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Fresh Tracks WeeklyCongress to DELIST Grizzly Bears??? | Week of April 21Interested in some gear from Randy’s Garage Sale? Visit https://shopfreshtracks.com/
We have a full slate of items happening on this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly.
First off, Blake is headed out for his first-ever elk hunt this fall and needs your help. What broadheads are you shooting and why? Drop your recommendations in the comments below!
For this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus discuss why the biological recovery of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly is a success story being held hostage by litigation.
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2026-04-2234 min
Locked-Off Logic PodcastEp. #39 Born and Raised in Wyoming: Interview with Rod MillerIn this episode of Locked Off Logic, we sit down with longtime Wyoming resident and columnist Rod Miller to talk about the soul of the Cowboy State.Rod has spent decades observing and writing about Wyoming’s politics, culture, and identity. Now a columnist for WyoFile, and formerly with Cowboy State Daily, Rod brings insight shaped by a lifetime in Wyoming.We discuss:• What makes Wyoming politically and culturally unique• The evolution of Wyoming journalism• Small-town values vs. national political narratives• The responsibility of local media• Energy, land, and the future o...
2026-03-081h 16
Cowboy State PoliticsThe Death of Dumb Resolutions 3/1Wyofile and Wyoming Public Media went to great lengths to paint conservatives as liars in the "Special" Investigative Committee. It would be one thing if the two of them weren't in the room but Wyofile and WPM sat through the grueling 4 hour spectacle. Really, they're activists masquerading as journalists.
In other news, Correnti's resolutions rightfully met a quick death at the WYGOP Central Committee Meeting. They were the 2026 equivalent of the "Me Too" movement.
2026-03-0117 min
KHOL NewscastCheyenne Roundup 2026: How Wyoming’s budget gets madeThe 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its budget session on Monday, Feb. 9. Lawmakers' main duty: Passing a balanced budget for the next two years. But that's a task easier said than done. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements review how this fast-paced lawmaking process works.
2026-02-0911 min
Open SpacesDementia awareness, immigration enforcement in Wyoming, and more...Today on the show, our weekly legislative recap series, called Cheyenne Roundup, a partnership with WyoFile, is back. Today, we break down how the state budget gets made. We hear from two dementia awareness advocates. And with Minneapolis hitting a breaking point over immigration enforcement, we hear what's happening here in Wyoming. Also, why is a bar in Lithuania watching Jackson’s Town Square webcam? Those stories and more.
2026-02-0653 min
Cheyenne RoundupHow Wyoming’s budget gets madeThe 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its budget session on Monday, Feb. 9. Lawmakers' main duty: Passing a balanced budget for the next two years. But that's a task easier said than done. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements review how this fast-paced lawmaking process works.
2026-02-0611 min
Sled TalkThink Before You RideRob goes off on how many people have been killed or seriously injured this season. The stats he collected were from early January 2026 and far from complete yet very concerning. Then he and Steve get into an interesting community event in Elliot Lake ON. The town hall held a safety training course run by the OPP and made it an event with food, fun, and prizes.They both get into suspension service and how critical keeping an eye on your skid before, during, and after the season can change the quality of your riding all winter.
2026-02-0418 minCowboy State PoliticsWeekend Update - Chairman Bear in the Studio Chair 1/31Appropriations Chairman Rep John Bear, also known as Lex Luthor, joined me for the entire 2 hour live program on Friday. Anything you want to know about the hot-button budget issues, we probably talked about it.
Gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien called in to talk with Rep Bear. He was conspicuously absent from a Wyofile article about all those running for governor.
This is a great, really long form interview with the guy crafting the finances for the next two years. It's well worth a listen!
2026-01-312h 01
Go/No-GoBridgit Mendler and Griffin Cleverly talk about building scalable ground stations for satellite networks; cyberattacks on automakers, lead in protein powder; look back at the 1986 Challenger disasterIn this episode of Go/No-Go, Jon Bruner visits Northwood Space in Los Angeles to talk with Bridgit Mendler and Griffin Cleverly about how they’re rethinking satellite connectivity. Northwood is designing and manufacturing phased-array ground stations that make communicating with satellites faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.Jon and Alex also break down the week’s manufacturing and product quality news — from cyberattacks on automakers to lead contamination in protein powder — and close with a Reconstruction of the 1986 Challenger disaster, unpacking the engineering and decision-making that led to tragedy.Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Po...
2025-10-271h 09Cowboy State PoliticsHackman's Political Hackery 10/22Sheridan Democrat Hollis Hackman claims in the Sheridan Press that Rep Pendergraft is going to hack away the Wyoming Department of Health Budget. Had he bothered to do any research at all, his op-ed wouldn't have been completely wrong. Surprising though it may be, a piece in Wyofile directly contradicts what Hackman is claiming.
2025-10-2216 min
Outside She GoesRave or Rant 16: Grizzly 399A little bit of a different episode for us! But with her death anniversary being today, we felt it could be nice to remember the incredible life store of Grizzly 399, the Queen of the Tetons.Sourceshttps://www.mangelsen.com/grizzly/Grizzly 399 Queen of the Tetons Movie https://www.backpacker.com/survival/bears/grizzly-bear-399-death-accident/https://wyofile.com/goodbye-399-jackson-hole-global-admirers-send-off-the-worlds-most-famous-grizzly/#:~:text=She%20taught%20me%20the%20importance,times%20of%20hardship%20or%20struggle.%E2%80%9D&text=Word%20of%20Grizzly%20399's%20death,'%E2%80%9D&text=Smith's%20daily%20correspondence%20w...
