Best Wyoming Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 120: I get knocked down, but I go surf again 18:48

2h ago18:48

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“I Get Knocked Down, But I Go Surf Again” is an episode about pain, resilience, and hope.By Megan Feighery

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Anthrax, UW Football, fighting climate change, and more... 51:44

3d ago51:44

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Today on the show, the results of the election are in and The Wyoming Freedom Caucus now has a majority of seats in the House. One legislator says it’s going to be interesting. A Lakota historian reflects on how the railroad impacted bison habitat. In football, the Cowboys' running back, Sam Scott, flipped to the other side of the ball and is contr…

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The Ranch Kid 25:52

7d ago25:52

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Ranchers are having a really hard time these days. They’ve got more drought, more conflict, expensive land, high rates of suicide, just to name a few. But this fall the University of Wyoming launched a new agricultural leadership degree. The goal is to re-envision the rancher of the future. This summer, a Wyoming kid named Ethan Mills became the fi…

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The election process, straw houses, and more... 54:20

12d ago54:20

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Today on the show, as we gear up for the general election, we dive into how ballots get counted and how elections get certified. In an effort to lower their carbon footprints, people in our region are building homes out of straw bales. Students took a trip to a creek outside of Cheyenne with ties to a 19th Century treaty. Plus, we hear about how Gr…

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Big is Fragile 34:03

17d ago34:03

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We follow the cow’s journey from the mountain pasture to the feedlot and eventually the slaughterhouse. Along the way, we hear from animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin and cattle handlers who all want a fairer, more humane market – and one not so monopolized by large corporations.By Wyoming Public Media

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Voting questions answered, Grizzly 399, and more... 59:13

27d ago59:13

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Today on the show, all of your questions about voting in the upcoming election answered. Plus a look at contested Wyoming House races in the General Election. On the Wind River Reservation, one tribal member is leading a program to help people coming back from prison stay out. And, a photographer talks about what motivates him to go to the front li…

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Nothing Heals 34:58

1M ago34:58

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We head to Wyoming’s Red Desert - and hear the history of the 19th century range wars. They led to laws requiring grazing fees and regular land health check-ups. But over a century later, some say these regulations haven’t done enough to protect our wild spaces. Not to mention our climate.By Wyoming Public Media

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Episode 119: The Jewel Box 13:50

1M ago13:50

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This week I’m chatting with Tim Blackburn, author of The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules. Tim’s book not only highlights his love and passion for moths, but touches on larger themes of ecology, climate change and what these small winged insects can teach us about our world.By Megan Feighery

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The biggest storylines of the summer 49:16

1M ago49:16

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Today on Open Spaces, we're bringing back some of the biggest storylines of the summer to thank you, our listeners, for keeping us on the air and making this kind of place-based, informative storytelling possible. Gillette welcomed over 55 thousand people for a week-long event. And we’ll bring you behind the scenes of one of the biggest fires in Wy…

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Small town papers, reducing bear conflicts, and more... 56:10

2M ago56:10

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Today on Open Spaces, it’s been a busy wildfire season. We’ll hear how fire departments are coping with fewer volunteers. A non-profit that fills in the gaps for the largest national forest in Wyoming, is preparing to play a bigger role going forward. Last winter, the corporation that owns the Pinedale Roundup laid off all its employees except one.…

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Cows = Civilization 40:26

1M ago40:26

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The history of how we brought the pastoral cow to live on the arid lands of the west is a violent one. Jim Elliot grew up in the shadow of that history and his stories are quintessential cowboy, full of guns, death and hard winters. But even Jim recognized the tragedy of the attempted annihilation of Indigenous culture and bison to make way for cow…

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Episode 118: Mush-room for Improvement 16:59

1M ago16:59

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This time on HN a woman turns to the world of fungi to help heal her pain.By Megan Feighery

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Sheepish Solutions to Water Conservation with Linda Poole 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Today we sit down with Linda Poole, a rancher and working lands director at Western Landowners Alliance. Linda and her border collies and livestock guardian dogs care for colored finewool sheep, laying hens and sometimes cattle on a prairie homestead south of Malta, Montana. In 2023 Linda was awarded a Field Work Project grant from the LOR Foundati…

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Reservation dogs, EMS agencies, and more... 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Today on Open Spaces, a summer camp lives out Wyoming’s vision for attracting young people to the state’s outdoor industry – even if camp chores include moving 90-pound hay bales. We hear from Cherokee painter DG House about how the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem inspires her art. Furry friends on Native American reservations are feeling the heat fr…

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Se Benefician De Ella 34:40

2M ago34:40

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The Abeyta family has been driving sheep down from the mountains of southern Colorado for generations. But it hasn’t been easy to keep that tradition alive – they’ve had to fight for it. Through their eyes, we trace back the beginnings of the cowboy to the Mexican vaquero and find out how those adventurous roots are still very much alive in the Ame…

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Episode 117: It’s Not You, It’s Science 22:27

2M ago22:27

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On this episode of HumaNature, author Florence Williams heads out on a solo paddling trip to try and heal her broken heart.By Megan Feighery

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Wildfire updates, concealed carry at UW, and more... 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Today on the show, the latest draft for how to manage millions of acres of federal lands in southwest Wyoming attempts compromise but there is still a chance for litigation. It’s been a pretty big year for wildfires in Wyoming. The state fire management officer says working with partners has been key. We hear from students at the University of Wyom…

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HumaNature Season 11 Trailer 1:24

2M ago1:24

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We're back with another season of HumaNature! People share their stories of heartbreak, recovery and a brand new series called, "Author Talks" where we chat with people that've written really cool books. Coming out on Wednesday September 18th. #WyomingPublicMedia #HumaNatureBy Megan Feighery

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The Rolling Stone: Bonus 2 of The Great Individualist Reboot 28:07

2M ago28:07

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The Rolling Stone: The Modern West is re-sharing our ranching series The Great Individualist. This time, we explore our deep abiding love for the cowboy. "If you get out there and bust your butt taking care of cows and even putting up hay, it’s so rewarding. I can get on a saddle horse and ride all day." But how that infatuation sometimes gets us i…

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Conserving Soundscapes with Sensory Ecologist Jesse Barber 38:04

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago18:22

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

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

3M 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

3M ago3:20

3:20

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

4M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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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