Skiing In Jeans Is Freedom’On this week’s episode: We dive into issues surrounding healthcare access in our region and across Wyoming. Two Wyoming residents with opposing views feel passionately about how our state should legislate on abortion, but find commonality through conversation. An assisted living facility on the other side of Towgetee pass is trying to reach more of the state’s aging population. One reporter is investigating the causes and impacts of Wyoming's maternity desert. And, we also have a bit of fun on the slopes. Thousands of people took to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recently, including the entire KHOL staff, to b...2023-12-1528 minJackson Unpacked‘This Guy Gives Me This Hat’On this week’s episode: Locals and conservationists are fighting back against the proposed sale of the ‘Kelly Parcel,’ hundreds of acres of Teton County land in a migration corridor. Also, our region is losing millions of acres of agricultural land to development, but some ranchers who could make a fortune by selling, are choosing not to. Later, Hoback-based musician Aaron Davis stops by the KHOL studios to play a song he wrote off his new EP inspired by a serendipitous gift. And we learn how another mountain ski community is working to help house local workers amid an afford...2023-11-1728 minJackson Unpacked‘OMG We Have So Much In Common’On this week’s episode: There’s a new mural on Jackson’s bike path honoring Northern Arapaho Native Americans which showcases "The Four Hills of Life." Plus, we get to know the documentarian producing the One Small Step project for KHOL and her work bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to get to know one another. Then, we hear one of the conversations in the series between a young progressive and a wealthy conservative who find common ground. Also, this month is the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. Young people in Laramie who were born after those tr...2023-10-2033 minJackson Unpacked‘Don’t Forget About Us’On this week’s episode: A local artist is documenting the issues Jackson’s working class faces in the midst of the region’s growing housing crisis. The new exhibit showcases the lives of community members struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Later, wildlife managers across the West have been stocking high, alpine lakes with fish for decades, mostly so anglers have something to catch. New research is looking into how that history changed the Rocky Mountain environment and the genetics of the fish themselves. Plus, KHOL continues with our StoryCorps initiative to connect Jackson Hole locals for on...2023-10-0629 minJackson Unpacked‘Much More Similar Than We Are Different’On this week’s episode: As part of KHOL’s One Small Step initiative, the head of Teton County’s Republican Party sat down with a local progressive — and they found common ground. And Ukrainian refugees are calling Jackson home while they wait for the war to end, but for some, leaving their country meant growing their families. Plus, a comedy group is regularly coming to the region and other rural communities around the U.S.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and...2023-08-2527 minJackson Unpacked‘We Know We Have To Stick Together’This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 2]: Teton County recently became the first in Wyoming to have its own rescue helicopter. Also, a mining company may have found the largest known deposit of rare earth minerals in North America in Wyoming. Plus, local organizers are launching what may be the most ambitious Pride month in Jackson’s history. And a KHOL reporter attends a Holocaust memorial in Germany, amid a rise in antisemitism across the globe.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m...2023-06-0228 minJackson Unpacked‘One Storm Isn’t Going To Change The Game’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 27]: A wet winter won't be enough to combat the mega-drought in the West. Plus, Teton County officials helped draft two bills which could fill gaps in child care in Wyoming, and local healthcare workers are addressing their traumas through therapeutic songwriting. Also, a conversation with KHOL’s new news director about what brought him to Jackson and his plans for the newsroom.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Ja...2023-01-2728 minJackson Unpacked‘Anger Is A Powerful Motivator’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 2]: A look inside Jackson’s Women’s Health & Family Care Clinic — the only clinic providing abortions in Wyoming. And an interview with former KHOL reporter Will Walkey about a new gold currency taking off in the state. Plus, we go to opening day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, along with talking all things "snowshapes" with custom snowboard-maker Mikey Franco. And the Colorado River compact turns 100 amid the river’s most-pressing crisis.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:3...2022-12-0228 minJackson Unpacked‘Protect Our Most Basic Rights’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 14]: KHOL reports on a women’s rally in the Jackson Town Square, which urged voters to support pro-choice candidates in the upcoming election. And more about a theater company that is coming to the Center for the Arts on Oct. 18. KHOL also dives into sagebrush restoration at Grand Teton National Park. Plus, an interview with green architect Jason McLennan, and a tribute to the late mountaineer, Hilaree Nelson.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p...2022-10-1429 minJackson Unpacked’A Community First, A Resort Second’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Sept. 23]: A recap of a recent candidate forum for town and county offices that was dominated by—you guessed it—housing. A conversation about how a hidden cave in Wyoming is helping researchers better understand climate change. Teton Gravity Research co-founder Steve Jones discusses the company’s deep roots in Jackson Hole and TGR’s latest film, “Magic Hour.” Plus, an introduction to KHOL’s new reporter Hanna Merzbach and a farewell to news director Kyle Mackie, who’s been the host of Jackson Unpacked since its launch in February 2021.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at...2022-09-2327 minKHOL NewscastSept. 12 | KHOL daily local newscast temporarily on pauseKHOL's daily local newscast is temporarily on pause while we focus on onboarding a new reporter, Hanna Merzbach, and prepare to say goodbye to news director Kyle Mackie.