2025-10-2224 min
The Modern WestA Ghost Paper(ing) Update: Part IITwo conversations about Wyoming's news ecosystem: one with Cali O'Hare, the editor of the Pinedale Roundup and a roundtable discussion with Solution Journalism's Melissa Cassutt and WyoFile's Rod Miller.
2025-10-0123 min
The LandscapeHow people across the West are fighting to protect public landsThis Saturday is National Public Lands Day, and in honor of that, we’re bringing you a special behind the scenes episode about our Keep Parks Public tour featuring the team here at CWP. As many listeners or Look West subscribers may know, the CWP team embarked on a 10-day journey that took us from Denver to Las Cruces, Tucson, Flagstaff, Moab, Salt Lake City, Grand Junction, and Jackson Hole over the past month and a half.
The main goal of the Keep Parks Public tour was to highlight the impacts President Trump’s staffing and funding cuts...
2025-09-2550 min
The LandscapeHow people across the West are fighting to protect public landsThis Saturday is National Public Lands Day, and in honor of that, we’re bringing you a special behind the scenes episode about our Keep Parks Public tour featuring the team here at CWP. As many listeners or Look West subscribers may know, the CWP team embarked on a 10-day journey that took us from Denver to Las Cruces, Tucson, Flagstaff, Moab, Salt Lake City, Grand Junction, and Jackson Hole over the past month and a half.
The main goal of the Keep Parks Public tour was to highlight the impacts President Trump’s staffing and funding cuts...
2025-09-2550 min
In The NOCOPresident Trump said his immigration policy is focused on ‘the worst of the worst.’ Colorado ICE arrest data says otherwiseImmigration arrests in Colorado have quadrupled since President Trump returned to office in January. Under Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say they’re focused on deporting violent criminals who are in the U.S. illegally – what the President calls “the worst of the worst.” But in Colorado, that promise doesn't line up with who is actually being detained by immigration enforcement. A new analysis by the Colorado Sun and the Wyoming news organization WyoFile found that during the first five months of this year, about 60 percent of people arrested by ICE in Colorad...
2025-08-0409 min
The World Crypto ReportTrump Files for Another Crypto ETF | Akon City Canceled | Kraken Picks Wyoming | ReserveOne's $1B SPAC | July 9, 2025Trump Media is going all-in on crypto with a new ETF filing, but questions about political entanglements remain (0:52). Meanwhile, ReserveOne is preparing to go public in a billion-dollar SPAC merger, led by veterans from both Wall Street and the crypto world (2:32). We also say goodbye to Akon City, the $6 billion crypto-powered vision that never got off the ground (3:53). And Kraken cements its ties to Wyoming, naming Cheyenne as its U.S. headquarters (5:29). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what's next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this...
2025-07-0908 min
Let's Talk WyomingEmergency Podcast: Federal Land Sale - Affordable Housing or Land Grab?Host Amy Edmonds speaks to Wyoming Wildlife Federation's Jess Johnson, State Representative JT Larson and Wyoming hunter and digital creator Sean Curtis. The conversation delves into a proposed amendment in the U.S. Senate that seeks to sell millions of acres of public lands, ostensibly to address affordable housing. The discussion highlights the implications for Wyoming, the role of state input, and the political dynamics surrounding the proposal, including Montana's exemption. The participants express concerns about the vagueness of the bill, the potential impact on wildlife and hunting, and the need for public engagement and advocacy against the proposal.
2025-06-2445 min
Chasing TrailThe Case Against Michelino Sunseri: What’s Really Happening in Our National ParksIn this special episode of Teddy Talks, we dive deep into the federal prosecution of professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, who set a speed record on the Grand Teton — only to be charged for using a historic trail long embraced by climbers and runners alike.This isn’t just a story about a shortcut — it’s a story about access, bureaucracy, and how public lands are increasingly becoming fenced off by red tape and selective enforcement. We explore the historical parallels to past mountaineering feuds, the silence of the outdoor community, and why this case should alarm anyone who valu...
2025-06-0409 min
National Wildlife Federation OutdoorsUnderstanding the Corner Crossing Case Every Hunter’s Talking AboutIn this episode, NWF’s Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul team up with veteran Wyoming journalist Angus Thuermer to dive deep into one of the most contentious public land battles in decades: corner crossing. With decades of boots-on-the-ground reporting, Angus brings a sharp perspective to the legal, ethical, and conservation questions swirling around this case—and what its outcome could mean for hunters, anglers, and all who rely on public lands across the country.
Angus Thuermer | Wyofile: https://wyofile.com/author/angus_thuermer/
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2025-05-0541 min
This Week in Yellowstone National ParkThis Week in Yellowstone: April 24th to April 30th, 2025This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 24th to April 30th, I will give an update on Yellowstone’s staffing for the summer, let you know how the opening of some of the park’s interior went, share some history of Artist Point, and tell you why you need to get to the Grand Prismatic Boardwalk as soon as possible. Of course, I also give you all the weather, wildlife watching updates, tips, and information I can to give you the best possible trip to America’s first National Park, This Week in Yellowstone.News a...
2025-04-2423 min
Duck Season Somewhere*SPECIAL* Flying Blind: Waterfowl Science & Management at RiskToday's special topic cuts deeper than science or partisan politics---it defends North American duck hunting's essential back bone, wetland health and abundance, continued public land access, and our legacy to future duck hunting generations. Right now, powerful forces are dismantling the foundations of North America's greatest success story--waterfowl hunting as you've known it your entire life. Most have scarcely even noticed. Decades of data and research, the programs and staff that keep ducks overhead and seasons open--all are all on the chopping block. If you've ever watched sunrise from the duck blind, heard thundering wings overhead, or taught your...
