Terry Wycombe

Dionne Searcey, a seasoned domestic correspondent for The New York Times, joins Terry Wycombe, the pragmatic Mayor of Rawlins, Wyoming. They delve into the surprising acceptance of wind energy in a state long identified with coal. Topics include the local pride in fossil fuels, emerging opportunities for renewable energy, and the clash between new wind farms and community values. They discuss the emotional ties residents have to their landscapes and the implications of transitioning away from a coal-based economy while highlighting local governance's role in this transformative moment.