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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.


If you ever have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate.


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  • #1094
    Yesterday · 47 min

    #1,094 IDFG Saving The Yellowstone Cutthroat with Brett High & Sage Unsworth

    Brett High and Sage Unsworth work with Idaho Fish and Game and specifically engage in Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout conservation. Rainbow trout were introduced to various Idaho waterways in the 1970s as a way to keep fish populations high for fishermen, but the rainbow proved to be problematic for a number of reasons. Brett and Sage are two of the people on the front line saving the yellowstone genetics and breeding grounds so all Idahoans can continue to enjoy the native species. 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-Conservation- #ranchcollection-Fish-And-Game-

  • #1093
    Tuesday · 1 hr 15 min

    #1,093 The Dignity Index with Alexis Morgan

    Alexis Morgan is a member of the Dignity Politics team at Dignity.US, the creators of the Dignity Index, an iconic Idaho podcast host, and Idaho community advocate. She came on to share the work she is engaging in nationally with the team and talk about offering dignity to all Idahoans at a time when dehumanizing is the norm. 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.

  • #1091
    Friday · 45 min

    #1,091 Idaho's Nuclear Past & Future with Erin Bingham

    Erin Bingham is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about Idaho's complex past with nuclear waste and what she sees could be a bright future for our state and this industry. 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-Power-

  • #1090
    October 1 · 35 min

    #1,090 Changing the Nuclear Model with John Hanson

    John Hanson works with Oklo, an American nuclear company working in Idaho that is changing the game when it comes to the nuclear cycle. They are one of the notable companies that has found a way to use “spent” fuel and turn it into the world's next power source. 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-Power-

  • #1089
    September 30 · 1 hr 21 min

    #1,089 Prop 1 in Idaho with Melanie Folwell

    Melanie Folwell is leading the campaign for Prop 1 in Idaho and came on to talk about some of the details that people feel confused or uncomfortable with. 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.

  • #1088
    September 29 · 30 min

    #1,088 Absentee Voting & Fraud in Idaho with Phil McGrane

    Phil McGrane is the Secretary of State for Idaho and came on to talk about details around absentee voting and election fraud 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. #ranchcollection-Constitutional-Officers- #ranchcollection-Elections-

  • #1087
    September 28 · 33 min

    #1,087 Extending Idaho's Water Resource with Tom Points

    Tom Points is the senior director of the Nampa Public Works and invited me to come see his water treatment distribution area. Nampa is reusing millions and millions of gallons of water daily and pushing water that used to be sent back straight to the Boise river into an irrigation canal where it can be used many more times. 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-

  • #1086
    September 26 · 1 hr 26 min

    #1,086 Flock Cameras & Data Centers in Idaho with Terri Pickens

    Terri Pickens is an Idaho attorney and came on to talk about her concerns with Data Centers and Flock Cameras. Terri feels the method of ALPRs data collection is a violation of our 4th amendment rights and is also concerned about data centers 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. #ranchcollection-Power- #ranchcollection-Water-

  • #1085
    September 25 · 54 min

    #1,085 Cooling Data Centers in America with Eric Sonner

    Eric Sonner is an Idaho native and world renowned HVAC expert that founded Data Airflow, an HVAC company specializing in the complex cooling systems required by data centers and crypto mining operations. Eric kindly agreed to come on and discuss the nature of contemporary cooling systems and how developers are addressing water and cooling problems. 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-Power-

  • #1084
    September 24 · 1 hr 36 min

    #1,084 Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Idaho with Luke Mayville

    Luke Mayville is a citizen activist in the state of Idaho and was a leading force behind Medicaid Expansion in 2018. He came in to explain what the existing steps are in idaho to get a citizen ballot initiative through the signature gathering, onto the ballot, and into state law. This comes at a time when some feel the initiative process is too easy and are suggesting making it more involved. 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-Elections-

  • #1083
    September 23 · 1 hr 26 min

    #1,083 Alternate Legal Perspective on Prop 1 with Caleb Pirc

    Caleb Pirc is the General Counsel and Legal Center Director for the Idaho Family Policy Center and came on to talk about his legal interpretation and concerns around Prop 1, specifically around viability, parental consent, & 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. #ranchcollection-Medicine-

  • #1082
    September 22 · 1 hr 13 min

    #1,082 Idaho's Beef, Ranchers, and President Trump with Paul Marchant

    Paul Marchant is an Idaho rancher and came on to talk about the recent deal that President Trump has touted regarding importing beef and a discount. Many people were confused about what this meant for Idaho ranchers and ranchers in America in general. Paul came on so people could hear it directly from the horse’s mouth. Enjoy!

  • #1080
    September 18 · 56 min

    #1,080 Surveillance Cameras in Idaho with Matt Clifford

    Matt Clifford is the Ada County Sheriff and came on to talk about the surveillance cameras, often referred to as Flock cameras, what they are, what they do, where the data is stored, who can and CANNOT see it, 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. #ranchcollection-Law-Enforcement-

  • #1079
    September 17 · 1 hr 26 min

    #1,079 Power, Water, & Crisis Planning in Idaho with Robert Ferguson

    Robert Ferguson is a retired power executive and came on to talk about his significant concerns with a potential power crisis if our winters continue to provide lackluster water resources. Robert has some ideas that have been implemented across the nation that could potentially help Idaho weather a storm (or no storm at all). Enjoy!

  • #1078
    September 16 · 54 min

    #1,078 Insurance Risks & Health Costs in Idaho with Ben Fuhriman

    Ben Fuhriman is an Idaho State Representative and came on to talk about some of the reasons why healthcare has exploded in cost. Specifically, Ben spoke about the unlimited liability that insurance companies must absorb when they insure individuals. This, he points out, was something that came along with the ACA and has been part of the reason for exploding costs. Enjoy!

  • #1076
    September 14 · 59 min

    #1,076 Saving Idaho Sugar Beets Growers from Bad Federal Policy with Zach Patterson

    Zach Patterson is the President of Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Assoc. and recently traveled to Washington DC to explain the problems sugar growers in America are experiencing as a result of poor policy and dated tariff systems. Zach’s perspective is invaluable for anyone trying to understand the issues Ag is facing. Enjoy! #ranchcollections-Sugar Beets-

  • #1075
    September 12 · 46 min

    #1,075 Caring for Idaho's Wildlands with Lance Davisson

    Lance Davisson is the founder of the Keystone Concept, a consulting firm that helps with timber and wildlands management. Lance took me up to an area on Bogus Basin where dozens of landowners and agencies have been working to reduce fuel loads and increase forest health in a manner that is good for the trees, the open areas, the residents of the surrounding cities, and Idaho. Understanding all the moving pieces and innovations that go into this was incredible. 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-Conservation- #ranchcollection-Public-Lands-

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