Cowboy State Politics

Weekend Update - Secretary of State Karl Allred

With 10 days to go until the general election, I thought we should check in with our new Secretary of State Karl Allred.  We had a great discussion.

Vote Iverson for City Council

With a little over a week to go until the General Election, I wanted to visit with you and explain why you should vote for me for Buffalo City Council.

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live October 27, 2022

The Fetterman "debate" was a 20 car train wreck.  Are Wyoming schools really performing as good as everyone says?  And a discussion of the results of Biden's handling of our energy industry.  Also, why the Saudis really snubbed Sleepy Joe.

Vote Nay on Amendment A 10/26

We have a couple of constitutional amendments on the ballot this election.  One of them will have significant unforeseen consequences--all of which our founders hoped to avoid.  That's the reason it isn't already in the Wyoming Constitution.

Morning Reload - It’s Okay For Your Kids 10/24

In an update to the story I have been following out of Cheyenne South High School, I have exclusive audio that clearly shows what some school officials in Wyoming Schools think about the rights of Wyoming parents.  It's shocking.

Weekend Update - Long Shots and Left Wings

There are several races in the general election that have write-in candidates and independents running.  The most prominent of which is for Brent Bien for Wyoming's governor.  To get a handle on it, I spoke with Cheryl Aguiar who is spearheading the effort.

Michael Williams in SD 11

Michael Williams is running for the Wyoming Senate in District 11.  We did this interview back during the Primary Election.  It's an interesting conversation.

Morning Reload - What’s a Student To Do? 10/17

A conversation with the Cheyenne South High School student who exposed the video, "Growing Up Trans," she was shown in her sociology class.

Weekend Update - It Used To Be Called Abuse 10/15

Grady Hutcherson, President of the WEA, told the Joint Education Committee that none of the crazy stuff in national news about education happens in Wyoming.  It does.  In this episode I expose a Wyoming teacher for doing exactly that.  It's pretty shocking.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live October 13, 2022

Replay of the October 13 edition of Cowboy State Politics Live.

Sen Rothfuss and HIS Misinformation 10/12

The Wyoming Education Association berated lawmakers on Monday in the Joint Education Committee.  Sen Chris Rothfuss called any assertion that Wyoming students are under-performing "misinformation."  The truth is that Wyoming school performance is not commensurate with school funding.

Morning Reload - Columbus and Historical Revisionism

This Columbus Day, you'll probably see all sorts of references to Indigenous Peoples Day.  That change has its origins in a completely misleading 1980 book entitled A People's History of the United States by a political scientist and Communist named Howard Zinn.

Weekend Update - Double L Lloyd Larsen 10/8

Lloyd Larsen is running for the Wyoming House in District 54--Fremont County.  He claims to be the "real Republican" in the race.  But is he?  Not by a long shot!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live October 6

Replay of the October 6, 2022 Live Broadcast

Nicknames, Salaries and the American Dream

"News" outfits are constantly writing inflammatory headlines that are untrue.  After a paragraph or two they clear up the matter with the facts.  That's why they earn nicknames--and, deservedly so.  And, why is it that so many people in education are pushing a progressive agenda?

Morning Reload - The Wyoming 41

Any insinuation that there was anything wrong with the 2020 election is met by a tidal wave of criticism--even in Wyoming.  41 Wyoming attorneys have sent now 2 letters basically threatening Harriet Hageman.  The first push back comes from an unlikely source.

Weekend Update - Pipelines, ”News”papers and Props

A follow up from the live broadcast--more audio concerning the pipeline explosions.  The Red Star tries to attack Sen Steinmetz and I give credit where credit is due.

Replay - Live Broadcast 9-29-2022

Replay from Cowboy State Politics Live September 29.  The so called Journalism Competition Protection Act, Russian Pipelines and how the gaffes coming from the White House are actually really dangerous to our country.

Missteps of Aspiring Politicians/Jeremy Haroldson HD4 9/28

One of the more entertaining political past times is observing flip-flops.  There have some pretty famous ones through the years.  But we might have a more legendary and recent one right here in Wyoming.  Also, a great interview with HD4 Rep Jeremy Haroldson.

Missteps of Aspiring Politicians/Jeremy Haroldson HD4 9/28

One of the more entertaining political past times is watching flip-flops.  There have been some great ones through the years.  Perhaps now we have one of the more legendary ones right here in Wyoming.  Also a great discussion with HD4 Rep Jeremy Haroldson.

Morning Reload - Funny Money and Helicopters 9/26

All of us are experiencing inflation but a lot of state legislators claim that Wyoming really doesn't have too much to do with that.  It's not true.

Weekend Update - Fremont’s Ivory Tower 9/24

The Fremont County Commissioners don't seem to like being questioned very much.  They certainly don't like being confronted about it.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live 9-22-22

My 300th Episode!!!! You may have missed a few things the last few days: Sleepy Joe's Global Minimum Tax; and an Executive Order on Trans-humanism.  What the heck is that?!!  What the #1 issue in the general election campaign ought to be and some super strange headlines over the week.

The Media’s Gun Lies with John Lott Jr.

John Lott Jr is a researcher and prolific writer.  His newest book is Gun Control Myths.  On Sunday September 18th he was in Casper at a Gun Owners of America event.  Its a revealing and fascinating presentation.

100,000 Downloads!!!!

Cowboy State Politics has surpassed 100,000 downloads!  My thoughts on the deserved censure of Nancy Case.

Weekend Update -Guest Host Tom Kelly

Dr. Tom Kelly sits in for me on this episode.  Education, unions and what to watch out for on school boards.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live 9-15-2022

Replay of the live broadcast from 9/15/2022

Mathematical Pronouns 9/14

Inflation is up this month; but you wouldn't know that if you listened to Sleepy Joe.  It is actually hitting Wyoming at a higher rate.  A conversation with Jackson parent Gloria Courser whose 7th grade daughter was asked on the first day of school what her pronouns were.

