Best Wyoming Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Conserving Soundscapes with Sensory Ecologist Jesse Barber 38:04

1h ago38:04

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How does human-related sound impact wildlife around us? From trails to roads to cities, this question propels Dr. Jesse Barber, a leader in the emerging field of sensory ecology. Jesse Barber is a professor of biological sciences at Boise State University. He was recently appointed as the chief conservation curator and chief conservation scientist …

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Election results and analysis, AI in journalism, and more... 53:34

31m ago53:34

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Today on the show, the Primary elections are almost over. We are going to take this Open Spaces to digest and analyze what happened. We chat with representatives of three voting blocks in the Wyoming legislature. Wyoming’s current speaker of the house will be out of politics for now after two sessions in the leadership position. He lost his bid for…

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Watershed-Scale Stewardship with Chrissy McFarren of Badger Creek Ranch 39:43

2h ago39:43

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In this episode of the On Land Podcast, we sit down with Chrissy McFarren, the owner of Badger Creek Ranch in Cañon City, Colorado. Chrissy shares her journey from a first-generation rancher, originally from California, to becoming a dedicated land steward in the American West. We explore the challenges and triumphs of managing a 6,500-acre ranch, …

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The Rancher of the Future: Bonus 1 of The Great Individualist Reboot 18:22

1h ago18:22

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We're back with a new season of Modern West. Listen to the first episode now!By Wyoming Public Media

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Rural voters, event-based tourism, and more... 54:07

7d ago54:07

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Today on the show, a tribal bison manager in Wyoming says Yellowstone’s new plan to manage the animals is a good compromise. Three Fremont County schools are growing their libraries with new collections of Native books. These days, all eyes are on rural voters, especially since both presidential candidates picked running mates with rural roots. And…

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Great Individualist Reboot Trailer 3:20

23d ago3:20

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It's a new season of the Great Individualist - new episode premieres on August 21st.By Wyoming Public Media

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Mysterious campaign mailers, rock climbing controversy, and more... 51:34

26d ago51:34

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Today on the show, how do we balance safety with the desire to leave no trace? That’s the question that’s been consuming the rock climbing community in wilderness areas. Some Wyoming voters have received mail about the upcoming election that contains wrong or misleading information. And we check in on the southeast section of the state for the late…

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Western Landowners Policy Talk | #1 | Jason Fearneyhough and Lesli Allison 54:21

21d ago54:21

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The first Western Landowners Policy Talk, a special monthly edition of the On Land Podcast, hosted by Louis Wertz of the Western Landowners Alliance, featured Jason Fearneyhough, chief policy officer with WLA, and WLA CEO Lesli Allison. Jason joined WLA as chief policy officer in February 2024, after stints as the deputy commissioner of agriculture…

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Open Spaces, July 19, 2024 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Today on the show, we sent some of our reporters to hear how Wyomingites felt about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Summer heat is impacting river ecosystems and the fishing guides that rely on them. And we continue taking a closer look at the primaries, this time Wyoming’s lone congressional Those stories and more on …

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Open Spaces, July 12, 2024 54:09

2M ago54:09

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Today on the show, Gov. Mark Gordon is the latest guest on a show where the interview happens over a meal – and he finished his whole plate. A silent trend is affecting Wyoming’s economy: the steady decline of childcare providers. And some of the state’s rules could be making it worse. Spanish-speaking communities are vital in many Mountain West to…

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Open Spaces: Wyoming Chronicle 49:14

2M ago49:14

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This week, we reach beyond our studios and bring you interviews from Wyoming PBS’ "Wyoming Chronicle." Brian Nesvik has been the Wyoming Game and Fish director since 2019. After about 30 years in the department, he’s announced his retirement. We catch up with him as he reflects on his career. And we stay in the Game and Fish department, as we learn…

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Buttigieg visits, reproductive freedom, and more 54:16

2M ago54:16

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Today on the show, Campbell County is part of a national program aimed at strengthening and growing opportunities in local economies shaped by coal industries. The Eastern Shoshone Tribe debuted a new arbor at their annual powwow in Fort Washakie. We’re back with our primary election series - the Road To Cheyenne. We’re taking a look at state House…

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The Suffragist In The Basement 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Wyoming is known as the “equality state” because it was the first in the nation to pass women’s suffrage. And for decades it’s proudly recognized that history with a statue of Esther Hobart Morris, Wyoming's first Justice of the Peace and a vocal participant in the women's suffrage movement. But that statue is no longer standing in front of the Wyo…

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Open Spaces Presents: Clashing with McCarthy: Lessons from Lester Hunt's life and legacy 49:59

2M ago49:59

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June 19 marked the 70th anniversary since former Wyoming Gov. and U.S. Sen.Lester Hunt died by suicide in his office in Washington, D.C. Hunt’s political career peaked amid McCarthyism and he himself was targeted politically by McCarthy’s cronies. For many years, details of the political pressures exerted over Hunt were underreported or hidden. Our…

