

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 28, 2025 • 39min
US Dairy & International Trade with Erica Louder
Erica Louder works with the US Dairy Export Council, an organization that works to improve and support US Dairy in international markets. The dairy industry in particular is blocked in many foreign markets, even though we have some of the highest quality dairy products in the world. In spite of this, US Dairy is doing quite well on the international scene, and there are reasons to be optimistic. 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. 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 26, 2025 • 21min
Water & Ag Labor with Mike Simpson
Mike Simpson is a US Congressman to Idaho and sat down with me to discuss Water and Ag Labor. Ag labor specifically is an issue threatening not just Idaho’s economy, but the national economy and food supply. The US has not made real immigration reform to supply growers and food producers with a viable foreign workforce since the 1960s. Congressman Simpson is trying to chip away at the problem. 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. 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 25, 2025 • 19min
Water, Fire, and Healthcare in Idaho with Mike Crapo
Mike Crapo is a US Senator from Idaho and came on the show to discuss issues as he sees them with water, fire, and healthcare. Healthcare in particular is an issue that is plaguing Idaho as costs have skyrocketed in recent years and appear to only be getting worse. Senator Crapo had specific actions he’s taking to try to address that. 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. 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 24, 2025 • 40min
Water, Power, & Healthcare in Idaho with Russ Fulcher
Russ Fulcher is a US Congressman to Idaho and sat down to talk about three crucial pieces of Idaho and the US: Water, Power, Healthcare. The turmoil around these three issues is massive not just in Idaho, but in the US. 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. 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 21, 2025 • 17min
Nuclear Power & Water with Jim Risch
Jim Risch is a US Senator to Idaho and took time to come on the show to talk about two fundamental pieces of Idaho's economy: power and water. As an ag state, water is the source of massive feuds and turmoil, and building infrastructure for it's proper storage and management benefits not just Idaho but the west as a whole. Nuclear power is also a huge issue that this federal administration is promoting, and Sen. Risch has been at the forefront of pushing this for years. 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. 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 20, 2025 • 46min
Insider Trading, Epstein, & JFK with Anna Paulina Luna
Anna Paulina Luna is a Florida Congresswoman and came on the show to talk about emerging issues with the country. She is running legislation to address loopholes that allow for massive wealth accumulation amongst families in the federal government. She also voted to present the Epstein files just two days ago, and she has also been working on uncovering more about the JFK assasination. These are not the happiest of topics, but they are important for all of us to understand.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. 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 20, 2025 • 52min
Dairy in the USA with Michael Dykes
Michael Dykes is the CEO and President of International Dairy Food Association and came on to speak on the state of dairy, dairy products, labor, and trade in the USA. Idaho’s largest sector of the economy is agriculture, and within agriculture the largest sector is cattle, and within cattle the largest sector is dairy. Long story short, as dairy goes, so too goes Idaho. Michael's analysis of the industry and trends in the country and world is reason for concern and optimism. 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. 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 19, 2025 • 49min
Geological Sciences in Idaho with Ander Sundell
Ander Sundell is a professor of GeoScience at College of Western Idaho. The west has always been home to hardrock mining, but the US has largely gotten away from that industry in the last 75 years. With that decision to outsource our mining, refinding, and production of minerals, we have also ushered in a situation where we are largely dependent on foreign governments and horrendous humanitarian situations to fulfill our consumer and defensive needs. Recognizing that, this administration has put an emphasis back on the mining industry and our need for skilled, technical workers in geoscience has never been greater. Ander is one of the individuals at the center of training and educating the workforce that will fill these needs. 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. 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 18, 2025 • 28min
Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare with Amber Nelson
Amber Nelson is the executive director of the Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare. This group reviews legislation, works with healthcare providers and systems, and makes recommendations on policy and modifications that are born out of problems once policy hits the ground. This conversation will remind anyone that no matter how well intentioned a policy may be, the devil is always in the details. 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. 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 17, 2025 • 27min
American Nuclear E18: Idaho's Nuclear Education Mandate
Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 18 of the American Nuclear series, we review the executive order by Idaho Governor Butch Otter in 2018. In this particular order, Governor Otter orders three things specific to the nuclear industry, ranging from the LINE commission to public/private partnerships to nuclear education. The foresight that Governor Otter had with this order are things that put Idaho in a perfect space to be a national leader as we, the US, usher in the nuclear renaissance. 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. 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