Stay tuned for the KHOL newsroom to be back in full force as soon as possible, bringing you the stories you need in local and regional news, like the essentials of town and county government, local environmental issues and the latest in Jackson's arts and cultural scene.2022-09-1201 minJackson Unpacked’We Are Real People’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Sept. 2]: KHOL reports on what climate activists who descended on the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium want from the central bank. More about the new sculpture crafted entirely of sticks now on display at the Center for the Arts. KHOL talks with Wyoming Public Radio about the controversy around a new affordable housing project near the Teton County fairgrounds. Plus, mushroom poetry in Telluride, and a conversation with local talent booker and promoter Ethan Oxman.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m...2022-09-0228 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Facets - ’Making Jackson Home’This summer, we’re excited to share a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio in the Jackson Unpacked feed. In five episodes, "Facets: Voices of the Mountain Life" explores the passions, tensions and healing that people find while living in a mountain town.
The fifth and final episode, “Making Jackson Home,” is about how a wave of immigration, primarily from Mexico, has transformed the workforce, schools and broader community of Jackson Hole since the mid-1990s. KHOL’s Kyle Mackie digs into the local history of immigration and shares stories of how Latino immigrant...2022-08-1930 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Facets - ’Leading The Change’This summer, we’re excited to share a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio in the Jackson Unpacked feed. In five episodes, "Facets: Voices of the Mountain Life" explores the passions, tensions and healing that people find while living in a mountain town.
The fourth episode, “Leading The Change,” is about Wyoming women, who have been breaking boundaries ever since the state became the first to grant women the right to vote in 1869. KHOL’s Emily Cohen speaks to contemporary pioneering women, including the first woman on the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrol an...2022-08-0523 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Facets - ’Healing Outdoors’This summer, we’re excited to share a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio in the Jackson Unpacked feed. In five episodes, Facets explores the passions, tensions and healing that people find while living in a mountain town.
The third episode, “Healing Outdoors” is about Red Top Meadows, a residential treatment center near Wilson that serves Wyoming boys aged 12-17 who have gotten in trouble with the law or are having behavioral issues at school. Red Top is unique in Wyoming because it incorporates wilderness therapy into its program. KHOL’s Kyle Mackie shadows S...2022-07-2927 minJackson Unpacked’In The Middle of Tears’This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 22]: KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on the impact of the tragic death of Hector Bedolla-Zarate, 22, among Jackson’s Latino community (en español). Bedolla-Zarate died while tubing on the Snake River with friends on July 4. Why did Yellowstone National Park experience historic flooding when much of the region is in a severe drought? Plus, meet KHOL’s new Deputy Director Eli Bernstein, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at...2022-07-2227 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Facets - ’Preserving a Teton Icon’This summer, we’re excited to share a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio in the Jackson Unpacked feed. In five episodes, Facets explores the passions, tensions and healing that people find while living in a mountain town.
