The Ranch Podcast

Alexis Morgan is an Idaho parent who had a child rejected from a private school based on her religious beliefs. She has signed onto a lawsuit against Idaho in response to public funds going to private schools that discriminate based on religious affiliation. The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media.  The...

Steve Bender is an Eagle resident and is running for city council. He is deeply engaged with local politics and has a love for numbers and details. 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 a...

Eric Myricks is a Nampa resident and is running for Mayor. Eric has a deep love for Nampa and a vision of how to bring the city forward to compete economically and culturally with the surrounding areas. 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...

John Gannon is a District 17 Representative and very worried about the energy needs of expanding industry in the Treasure Valley. Idaho Power has an obligation to serve customers and gets reimbursed for needed expansion to continue serving Idahoans. The Public Utility Commission reviews all of the expenses and requests for increased rates that come from Idaho Power. John Gannon is worried that the...

Monica Church is an Idaho State Representative, Boise teacher, and avid Idaho enthusiast. She came in to connect on summer escapades, highlights, and nuclear and mineral policies 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...

Rick Hogaboam is the Canyon County Clerk and is running for Mayor of Nampa. Rick has a rich history in Canyon County and Nampa in public service and wants to continue serving the community he is connected and passionate about. 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 pre...

Derek James Smith is running for Boise City Council. He is passionate about addressing the housing issues that are driving up the cost of living in the area as well as finding bloat in the city budget. 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 form...

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 9 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss why American Nuclear Power hasn’t stuck, what bureaucratic road blocks exist, and why we haven’t taken full advantage of this energy source like so many other countries do. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization c...

Tanner Martty is the owner of Free State Gym, a personal and group fitness center in Eagle. I learned about Tanner from many people who were, by all classic metrics, broken down and destined for medication and low mobility for the rest of their lives. They worked with Tanner and have been given a new lease on life. This is a huge problem that we must address as we, as a country, look at the failin...

Tom Letz is an Eagle resident and is running for Eagle City Council. He has a perspective on the city that spans multiple decades and is passionate about many topics. 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 th...

Margaret Carmel is a journalist for Boise Dev and came in to speak about the city of Eagle. Eagle recently finalized a budget that included property tax increases, and it also came to the conclusion of a court case with the Eagle Senior Citizens Inc. Margaret covered both of these issues and came on to explain the situation with both. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundat...

Jennifer Ragsdale is running for Star City Council. She has a love for Star and a desire to give back. 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 ho...

Lisa Sanchez is a Boise City Council Candidate. She served on the council previously, moved out of the area, and is now back in the district where she is running. She is extremely passionate about her community and representation. 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...

Steve Burgos is the director of Boise Public Works and came in to talk about Boise’s program that takes human waste from our homes and turns it into industry inputs. Through large, very specific processes, the public works can extract incredibly clean water as well as agricultural fertilizers that are then used on the farm owned by Boise. Those crops are grown and then sold at market, creating an...

Jimmy Hallyburton is a sitting Boise City Councilman and is running for re-election. He was raised in NW Boise and has a deep love for open spaces and the city. 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 Trea...

Ben Adams is the District 12 Senator in Idaho and wants to change the Idaho constitution to setup a framework so that Idaho never loses its public lands to private sales. This would require a huge collaboration across the state, but would also preserve Idaho’s greatest natural resource, its land, for generations to come. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-pro...

Shawn Dygert is a District 23 Representative here in Idaho and deeply connected to the Ag community. He came in to review what was accomplished in the 2025 session and speak on what is coming down the pipe for Idaho in the near future. 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 i...

Brian Whitlock is the executive director of the Idaho Hospital Association and came in to discuss the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Idaho hospitals and healthcare. There are a few key changes that came out of the bill that will make medicare and medicaid even more costly to Idaho health providers which will ultimately raise the cost of care for those paying through private insurance or...

Julie Ellsworth is the Idaho State Treasurer and came in to speak on not only the crucial role of the treasurer and nuances that we should all understand and tax advantage of (like tax deferred programs) but also on the America 250 celebration that is planned for July 4th, 2026. Her love and enthusiasm for the foundations of this country were truly infectious. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported...

Scott Bedke is the Lt. Governor of Idaho and recently announced his campaign to run for re-election. He has been involved in state politics since the early 2000s and feels he brings not only the knowledge and capacity to serve, but also the desire and will to give back to Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiase...

Lauren McLean is the Mayor of the city of Boise and came in to speak about the clean water and open space levy that will be on the Nov. ballot for Boise residents to consider. The levy proposes 11 million dollars of funding over two years to preserve a wide swatch of land around Boise for multi use. It costs households roughly $40 over the two year period and in return offers what proponents feel...

Dr. Edward McEachern is a practicing Idaho physician and recently published an article on Idaho’s OB/GYN exodus in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association). This was an exploratory study that tracked the number of practicing OB/GYNs in the state from the end of 2022 to the end of 2024, noting distinction like if they left the state, where they went, if they retired, if they switched specialt...

Joey Bingham is the proprietor of Pocket Ranch Dairy in Gooding. His family has deep ties in the Idaho diary industry, and although he left the field and worked in healthcare for years, he found his way back to the field. He has carved out a line of unique products that are truly incredible and fill a void in the market. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-pro...

Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 8 of the American Nuclear series, we discuss sources for the current American energy demand. There are over 31 different mechanisms to produce energy, from natural gas to coal to landfill gas to biomass. Understanding which we lean on the most and why is crucial in understanding why nuclear energy and micro grids are...

Rob Shoplock is the president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho and came in to speak on fire service in Idaho today. Fire service and its support has been a large discussion in the state as of late, with some areas growing and thus needing more fire service and residents not wanting to self-elect to increase their taxes. Speaking with Rob helped remind me of what it really is that we ask...