2025-04-221h 49Duck Season Somewhere*SPECIAL* Flying Blind: Waterfowl Science & Management at RiskToday's special topic cuts deeper than science or partisan politics---it defends North American duck hunting's essential back bone, wetland health and abundance, continued public land access, and our legacy to future duck hunting generations. Right now, powerful forces are dismantling the foundations of North America's greatest success story--waterfowl hunting as you've known it your entire life. Most have scarcely even noticed. Decades of data and research, the programs and staff that keep ducks overhead and seasons open--all are all on the chopping block. If you've ever watched sunrise from the duck blind, heard thundering wings overhead, or taught your...
2025-04-221h 49
Vanishing Trails6.The Disappearance of Two Rangers on Shoshone Lake.Two of Yellowstone’s most experienced wilderness experts—Kim Crumbo and Mark O’Neill—vanished without a trace during a routine canoe trip. One body was found... and the other is still missing.How did two seasoned professionals disappear in the blink of an eye on a calm lake?In this gripping episode of Vanishing Trails Podcast, we uncover the chilling details behind the mysterious deaths of Crumbo and O’Neill. Based on an article by WyoFile’s Mike Koshmrl, this episode explores the theories, the search efforts, and the unanswered questions that still linger today.
2025-04-2109 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMPollution plagues largest development in Jackson Hole historyThe mega project has shocked the resort town and shows how gas stations' toxic legacy complicates future development. A collaboration between KHOL and Wyofile.
2025-04-1906 minKHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMPollution plagues largest development in Jackson Hole historyThe mega project has shocked the resort town and shows how gas stations' toxic legacy complicates future development. Collaboration between KHOL and Wyofile.
2025-04-1906 minCowboy State PoliticsMonday Reload - What They Did Then Said 3/10Legislative recaps are upon us--the time politicians tell us what they did in Cheyenne. The story they tell us is often very different than the truth. Recently, senators told Wyofile that funding measures were not crammed into other bills. But is that entirely true?
2025-03-1017 minThe LandscapeLayoffs at Interior are causing chaos and heartbreakKate and Aaron are joined by Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and Mitch Flanigan, a former ranger at Denali National Park, to talk about recent firings across Interior department agencies, including the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Managment, as well as at the U.S. Forest Service. Prior to joining PEER, Tim was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Mitch recently lost his job as the assistant manager of Denali National Park’s sled-dog kennel.
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Trump’s firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about main...
2025-02-2030 minThe LandscapeLayoffs at Interior are causing chaos and heartbreakKate and Aaron are joined by Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, and Mitch Flanigan, a former ranger at Denali National Park, to talk about recent firings across Interior department agencies, including the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Managment, as well as at the U.S. Forest Service. Prior to joining PEER, Tim was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Mitch recently lost his job as the assistant manager of Denali National Park’s sled-dog kennel.
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Trump’s firing of 1,000 national park workers raises conc...
2025-02-2030 minKHOL NewscastCheyenne Roundup: Mid-session shmorgishborgThe Wyoming Legislature has passed the halfway point in its 40-day general session. To mark the occasion, three WyoFile and three Wyoming Public Radio reporters share moments that feel emblematic of the attitudes and energy of the session so far.
2025-02-1513 min
Cheyenne RoundupMid-session shmorgishborgThe Wyoming Legislature has passed the halfway point in its 40-day general session. To mark the occasion, three WyoFile and three Wyoming Public Radio reporters share moments that feel emblematic of the attitudes and energy of the session so far.
2025-02-1413 min
The Journalism SaluteEda Uzunlar, WSHU-FM Arts & Culture Reporter and News AnchorOn this episode, we're joined by Eda Uzunlar. Eda is the arts and culture reporter and a news anchor for WSHU Public Radio, an NPR affiliate in Connecticut that covers both that state and Long Island, New York.Eda is a first generation Turkish-American who grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In addition to radio and print work, she's also done illustrations, graphics, and comics journalism. Eda is a graduate of Yale UniversityEda talked about her having a curious nature from a very early age, as well as her early interest...
2025-02-0437 min
Cheyenne RoundupFreedom Caucus-stacked committee proposes big budget cutsLawmakers are in the midst of deciding how much the state should spend on programs that impact people's lives across Wyoming — from wildfire recovery to energy projects to support for vulnerable children. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio compare what the governor recommended against what lawmakers cut, and where things go from here.
2025-01-3112 minKHOL NewscastCheyenne Roundup: Freedom Caucus-stacked committee proposes big budget cutsLawmakers are in the midst of deciding how much the state should spend on programs that impact people's lives across Wyoming — from wildfire recovery to energy projects to support for vulnerable children. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio compare what the governor recommended against what lawmakers cut, and where things go from here.
2025-01-3112 min
Cheyenne RoundupTurning bills on a dimeWith its newfound power, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus set out to pass its top five priorities within the first 10 days of the legislative session. The group says it hit the mark within eight days. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio break down what the caucus pushed through the House and how a couple of those bills veered away from the Freedom Caucus' original aims.
2025-01-2512 minKHOL NewscastCheyenne Roundup: Turning bills on a dimeWith its newfound power, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus set out to pass its top five priorities within the first 10 days of the 2025 legislative session. The group says it hit the mark within eight days. WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio break down what the caucus pushed through the House and how a couple of those bills veered away from the Freedom Caucus' original aims.
2025-01-2413 min
The Wolf ConnectionEpisode #209 Mike Koshmrl & Amanda Eggert - The Year of the WolvesMike Koshmrl has been an environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming. Amanda Eggert has been an environmental reporter with Montana Free Press since 2021. She has also written for other publications including Explore Big Sky, Explore Yellowstone & Mountain Outlaw. Both shared their experiences in writing this combined piece, The Year of the Wolves documenting the first steps to wolves being reintroduced to the Northern Rockies. Read...
2025-01-2439 min
Cheyenne RoundupReady, set, govern! What you need to know for Wyoming’s 2025 legislative sessionThe 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its general session on Jan. 14. The next two months are Wyoming lawmakers' one chance this year to set the policies that govern how our state operates — and the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has ambitious plans. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger review how this fast-paced lawmaking process works.Editor's note: This audio has been updated to correct a misstatement.
2025-01-1112 minKHOL 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 minThe LandscapeThis company is trying to drain an aquifer in the Mojave DesertKate and Aaron talk to Chris Clarke, host of the 90 Miles from Needles podcast, about the Cadiz pipeline project, a water mining project that poses a huge threat to the Mojave Desert. This project has been around in some form or another for over four decades and the latest iteration is especially insidious.
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Stopping Cadiz is good for people, the environment and our water future – Desert Sun
Biden administration finalizes Rock Springs Plan without further changes – WyoFile
BLM nixes Trump-era highway in Utah tortoise preserve – E&E News
Interior Department Finalizes Framework for Future of Sol...
2024-12-2432 minThe LandscapeThis company is trying to drain an aquifer in the Mojave DesertKate and Aaron talk to Chris Clarke, host of the 90 Miles from Needles podcast, about the Cadiz pipeline project, a water mining project that poses a huge threat to the Mojave Desert. This project has been around in some form or another for over four decades and the latest iteration is especially insidious.
News
Stopping Cadiz is good for people, the environment and our water future – Desert Sun
Biden administration finalizes Rock Springs Plan without further changes – WyoFile
BLM nixes Trump-era highway in Utah tortoise preserve – E&E News
Interior Department Finalizes Framework for Future of Solar Develo...
2024-12-2432 min
Bears and BrewsSeason 2 Microbruin 1: Swimming in Grizzly BearsJoin us for this Microbruin about updated grizzly mortality information, a few tangents, and our thoughts on a recent story about a group of hunters who attempted to haze several grizzlies off an elk kill. Spoiler alert: the grizzlies paid the price for bad decisions by humans.Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:Federal database of grizzly deaths in the GYE:https://wyofile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GB_Mortality_2024.csvMontana Grizzly Bear Mortality Information: https://experience.arcgis.com...
2024-12-0221 min
Bears and BrewsSeason 2 Episode 1: Bear 399, Queen of the TetonsWelcome to Season 2 of the Bears and Brews Podcast! In this episode we discuss some show updates, what we’ve been up to in our time away from the pod, and most importantly: the life, death, and legacy of grizzly bear 399. Grab some tissues and a bevvy and join us for this recap of this amazing bear.Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:PBS Episode of Nature all about bear 399: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/about-grizzly-399-queen-of-the-tetons/30040/Sources Cited:
2024-11-251h 28
Anarchy Among FriendsAnarchy Among Friends #250 - Peanuts and Political Nuts, The World Is NutsHappy Halloween! We've been gone all month but we're back in time for Election Season! And for the government to kill squirrels, goats, raccoons, and any amount of hope in the future!
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2024-11-042h 15
Political GabfestJD Vance's Damning Non-Answer This week, Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times joins John Dickerson and David Plotz to discuss the vice-presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance; the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran with Nathan Guttman of Israeli public television; and the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Jamelle, John, and David talk with WyoFile’s Maya Shimizu Harris about the fight between the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and traditional Wyoming Republicans. In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Elizabeth Strout about...
2024-10-0352 min
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: JD Vance's Damning Non-Answer This week, Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times joins John Dickerson and David Plotz to discuss the vice-presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance; the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran with Nathan Guttman of Israeli public television; and the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Jamelle, John, and David talk with WyoFile’s Maya Shimizu Harris about the fight between the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and traditional Wyoming Republicans. In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Elizabeth Strout about...
2024-10-0356 min
Prevail with Greg OlearReprise | From Cowboy State to Christofascist State: Kevin Roberts, Wyoming, Project 2025, and the Spectre of a Second Trump Term (with Rone Tempest)For 26 years, Rone Tempest was the national and foreign correspondent for the LA Times, based in Paris, New Delhi, Beijing, and Hong Kong, as well as the craziest capital city, Sacramento. After his retirement, he worked for Pro Publica and was the co-founder of the Wyoming nonprofit public policy news site, Wyofile. He’s taught journalism at Berkeley, his alma mater, and has won numerous awards. He’s also the author of two books, including “The Last Western: The Unjustified Killing of Michael Rosa by Ed Cantrell.” Now in Salt Lake City, he lived for many years in the foothill...
2024-08-091h 28
American Democracy MinuteWhen Voter Registration Purges Cross the Line from Standard Practice to SuppressionThe American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for July 29, 2024When Voter Registration Purges Cross the Line from Standard Practice to SuppressionWhen citizens move or die, voter registration lists need to be updated as part of routine list hygiene. But when lists are aggressively purged, particularly close to an election, it crosses the line into voter suppression.To view the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website.Today’s LinksArticles & Resources:Brennan Center for Justice - Explainer: Voter PurgesVotin...