The second episode, "Preserving a Teton Icon," is about the small population of bighorn sheep that persists in the Teton range in impossible conditions—often above 10,000 feet. Local wildlife biologists who have been painstakingly tracking the population for decades say the herd is in danger, and are therefore proposing winter backcountry closures to try and give...2022-07-1529 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Facets - ’Bears, Berries and Brews’This summer, we’re excited to share a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio in the Jackson Unpacked feed. In five episodes, Facets explores the passions, tensions and healing that people find while living in a mountain town.
The first episode, “Bears, Berries and Brews,” is about agriculture in Wyoming, which has historically centered on grain and livestock. But Wyoming’s only cidery, Farmstead Cider in Jackson, is looking to change that, presenting a new model for sustainable agriculture–all while pushing the boundaries of culinary palates. KHOL’s Emily Cohen explores how climate chang...2022-07-0819 minJackson Unpacked’We Can’t Wait For It To Break’This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 1]: A recap of recent primary election candidate forums featuring 2022 hopefuls for Jackson Town Council and the Teton County Board of Commissioners. Upgrades are sorely needed at several Teton County fire stations. Dom Gagliardi, the longtime manager of Jackson’s Pink Garter Theatre, discusses the venue’s upcoming farewell show, and a conversation with Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, ahead of his book tour stop in Jackson. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stre...2022-07-0128 minJackson Unpacked’A More Wholesome, Accepting, Friendly Culture’This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 17]: KHOL’s preview of western Wyoming’s 2022 elections season. A high school exchange program for students in Jackson and Tlaxcala, Mexico, is helping build bridges both internationally and within the local high school. Students at Teton High School in Driggs attempt to start a new Gay-Straight Alliance club, and an interview with the filmmakers behind the new Wyoming documentary “Dear Sirs.” Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30...2022-06-1729 minJackson Unpacked’We Live Upstream Of Somebody’This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 10]: KHOL reports on how Jackson teenagers are grappling with the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas–and what their message is for Congress. The results are in from a highly-anticipated study of fecal contamination in Teton County waterways. And Utah is using beavers to mitigate the impacts of drought. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only no...2022-06-1024 minJackson Unpacked’Maybe There’s A Carrot. Maybe There’s A Stick.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 3]: KHOL reports on the latest development in the local controversy over scenic helicopter flights in Jackson Hole. A conversation with Jackson comedian and Pride JH organizer Andrew Munz. A look behind the scenes of the final immigration-focused episode of KHOL and Stio’s special limited podcast series, “Facets: Voices of the Mountain Life.” Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support...2022-06-0327 minJackson Unpacked’This Is All Junk’This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 27]: Like many employers in Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park is struggling to house and retain its workforce. A new effort from the federal government might help. Police are investigating suspected arson at a new clinic set to start providing abortions in Casper next month. Artist Elizabeth Morisette discusses her unique exhibit of tapestries made from “upcycled” materials on display now at the Center for the Arts. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays...2022-05-2727 minJackson Unpacked’It Didn’t Seem Like The Whole Story.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 20]: KHOL interviews reporter Billy Arnold of the Jackson Hole News&Guide about Teton County’s new wildlife regulations. A beetle that kills pinyon pines is expanding into new parts of Colorado—and the spread is fueled by drought. Plus, a look behind the scenes of the new limited podcast series “Facets: Voices of the Mountain Life,” KHOL’s 2022 Regional Murrow Award-winning feature story and the newsroom’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at...2022-05-2029 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMMay 17 | Foster parents in need in Teton County, KHOL takes home first MurrowMay 17 | Foster parents in need in Teton County, KHOL takes home first Murrow by KHOL2022-05-1703 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Rocky Mountain Regional News RoundupThis week on Jackson Unpacked [April 6]: A bonus episode featuring stories from our regional partners at the Rocky Mountain Community Radio collaborative. In Boulder, Colorado, demonstrations are popping up over the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe. vs. Wade, and activists are asking to maintain the pandemic-era free school lunch program. In Moab, Utah, backcountry flying is taking off in popularity, and in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, NIMBYism has shut down a potential housing development. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7...2022-05-0627 minJackson Unpacked’Our True Neighbors’This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 29]: The conversation about changing rules for short-term rentals in Jackson Hole is exposing a longstanding community debate: Who counts as a local? KHOL interviews WyoFile reporter Mike Koshmrl about how record killings of Yellowstone wolves have damaged an internationally celebrated research project. “Powder Days” author Heather Hansman weighs in on the future of ski towns. Plus, a look behind the scenes of the new limited podcast series “Facets,” and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays...2022-04-2929 minJackson Unpacked’Very Little, if Any, Impact’This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 22]: The Jackson Hole Airport entered a 78-day closure earlier this month in order to rebuild its runway, and local businesses are preparing…for not much to change. A look behind the scenes at the inspiration for “Facets,” a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio. Victims of radiation exposure from uranium mines and nuclear weapons testing fight for expanded support from Congress. The Fire in the Mountains heavy metal festival faces an uncertain future in Jackson Hole. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at...2022-04-2229 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: A Conversation With Teton Valley Olympian Jaelin KaufBONUS: KHOL interviews women’s moguls silver medalist Jaelin Kauf, of Alta, Wyoming, about her 2022 Olympics experience, growing up in Teton Valley and caring for her mental health while competing on the world stage.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.2022-04-1417 minJackson Unpacked‘Keeping Us Human’This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 8]: KHOL interviews WyoFile energy and climate reporter Dustin Bleizeffer about Wyoming’s plan to electrify the state’s roadways. Also, how can smaller music festivals like Treefort in Boise maintain their indie charm while still continuing to grow? And KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on how one of Jackson’s few Mexican bakeries is facing closure (en español). Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30...2022-04-0829 minJackson Unpacked’A Maddening Game of Whack-a-Mole’This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 1]: Jackson Hole state representatives are trying to change the way Wyoming redistricting is done. Can Alaska serve as a model? KHOL reports on this year’s NPS Academy, an effort to diversify the National Park Service. A recap from the Wyoming Showcase at the recent Treefort Music Festival in Boise. Plus, a conversation with Matt Hansen, host of “The Fine Line” podcast, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 1...2022-04-0129 minJackson Unpacked’Hurl or Cry’This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 18]: KHOL reports on the forces at play in American oil production amid the war in Ukraine and how high gas prices are affecting local residents. The Good Samaritan Mission of Jackson Hole wants to bring a new homeless shelter for families to Teton County. Plus, a conversation with local Grateful Dead cover band The Deadlocks and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1...2022-03-1829 minJackson Unpacked’The Nut We Need to Crack’This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 11]: A new report sheds light on the severity of the housing crisis in the greater Jackson region. Meanwhile, Telluride, Colorado, is renting parking spots this winter where people can live in their vans or RVs. KHOL interviews the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board about a new effort to sustainably manage tourism in the Tetons. Plus, a conversation with Northern Arapaho contemporary artist Robert Martinez, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m...2022-03-1129 minJackson Unpacked’It’s Already Decided’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 25]: The latest on the debate over crossover voting in the Wyoming State Legislature. A conversation with author Tom Turiano about updating his landmark backcountry ski guidebook, “Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone,” and the controversy that accompanies his work. From Arizona, the Navajo Nation looks to move beyond coal. Plus, an interview with local farmer Curtis Haderlie of Thayne and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and S...2022-02-2529 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Regional Stories of Fossil Fuel TransitionsBONUS: A special regional episode featuring stories from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network’s ongoing reporting project about the transition away from fossil fuels across the Mountain West. Colorado reporters cover everything from rewriting the rules of post-coal economies to tribal investment in hydroelectric power projects. KHOL’s stories for this project are available at 891khol.org.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member...2022-02-2326 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: A Conversation With Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip JenkinsBONUS: In this extended conversation, KHOL interviews Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park Chip Jenkins about the role of public lands, wildlife management and backcountry safety.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.2022-02-2125 minJackson Unpacked’There is No Better Place.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 18]: A rundown of week one of the Wyoming State Legislature’s 2022 budget session. KHOL interviews Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park Chip Jenkins about the role of public lands and backcountry safety. From Telluride, some airports are trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, a conversation with the Jackson-grown band BIVWACK, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackso...2022-02-1830 minJackson Unpacked’It Was Wild.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 11]: Recreational hockey leagues in Jackson and Teton Valley are building community on and off the ice. KHOL interviews longtime DJ Cut la Whut about how the local party scene has changed. Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on the history of tamales and their special connection to Tlaxcala, Mexico. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonpro...2022-02-1129 minJackson Unpacked’Our Own Little Microgrid’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 4]: A special regional episode featuring stories from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network’s ongoing reporting project about the transition away from fossil fuels across the Mountain West. Colorado and Utah reporters cover everything from tribal solar generation to how mountain biking can help mitigate environmental destruction around former mines. KHOL’s stories for this project are available at 891khol.org.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Supp...2022-02-0429 minJackson Unpacked’Carving a New Path’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 28]: A new study is analyzing the current and future challenges on Teton Pass. The Natural Selection Tour once again brings some of the world’s top snowboarders to Jackson. An interview (en español) with Daniela Peterson, one of the first Latinas to serve on the board of The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Plus, a Utah story from Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s reporting project on the transition away from fossil fuels, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stre...2022-01-2830 minJackson Unpacked’We Thought We Were Done.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 21]: Many Western mountain towns, including Jackson, have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 Omicron surge, but hospitalizations and deaths have remained low thus far. Snow King Mountain navigates its first season with a new gondola and expanded ski terrain. A conversation with Ryan Stolp, the creator of Lift Lines Comics. Plus, a Colorado story from Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s reporting project on the transition away from fossil fuels, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMJan. 14 | 'Working for the Taxman'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 14]: KHOL reports on how rising property taxes are making it difficult for older folks on fixed incomes to hold on to their houses in Teton County. A new market offers a taste of Mexico in Victor. Local band Ticket to Space chats about creating music inspired by the mountains. Plus, a Colorado story from Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s reporting project on the transition away from fossil fuels, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Friday...2022-01-1429 minJackson Unpacked‘Working for the Taxman’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 14]: KHOL reports on how rising property taxes are making it difficult for older folks on fixed incomes to hold on to their houses in Teton County. A new market offers a taste of Mexico in Victor. Local band Ticket to Space chats about creating music inspired by the mountains. Plus, a Colorado story from Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s reporting project on the transition away from fossil fuels, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tue...2022-01-1429 minJackson Unpacked’They Gotta Get it Somewhere. It’s Here.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 7]: KHOL reports on the millions of acres and thousands of livelihoods at stake in Wyoming in the battle over federal lands across the Mountain West. The organization Challenge Aspen makes outdoor experiences like skiing possible for people living with disabilities. Plus, a conversation with the Jackson band Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMDec. 10 | 'A Place of Joy'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 10]: KHOL interviews High Country News reporter Nick Bowlin about his recent story, “Vacation resort replaces affordable housing in Teton Valley.” Plus, a piece about the historic Pierre’s Theatre reopening in Victor, and a conversation with Jackson-based singer-songwriter Siddney Montana. Also featured on the show is one way Durango, Colorado, is trying to tackle its growing affordable housing crisis, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMDec. 3 | 'Very Small Steps'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 3]: KHOL interviews the reporter who broke the story about how the National Park Service buried an internal report detailing widespread harassment within the agency. Global supply chain issues are impacting winter sports gear. Plus, a conversation with banjo master Béla Fleck and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.2021-12-2229 minJackson Unpacked‘Real Estate is Our Coal’This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 17]: Could a real estate transfer tax–something long desired by many in Teton County–finally be coming to Wyoming? Plus, an update on the proposed expansion of Grand Targhee Resort, and a conversation with Phil Leeds, the recently retired co-owner of Skinny Skis. Also, Jackson’s Latino community celebrates the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and KHOL’s newsroom gives the roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and S...2021-12-1729 minJackson Unpacked‘A Place of Joy‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 10]: KHOL interviews High Country News reporter Nick Bowlin about his recent story, “Vacation resort replaces affordable housing in Teton Valley.” Plus, a piece about the historic Pierre’s Theatre reopening in Victor, and a conversation with Jackson-based singer-songwriter Siddney Montana. Also featured on the show is one way Durango, Colorado, is trying to tackle its growing affordable housing crisis, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and S...2021-12-1027 minJackson Unpacked‘Very Small Steps‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 3]: KHOL interviews the reporter who broke the story about how the National Park Service buried an internal report detailing widespread harassment within the agency. Global supply chain issues are impacting winter sports gear. Plus, a conversation with banjo master Béla Fleck and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member o...2021-12-0329 minJackson Unpacked‘The Last Mile and the Last Obstacle‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Nov. 19]: We head to southern Wyoming for a look behind the scenes at the largest wind farm in development in the country. Plus, an organization in Moab, Utah, is teaching residents with no construction experience how to build homes with inexpensive and energy-efficient materials, and the first low-income housing complex in Ouray County, Colorado, is currently under construction.