Morning Reload - Thusfar Unknown Brand of Cheesecake 9/12

Some things you just shouldn't mess with--elections, conservatism, birthdays and CHEESECAKE.

Weekend Update - September 11, 2022

My thoughts on September 11 this year. 

Replay of the 9-8-2022 Live Broadcast

Replay of the Inaugural Cowboy State Politics Live Broadcast.  Want to find out what Crickets, Wyoming education, Jon Gruden, the BLM pause of oil and gas leases and the "Road to Nowhere" have in common?  Truth is, not very much, but they were fun to talk about!

The Loan Forgiveness Trap 9/7

Brain surgeon Karine Jean Pierre doubles down on Sleepy Joe's MAGA Republican rhetoric and gets called on it.  Also, Wyoming GOP officials react the the President's dumb loan forgiveness plan.

Morning Reload - The Marxists and Labor Day 9/5

Labor Day really isn't about barbecues and fishing.  It really started as a Canadian idea that was picked up by a marxist.  It was fueled by a nationwide riot and ended with the Democrats negotiating with unions.

Weekend Update - The Democrats’ Rank Hypocrisy

The Democrats never fail to supply ample amounts of hypocrisy.  Joe Biden's Thursday night speech is no exception.  In fact, he presided over objections to elections himself.  But those objections weren't a clear and present danger now were they?!

Where We Are Now 8/31

We have been told so many lies over the past two years.  Every single one of them seemingly extends the power of the Administration.  To what end?  Author Mattias Desmet argues that that end is totalitarianism.  I discuss his article with author Charles Cole.  This is a great discussion.

Morning Reload - Misplaced Education Arguments

The WEA (Wyoming Teacher's Union) has filed a lawsuit against the Wyoming Legislature claiming, laughably, that we aren't giving them enough of our money.  Their argument is really pointed in the wrong direction.

Weekend Update - Political Gamesmanship and Guys Who Uncover It

My interview with Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe.  His response to the guilty pleas of the couple that provided Ashley Biden's diary and a discussion about Liberty.  Also, the Corporations Committee is up to their old tricks.  With the majority of that group not returning to the legislature, they are trying to strip the Secretary of State of his election oversight duties.

Sesame Street Meets Medicaid Expansion 8/24

Once again we have to put up with yet another medicaid expansion bill.  There are a ton of reasons this is a horrendous idea.  Also, I briefly introduce you to the fight of a young Wyoming boy from Riverton with cancer and what doctors in Utah are trying to do to him and his family.

Morning Reload - Circus Side-Show Magicians 8/22

What really happened in the 2022 Wyoming Primary is not what the media is telling you.  They would like to dismiss conservative victories as, simply, Liz's fault.  As usual, they are insulting your intelligence.

Weekend Update - Cowboy Football and Beer

Many of our kids are headed off to college.  Several of them will probably join fraternities or sororities.  Recent Pepperdine graduate and Buffalo resident, Alison Williams is taking on the challenge of moving these organizations back to their original purpose.  We had a great discussion.  Also some thoughts on this week's primary election.

Primary Election Wrap-Up

The Wyoming Primary Election is in the bag.  Some thoughts on the outcome and a quick wrap-up.

Morning Reload - Follow the Money 8/15

In politics, most of the time, all you have to do is follow the money.  In this case, the incumbents that Wyoming Hope PAC gave money to are the same people that Western Conservatives are campaigning for.  They're all Redcoated liberal Republicans.  Not a coincidence.

Weekend Update - A Conversation with Rod Miller

Rod Miller and I don't agree on very much.  In fact, there are only a few things.  In March, we decided to have a debate right before the Primary Election and here it is.  Also, a brief discussion of the recent polling by UW and the dumb campaign mailing of Crickets Cheney.

2022 Park Co GOP Gubernatorial Debate

2022 Park County Republican Party Gubernatorial Debate between Governor Mark Gordon and Colonel Brent Bien.  Rex Rammell was a no-show for the event.

Fun With Campaign Finance/Tamara Trujillo HD44

Campaign finance reports are in!  Of particular note are the HD29 and HD40 races--mega spending and some donors that Wyoming Citizens should be aware of.  Also a discussion with Tamara Trujillo who is running in WY House District 44.

Morning Reload - Keith for Mayor 8/8

Dayton, WY stripped their mayor of most responsibilities last year.  The details of which are still a little fuzzy.  Keith Reichert is running for that office this election season.  He has a plan to save the town millions and he knows how to do it.  We had a fascinating discussion.

Weekend Update - Petty Personal Politics

There was some pre-debate and post-debate drama that happened at the Bighorn Mountains Governor Candidate Debate.  Also, apparently, there is nothing that is off limits in politics this cycle, and there ought to be.

Bonus - Bighorn Mountains Governor Candidate Debate

A debate, in classic style, between Colonel Brent Bien and Rex Rammell for the office of Wyoming Governor.  It was moderated by the Buffalo High School Chapter of Turning Point USA.

Fast and Fortner with the Facts/Sarah Penn in HD33

Rep Bill Fortner had some interesting things to say about the Second Amendment Protection Act on July 30 in Gillette.  Most of it wasn't even close to accurate.  Also, a discussion with Sarah Penn who is running for the WY House in District 33.

Morning Reload - Roger Connett in SD1

Roger Connett is running for the Wyoming Senate in District 1 against Rep Bill Fortner and Sen Ogden Driskill.  I visited with him a few days ago.  Also there was an event July 30th featuring his opponent.  He had some interesting things to say.