Cowboy State Politics

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

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 8

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 8

The Other Foot's Shoe 5/7

The Wyoming GOP has a new chairman.  Bryan Miller won with a vote of 42-32.  As usual, a couple of controversies have developed over the election.  But do they carry any merit?  Also, a couple of claims have emerged about WyoRINO's 2025 results.  The folks who raved about them before now claim they're in error.  But are they?

Weird, The Results Show It 5/2

WyoRINO has released their 2025 legislative scorecard.  It clearly shows who's a Redcoat and who's a conservative.  The other revealing piece of information is who dropped in the ratings.  It's a specific group and the change is dramatic.

Happy Communist Day! Cowboy State Politics Live May 1

Happy Communist Day!!  Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live May 1

Interview with Bob Ferguson 4/30

Bob Ferguson is the current treasurer of the Wyoming Republican Party.  He's running to be the vice-chairman in Saturday's election.  We had a great discussion.  Also, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Rock Springs parents Ashley and Sean Willey.  They had sued the school district for attempting to socially transition their daughter.  2 years ago, I interviewed them.

Special Presentation: Charlie Kirk in Laramie 4/29

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA held an event at the University of Wyoming this past week.  This is the complete recording of his speech and question and answer session.

Monday Reload - Crossover Voting to Return? 4/28

The 851st episode of Cowboy State Politics!  A lawsuit has been filed to overturn Wyoming's ban on crossover voting.  The suit though is an outgrowth of a much more endemic problem in our court system--that you have radical redcoats appointing activist judges that want to act like the legislature.

Weekend Update - Interview with Bryan Miller 4/26

Candidate for Wyoming GOP Chairman Bryan Miller joined me in the studio to discuss his race.  That election will be held next Saturday May 3. This is the 850th episode of Cowboy State Politics!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live April 23

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live April 23

Court Jesters in Wyoming 4/23

There's an attempt to create a Wyoming aristocracy--that we should only listen to those who are from here.  That's a silly argument and a piece in the Cow Pie explains it succinctly.  Also, the Sheridan City Council predictably went ahead with their giveaway.

Because I'm a White Male 4/21

Protests were held across the state this weekend.  I went down and talked with a few of them.  Apparently I don't understand why they're protesting because I'm a just a white male.  I am not even kidding.  After talking with them, it's clear they don't know why they're protesting either.

Weekend Update - Paying for Homeless Cats 4/19

Every county and city in Wyoming gives away your tax dollars to ridiculous causes--cat shelters, business development organizations and a whole host of others.  The Wyoming Constitution is clear: government can't do that unless it's to support the poor.  But local governments, state-wide, ignore that.  A recent Sheridan City Council Meeting is a perfect example.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live April 18

Interview with Rep Tony Locke.  Property Taxes and the Rocky Mountain Power rate hike.