The Ranch Podcast

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.

Colonel Bill Gardiner is the Director of Idaho State Police. He has been in the department for almost three decades and was directly appointed by Gov. Brad Little. ISP works with all 44 sheriff offices throughout the state of Idaho to assist in all manner of law enforcement efforts, including search and rescue operations. ISP must ask the state directly for funding needs, and its budget is approved or denied by Idaho’s legislative body. Colonel Gardiner came in to shed light on some of their recent budget requests and decisions, and along the way, I learned about the Buzz Lightyear run of 2000. Enjoy!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 state policy updates, Idaho state budget allocation, mustangs for law enforcement, helicopters requested by ISP, Colonel Bill Gardiner ISP director, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, Idaho State Police initiatives, ISP equipment upgrades, state funding for public safety, Idaho law enforcement challenges, ISP and wild mustang program, Idaho state budget priorities, modernizing Idaho State Police, Colonel Bill Gardiner on public safety, ISP helicopter fleet expansion, Matthew Todd on Idaho state policy, funding law enforcement in Idaho, innovative tools for ISP, mustangs in police work, Idaho's public safety strategies, ISP leadership and priorities, Matthew Todd on Idaho's budget decisions, challenges of rural law enforcement in Idaho, Colonel Bill Gardiner on ISP modernization, state policies for enhanced law enforcement.

Dr. David Pate is the former President and CEO of St. Luke’s Health System. He was a consistent voice for the medical community and medical response during the recent pandemic. He also recently co-authored a book titled, Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak: A guide to planning from the schoolhouse to the White House. Dr. Pate came in to discuss, among other things, culture and concerns around vaccines and the medical system. He was incredibly open about mistakes that were made in recent years but also had phenomenal insights into why certain things were done that I had no idea about. I am incredibly grateful that he was willing to come in and speak about this issue, especially knowing that no matter what is said, there will be one side that is happy and one side that is upset. His thoughts certainly helped me understand that there’s a middle ground that people can occupy. Enjoy!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

Dr. John Tribble has been a practicing Emergency Medicine physician for the last 13 years, he is a current family medicine MD at the Heart 2 Heal Clinic, and is a sitting board member of SW District Health in Idaho. SW District Health became the first in the country to remove “The Shot” from its offerings. This was done through a board vote, and the therapy was voted to be removed 4 to 3. I asked Dr. Tribble to come on to understand what the compelling reasons were to take this step, especially considering that no one else at the time had done it. Following this interview, I had the good fortune of interviewing Dr. David Pate who was an integral part of the Idaho medical response in recent years. That episode will be published the day after Dr. Tribble. I had to start a Rumble channel for The Ranch Podcast because just uploading this conversation with Dr. Tribble to YouTube triggered an automatic censorship and the video was removed immediately. I am very thankful for both Dr. Tribble and Dr. Pate for taking the time to discuss their positions and thoughts, and I look forward to more conversations with both of them. Enjoy!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

Gary Raney is a former sheriff in Ada County, Idaho. He worked in law enforcement for decades and understands the history and nuances of different groups that have varying interpretations of the Constitution and views of our social contract. This is a part of Idaho that I am very unfamiliar with personally, so hearing his explanation and perspective was enormously valuable. Enjoy!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.comSeparatist movements in Idaho, Idaho's history with Aryan Nation, white nationalism in Idaho, Gary Rainy former Ada County Sheriff, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, combating extremism in Idaho, Idaho's past with hate groups, separatist ideologies in the Northwest, challenges of white nationalism, history of Aryan Nation in the US, law enforcement and hate groups, Gary Rainy on Idaho's extremist history, addressing separatist movements in rural areas, hate group impact on Idaho communities, Aryan Nation and law enforcement strategies, Matthew Todd on combating extremism, Idaho's role in separatist movements, educating on white nationalism dangers, extremist group prevention efforts, hate group influence in rural America, history of extremism in Northern Idaho, community responses to hate groups, Gary Rainy on law enforcement and extremism, Matthew Todd on Idaho's cultural challenges, addressing hate group legacies in Idaho.

Nick Fasciano is the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation, Idaho’s oldest and largest statewide conservation organization promoting the conservation of Idaho’s wildlife heritage and legacy of sporting opportunities. There has been much discussion about the mismanagement of Idaho's public lands by the BLM, and some, including the Idaho GOP, feel we should limit and reduce the amount of land owned or administered by the federal government. Nick was able to shed light on the major problems with taking over management and ownership of our incredible public lands. If we want to preserve this incredible resource for future generations, these are key considerations. Enjoy!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.comPreserving public lands in the US, state ownership of public lands debate, BLM land management issues, Nick Fasciano Idaho Wildlife Federation, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, protecting public lands for future generations, challenges of state-controlled public lands, federal land management vs. state, public land access preservation, conservation efforts in Idaho, wildlife habitats and public lands, Nick Fasciano on land conservation, BLM mismanagement and its impact, public land use policies, Idaho's public land challenges, sustainable management of public lands, outdoor recreation and public land access, ranchers and public land issues, federal oversight of public lands, Matthew Todd on land conservation, balancing conservation and land use, Idaho Wildlife Federation advocacy, problems with public land privatization, protecting wildlife on public lands, public land conservation strategies.

Jim Risch is a current US Senator, former Idaho Governor, and Idaho Rancher. He has worked for decades in both state and national politics and is a champion for decreasing US dependency on foreign powers and defending Idaho. We spoke extensively about nuclear power, energy independence, supply chain issues, and more. Enjoy!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.comNuclear power in the US, small modular reactors, energy independence and security, Jim Risch US Senator podcast guest, Matthew Todd Ranch Podcast, advancements in nuclear technology, future of clean energy, nuclear energy and national security, small reactors for sustainable energy, energy solutions for the US, nuclear power for energy independence, Idaho's role in nuclear innovation, safe nuclear reactor designs, Jim Risch on energy policy, renewable energy alternatives, nuclear energy and climate goals, benefits of modular nuclear reactors, reducing reliance on foreign energy, clean energy and US security, Matthew Todd on energy independence, nuclear power for rural communities, energy innovation in Idaho, Senator Jim Risch on nuclear advancements, nuclear power and economic growth, modern reactor safety standards.