2024-07-2901 min
JUST BLAME JOEY!S:1 E:190 - THE MORNING SHOW - JUN 24TH 2024STARTING YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY WITH DAVID IVERSON AND JAILBIRD JOEY ON THE INDEPENDENCE NETWORK:
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2024-06-2500 minAmerican Democracy MinuteMore Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the CourtsThe American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 12, 2024More Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the CourtsWhile new messaging from the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump encourages turnout by early, absentee or mail-in voting, GOP lawyers in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mississippi, and Oregon are simultaneously challenging the rules and legitimacy of mail-in voting. To view the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website.Today’s LinksArticles & Resources:
2024-06-1101 min
The Answer Is Transaction CostsCorner Crossing Conundrum: Trespassing, Airspace, and Property RightsSend us Fan MailWhat if crossing a mere corner of private land could land you in legal hot water? This episode tackles the thorny issue of corner crossing, where public and private lands meet at a single point, creating potential trespassing conflicts. We'll dissect Dave Schmitz's insights on the limits of property rights and the Roman law doctrine of ad coelum, which extends property rights from the heavens to the earth's core. Through landmark cases like Hinman v. Pacific Air Transport and Jacques v. Steenberg Homes, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how airspace and land...
2024-06-1123 min
Fresh Tracks WeeklyBLM Policy Punted like a Political Football | Week of May 6Randy Newberg TAKEOVER! Marcus and Michael are busy catching Walleye and Smallmouth so Randy stepped in to deliver this week’s news.On this week’s episode, we are celebrating Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. In the last 40 years, RMEF has amassed 12,000 members, conserved 8.9 million acres as well as improved or secured access for 1.5 million acres. The mission continues! To signup for RMEF visit this link - https://www.rmef.org/join/40th Anniversary Articleshttps://ww...
2024-05-1024 min
The Daily BeansDramatic Supporting Roles (feat. John Fugelsang)Friday, May 3rd, 2024Today, there was a second contempt hearing on day 10 of the Trump election interference trial; the FTC accuses big oil of price fixing; an appeals court rules that GOP Russian agent Alexander Smirnov must remain jailed pending trial; Trump grumbles about having no friends; Mike Flynn says he’s been hit with 8 subpoenas; Wyoming voids 28% of it’s registered voters; a Marine Corps vet who assaulted police on January 6th gets hit with five years and record fine; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Our Guest John Fugelsang: https://www.johnfugelsang.com/t...
2024-05-031h 08The Wolf ConnectionEpisode #172 Mike Koshmrl - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part IVThis is the fourth installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Mike Kosmrl, reporter and investigative journalist from WyoFile.Mike discussed how he first learned about the story, the challenges he's had getting information, the scope of the incident throughout Wyoming, and if statewide change would come to wildlife management or hunting practices in the state. Mike Koshmrl has been and environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning...
2024-04-1647 min
Bears and BrewsSeason 1 Microbruin 15: This F*cking F*ckfaceJoin us for this Not-So-Microbruin where we discuss the recent events out of Daniel, Wyoming, where an adolescent wolf was tortured and killed by POS Cody Roberts. This is definitely a bummer of an episode, but at least we say "f*ck" a lot. (We know what the people want!)Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:https://www.change.org/p/demand-felony-charges-against-cody-roberts-for-animal-crueltyhttps://www.huntersandanglersforwildlifemanagementreform.com/https://www.relistwolves.org/https://trapfreemt.org/https://www.wolvesoftherockies...
2024-04-1543 minThe Wolf ConnectionEpisode #170 Carter Niemeyer - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part IIThis is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer. We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags. Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land which...
2024-04-1144 minThe Wolf ConnectionEpisode #169 Emily Cohen - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part IEmily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture. Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any new official information and requests for interviews with the agency by both outlets have been cancelled or denied.Please Read KOHL's stories on this incident below: Wolf’s capture, alleged abuse by Wy...
2024-04-1021 minJUST BLAME JOEY!S:1 E:84 - CROSSTALK LIVE - EPISODE 19 - MAR 29 2024TODAY'S EPISODE: The entire crew from the Independence Network get into Susan Stubson and WYOFILE's claim that everything bad in Wyoming is the Freedom Caucus' fault, more multigenerational Wyomingite elitism, the current status of a potential special session, and Lubnau takes first place in the looney lawyer rankings.
ABOUT CROSSTALK LIVE: David Iverson (of Cowboy State Politics) Ken Pendegraft (of The Ramble Room) and Jailbird Joey (of Just Blame Joey) sit down together for another completely unscripted, off the cuff, and intensely laidback venture into another episode of CROSSTALK LIVE!
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2024-04-011h 00Open SpacesOpen Spaces Presents: The Cheyenne RoundupToday on the show, we hear the final recording of Wyoming Public Media’s and WyoFile’s podcast that keeps track of the Wyoming legislative session: the "Cheyenne Roundup." A special guest helped moderate the discussion - you may recognize him from previous episodes of Open Spaces.
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2024-03-2858 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup 2024: Episode 5The Cheyenne Roundup podcast crew — WyoFile’s state government reporter Maggie Mullen, and Wyoming Public Media’s Chris Clements and David Dudley — welcomed special guest Bob Beck and a live audience for this extended overview of what turned out to be an unusual 2024 budget session.
