Cowboy State Politics

A "So Called" Debate 9/11

Last night Former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala faced off in what was called a debate.  Really, it was ABC News and Kamala against Donald Trump.  Joey and I spend an hour and a half going through a lot of it this morning.  This is a great breakdown of what happened.

Monday Reload - 15 Skunks 9/9

When you take a job, you should show up and do it.  That's not what several people did this past weekend for the GOP State Meeting.  One of them was caught at a UW football game instead.

Late Weekend Update - Curt Meier and the GOP 9/8

Once again, the Wyoming media has intentionally omitted the big story from the State Central Committee meeting in Douglas this past weekend.  It wasn't the resolutions that were passed or not passed.  It was not the discussion of election integrity.  The real story is what Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier had to say when he was given the microphone.

The Title 22 Hatchet Job 9/4

Rod Miller joins me to discuss Title 22 and Wyoming election law--specifically why the state has no business being involved with political parties.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live 9/3

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live September 3, 2024

Weekend Update - Of Greek Generals and Politicians 8/31

What do Greek generals and Wyoming politicians have in common?  A lot as it turns out.  With the primary election over it's time for conservatives to start charting a course for the next session.  But how they do it is important.

Bonus: Replay Live Program Aug 30

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Aug 30.  How dumb of a speech can Kamala give?

A Peculiar House District 8/28

House District 44 has always been different than many others in Wyoming.  It routinely elects Republicans and Then Democrats.  After winning the primary election, Lee Filer joins the program again.

Monday Reload - Replay Live Program 8/26

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live August 26.  I go over all the legislative races that have Democrats and Independents running in them.

What Happened Tuesday with Rep Chip Neiman 8/24

It's no great mystery what happened in the 2024 Primary Election; but you wouldn't know that by listening to the media.  Rep Chip Neiman joins me to discuss the primary election and what Wyoming can expect moving forward.

After the Election with Rep John Bear 8/21

The 2024 Primary Election came to a close with a big red wave.  Conservatives won a clear majority in the House of Representatives.  John Bear joins me on the program to visit about it.

Bonus: Harriet on Election Day 8/20

Rep Hageman joined me this morning on the live program to talk about her 46th town hall and to visit about the election.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live 8-19

Replay of Cowboy State Poltics Live Aug 19, 2024.  It's Election Eve!!!

Weekend Update - Birds of a Feather/Troy McKeown in SD24 8/17

I have the documents from the Redcoat PAC that sent out mailers in Sheridan County.  I also obtained a copy of the Sheridan County School District 2 budget--the one that the school board refused to publish.  Troy McKeown joins me to talk about his race in Senate District 24.

Bonus: Politics with Bryan Miller 8/16

Sheridan County GOP Chairman Bryan Miller joins me to discuss his ideas about the races in Northeast Wyoming.  We cover a lot of the politics surrounding several races as well as candidates we favor.  Also I tell you about a campaign mailer sent to Sheridan County Citizens by Gail Symons and Terry Weitzel.

Special Presentation - Albert, the SLLF, Wyoming and China

Albert Sommers and the Cow Pie claim there's no connection between the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Communist Party of China.  That's not true and I have the evidence.  But this story reaches far deeper than just that one organization.

Mark and the Mountain of Mailers 8/14

Mark Jennings joins me on the program to respond to all of the mailers that have been sent out against him.  Barry Crago has spent $50,000.00 more than Jennings in an effort to defeat him.  Mark and I had a great discussion about what is and is not true in Barry's campaign material.

Monday Reload - Prelude to the Big Story 8/12

Joey and I discuss everything we have found with the SLLF this far.  It's a prelude to the show that's coming.  Stay Tuned!!

Weekend Update - Tony Locke in HD35 8/10

Rep Tony Locke is running for re-election in House District 35 in Natrona County.  His opponent is another one of these that refused to come on the program or show up at debates.  Tony and I discussed everything from taxes to education to Rocky Mountain Power.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Aug 8, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from August 8, 2024

Someone Has to Speak Up 8/7

SCSD2 Chairman Shane Rader passed a $54 Million budget without public comment.  He didn't even ask for it.  The huge budget was only posted 10 hours before it was passed.  Sheridan County Commissioner Christie Haswell violated the terms of her bail agreement by purchasing wine.  Someone had to ask in public about both of these!

