The Ranch Podcast

Dr. Chad Pope is the director of the Idaho State University Nuclear Engineering program. He came on to talk about the program, his students, and what ISU has to offer in this incredible space that is expanding aggressively for the first time in decades. He also allowed me to come tour the nuclear reactor on campus and we shot the show directly in front of it. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported...

Tricia Hebdon & Stacey Dauwalter work with Wildlife within the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and came in to talk about some of the various diseases that plague our wildlife, including Chronic Wasting Disease. As the Idaho climate warms and our winters become less pronounced, there are several diseases and parasites that get a stronger foothold. Understanding what can and cannot be done to...

Neil Nelson is the CEO of Engineered Structures, Inc., Idaho’s largest privately held general contractor, and came in to talk about the opportunities that he sees in our community and state for employment, growth, and potential prosperity with the trades at the center. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho f...

Adam Bradford is the Idaho State University Provost and came on to talk about the new selection of three year degrees the university is offering. There is a concern nationally about the rising cost of university degrees, both in public and private institutions, and ISU is working incredibly hard to address this while still offering a high quality education. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by...

Patrick Williamson is a fourth generation Idaho fruit grower, one of the oldest wine producers in the SW part of Idaho, and an absolute blast. He came in to talk about the history and culture of wine in Idaho and to share his incredible products, both solid and liquid. Grab a glass and have some time for yourself. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit med...

Julia Lauch is the Idaho state forester and a fire expert and came on to discuss the broader protocols for fire in Idaho. Much of our wild lands benefit from some fire and certain times, but understanding how, when, and why are crucial pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media...

Caitlin Holesinsky is the co-founder of Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery and IdaWater and came in to talk about the incredible liquids they craft. 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...

John Nores is a retired Fish and Game warden in California, author of Hidden War, and is a national advocate and educator around illegal marijuana grow operations and our nation’s wild lands. There was a potential ballot initiative in Idaho that would have legalized some degree of marijuana in the state, and John very kindly drove from Montana to discuss the issues he saw destroy California’s envi...

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...