2024-03-2547 minPrevail with Greg OlearFrom Cowboy State to Christofascist State: Kevin Roberts, Wyoming, Project 2025, and the Spectre of a Second Trump Term (with Rone Tempest)For 26 years, Rone Tempest was the national and foreign correspondent for the LA Times, based in Paris, New Delhi, Beijing, and Hong Kong, as well as the craziest capital city, Sacramento. After his retirement, he worked for Pro Publica and was the co-founder of the Wyoming nonprofit public policy news site, Wyofile. He’s taught journalism at Berkeley, his alma mater, and has won numerous awards. He’s also the author of two books, including “The Last Western: The Unjustified Killing of Michael Rosa by Ed Cantrell.” Now in Salt Lake City, he lived for many years in the foothill...
2024-03-151h 28
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup 2024: Episode 4It’s the last scheduled week of the 2024 Legislative Session, but with budget negotiations at a standstill, lawmakers might work into the weekend or reconvene for a special session. Join WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen and Mike Koshmrl, and Wyoming Public Media’s Chris Clements for the latest from the Capitol — from bills to repeal gun-free zones to restrictions on abortion.
2024-03-0413 minThe LandscapeWhat Western voters want in 2024Kate and Aaron are joined by pollsters Lori Weigel and Dave Metz to discuss the 14th Annual Colorado College State of the Rockies Project Conservation in the West poll. The poll surveys voters in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado on their environmental views. This year, it found support for conservation of nature is higher than ever.
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2024-02-2836 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup 2024: Episode 3Already halfway through the session, we catch up on both versions of the budget bill and what lawmakers have to do now to come to a consensus. Plus, a quick review of a couple bills still making their way through including ones related to hearing aids, property taxes and public lands. WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen and Mike Koshmrl join Wyoming Public Media’s Chris Clements and David Dudley to talk through the 2024 budget session midway point.
2024-02-2612 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup 2024: Episode 2From a leadership shakeup in the Senate and an unprecedented number of dead committee bills in the House, WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen and Mike Koshmrl join Wyoming Public Media’s Chris Clements and David Dudley to talk through the 2024 budget session’s rocky start.
2024-02-1913 minAmerican Democracy MinuteUpdates on Trump’s Immunity Challenge, AI Robocalls, and Election Denier-Fueled Hand Counting of BallotsThe American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Feb. 14, 2024Updates on Trump’s Immunity Challenge, AI Robocalls, and Election Denier-Fueled Hand Counting of BallotsWe’re updating recent stories today, including Donald Trump’s request for a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court on his immunity case, action by the FCC on use of AI in robocalls, and more misguided attempts at large-scale hand counting of ballots.Our podcasting host recently made changes which stops us from including our entire script as part of the podcast content. To view the whole script, please go to o...
2024-02-1301 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup 2024: Episode 1It’s week one of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2024 budget session, which is only one month long. Time is tight and lawmakers have lots to do with some tricky political dynamics to navigate. WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio’s Chris Clements and David Dudley talk through what they’ll be watching as the session gets underway.
2024-02-1310 minOpen SpacesOpen Spaces, February 9, 2024Today on the show, WyoFile and Wyoming Public Radio political reporters preview the upcoming legislative budget session. Maybe you’ve noticed your electricity bills going up. Well, state lawmakers are trying to address that in some bills they’ve drafted. When it comes to the Colorado River, there’s not enough water to go around. But a historic piece of water ownership is about to change hands, and you can see it right off the side of the highway. Those stories and more.
2024-02-0953 minBears and BrewsMicrobruin 11: HabinatsTune in for updates about bobcats and lynx! We explain a new management plan for lynx and talk about how bobcats and other wild cats can help reduce Chronic Wasting Disease!Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed:Draft Recovery Plan for LynxBobcat Management Plan in New York StateSources Cited:“Canada Lynx Draft Recovery Plan Available for Public Review & Comment: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.” FWS.Gov, 1 Dec. 2023, www.fws.gov/press-release/2023-12/canada-lynx-draft-recovery-plan-available-public-review-comment. “Ne...
2024-02-0224 minBears and BrewsEpisode 17: A Group of Seals is Called a DolphinCome along for an elk ride (not literally of course), while we attempt to stay on track while talking about these amazing ungulates! Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastSources Cited:“Brucellosis in Wyoming Wildlife.” Wyoming Game and Fish Department, 2024, wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-in-Wyoming/More-Wildlife/Wildlife-Disease/Brucellosis#:~:text=Brucellosis%20is%20a%20bacterial%20disease,pregnancies%20but%20diminish%20over%20time. “Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).” Department of Health, New York State, Nov. 2011, www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/zoonoses/cwd.htm#:~:text=What%20is%20chronic%20wasting%20disease,c...
2024-01-181h 09The Wolf ConnectionEpisode #153 Mike Koshmrl - Colorado Wolves Being Killed in WyomingMike Koshmrl has been and environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming. He went into great detail about his articles: Border Killings: How Shooters Lured Historic Colorado Wolves to their deaths in Wyoming and Wyoming is killing Colorado's wolves, again, and the state's keeping it a secret. Both discuss the issue of wolves traversing over state lines, the state government withholding information and how we could see s...
2023-12-2058 minThe LandscapeSins of the shovel: How archaeology evolved from pot hunting to scienceKate and Aaron are joined by Rachel Morgan, author of Sins of the Shovel: Looting, Murder, and the Evolution of American Archaeology. Rachel is an archaeologist based near Washington, DC, and her book, which was published last month, is largely focused on the Southwest. She gives a detailed account of the Wetherill family, which settled in southwest Colorado in the 1800s and explored Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Grand Gulch extensively. She also talks about how legal and scientific transformations have given rise to the science we know today as archaeology.