Monday Reload - Sommers Responds....Sort Of 8/5

Albert Sommers has been responding to our story of how he ties to the Chinese Communists.  Well, kind of.  He has been posting on his Facebook page.  Joey and I talked about that story, the Gail Symons interview and we discovered the mascot for the Wyoming Caucus.

Gail Symons in HD30 or Round 2 8/3

Four years later, Gail Symons decided to sit for an interview on the program.  We had a wide ranging discussion in which we discussed some of the major issues in this campaign.  I also asked her some of the same questions from her first appearance on the show.  It's an enlightening interview (and perspective) into what it means to be a republican.

Bonus Episode: Mark Jones in HD40 8/2

Mark Jones is running for the Wyoming House in District 40 in Johnson and Sheridan Counties.  He's a solid conservative with a record of fighting government overreach nationally and in Wyoming.  Also I clear up a misunderstanding in the HD40 race.

Breaking: Albert Sommers and the Chinese 8/1

Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers and other Wyoming legislators are part of an organization with direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Hunter Biden and Joe Biden.  If that's not enough, Albert Sommers is on their board of directors.

The Gov's Campaign Cash / Pepper Ottman HD34 7/31

Mark Gordon sent out a statewide text over the weekend announcing his website "FactCheckWyoming."  The truth is, we really should be fact checking the governor.  His PAC has a whole bunch of out of state funders.  Also, I had a great interview with HD 34 Representative Pepper Ottman.

Monday Reload - Declining Debates 7/29

I'm finally back from our Honeymoon!!  Candidates on both sides have been declining invitations to attend debates and forums.  There are several reasons a candidate might not want to but I think it's a bad look.

Helloooo! or Scott Smith in HD5 7/24

Rep Scott Smith in Goshen County has an opponent in Jackie Van Mark.  He may as well be running against Liz Cheney since Van Mark thinks Cheney would beat Donald Trump.  We had a great discussion about the race and his work in Cheyenne.

Monday Reload - Laura McKee in House 39 7/22

Laura McKee is running for the Wyoming House in District 39.  That seat is held by Cody Wylie.  He is one of the newer Redcoats that votes with the Democrats over 82% of the time.

Wedding Message and a Special Announcement 7/20

It's my wedding day!!  I just wanted to visit with you for a few minutes about that and tell you about a VERY Special Announcement (as if my wedding wasn't enough)!

Bryce Reece in Senate District 28 7/17

Bryce Reece is running for the Wyoming Senate in District 28 in Natrona County.  That seat is currently held by longtime Redcoat Jim Anderson.  He and his wife are small business owners in Casper and have decided to get into politics.

Monday Reload - Wackjobs, Unity and Trump 7/15

I'm finally back from my surgery...well sort of.  I had to get behind the microphone to talk to you this morning.  A nutjob tried to assassinate President Trump, the media has been fanning the flames for 8 years and now there are calls for unity.

Guys Who Write Pay Checks - Mike Schmid HD20 7/13

Mike Schmid has written pay checks for 40 years--something most Wyoming legislators know nothing about.  He's running for the Wyoming House in District 20.

The Tom Kelly Show - HD30 7/10

Tom Kelly is running for the Wyoming House in District 30.  That's the seat formerly held by Rep Mark Jennings.  His opponent in that race is founder of the frontier republicans, Gail Symons.

Monday Reload - Tina Clifford in HD54 7/8

Tina Clifford is a former school teacher and is running for the Wyoming House in District 54.  That seat is currently held by Lloyd Larsen.  We had a fairly in-depth discussion about the problems in Wyoming education.  She has some common sense solutions that may surprise some.