Plus, an audio diary from Tlaxcala, Mexico, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., F...2021-11-1927 minJackson Unpacked‘Trabajar, Trabajar‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Nov. 12]: With the off-season in full swing, two seasonal Teton Valley workers from Mexico are ready to flee the snow and head home. Boulder residents look to add housing in their own backyards -- literally. Basalt, Colorado, builds the state’s first net-zero affordable housing project and the City of Moab buys a trailer park to save the land from luxury developers. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. an...2021-11-1229 minJackson Unpacked‘How Bad the Bad Is‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Nov. 5]: KHOL tags along with a PhD student studying the effects of winter ticks on Jackson Hole moose this fall with the help of a working dog. Local Latinos observe Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. And a new documentary follows members of Wyoming’s Northern Arapaho Tribe as they seek to bring home the remains of children who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School more than a century ago. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via...2021-11-0526 minJackson Unpacked‘A Sacred Animal‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 29]: Proposed winter closures of some terrain in and around Grand Teton National Park to protect bighorn sheep are drawing backlash from some backcountry skiers. A proposed land development code hits roadblocks in Teton Valley. A new exhibit at the Center for the Arts draws on Indigenous cultures of the Americas and U.S. immigration policy, and the artist who painted more than 300 ski resort trail maps is retiring. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tues...2021-10-2929 minJackson Unpacked‘Whose Job is This? Not My Job.‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 15]: KHOL interviews the three authors of a recent joint WyoFile and Wyoming Public Media investigation into allegations of workplace hostility and sexual assault within the Wyoming National Guard. Music director Jack Catlin recaps his coverage of Treefort Music Festival in Boise last month. Western writer Jonathan Thompson discusses his new book, “Sagebrush Empire,” and a southwest Colorado nonprofit attempts to make affordable housing for local workers by turning to factory-built homes. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays a...2021-10-1529 minJackson Unpacked‘A Story of Everything‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 8]: Debates over the future of Jackson’s rodeo and fairgrounds are heating up, as local elected officials get ready to consider the issue early next year. KHOL interviews Nick Reynolds, one of Wyoming’s top political reporters, about his decision to leave the state. A new Jackson garden aims to better understand post-fire restoration, and a program in Montrose, Colorado, helps youth aging out of foster care find affordable housing. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tu...2021-10-0829 minJackson Unpacked‘A Very Tight Rope‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 1]: KHOL interviews the new CEO of Teton Science Schools, Shawn Kelly, about taking the helm after a wave of resignations that saw more than a third of staff leave their jobs last spring. A new program in Big Sky is paying landlords to rent to locals, and a government weatherization effort is helping reduce energy bills in Crested Butte. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m...2021-10-0126 minJackson Unpacked‘Bad. Dry. Bad.‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Sept. 24]: KHOL reports on a new program trying to capitalize on the money flowing through Jackson Hole in real estate transactions, with the goal of investing it back into affordable housing projects. The BLM is rounding up thousands of wild horses in Wyoming and across the West. KHOL music director Jack Catlin interviews the local band Coyote Queen. Plus, how one Montana lake is trying to protect native trout, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3...2021-09-2429 minJackson Unpacked‘Trying to Catch Lightning in a Bottle‘This week on Jackson Unpacked [Sept. 17]: Could Vancouver’s vacancy tax on homes left vacant for more than half the year serve as a model for Western mountain towns looking to address affordable housing crises? Jackson musician Aaron Davis discusses how the pandemic influenced his latest EP. And KHOL interviews the new mayor of Tlaxcala, Mexico--the state where most local Latinos trace their roots. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and...2021-09-1728 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: Exclusive Interview with Wyoming Gov. Mark GordonThis week on Jackson Unpacked, we’re bringing you a one-on-one conversation with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Gordon held a public forum in Jackson on Aug. 31, during which he answered questions about the state’s COVID-19 response, climate change and tourism. But KHOL wanted to talk more specifically about Teton County, so we invited the governor into our KHOL studios to discuss the local housing crisis, income inequality and more.
