The Ranch Podcast

Following Mayor Pierce's interview, Mayor-Elect Brad Pike also came in to discuss the recent city council modifications to the city government as well as articles written about Eagle's first responder population, California transplants, and Brad himself. I greatly appreciate his time and perspective. Enjoy!Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #82

Jason Pierce was the mayor of Eagle from 2020 to 2023. He recently lost in a run-off election to city council president Brad Pike. Following the run-off, there were two council meetings that have become the subject of much attention as well as several national articles describing Eagle as being taken over by California retirees with bloated pensions and liberal politics. Mayor Pierce kindly came in to set the record straight on these issues. Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #81

Tracy Basterrechea is the Chief of Police for Meridian, Idaho. He has successfully presided over the police service in one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho. His commitment to maintaining safety as well as connection to the community is uncompromising. Enjoy!Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #80

Deputy Gomez is a nationally recognized School Resource Officer with incredible knowledge and insights into the dark work of social media and the scams involved. In this show, we speak specifically about the nature of "sex-tortion" on SnapChat, how it plays out differently for boys and girls, why our young men are committing suicide, and what we as parents can do.The Ranch Podcast Episode #79Eagle, Idaho

Senator Trakel is a vet, husband, and father in district 11 in Idaho. He is very active and engaged with the local school district and local government. We spoke at length about where Idaho is going, how it is being funded, public comment at local government meetings, and more. He was a pleasure to host. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Episode #78Eagle, Idaho

Bob Inglis is the Executive Director of republicEn.org, a growing group of conservatives who care about climate change. He served in the U.S. Congress from 1993 to 1999 and again from 2005-2011, a Republican representing Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. Over the course of his political career, Bob realized there was a lack of rational, economic based dialogue centered around the Climate Debate. At republicEn, Bob attempts to bridge the gap between the emotional arguments and the rational, economic based arguments for improving the climate. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Episode #77 Eagle, Idaho

Brian Brooks is the Executive Director of Idaho Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit organization with deep roots going back almost a century in Idaho. He came in on the heels of movement from the Biden administration to talk about the impending extinction of Idaho Salmon as a direct result of the four dams that no longer produce impactful water transportation or profitable electrical production. Not only are the dams destroying the salmon, they're also costing taxpayers and ratepayers millions of dollars on an annual basis. This is an avoidable tragedy occurring right in front of us. 

Mark Butler is a former City Councilman of Eagle, as well as Director of Development. He has lived here since the mid 1990s and watched as the physical and political landscape has changed. He offered perspectives and reminders that were incredible to hear. Enjoy!Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #75

Jared Webb is the Owner & CEO of Zero Dark Thirty Coffee Co. He is also a disabled vet and retired law enforcement agent. He and his partner founded their budding coffee empire to help not only give meaningful structure to their lives, but also as a way to support the veteran and first responder communities deal with and work through the accumulated stress of the job. All of that, and the coffee is also REALLY good. You can order coffee at https://zerodarkthirtycoffee.org. And rest assured - it is not roasted until it is ordered. Enjoy!Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast #74

John Mattingly is a former Louisville Metro Police Sergeant who was shot in the line of duty the night of the Breonna Taylor incident. Much has been said about the night of the event, but very few of the popularized accounts are even remotely close to accurate. Speaking with him was eye opening.Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast #72