The Ranch Podcast

Matt Todd

If you’re looking for a show focusing on Idaho and local community news, you found it. This show hits issues from across the Gem State, ranging from North Idaho, East Idaho, Southern Idaho, and everything in between.

Interested in Idaho politics, ag, law enforcement, education, fish and game, recreation, and all things Idaho? This is literally your spot.

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#1063
Yesterday · 37 min
#1,063 Transparent Government in Idaho with Brandon Woolf
Brandon Woolf is the Idaho State Controller and came on to talk about Transparency month in Idaho, what his office is doing to present extraordinary access to information, and what citizens can do to effectively check the books of the Idaho government. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1062
Saturday · 50 min
#1,062 Nuclear Fuel, Wildfire, & Idaho with Scott Bedke
Scott Bedke is the Lt. Governor of Idaho and came on to talk about many things, including nuclear fuel, Idaho’s recycle and storage program, wildfire funding and management, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1061
Friday · 1 hr 11 min
#1,061 Buying a Home in Idaho as a First Time/Young Buyer with Matt Morrell
Matt Morrell is a seasoned financial advisor and loan broker in Idaho. There is a large concern about housing affordability in the state with issues ranging from down payments to credit to housing prices. I asked Matt to help with a series around affording a home, and for the first episode, we focused on first time and young homebuyers as there are many clear paths forward if buying a home is something you want. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1060
Thursday · 1 hr 3 min
#1,060 Out of State Actors in Idaho's Initiative Process & HJR 4 with Victor Miller
Victor Miller is an Idaho political analyst and extremely concerned about the monied interests and outside influence on our initiative process. He personally filed several complaints with many Idaho offices regarding the marijuana initiative ballot signing process. He wants to work to revise the process so it is more secure and it is more difficult for outsiders to influence Idaho laws. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1059
Wednesday · 1 hr 52 min
#1,059 Water, Data Centers, Infrastructure, & Idaho's Future with Brian Patton
Brian Patton is the Deputy Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resource and came on to talk about a number of things including data centers, water infrastructure, and Idaho’s future as we grow. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. #ranchcollection-Water-
#1058
Tuesday · 40 min
#1,058 Saving Fish & Habitat Restoration on the Salmon with Patrick Murphy & Megan Heller
Patrick Murphy and Megan Heller work for the Idaho Department of Fish & Game and invited me to tour the incredible fish screens and habitat restoration projects across the Salmon river system. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. #ranchcollection-Fish-And-Game-
#1057
August 24 · 48 min
#1,057 Data Centers, Rate Cases, & Protecting Idahoans with Ed Lodge
Ed Lodge is a Idaho Public Utility Commissioner and came on to talk about numerous concerns shared by many Idahoans, including data centers, rate cases, and protections for Idahoans as industry here grows. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1056
August 21 · 31 min
#1,056 Unearthing Idaho with Mark Warner
Mark Warner is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Idaho and invited me to an archaeological dig right here in the Treasure Valley. We spoke at the dig site about the history of Idaho, who the people were, what they valued, and the stories that we can learn from what they left behind. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1055
August 20 · 1 hr 5 min
#1,055 Psychology, Psychedelics, & Trauma with Michael Sapiro
Michael Sapiro is a Clinical Psychology and Zen Buddhist Monk and works with first responders and vets to deal with trauma. He uses a wide variety of methods and work, but at the end of the day, he acknowledges that the work is ultimately in the hands of the patient. Enjoy! Book: Truth Medicine: Healing and Living Authentically through Psychedelic Psychotherapy https://www.amazon.com/dp/0306836394/?bestFormat=true&k=truth%20medicine&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_9&crid=V9WYALUN2ILY&sprefix=truth%20med The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1054
August 19 · 49 min
#1,054 Tequila and Distilling in Idaho with Andy Koenig
Andy Koenig has been distilling in Idaho for several decades and came on recently to talk about his new Tequila and tasting room. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1053