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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMBONUS: Exclusive Interview with Wyoming Gov. Mark GordonThis week on Jackson Unpacked, we’re bringing you a one-on-one conversation with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Gordon held a public forum in Jackson on Aug. 31, during which he answered questions about the state’s COVID-19 response, climate change and tourism. But KHOL wanted to talk more specifically about Teton County, so we invited the governor into our KHOL studios to discuss the local housing crisis, income inequality and more.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jack...2021-09-0213 minJackson Unpacked'We Don’t Know All of What We Don’t Know'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 27]: KHOL reports on a University of Wyoming team that’s been studying elevated E. Coli levels in Teton County creeks this summer. New 2020 Census data gives us better insight into local growth -- or does it? A look at how one Colorado mountain town is raising money for affordable housing projects, and a Spanish-language story about DIYDocs, which is going international this fall. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:3...2021-08-2728 minJackson Unpacked'Management is a Little Bit Miffed'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 20]: KHOL speaks to WyoFile reporter Angus Thuermer, who broke the story about Patagonia’s decision to pull its products from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The legal tug-of-war between the Biden administration and the fossil fuel industry continues. A Spanish-language story explores the impact of a new summer employment program for local Latino youth. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Sup...2021-08-2029 minJackson Unpacked'I Sincerely Hope the Data Change'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 13]: Less than three weeks away from the first day of school, Teton County parents are sharply divided on whether or not the district should require masks. A climate reporter reflects on how 30 years have changed the experience of rafting through the Grand Canyon. KHOL speaks to the founder of the new Wydaho Adventure Film Festival. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1...2021-08-1328 minJackson Unpacked'Nobody Needs a Billion Dollars'This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 6]: KHOL speaks to "Billionaire Wilderness" author Justin Farrell about how mind-boggling wealth is transforming Teton County. A new class of Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers is in the thick of training, and local musician Chris Archuletta discusses his new punk rock project Box Elder. Plus, KHOL’s new roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroo...2021-08-0626 minJackson Unpacked'It’s Been a Rough Summer'This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 30]: KHOL speaks to two authors of a new report that shows the tremendous extent to which climate change has transformed the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since 1950. All of Teton County is now in Severe or Extreme Drought. Jackson-based musician Jake Dulln reflects on how his time in the U.S. Army and traveling around the country influences his sound. Plus, KHOL’s new roundup of this week’s headlines.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 1...2021-07-3027 minJackson Unpacked'They Were Hired Guns'This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 9]: KHOL reports on the fallout of a conservative scheme that infiltrated several progressive political groups across Wyoming. A new effort in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley aims to connect people with housing assistance. The Colorado River is tapped out. Plus, Thin Air Shakespeare is back at the Center for the Arts in Jackson this week and modernizing “Much Ado About Nothing” with a Mexican-American lead character.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Su...2021-07-0930 minJackson Unpacked'Modem Cowboys'This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 30]: Several town governments across the Mountain West, including Jackson, are trying something new to help local workers purchase homes: offering down payment assistance. A school superintendent on the Wind River Indian Reservation discusses how the legacy of federal Indian boarding schools continues to affect Indigenous students today. Plus, KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on why some local LGBTQ Latinos say they face extra challenges when it comes to coming out.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p...2021-06-3028 minJackson Unpacked'It’s a Feedback Loop'This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 23]: A first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant is coming to Wyoming. Is it safe, and what does it mean for the state? Jackson Hole News&Guide reporter Mike Koshmrl discusses his recent reporting on the hazing of Grizzly Bear 863, aka Felicia, on Togwotee Pass. A Jackson botanist is using citizen science to track the impact of climate change on local plant species. Plus, KHOL music director Jack Catlin interviews bandleader John Kidwell of the local New Orleans-style jazz ensemble Jackson 6.