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2023-12-0632 minThe LandscapeHow a Wyoming land use plan ended up in a misinformation warAaron and Kate are joined by Julia Stuble, Wyoming State Senior Manager with the Wilderness Society. Julia is a Wyomingite who’s lived and worked in the state for decades. She’s here to talk about a proposed Bureau of Land Management resource management plan, or RMP, for southwest Wyoming that’s making waves in the state. The draft Rock Springs RMP prioritizes conservation in some areas by closing them to new oil and gas leasing, but those areas aren’t of much interest to oil and gas companies anyway. So why is the state making such a ruckus about it...
2023-11-1731 min
Hunt Talk RadioWestern Landscape Policy with WyoFile's Angus and MikeIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Angus Thuermer and Mike Koshmrl of WyoFile. Topics covered include Wyoming as a hotbed of policy issues, corner crossing, wealthy new arrivals, the value of independent journalism - living the issues to report the issues, Wyoming's unique politics, migration study leaders, hunting as Wyoming's culture, and other topics that impact the entire western landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-181h 36
Jackson Unpacked‘Success To Me Is Dying With Some Cows’This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 16]: We’re honoring community heroes! We asked residents to nominate people who are making a difference in Jackson Hole and will get to know the three finalists for our inaugural Community Hero Award. Also, Jackson is the first town in Wyoming to join a nationwide network of police cameras to help fight crime. But civil rights advocates have privacy concerns. And later, we sit down with a WyoFile reporter who's looking at opioid overdose data in the state and found that public information is lacking and often out of date. How could this hi...
2023-06-1626 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup: Episode 3It’s the third week of the 67 Wyoming legislature. Six more to go in this eight week general session and there are close to 400 bills in play. Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile reporters discuss some LGBTQ+, abortion, and tribal related bills going through the session.
2023-01-2312 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup: Episode 1It’s week one of the Wyoming Legislature’s 2023 general session and this is the first of many more Cheyenne Roundups to come. Every Monday for roughly the next eight weeks Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile reporters will gather to give listeners a preview of the legislative week ahead. Today – on the eve of the session – we’re taking a bigger picture look at what the next 40 legislative days might bring.
2023-01-0914 min
Cheyenne RoundupCheyenne Roundup: TrailerThe problem solving, the power struggles and the priorities of the 67th Wyoming legislature.
Join Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile reporters for the Cheyenne Roundup, a weekly look at what’s happening in the Wyoming state house.
Every Monday of the session — starting January 9th — we’ll preview the legislative week ahead, what bills have died and what’s still kickin’. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile.
2023-01-0600 min
Murder With My Husband139. Lisa Marie Kimmel - Lil MissOn this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the disappearance and murder of Lisa Marie Kimmel.Live Online Show Tickets: https://www.moment.co/murderwithmyhusbandFree MWMH World: https://murderwithmyhusband.world.co/?page=homeLinks:https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusbandCase Sources:Scott, Robert (2009). Rivers of Blood. (2009, New York: Pinnacle), by Robert ScottWikipedia.org, Lil' Miss murderCharleyproject.org, Amy Joy Wroe Bechtel
2022-11-2140 min
Let's Get HauntedEpisode 122: The Donner Party Conspiracy: Everything You Don't Already Know**SKIP TO 12:13 TO GET TO THE STORY**
If you heard The Donner Party saga and thought to yourself, "Wow, that's really Haunted and nothing worse could happen to a group of people" ... you would be super wrong! This episode Nat pulls up all the best(worst)bits of info that have been left out of the mainstream media's portrayal of The Donners. Cadaver Dogs who unearth 250 year old bodies? Got it. Barbaric Pioneer birthing techniques? Got it. The 1849 Gold Rush isn't real? Got it. Sit down and BUCKLE THE F UP BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO 1846 YALL! YEEHAW!
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2022-09-213h 24KHOL NewscastAug. 24 | WyoFile tracks undervoting in Wyoming’s primary elections, Jackson attorney creates new tool to expunge criminal recordsListen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West—all in four minutes or less. Fridays feature a roundup of KHOL's best stories of the week.
2022-08-2403 min
KPFA - Letters and PoliticsThe Future of Liz Cheney, the GOP, and the Wyoming PrimariesGuests
Rone Tempest was a longtime national and foreign correspondent for the Los Angeles Times. In 2004 he was part of a team of reporters to win the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the massive wildfires in Southern California. He is one of the co-founders of WyoFile, an independent, public-interest news service in Wyoming. His latest piece on this issue is Does Liz Cheney have a path to victory?
John Nichols is the Washington Correspondent for the Nation Magazine. He is the author of several books including his latest Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers: Accountability for Th...
2022-08-1624 min
Radicle Narrative3.9: Craig Ferris on Basketball, Coaching, and FatherhoodCraig Ferris is the head varsity boy's basketball coach at Wyoming Indian High School in Ethete, Wyoming. He is Northern Arapaho/Northern Chevenne. Craig played at Wyoming Indian HS winning a state championship in 1992 and graduated in 1995. He played two years of 'juco ball' at Casper College winning a NJCAA Region 9 championship in 1996. Heplayed two more years at NCAA DII Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Craig started coaching 5th/ 6th grade boys and girls in 2001 winning several conference championships. He moved to the HS Level in 2005 and in 15 years the teams have won six state championships including back to...
