Cowboy State Politics

Teaser - Justice Kate Fox 7/25

On the next Cowboy State Politics Live, former Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox joins the program.  We're going to talk about the judicial selection process and increased threats to members of the judiciary.  We'll also open up the phone lines if you have a question for Justice Fox.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 24

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for July 24.  The Dignity Act is just a fancy way of saying amnesty.  AI and where we are going with it.  Former Rep Mark Baker joins the program.

Regulation Problems with Dr. Dan Young 7/23

There have been discussions about regulating naturopathic medicine in Wyoming.  There's already been an interim committee meeting about it.  I spoke with Naturopathic Doctor Dan Young about it.  Predictably, he thinks that's a bad idea.

Monday Reload - Papers That Still Do Journalism 7/21

There are still newspapers that print the news--that actually do journalism.  That's opposed to rags that print nothing but opinion and attempt to tell you what to think.  On our weekend I came across a small paper in Basin reporting on the same thing as the Cow Pie but with very different results.  

Weekend Update - It's Our Wedding Anniversary 7/19

1 year ago, I talked Christine into marrying me.  So, we decided to slip away for the weekend.  Here's a replay of yesterday's Open Line Friday.  It's an interesting episode with a couple of callers and several different stories.  Have a good weekend!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 17

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 17

Chris Adamo Made the News 7/16

Author of the book Rules for Defeating Radicals, Chris Adamo, made the news and he didn't even know it.  I called him to get his reaction to the story about christian TV stars all the sudden supporting not so christian things.  We also discussed why there really are socialists and communists campaigning for high office.

Monday Reload - Counter Terrorism with Joseph Kaufman 7/14

Joseph Kaufman is running for congress in Florida's 23rd District.  He is a counter-terrorism expert and he knows the Crown Prince of Iran.  We had a great discussion about what is actually happening here at home and in the Middle East.

The Guy in the Gordon Suit/U.S. Rep Hageman 7/12

Someone was wearing a Mark Gordon suit at the Ramaco Ribbon Cutting.  What he said was completely different than his usual climate change nonsense.  Rep. Harriet Hageman joins the program to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and we try to figure out what the Senate Parliamentarian's role actually is.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 10

Shocking Audio from the Management Audit Committee.  State Government Department of Audit Employee calls his job "A JOKE!" This is a must listen to episode!

Mike's Misguided Meanderings 7/9

Many of the Republicans in the Wyoming Legislature want you to believe that the Freedom Caucus passed bills that seriously damaged your liberties.  Teton County Democrat Mike Yin recently wrote an op-ed in the Cow Pie that claims just that.  The only problem is he didn't provide a single example to back up what he was saying.  The truth?  It's exactly the opposite of what he is saying.

Monday Reload - The Wyoming Media on July 5 7/7

Why did the Wyoming Tribune Eagle publish a clearly anti-American op-ed the day after Independence Day?  It's not because they're interested in presenting both sides, that's not their style.  It's because that's the prevailing opinion of their editorial board.  Regardless, the headline on their opinion section the day after Independence Day: We Shouldn't Have Won (The Revolution).

Weekend Update - Where We Were 7/5

We were in a very different place a year ago.  Many of us didn't know if our country would survive.  But things have changed.  This July 5th, it's important to remember so maybe we don't repeat the same mistakes.  The place we should start is with THE Declaration.

Bo Wants Nuclear Waste or You're Too Stupid 7/2

The Wyoming legislature has said no to nuclear waste storage numerous times.  But when Senate President "Bo" Biteman traveled to Florida he said something entirely different.  He wants the radioactive waste.  Cowboy State Politics has obtained exclusive audio of him making all of those comments.

Huge Tracts of Land with Taylor Haynes 6/30

Dr Taylor Haynes joins me to discuss Wyoming's relationship with the federal government.  He had a proposal when he was running for governor to take back Wyoming's land from the federal government.  He says that's the correct avenue and not the one Mike Lee was proposing.

Weekend Update - But They're National Issues 6/28

They Wyoming left and the media constantly claims that the Freedom Caucus only focuses on national issues.  Two of the newest members of the media crowd, Amy Edmonds and Jake from the Cow Pie had to join in.  The problem is, the facts never line up with their rhetoric. 

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 26 Rep Tom Kelly

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 26 Special Guest Rep Tom Kelly

Confusing Copyright Claims 6/25

Reid Rasner has been sending out cease and desist letters to his detractors for infringing on his copyrights.  He actually claims that his face is copyrighted.  There's one wrinkle though, he's claiming to own the copyright for a logo that is actually owned by someone else.  I told you it's confusing.

Teaser - Confusing Copyright Claims 6/25

Documents obtained by Cowboy State Politics show that failed U.S. Senate candidate Reid Rasner has been sending cease and desist letters to his detractors.  He also claims to own the copyright to a logo already owned by someone else.  With Reid, you just can't make this stuff up!

Morning Reload - Trump, Iran and Dumb Congressmen 6/23

We finally took out Iran's nuclear sites.  Now, the media and congress are up in arms claiming that Trump's actions are unconstitutional.  But are they?  The short answer, no.  Beyond that, it was the right thing to do anyway.

Weekend Update - Who Made the Map? 6/21

The sale of federal public lands has been blowing up in the media and social media.  All the posts refer to a map that supposedly showing where those lands are at.  No one is asking who made the map and if it is at all accurate.  Spoiler, it's not and it was made by some very shady people--one of whom is a radical Democrat in Wyoming.

Bonus: We're Not Selling the Mountain w/ Rep Hageman 6/20

Rep Hageman called in to Open Line Friday today to talk about the land sale in the Big Beautiful Bill.  In short, the land sale is strictly targeted and isn't going to result in your favorite fishing hole being sold.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 19

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live June 19.  The Democrats must denounce all of the No Kings Protests.  Trump has the largest spike in wages since 1969.  Who is the Shah of Iran?