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KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMNews Brief June 23 | KHOL Speaks with Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Housing, GrowthNews Brief June 23 | KHOL Speaks with Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Housing, Growth by KHOL2021-06-2304 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: 'Wildcard' Rocky Mountain News RoundupIn this bonus episode of Jackson Unpacked, KHOL shares a recent special edition of "Wildcard" from our friends at KVNF in Paonia, Colorado. Host Gavin Dahl rounds up some of the best recent stories from across the Rocky Mountain Community Radio coalition, which KHOL is a member of. Listen now to hear about the first year of Colorado's red flag law from KSJD Cortez, the infestation of Front Range trees by emerald ash borer from KGNU Boulder, and much more. Plus, KHOL's recent story on the clash over scenic helicopter tours near Grand Teton National Park.2021-06-1458 minJackson Unpacked'I Thought I Was the Only One'This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 9]: Rendezvous Park is now home to the latest public art project in Teton County: a larger-than-life troll statue named Mama Mimi. KHOL interviews two of the organizers of Jackson’s first month-long celebration of LGBTQ Pride this June. Plus, KHOL Spanish language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on how health officials are trying to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among some members of the local Latino community.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit news...2021-06-0929 minJackson Unpacked'A Snapshot in History'This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 2]: The Jackson Hole real estate market shattered records last year and appears on course to do the same in 2021. A failed education bill in the Wyoming State Legislature reflects the growing national debate on how American youth should learn about American history. Plus, a conversation with a local music therapist, GPS moose collaring in Wilson and more. This week’s show rebroadcasts some of the KHOL team’s favorite stories from last winter -- before we officially launched Jackson Unpacked as a podcast.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via...2021-06-0229 minJackson Unpacked'There’s No Red Energy. There’s No Blue Energy.’This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 26]: Both the Teton County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Jackson recently passed unanimous bans on commercial air tours over Grand Teton National Park, but scenic helicopter tours out of the Jackson Hole Airport aren’t likely to stop anytime soon. KHOL interviews a conservative conservationist who supports the Biden administration’s pause on new oil and gas leases on public lands. Plus, conversations with the author and local resident Philippa Forester and Jackson multi-instrumentalist Ben Musser aka Benyaro.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7...2021-05-2628 minJackson Unpacked'I Can’t Believe My Head is Going There'This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 12]: Wyoming’s disinvestment in mental health services could end up costing the state down the line. KHOL music director Jack Catlin talks with the local twang funk band Strumbucket about the making of their upcoming debut album. Plus, a conversation with a Colorado woman who was recently evacuated from Myanmar, or Burma, after a military coup threw the country into chaos and violence on Feb. 1.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit news...2021-05-1229 minJackson Unpacked'The State Could Get Out of its Own Way'This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 5]: KHOL interviews the 2021 Wyoming Principal of the Year (of Jackson) about a near return to full in-person learning after a year of academic upheaval. Wyoming is a regional outlier with one of the nation’s lowest population growth rates, according to initial 2020 U.S. Census Data… but does it even want to grow? Plus, one local family’s experience in the U.S. immigration system and a partial reunion just in time for Mother’s Day.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays...2021-05-0529 min