

The Ranch Podcast
Matt Todd
A podcast dedicated to the people and happenings of the Treasure Valley and the great State of Idaho.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
Homeschooling and School Choice in Idaho with Aby Rinella
Aby Rinella is a national advocate for the preservation of homeschooling, but is also very strongly against creating school choice by funding private schools with public dollars. We also spoke about integration or lack there of with technology and homeschooling, and the risks involved all around. Enjoy!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. 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

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 26min
Idaho Chooses Life PAC Founder David Ripley
David Ripley is the founder of Idaho Chooses Life PAC and an avid pro-life advocate. He has worked in Idaho for nearly 30 years to promote pro-life legislation, but before that he actually worked on the opposite side of the issue promoting a pro-choice agenda. His story and what drove him to change his position is profound and certainly one that should be considered by all parties.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. 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 Chooses Life, pro-life advocacy, David Ripley, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, pro-life legislation, Idaho abortion laws, right to life, pro-life movement, Idaho advocacy groups, life-affirming laws, protecting unborn lives, abortion alternatives, family values, Idaho legislation, pro-life activism, sanctity of life, defending the unborn, life-affirming policies, Idaho family policy, ethical legislation, community values, protecting life, faith-based advocacy, conservative values, legislative action

Nov 12, 2024 • 45min
A New Life with Boise Rescue Mission's Kelsey Korvela
Kelsey Korvela has worked for Boise Rescue Mission for over 17 years, holding positions in both teen and adult programs. As a graduate of the program herself, she deeply understands the struggle and value that people experience in the Boise Rescue Mission, and she agreed to come on and share her story and reasons why she has committed herself to helping others. Enjoy!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. 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.comBoise Rescue Mission, New Life Program, addiction recovery, overcoming addiction, finding life purpose, Kelsey Korvela, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, recovery support, homelessness assistance, Idaho recovery programs, faith-based rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment, community support, Boise outreach programs, clean living, personal transformation, addiction counseling, spiritual healing, life skills development, second chances, building self-worth, mental health support, life purpose, rehabilitation success, Boise community

Nov 11, 2024 • 27min
Authorization and Liability with Cynthia Bridge Clark
Cynthia Bridge Clark works for the Idaho Department of Water Resources and supports the water resource board. We spoke extensively about the nature of the application and review process to be granted authorization for cloud seeding as well as why there are legal protections around the state approved operations. Enjoy!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. 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 cloud seeding, weather modification, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Cynthia Bridge Clark, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, limited liability, environmental legislation, nuisance lawsuits, water resource management, precipitation enhancement, Idaho agriculture, cloud seeding technology, state water policy, climate adaptation, weather control, hydrology, legal protections, environmental law, water conservation, Idaho weather projects, liability protection, drought mitigation, water sustainability, Idaho natural resources, cloud seeding operations

Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 9min
World Class BJJ in Eagle with Eric Dryden
Eric Dryden is an Eagle resident who recently competed in the world championships of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 65 and earned gold. He is also a local business owner and pillar of the community. His insights into health, fitness, and thriving at 60+ were fantastic. Enjoy!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. 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.comMasters World Championship, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ for older adults, staying healthy with age, Eric Drysdale, Eagle Idaho athletes, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, longevity in sports, fitness for seniors, healthy aging, championship mindset, martial arts training, BJJ competition, maintaining fitness, self-discipline, senior athletes, wellness tips, active lifestyle, martial arts for health, Eagle community, mental resilience, sports training, fitness journey, age and performance, healthy lifestyle

Nov 7, 2024 • 38min
Poke Bowl in Eagle with Brandy Furiani
Brandy Furiani is the executive director of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. We were both incredibly pleased with the lunch provided by Paddle Up Poke, and honestly, I've never had a better bowl! Give them a shot. We also solved the problem with contemporary marriage culture. No big thing. Enjoy!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. 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.compoke bowl restaurant, Eagle Idaho dining, best poke bowls, contemporary marriages, relationship challenges, Eagle Chamber of Commerce, Brandy Furiani, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, local Eagle restaurants, food trends, Hawaiian cuisine, fresh seafood, marriage advice, relationship dynamics, Eagle dining scene, community spotlight, marriage counseling, local business support, Idaho food culture, modern relationships, marriage communication, Eagle Chamber events, foodie destinations, Eagle Idaho

Nov 7, 2024 • 35min
Idaho School Lockdowns with Lt. Shawn Harper
Lt. Shawn Harper is a police officer with Meridian PD and worked to formulate school lockdown protocol in Idaho. The thought of violence on school campuses is horrifying, but after hearing him talk about what law enforcement is trained to do and what I, as a parent, should and SHOULD NOT do was incredibly important and comforting. If you have kids in schools in Idaho, consider giving this a listen.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. 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 lockdown protocol, emergency response, Meridian Police Department, campus safety, student safety, active shooter drills, school security, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, law enforcement, officer perspective, community safety, school safety plan, crisis management, school preparedness, lockdown procedures, threat assessment, school emergency training, public safety, school resource officer, emergency protocol, school administrators, student protection, building security, school safety policies, school crisis response

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Directing and Preserving Idaho's Water with Brian Olmstead
Brian Olmstead is one of eight Water Resource Board members that are directly appointed by the governor of Idaho to direct and preserve our limited water. As an agricultural state that has been slow to build new waters reservoir since 1976 but has exploded in ag production and development, we have taxed our water resource beyond its capacity. Solving this puzzle is going to take the brightest minds in the state. Enjoy!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. 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.comBrian Olmstead, Idaho Water Resource Board, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, Idaho water resources, water reserves, water flow issues, cloud seeding, Idaho water history, water management, water scarcity, Idaho drought, water conservation, water sustainability, Idaho agriculture, irrigation challenges, water infrastructure, water rights, climate impact on water, water storage, hydrology in Idaho, water policy, sustainable water solutions, Idaho natural resources, environmental conservation, Idaho water future, water resource planning.

Oct 31, 2024 • 18min
Prop 1 Cost and Paper Ballots in Idaho with Phil McGrane
Phil McGrane is the Secretary of State of Idaho, and in this episode we discussed early voting turnout, Prop 1 costs, paper ballots in Idaho, and more. This is our fourth installment of the Election 2024 series. Enjoy!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. 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.comPhil McGrane, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, Idaho Secretary of State, early voting turnout, voter engagement, Prop 1 cost, Idaho elections, paper ballots, voting audit, election integrity, Idaho voting, secure voting methods, absentee ballots, voting process, Idaho election security, early voting increase, secure elections, ballot auditing, voter turnout, election costs, transparent voting, Idaho voting policies, safe voting practices, Phil McGrane interview, election oversight, voting in Idaho.

Oct 30, 2024 • 35min
Fixing Our Roads with Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold is the current Ada County Assessor and is running to be an ACHD commissioner. She was formerly on the commission and is running for a seat again because she feels it has lost its way engaging in social engineering issues and excess spending.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. 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.comRebecca Arnold, Matt Todd, Ranch Podcast, ACHD Ada County, Ada County Highway District, wasteful spending, social engineering, car accessibility, road management, traffic solutions, driving infrastructure, Ada County elections, car-friendly policies, transportation policy, public spending, government accountability, ACHD commissioners, road funding, taxpayer dollars, public transportation debate, car restrictions, responsible budgeting, vehicle accessibility, infrastructure spending, Ada County politics, transportation freedom, Rebecca Arnold campaign.