Politics, Furry Critters and Being a Democrat in WY 6/18

Boom! 350,000 Downloads!  Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about so-called affordable housing, guns and a whole bunch of other stuff we disagree about.  It's a great conversation.

Teaser - Interview with Rep Trey Sherwood 6/18

Tomorrow, Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about guns in schools, affordable housing and we have a difference of opinion about the Constitution.

Monday Reload - WY's Carbon Capture Deception 6/16

Trump has cancelled $49M project for carbon capture.  It was part of a giant green racket that goes back to 2020 in the Wyoming Legislature.  They actually called it a scheme.  Like all green energy and climate plans, it has nothing to do with the environment.

Weekend Update - Betsy Ross and the Communists 6/14

Did Betsy Ross really design and sew the first American Flag?  Or was it someone else?  The communists--actual communists--are throwing nation-wide protests this weekend.  They want you to believe they're all grassroots.  But it's no more organic than the signs that are professionally printed.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 12

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 12.  Interview with U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman.  Repeal of the FACE Act.  Why is the left is reaching out to sports casters?  Because they have nothing left!

Harriet and the Big Beautiful Bill 6/11

There are two big issues right now--the Big Beautiful Bill and the riots in LA.  To get a perspective on both of them, U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman sat down with me for a few minutes to talk about them both.  

Teaser - Rep Hageman: What To Do With L.A.

Wednesday, U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman joins the program to talk about the Big Beautiful Bill and what to do with the riots in Los Angeles.

Monday Reload - It's Cheyenne not Vegas w/ Rep Darin McCann 6/9

What happens in Cheyenne doesn't stay in Cheyenne and some Sweetwater County representatives don't like that.  Rep Darin McCann published an op-ed critical of his colleagues about a parental rights bill.  What ensued is an editorial slap-fest.  I thought we should hear it from Rep McCann himself.

A Titanic Food Fight: Elon and Trump 6/7

Elon Musk and Trump are having a food fight that rivals 3rd graders left unattended.  Justin Robert Young of the We're Not Wrong and Politics, Politics, Politics podcasts and Josh Jennings from The Blaze join me to discuss what this is, where it goes and how it's going to end up.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-not-wrong/id1623909217

Replay - Cowboy State Politics June 5

Replay - Cowboy State Politics June 5

Small Town Clown Show/Interview with Jim Pfaff 6/4

Jim Pfaff is the President of the Conservative Caucus--a national grassroots organization that's been around since the 70's.  It's a great wide-ranging interview.  Also, I attended a Ranchester Town Council Meeting.  The entire meeting can best be described as a clown show.

https://www.theconservativecaucus.org/

 

Monday Reload - Those Pesky Ethics Laws 6/2

During the 2025 Legislative Session, Senate Leadership violated Wyoming ethics laws by allowing political operatives to use legislative offices for their political activities.  Statute 9-13-105 clearly prohibits the use of state facilities for any political purposes.

Teaser - Pesky Little Ethics Laws 5/1

Some alleged conservatives used to be in favor of ethics laws.  Evidently though, when you gain power, those same laws don't mean as much.  On Monday's installment of the program, I'll show you the evidence of those laws being ignored.

Weekend Update - Democrat Doldrums with Chris Adamo 5/31

Author of Rules for Defeating Radicals, Chris Adamo, joins me to discuss the state of the Democrat party.  All of the polls are saying they're finished.  But, are they?  Chris and I discuss how they always have a plan.

Replay - Striving for Excellence May 30

Replay - Striving for Excellence May 30.  

In the Top 40 5/28

Cowboy State Politics is included in the 100 Podcasts That You Should Listen to in 2025!  And, there's a reason why podcasts and other independent media are thriving right now.  That reason can be found on the opinion page of any statewide newspaper.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/conservative_podcasts

Weekend Update - Memorial Day 2025 5/24

It's Memorial Day weekend 2025.  It's important to remember what Memorial Day is actually about.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 23

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 23

Associations You Pay For 5/21

You pay over $3,000,000.00 worth of memberships in associations for you elected officials.  Many of them lobby against your interests.  The Wyoming Education Association can't tell you what is porn and what is not.  And, an update from Saturday's installment of the program.

Monday Reload - The County's Money Spigot 5/19

Most county officials have never had to cut their budgets.  Recent proposed spending levels are over and above what they were last year despite the passage of SF69.  A perfect example is in Sheridan where county officials proposed cutting spending by .11%.  It's moving the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Weekend Update - The Rolling Log 5/17

Questions still remain about SF40 and how a bill that is so clearly a property rights issue was killed in the Wyoming Senate.  Audio obtained by Cowboy State Politics might shed some light on it.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 16

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 16.  Interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Joseph Kibler..

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 15

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 15

Talking with Teachers About Guns 5/14

Tuesday, Sheridan County School District #2 held a forum to talk about HB 172, the repeal of gun free zones.  What I found was a group of teachers who are grossly misinformed about firearms and the facts.

Monday Reload - Gail and Cody: Define Hypocrisy 5/11

Both Gail Symons and Rep Cody Wylie published op-eds over the weekend.  Both of them expose the obvious hypocrisy in their arguments.  While not surprising, it shows the shallowness of the Wyoming Left's argument.

Weekend Update - They're Calling You Stupid 5/10

The Equality State Policy Center has filed a lawsuit attempting to strike down the recently passed voting residency requirement.  Their lawsuit makes some crazy claims which amount to calling you stupid.  Also, Sunday is Mother's Day, don't forget!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 9

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 9