The Ranch Podcast

Steve Stuebner is an independent journalist and filmmaker who has worked with Idaho's Ranching and Farming communities for over a decade. He is the writer and producer of the Life on the Range series that was commissioned by the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission. He was also awarded the Friend of the Industry award by the Idaho Wool Growers association in 2024 and has worked closely with many others to try to tell Idaho's story. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Jeff Raybould is the chairman of the Idaho Water Board, an eight member board directly appointed by the Governor. In the Governor’s there is a new, $30 million annual allotment to invest in our water resource. This includes things like recharge sites for our aquifers, more research on water quality, and research on addressing issues like Moscow’s failing aquifer and Mountain Home’s water scarcity. The water in this state is the lifeblood of not just our economy but also of our growth. Jeff does a great job explaining what the $30 million will go towards and why it’s necessary. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comIdaho water shortage solutions, $30 million water budget proposal, investing in Idaho water resources, Jeff Raybould Idaho Water Board chairman, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, Idaho water board initiatives, addressing water scarcity in Idaho, water conservation strategies, Jeff Raybould on water management, Matthew Todd on Idaho’s water crisis, sustainable water resource investment, Idaho water infrastructure improvements, challenges of water allocation, Idaho water board budget proposal, water rights and management in Idaho, solutions for Idaho’s water issues, Jeff Raybould on state water policies, Matthew Todd on water sustainability, funding water conservation projects, Idaho agriculture and water resources, ensuring future water availability, Jeff Raybould on water resource planning, Matthew Todd on state water investments, managing Idaho’s water budget, Idaho water board and conservation strategies, protecting Idaho’s water supply.

Brandy Furiani is the Executive Director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. She started coming in to do ridiculously fun shows on The Ranch at the beginning of 2024, and we decided to kick 2025 off with a look back at all the fun we've had. 2025 surely has a lot of awesome in store with good food, good drinks, and good fun! Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Lauren Necochea is a former legislator and head of the Democrat Party in Idaho. She came to speak with me about the democrat priorities for the session, and as we discussed property tax, we both realized we barely scratched the surface of what makes the party similar and unique. We’re already lined up for a second show at the end of the month. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comIdaho Democrat Party leadership, property tax reform in Idaho, tax reform strategies, Lauren Necochea Idaho Democrat Party, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, Idaho tax policy debates, property tax relief solutions, Lauren Necochea on tax reform, Matthew Todd on Idaho's tax system, challenges in Idaho property taxes, Idaho Democrat Party initiatives, balancing taxes and public services, Lauren Necochea on economic policies, Matthew Todd on state tax reform, property tax burden on Idahoans, tax reform for economic growth, Idaho tax policy challenges, Democrat Party perspectives on taxes, property tax solutions for Idaho, Lauren Necochea on fair taxation, Matthew Todd on property tax issues, tax policy and housing affordability, Idaho Democrat Party and tax policy, reforming Idaho’s tax structure, public services funding in Idaho.

Chris Mathias is the District 19 Representative. He is working to shore up problems with public school safety, but on the prevention and response sides, as well as working towards tech safety in schools. We spoke about these issues as well as the concept that is gaining steam with funding private schools with public money as an alternative to public schools. If you’re watching education issues this legislative session, this one's for you!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comSchool safety strategies, technology in schools, school voucher funding system, Chris Mathias District 19 legislative representative, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, improving school safety measures, tech’s impact on education, school choice and voucher systems, Chris Mathias on education policies, Matthew Todd on school funding reform, balancing technology and safety in schools, legislative perspectives on school safety, school vouchers and public education, funding equity in education, Chris Mathias on school tech policies, Matthew Todd on educational priorities, integrating technology in classrooms safely, school funding challenges and solutions, public vs. private school vouchers, legislative action on school safety, education reform in Idaho, Chris Mathias on voucher systems, Matthew Todd on technology in schools, improving school infrastructure for safety, education policy and funding debates.

Alex Adams is the Director of Health and Welfare in the State of Idaho. He made it his immediate mission in the state to reduce the number of children needing foster care, increase the number of available foster care families, decrease the state’s tax dollars going to foster care needs, and increase the number of intact, thriving families. He is, amazingly, succeeding in all areas. There are many ways he is accomplishing this, like the state providing 8 weeks of paid leave for a new foster family, and hearing about his progress was a breath of fresh air. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comFoster care system reform, supporting foster parents, decreasing state spending on foster care, reducing the need for foster care, increasing successful family outcomes, Alex Adams Idaho Health and Welfare director, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, improving foster care outcomes, foster care and family reunification, strategies to lower foster care placements, Alex Adams on foster care reform, Matthew Todd on family support policies, reducing state dependency on foster care, building stronger families in Idaho, supporting children in foster care, foster care success stories, family preservation programs, decreasing foster care caseloads, innovative solutions for child welfare, Idaho’s approach to foster care reform, Alex Adams on health and welfare strategies, Matthew Todd on child welfare issues, foster parent advocacy and resources, reducing foster care costs, increasing family stability and support, preventing children from entering foster care.

