The Ranch Podcast

Jermaine Galloway is a former Idaho law enforcement officer and current national authority on legal drugs available in gas stations and convenience stores that fly under the radar of regulators, law enforcement, and families. He came in to talk about drugs that all Idahoans should consider when discussing issues with substance abuse and potential regulation or prohibition. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast...

Rod Beck is an Ada County Commissioner and came on to talk about budgeting issues. The Idaho State legislature is shifting large costs to the county budgets or taking county revenue to fill state funding gaps. Rod came in to talk about what that means for county tax payers across the state. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committe...

Brian Beckley is the chairman of Idaho Dept. of Parks and Recreation, business leader, and sixth generation Idahoan and came on to talk about fish, housing issues, and 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 informati...

Joe Parris is an iconic Idaho news anchor and came on to talk about news media, delivering information at scale, and helping KTVB speak 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 gr...

Ben Davee is a retired US Navy Seal and came in to celebrate America 250 and talk about his optimism for the American experiment. 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...

Ben Otto is a senior policy associate with Renewable Northwest and came on to talk about solving Idaho’s energy needs by not just working to increase power supply but also by being smarter about power consumption in the region. 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 pr...

Andrew Arulanandam is the director of both the Idaho Liquor Division and the Idaho Lottery, both of which deliver millions to our state, and came on to talk about the systems and goals that deliver immense financial support to our schools and state. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.  The R...

Liz Bageant is an economist and works with the McClure Center for Public Policy Research and came on to talk about population changes and issues 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 V...

Dr. Cori Jenkins is a professor of Chemistry at Idaho State University and came on to talk about plastics, practical applications, renewable designs, and making something out of nothing. 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 a...

TJ Ross and Carson Watkins work with Idaho Fish and Game and came on to talk about the large tracks program, public shooting ranges, and submarines in North Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the T...

Dr. Michael Krug is an Internal medicine physician with St. Luke’s and came on to talk about the state of medical education programs and what we need to get more health care professionals 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 i...

Ben Davenport is the Executive Director of the Idaho Mining Association and came on to speak about the state of mining in Idaho and what obstacles it’s currently facing. 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...

Juliet Charron is the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and came on to talk about a number of things including the Rural Health initiative, Daycares, department integrity, 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 for...

Dr. Dan Zuckerman is an Idaho Oncologist and came in to talk about some of the fundamentals with cancer, why we’re seeing an explosion in certain types, and what some of the emerging screening and treatments are. 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 fo...

Julia Lauch is the Idaho state forester and a fire expert and came on to explain how and why Idaho is funded in the way it is as we head into the 2026 fire season. 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 T...

Mike Simpson is a US Congressman from Idaho and came on to talk about a number of present issues, including the US Budget deficit, the Iran deal, Waste water treatment grants, and entitlement reform. 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...

Chris Anton manages Idaho’s endowment investments. These are accounts that fund several of our most fundamental services, like education and corrections. The system for these investments is incredibly complex but has a simple goal: deliver the greatest return as securely and safely as possible. Chris explained the system masterfully. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundati...

Lori Shandro is a health insurance broker and came on to help start unpacking why health insurance costs are high as well as additional considerations people can engage in to decrease overall costs. 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...

Jamie Utz and Chris Yarbrough are part of Idaho Fish and Game and came on to talk about the work they do with beavers. Problem beavers present unique opportunities to both resolve an issue with a native species that is causing problems for residents and to increase surface water storage. Beavers are known world wide as animals that help structure environments, and IDFG is working with Idahoans acr...

Frank Gariglio works with a team at Idaho Power to manage weather and water forecasting. Idaho leads the nation in percentage of power derived by hydrodams, typically generating around 50% of Idaho’s in-state power from these sources. Water forecasts, therefore, mean power supply forecasts. Frank came on to explain what Idaho Power sees in our near future and what management looks like. Enjoy! The...

Reid Stephan is the Chief Information Officer for St. Luke’s and came on the show to talk about where AI fits in medicine. The utilization of AI has both positive and negative potential, and Reid laid out an incredibly clear path forward that seems so much better for both patients and physicians alike. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organizat...

Tracy Baggerly is the owner and organizer of the Eagle Rodeo and has worked to maintain this iconic event for over 25 years. This charity event has supported the community for decades and continues to grow and contribute as Tracy and his team work year round to make this event happen. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to u...

Alexis Morgan came on not as a PTA president, public policy PHD candidate, community leader, but instead to come on and rock a show on the top ten episodes on the Ranch Podcast. Thank you for coming along for the journey. 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...

Matt Todd is a CA transplant to Idaho, father of three boys, and the host and producer of the Ranch Podcast. Secretary of State Phil McGrane kindly came onto the show to interview Matt about his origins, his story, and to help people understand what has driven Matt to commit his life to better communication and better understanding in this incredible state. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by...

Paul Arrington is the executive director of the Idaho Water Users Association and came on as a final guest as we approach the 1,000th episode of the Ranch Podcast. He has been integral in helping me understand the water systems, struggles, and complexities. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media...