2022-06-1155 min
The Conversation with Dasha BurnsWill ‘extremism’ fracture the GOP? Cheney vs. Trump in WyomingTrump-backed candidates have lost recently in Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina and Idaho. The biggest caveat about how the lessons of other states might apply in Wyoming is that in states where the Trump candidate lost, the non-Trump candidate was not anti-Trump. Rep. Liz Cheney’s political identity — at least, her identity on the national stage — is now defined by her criticism of the former president. The anti-Cheney effort in Wyoming has been led by Frank Eathorne, the Wyoming GOP chair and Trump’s most important ally in the state. Last weekend, Victoria Eavis of the Casper Star-Tribune and Rone Tempest...
2022-05-2734 min
The Hunt Backcountry PodcastMM 137 | Weighted Pack Training, Spring Ticks, Spotting BearsOn this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions on weighted pack training, dealing with ticks on spring hunts, how to spot more bears, why mechanical broadheads may not penetrate, and more...
ASK YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Corner Crossing Ruling: https://wyofile.com/jury-finds-four-corner-crossing-hunters-not-guilty-of-trespass/
- Compressing an Exo Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBmi5MtiVG0
- Free Training Plan Info: https://exomtngear.com/train and the plan PDF: https://bit.ly/ExoTrainingPlan
- Permethrin Clothing Spray: https://amzn.to/3kyrYme
- Bear Hunting Tactics Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs...
2022-05-0246 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 min
The Climate RecapEbay, HP, and 40 other companies lobby Congress for clean energy tax creditsIndia heat wave to worsen, near all-time records | AxiosParched southern California takes unprecedented step of restricting outdoor watering | The GuardianTwo Wyo rivers under restrictions due to low snowpack, drought | WyoFileContributions of mangrove conservation and restoration to climate change mitigation in Indonesia | Global Change BiologyNew Zealand unveils pan to tackle climate crisis by adapting cities to survive rising seas | The GuardianGerman-funded consortium to develop ‘battery passport’ for European batteries | ReuterseBay, HP Join Firms in Clean Energy Tax Credits Lobbying Push Ahead of Midterms | BloombergBiden throws out Trum...
2022-04-2812 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 min
The Journalism SaluteKatie Klingsporn, Managing Editor of WyoFileOn today’s show, we’re joined by Katie Klingsporn. Katie is the managing editor of WyoFile, a non-profit member-supported public interest news service that covers the people, places, and policy of Wyoming.Katie is a former newspaper writer and editor with about 15 years experience. She’s done a lot of freelance reporting about life in the West as well. She’s a self-described word geekKatie talked about her journalism path, how multiple sclerosis has impacted her life and work, and why she enjoys covering the outdoors so much.She also explained the purp...
2022-01-1130 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 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMRadio Edit: A Wyoming Political Reporter Reflects on Leaving the State“Truly Wyoming’s loss” and “We are in your debt” were just some of the comments posted on Twitter last week in response to the news that Nick Reynolds is leaving the Cowboy State. Reynolds has reported on Wyoming politics for the past three years, first for the Casper Star-Tribune and then WyoFile, and he was often one of the only reporters at the Wyoming State Legislature. KHOL News Director Kyle Mackie interviewed Reynolds about the difficulty of making a living in local news in Wyoming and his new role in South Carolina.
2021-10-0906 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 min
Into The Wilderness with Byron PaceConservation Roundtable Ep5: Invasive species, sage grouse & nuclear disaster wildlife recoveriesIn the fifth of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: The cost of invasive species: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03405-6 Sage grouse hunting limits: https://www.wyofile.com/after-hunters-kill-874-sage-grouse-hens-wyos-hunt-questioned/ Wildlife rebounds in the face of disaster zones: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/05/07/chernobyl-why-the-nuclear-disaster-was-an-environmental-success Series brought to you...
2021-07-0341 min
Into The Wilderness with Byron PaceConservation Roundtable Ep3: Rock climbing conflicts, do fish feel pain & wild horses as ecosystem engineersIn the third of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Do fish feel pain: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/12/there-is-ample-evidence-that-fish-feel-pain Climbing conflicts: https://www.wyofile.com/climbing-conflicts-forest-service-intervenes-in-tensleep-canyon/ Wild horses as ecosystem engineers: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/372/6541/491 Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.c...
2021-06-1455 min
What's Your Why?Dustin Bleizeffer: Choices and Challenges of Wyoming YouthDustin Bleizeffer has worked as a coal miner, an oilfield mechanic, and for 20 years as a statewide reporter and editor primarily covering the energy industry in Wyoming. Most recently he was Communications Director at the Wyoming Outdoor Council, a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford, and WyoFile editor-in-chief. He currently lives in Casper, Wy. Thank you for your time, Dustin!
2021-05-1838 min
Decarbonize: The Clean Energy PodcastReckoning in Coal Country: Facing the future in Wyoming and AppalachiaAppalachia and Wyoming are dramatically different places, but they also offer each other cautionary tales, success stories, and reasons for resilience and hope. Last year, the Energy News Network and WyoFile captured this complex story in a six-part investigative series, Reckoning in Coal County, now available as an ebook or paperback. Fresh Energy, Energy News Network, and WyoFile hosted this virtual panel discussion on April 22, 2021. Throughout the conversation, we explore the cultural, political, and economic obstacles faced by rural communities hoping to survive and thrive in a world without coal. Featuring: Mason Adams, journalist...
2021-04-221h 01