Alexis Morgan is the Idaho State PTA President. She is also a month of four with students currently in Idaho’s public schools. Education in the state has become a hot topic for many reasons, but none as large as looming as the conflict between those who want to improve the quality and funding of our existing schools and those who want to provide alternate, non-government run schools with public dollars to educate our children. We spoke on this and several other issues that are things to look out for in this session. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Legislative Session episodes are supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comPublic school funding challenges, private school vouchers debate, tax credits for private education, Alexis Morgan Idaho State PTA president, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, impact of vouchers on public schools, funding equity in education, public vs. private school funding, Alexis Morgan on school choice policies, Matthew Todd on education reform, tax credits and education access, challenges of school choice programs, Idaho PTA on public school advocacy, private school vouchers pros and cons, supporting public education funding, balancing school choice and public schools, Alexis Morgan on educational equity, Matthew Todd on tax credits for education, funding gaps in public education, impact of school choice on communities, parental choice in education funding, Idaho State PTA on school vouchers, public schools vs. private school tax breaks, education reform and funding policies, Alexis Morgan on supporting public schools.

Rex Ingram is the Chief of Police of Caldwell and President of the Idaho Chief’s Association. In the immediate aftermath of the recent terrorist event in Louisiana, Caldwell repurposed some of their officers to increase visibility in the community and make sure that people knew Caldwell PD was there, was available, and was watching out. Understanding that although this is a great state and a place we both love to call home, crime knows no bounds and polarization still promotes extreme criminal actions, as we saw in Payette. Rex’s view on this was reassuring to hear. Enjoy!This episode was sponsored by FARE Idaho, a not for profit organization helping connect local consumers and providers to keep our local industries strong.www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comProactive policing strategies, preventing radicalization in communities, stopping criminal activity, Chief Rex Ingram Caldwell Police, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, community-based crime prevention, innovative law enforcement tactics, combating radical ideologies locally, crime prevention through proactive measures, Caldwell Police Department initiatives, Rex Ingram on community safety, Matthew Todd on policing and public safety, strategies to reduce criminal behavior, early intervention in radicalization, law enforcement leadership insights, building trust between police and communities, preventing violent extremism, Rex Ingram on proactive law enforcement, public safety through collaboration, stopping crime before it starts, community partnerships for crime prevention, radicalization awareness and prevention, Matthew Todd on crime-fighting strategies, effective policing in small towns, Rex Ingram on innovative policing.

Brett Wilder is the proprietor of Boise River Lamb. Idaho has a rich history of lamb and wool production, but the US Lamb industry in general is constantly competing with international markets from New Zealand and Australia. As a huge fan of lamb, I really wanted to understand what the pressures were against the local industry and how I and all local lamb fans can support it. Enjoy!This episode was sponsored by FARE Idaho, a not for profit organization helping connect local consumers and providers to keep our local industries strong.www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Phil McGrane is the Secretary of State of Idaho and came in to speak about the fundamental burdens and issues on small business owners created by the Corporate Transparency Act. The CTA is attempting to give more transparency to the federal government about who has an interest in corporations to fight large scale crimes like money laundering and terrorism, but it also creates horrendous problems and risks for our small businesses. If you or someone you know owns a small business, I highly recommend you share this and give it a listen.www.theRanchPodcast.orgThe 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. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.comCorporate Transparency Act explained, stopping white-collar crimes, burdens on small businesses, Secretary of State Phil McGrane podcast guest, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, challenges for small business compliance, Corporate Transparency Act regulations, white-collar crime prevention strategies, impact of regulations on entrepreneurs, Phil McGrane on corporate transparency, small business advocacy, transparency laws and their impact, federal oversight and small businesses, challenges of new compliance rules, Matthew Todd on small business struggles, balancing transparency and economic growth, Corporate Transparency Act criticism, protecting small businesses from overregulation, Phil McGrane on business compliance, government policies and entrepreneurship, Corporate Transparency Act and fraud prevention, effects of federal policies on local businesses, Matthew Todd on white-collar crime solutions, regulatory burdens on small enterprises, Phil McGrane on transparency legislation.