Johnny Rawlwitz

Johnny Rawlwitz, a West Texas rancher, shares vivid stories from her life on the Permian Basin ranch, emphasizing the deep ties between ranching and community. Michael Moore, another rancher, discusses the dual impact of sand mining on the land and the struggle to maintain traditions amid economic pressures. The conversation highlights the tense relationship between ranchers and the oil industry, reflecting on generational shifts in cattle ranching and the bittersweet changes that have shaped their lives in the face of modern challenges.