August 18 · 55 min
#1,053 Issues with Prop 1 in Idaho with Dee Sarton
Dee Sarton is an Idaho Pro Life advocate and came on to discuss concerns she has with prop 1, the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1052
August 17 · 46 min
#1,052 Transit in Nampa with Natalie Jangula
Natalie Jangula is a City Councilwoman in Nampa and came on to talk about the recent vote regarding Valley Regional Transit. Nampa city council voted to remove all funding from VRT recently, a move that is unique to that city as all other surrounding cities maintained the funding for the transit system. Natalie came on to talk about why she felt that may have not been the right move. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1051
August 15 · 52 min
#1,051 Idaho's Teacher Health Trust with Janie Ward-Engelking
Janie Ward-Engelking is an Idaho State Senator and came on to talk about the private teacher health insurance trust in Idaho and why it has run out of money. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1050
August 14 · 32 min
#1,050 Caldwell Night Rodeo with Angelique Rood
Angelique Rood is the president of the Caldwell Night Rodeo and came on to talk about the rodeo, the foundation, Rodeo 101, and sharing this fundamental piece of Idaho culture with future generations. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1049
August 13 · 40 min
#1,049 Good Neighbor Authority & Habitat Restoration with Tara Ball & Zack Swearingen
Tara Ball and Zack Swearingen work with Idaho Fish and Game and came on to discuss habitat restoration and good neighbor authority in the Clearwater area. Fish and Game actively works to restore and maintain habitat for many species, including Idaho’s prized big game, and working with federal and private partners, it is able to take great strides to address the results of shifting fire management policy, environmental shifts, and evolving hunting pressures. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. #ranchcollection-Fish-And-Game-
#1048
August 12 · 1 hr 13 min
#1,048 Running for Gov. in Idaho with Tommy Ahlquist
Tommy Ahlquist is an iconic Idaho developer, physician, and former governor candidate and came on to talk about what drove him to run for governor, what happened during the campaign, and where Idaho can continue to improve. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1047
August 11 · 1 hr 4 min
#1,047 What "Conservative" Means in Idaho with Greg Casey
Greg Casey is the former Sergeant at Arms for the United States Senate, a lifelong Republican, and a multi-generation Idahoan. He came on to help start unpacking what it means to actually be “conservative” in Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1046
August 10 · 1 hr 4 min
#1,046 The Homeless in Idaho & Solutions with Vanessa Fry
Dr. Vanessa Fry is a founding member of the Idaho Policy Center and came on to discuss the research and strategy her group put together to address the homeless situation in the Treasure Valley and Idaho. There is a large anxiety throughout Idaho that the homeless tragedy in the coastal states will make its way here, and Vanessa broke down what fundamentally causes these issues and what Idaho can do to avoid them while saving tens of millions of dollars. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1045
August 8 · 48 min
#1,045 Rodeo in Idaho & Preserving the West with Butch Otter
Butch Otter is a former Idaho Governor and Congressman and came on to talk about the Caldwell Night Rodeo, transmitting and preserving western culture, and what it means to see cowboys and cowgirls express and celebrate their way of life. Enjoy! The Caldwell Night Rodeo is scheduled for August 18th-22nd and is consistently regarded as one of the top ten rodeos in the entire country. Tickets are on sale now! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.
#1044
August 7 · 56 min
#1,044 Wildlife Management Areas & Migration with Curtis Hendricks & Dan Garren
Curtis Hendricks & Dan Garren work with Idaho Department of Fish and Game in region 5 as habitat management and regional supervision. We toured and spoke about the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management Area and Soda Hills Mule Deer Migration Area. This was a small glimpse into the incredibly complex management of large land areas, ecosystem management, migration corridor management, and everything around it that goes into keeping populations, summer, winter, spring, and fall habitats alive and well. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. #ranchcollection-Fish-And-Game-

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