Weekend Update - Who Is Amy Womack and AFP? 7/6

Wyoming has been littered with green door hangers recently.  All of them look the same and all of them mention someone named Amy Womack.  To give you a hint, Amy Womack was the Political Director for Liz Cheney for Wyoming.  And even though their material claims that AFP is conservative, the truth is very VERY Different.

The Declaration and 2024 7/3

When's the last time you read the Declaration of Independence?  We make fun of Joe Biden for forgetting it.  But are we any better?  If you pay attention to the "news," we are living in a country that bares little resemblance to the one our Founders envisioned.

Monday Reload - The Supreme Court Has Ruled! 7/1

The US Supreme Court has ruled that presidents do have absolute immunity for official acts.  This is absolutely how they should have ruled and it has big implications for this election.  Also, I get to announce our new sponsor!

Weekend Update - Jeanette and Julie in HD57 6/29

Rep Jeanette Ward in House District 57 has an opponent in her first re-election campaign.  Julie Jarvis, an Americans for Prosperity endorsed candidate, is vying for the seat...

Ann vs. Dan in HD43 6/26

Ann Lucas is running the Wyoming House of Representatives in House District 43.  That seat is currently held by Rep Dan Zwonitzer.  We had a wide ranging discussion about schools, taxes, guns and lots more.

Morning Reload - Rep Clarence Styvar in HD12 6/24

Rep Clarence Styvar is running for re-election in House District 12.  He has an opponent this year in Thomas Lear--the guy who was a Democrat a few months ago.  I have been after him to do an interview for a long time, so I was excited that I got to visit with him.  We had a great, wide ranging discussion.

The Governor and the Science - Dr. Eric Cubin 6/22

Dr Eric Cubin was thrown off the Wyoming Board of Medicine by Governor Mark Gordon for supporting SF99, Chloe's Law.  Gordon allowed Cubin's predecessor to testify repeatedly about abortion.  Cubin and I discuss what happened and how misguided the Governor's actions really are.

Teaser - The Governor and the Science - Dr. Eric Cubin 6/22

Dr. Eric Cubin was summarily thrown off the Wyoming Board of Medicine by Governor Gordon for his stance on trans-gender surgeries.  Dr. Cubin joins me on Weekend Update for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview about what Gordon did and why the governor's wrong.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 20, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live June 20, 2024.  Who is WPATH??

Where You're From / Jeanette Ward HD57

Representatives Jeanette Ward and Ken Pendergraft join me on the program to discuss their respective races.  It's a wide ranging discussion of taxes and what they are hearing on the campaign trail.  Also, I take a look at the HD40 race in Johnson and Sheridan Counties.

Morning Reload - Exie Brown in HD9 6/17

Exie Brown is running against one of the original Redcoats--Landon Brown.  He's an Air Force Veteran with strong conservative principles.  We had a great discussion.

Weekend Update - Politics to Farming with Lars Lone 6/15

Lars Lone is a former member of the Wyoming House.  He's decided to take a break from politics and to take up farming.  He's built a hydroponic farm in Cheyenne that grows mushrooms and greens.  Also, some previously unreleased audio from Rep Ken Clouston.  It sheds some light on why he votes with the liberals in the House of Representatives.

Replay - SCOTUS Strikes Down Bump-Stock Ban

The US Supreme Court has struck down the ban on bump-stocks but also dealt a blow to the ATF's rule making.  What we all know, just because you call it a machine gun, doesn't make it a machine gun.  Also today I announced a new sponsor to the program: The Wyoming Cartridge Company.

Filing to Run - Lee Filer in HD44 6/12

Lee Filer was Democrat in the Wyoming House from 2013-2014.  Now he's running as a Republican in HD44.  Our discussion ran the gamut from abortion to taxes and universal pre-k to the Republican Party Platform.  It's an interesting interview, make sure you listen all the way to the end.

Dumbfounding Voting Records - Darin McCann in HD48

Boom! Episode 700!  Darin McCann is running for the Wyoming House in District 48.  He's a former Green Beret who's now a physician's assistant in Sweetwater County.  We had a great wide-ranging discussion.