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Episode 116: Alone At Last 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Tim Madsen is an experienced outdoorsman. So when he got a chance to compete on the wilderness survival show Alone, he was ready. But things didn’t go as planned and Tim tapped out in the first episode. Follow Tim’s journey and what happened after the show aired on this week’s episode of HumaNature.By Megan Feighery

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Teton Pass update, nuclear groundbreaking, and more... 53:25

3M ago53:25

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Today on the show, with Teton Pass out of commission, we check in with businesses and commuters. We visit Kemmerer, where a highly anticipated nuclear power project just broke ground. And we kick off the primary election season with a new series - "The Road To Cheyenne." Every Open Spaces until the primaries, we will keep you updated with what you …

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Episode 115: A Zucchini Haters Guide to Growing Zucchini 18:11

3M ago18:11

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Stephen Reid is a self taught gardener whose home garden has unexpectedly created community in his neighborhood. It also led him to his dream job.By Megan Feighery

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One Size Does Not Fit All - Part Six of High Altitude Tales 30:32

3M ago30:32

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Meet Iva, an innovative teacher conducting scientific research with her middle schoolers on the Wind River Reservation. They even set up trail cameras! It's the final episode of High Altitude Tales.By Wyoming Public Media

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Education funding, a talk with Gov. Gordon, and more 53:26

3M ago53:26

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Today on the show, fire managers are anticipating a busy summer after a flurry of spring burns got the season started early. A new program aims to work with Native families to address grief and intergenerational trauma. India’s new consul general for our region met with state officials this week to talk clean energy, tourism and trade. And, a conve…

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Episode 114: The Running Man 30:12

3M ago30:12

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Eric Keeler had a good life, but he was bored. So he decided to shake things up and run across America by himself. Follow his journey from Maine to California on this week’s episode.By Megan Feighery

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Open Spaces: Wyoming Chronicle 48:10

3M ago48:10

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This week, we reach beyond our studios and bring you interviews from Wyoming PBS’ "Wyoming Chronicle." Robin Sessions Cooley has had a long career in state government. She was most recently the director of the Department of Workforce Services. Now she’s trying her hand at being a Wyoming District Court Judge. She says her law degree really helped i…

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HumaNature Season 10 Trailer 1:25

3M ago1:25

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Join us for Season 10 of HumaNature, premiering on June 6th, 2024.By Megan Feighery

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The Tamers and the Tamed - Part Five of High Altitude Tales 39:47

3M ago39:47

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Recidivism rates in the U.S. are some of the highest in the world, and in Wyoming, 33 percent of inmates are back in prison within the first year. But studies show that animal therapy can help reduce that by teaching things like responsibility, nonviolence and empathy. Most programs pair inmates with dogs. But Wyoming has a special program – one of…

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Wildlife conservation, coal struggles, and more 52:50

3M ago52:50

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Today on the show, the first-ever Sportsperson Conservation Forum tackled some of the biggest issues in the field this week. A Wyoming woman whose son was killed for being gay has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her advocacy work. A handful of recent federal rule changes target coal. And while the industry has been declining for a while n…

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Sublette wolf, Buffalo Bill, and more 51:56

3M ago51:56

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Today on the show, We’ll hear from best selling author CJ Box. He writes stories about wildlife and hunting culture in Wyoming and has thoughts on the recent wolf incident in Sublette County. Wyomingites need solutions for affordable rental housing, and fast. Cheap housing is growing scarce. Preserving posters printed more than 100 years ago can be…

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Chasing the Dragon - Part Four of High Altitude Tales 42:59

3M ago42:59

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In the resort town of Jackson Hole, WY, the housing shortage is so bad that people are finding crazy workarounds for how to live there. Like this guy, living in his van. "It’s cold when you come back. And then the issue is, like, all your water freezes and all your stuff is frozen. And trying to dry ski stuff or anything like that it’s a pain - but…

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Open Spaces: Wyoming Chronicle 49:29

4M ago49:29

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This week, we reach beyond our studios and bring you interviews from Wyoming PBS’ "Wyoming Chronicle." It’s an election year and there are a couple of new rules. The Secretary of State talks in detail on the new rules and the reasoning behind them. And a vertical farm operation has put roots down in the state and is focused on how to make sure ther…

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UW football, supporting single moms, and more 53:00

4M ago53:00

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Today on the show, a conservative student group at the University of Wyoming has become a significant presence in campus politics. Almost a third of families with single moms live in poverty in the state and one organization is helping to change that. And we learn about how a couple decides to buy a record shop in Cheyenne – despite competition fro…

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Wolves #2101 and #2301- Part Three of High Altitude Tales 40:33

4M ago40:33

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The story of two wolves in Colorado’s North Park, a father and a son, and how the community is – or is not – coming to terms with their presence. "Wolves represent a lot of what farming and ranching is about, which is like, you have no control ultimately." Wolves #2101 and #2301: episode 3 of our series High Altitude Tales.…

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