Cowboy State Politics

Replay - Live Program May 10, 2024

Why did Rep Dan Zwonitzer and other Wyoming Legislators travel to Azerbaijan on a trip paid for by an oil company in 2014?  Hint, it's partially why a Democrat Congressman is being indicted right now.  RFK Junior says he for abortion up to full term, and much much more.

Escape From Communism Vol III 5/8

The Sheridan County Commissioners met for the first time since Christi Haswell's DUI arrest.  Only one member of the public spoke up.  After the meeting I had some questions for her.  As you might expect she wasn't feeling to chatty.  A few Sundays ago, Peter Vodenka gave a presentation to the Cowboy Church of the Bighorns about his escape from communist Czechoslovakia in the 1980's.

Morning Reload - Endorsements and Non-Endorsements 5/6

Rep Harriet Hageman has made it clear who she is endorsing and who she is not.  Late last week our representative gave the nod to Senator John Barrasso.  She also made it clear that she is not endorsing the Rasner campaign.  This comes after she sent a cease and desist letter to Rasner.

Breaking: Sexuality Survey Hidden From LC Parents 5/4

The Laramie County School District in conjunction with the Gender Sexuality Alliance (Formerly the Gay/Straight Alliance) advertised a sexuality survey in the Cheyenne South High School.  The survey is clearly violates the new parental rights law passed by the Wyoming Legislature.  The Cheyenne substitute teacher who brought this to light joins me on the program.

George Dunlap in House 32 5/1

Let's try this again!!  George Dunlap is running for the Wyoming House in District 32.  That seat in Campbell County is currently held by Ken Clouston. 

Weekend Update - Steve Johnson in HD8 4/27

Steve Johnson is running for the Wyoming House in district 8.  That seat is currently held by Dave Zwonitzer.  We sat down during the Wyoming GOP Convention.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Apr 25, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live April 25, 2024

Hanging Out With Marxists 4/24

The Teton County GOP recently held a town hall which was co-sponsored with a Marxist organization.  The group, Shelter Jackson Hole purports to advocate for affordable housing when really their purpose is a lot more.

Morning Reload - Gordon's Censure and Haswell's Witness 4/22

Governor Mark Gordon was censured by the Wyoming Republican Party over the weekend.  Of course, the Cow Pie didn't get anything right about it, and they broadcast it on their video news update.  Also, a witness to the Christie Antoinette Haswell DUI has come forward.  The witness agreed to speak to me on the program.

Vetoes for Everyone! A Visit with Chuck Gray 4/17

The Governor has vetoed just about everything that has come his way: bills with veto-proof majorities and voter registration regulations that the Secretary of State has issued.  Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray joins me to discuss Governor Gordon's incomprehensible actions.

Special Presentation - Redcoats, Whoppers and Jackson 4/16

The Wyoming Caucus was in Jackson yesterday and told some whoppers about their group and their voting records.  They made the laughable claim that they pretty much agree with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Morning Reload - Redcoats in the People's Republic 4/15

The Redcoats are attending a town hall in Jackson today.  Interestingly enough, Wyovote.com released their 2024 legislative rankings today.  The results tell us what we already know--they're Democrats that can't spell.  The results also contradict the narrative that the media has been trying to craft for the conservatives in the legislature.

Weekend Update - Qualified to be Arrested 4/13

This week, Sheridan County Commissioner Christie Haswell was arrested for DWUI and Hit and Run.  Considering her previous comments on what it takes to be one of the commishes, this hardly seems to fit.

Replay - You're Funding Drag Queens...Again! 4/11

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from April 11, 2024.  Congratulations!  You are once again funding drag queen; this time through the Wyoming Department of Health.  Rep John Bear joins me to talk about it.

Dimwits and Wolves 4/10

There's dimwits talking about climate change, there's dimwits with wolves and then there's the dimwits talking about wolves.  This episode is full of them.

Replay - The Morning Show April 8, 2024

I'm off for today but Joey and I did record a Morning Show for today.  Former Redcoat Senator Ray Peterson has an op-ed out.  Ogden Driskil now thinks he is part of the SLIB Board.

Weekend Update - The Morbid Morgue Mistake 4/6

Cowboy State Politics has officially moved to Sheridan!  To commemorate the occasion, we investigated Sheridan's newly constructed $1.3 million morgue and the big mistake they made in building it.  Harry Pollak joins me to discuss.

Replay - The Morning Show, Ratings Sites, PACs and Mailers 4/4

Joey and I spent an hour and a half going through most of the ratings websites.  We discussed what the data tells you and some of the people behind them.  Also, Americans for Prosperity--who are they really?  Are they conservative?  We talk about it all!

Bill's Fairy Tale is Over 4/3

Rep Bill Henderson hasn't had an opponent since 2016.  Now one of the most liberal Redcoats in the House of Representatives does.  His name is Gary Brown.  He has spent almost as much time watching the legislature as I have.  Tuesday we had a great discussion.

Morning Reload - The Management Council Plan 4/1

Management Council is meeting today to discuss interim topics.  Fresh off of their victory in defeating the special session, the redcoats have a proposal.

Easter Special - Romans Then, Marxists Now 3/30

It's Easter weekend and it wouldn't be complete without a  back-handed anti-Christian article from the Pravda.  2,000 years ago, it was the Romans, today it's the Marxists.  They both have the same message and the same motivation.

Bonus - Harriet in Buffalo 3/26

U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman held a town-hall in Buffalo, WY on March 26, 2024.  This is a complete recording of that event.

Press Releases, "Op-Eds" and Mark Jones in HD40 3/27

Mark Jones is running to represent House District 40 in Sheridan and Johnson Counties.  I sat down with him yesterday.  The Wyoming Caucus has slipped and fell in the creek this week.  They've issued a couple of press releases attempting to clean up what happened in the legislative session.

Morning Reload - Vetoes and Overrides 3/25

Governor Gordon saved the best bills for last.  He vetoed the repeal of gun-free zones, the regulation of abortion and one of the better property tax bills.  Now, conservatives are calling for a special session to address those vetoes.  Albert and Oggy issue a statement about having a special session.

Weekend Update - 250K-It's a Party on the Floor 3/23

Boom! 250,000 dowloads of Cowboy State Politics.  A little trip down memory lane.  I've received the results from another FOIA request--they're great!  The Lovely Christine joins me to talk about the 250K.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Mar 21, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live March 21, 2024. 

Who Sheridan Gave YOUR Money To 3/20

Cyrus Western is out of the race for the state legislature!  Happy Days!  The Sheridan City Council just gave a whopping half-million dollars to a bunch of "non-profits."  Too bad the Wyoming Constitution clearly says they can't.

Morning Reload - So You're Not From Wyoming 3/18

Does it matter if you aren't from Wyoming?  Some politicians aren't either say that it does.  Joey Correnti and the lovely Christine join me on the program to talk about it.

Weekend Update - 2 Half-Billion Dollar Mistakes 3/16

The Wyoming Caucus claims that if you aren't from Wyoming you shouldn't run for office.  Too bad a bunch of them aren't from here either.  It seems that that the Wyoming media can't figure out how big the budget is; I have the documents with the real numbers.  Several articles have been written about HD 51 candidate Laurie Bratten.  I sat down with her to clear them up.

Bonus - Back with the Boys 3/15

1 Day until I return for Weekend Update.  Ken, Joey and I were back in the studio Thursday to record the first episode of Crosstalk Live in a while.

Teaser - Half-Billion Dollar Mistakes 3-13

Later this week: the media is saying the Wyoming Legislature spent $10.6 Billion.  But that's not exactly accurate.  And House District 51 Candidate Laurie Bratten responds to an article in the Wyoming Caucus paid for Cow Pie about her candidacy.

Weekend Update - Abusing the Process 3/9

The only thing we heard in the 2024 Budget Session is that we have to "respect the process."  That process has been used to abuse the rights of Wyoming Citizens, exclude us and hide what our elected officials are actually doing.  Also, Governor Gordon wears a Dr Evil tie and jokes about spending a billion of your dollars.

Weak, Woke and Weaponized - Harriet on the SOTU 3/8

Rep Harriet Hageman joins me to talk about Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.  She also discusses a recent meeting with Jordan Peterson.

Troy McKeown on the Budget 3/7

Sen Troy McKeown from Gillette joins me to discuss the budget and what happened with the Budget Joint Conference Committee.  Also, Rep Martha Lawley ironically and self-reflectingly calls ME a liar in an email to a constituent.  Here's my response.

What They Say and What They Do 3/6

What politicians say and what they do are two different things.  Redcoats constantly do this with the 2nd Amendment.  When it's election time they love the 2nd Amendment but when it comes time to vote it's a different Story.

Morning Reload - Corey and the RNC 3/4

Wyoming Republican Party National Committeeman Corey Steinmetz joins me to discuss what is happening at the RNC--Ronna McDaniel's replacement and what we need to do in Wyoming.

Weekend Update - All On Albert's Shoulders 3/2

Albert Sommers and Ogden Driskill are to blame for whatever dysfunction is happening in Cheyenne.  They set it up that way from the very beginning.  There's another gun bill still alive.  It's SF109, the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.  Perplexingly, it's sponsor doesn't want it to mirror Wyoming's SAPA law. 

Catching Up With Rep Pendergraft 2/29

Sheridan Rep Ken Pendergraft joins me to talk about some of the tax bills in the legislature.  He's also interested in an education savings account bill that passed the House.

Tax Shenanigans with Rep Mark Jennings 2/28

House Appropriations tries to hide budgetary information from Representatives in the House.  HD 30 Rep Mark Jennings joins me on the program to talk HB203, HB45, his votes on both and the death of Sheridan Police Officer Krinkee.

Breaking: Attempted Intimidation and Plagiarism 2/27

The Wyoming Caucus PAC Chairman, JoAnne True attempted to use the police to intimidate a journalist.  A member of the Wyoming Caucus is caught plagiarizing a speech from a former Democrat President on the Wyoming House floor.  They're finally acting like true Democrats.

Your Very Last Dime 2/26

If you think the Wyoming Caucus is interested in giving you a tax break, you really need to think again.  Rep Mark Jennings ran an amendment to give you a break of $80 and they wouldn't even do that.  They're Redcoats.  Don't ever forget that!

Weekend Update - Dr. Naomi Wolf 2/24

Dr. Naomi Wolf was visiting Cheyenne to discuss her election integrity bill with Wyoming Legislators.  We sat down to talk about the reasons for her bill and to talk about her new company dailyclout.io

Teaser - Dr. Naomi Wolf

On Weekend Update Dr. Namoi Wolf joins me to talk about her election integrity bill she's asking state legislatures to pass.

Breaking: Wyoming Caucus Caught "Red" Handed 2/21

The Wyoming Caucus and their paid political operatives have been breaking Wyoming Law.  They have allowed a lobbyist, PAC Official and paid political consultant to set up shop in the Speaker Pro-Tempore's office--a clear violation of Wyoming law.  It's called, "Misuse of Office."

Breaking: Where Does Bob Live? 2/20

Rep Bob Nicholas may not live in the district he was elected to represent.  An article from Wyoming Truth, an interview with his wife, says that he lives in Lander--272 miles away from his district.

Morning Reload - Chairman Frank on the Session 2/19

Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne and Joey Correnti join me to talk about the session and the recent GOP State Central Committee meeting in Lovell.

Weekend Update - Try It in the Budget 2/16

Once again, Bob Nicholas is trying to use the budget to take away the Secretary of State's power.  The appropriations committee tries this gag with every other elected official, why not Chuck Gray?  Fortunately, the conservatives caught exactly what they are doing!

CO2 is Plant Food - CO2 Coalition Oversight Hearing 2/13/2024

The Senate Ag Committee held an oversight hearing on the "effects" of CO2.  This is an AMAZING presentation!

Not as Funny as They Think 2/14

Happy Valentines Day! There are lots of things that happen on the House floor that you don't ever see.  To some of them it's funny when they can hide their votes.  HB22 was a tax on streaming services.  It was killed by conservatives.  But, it's what happened after everyone had voted that you need to pay attention to.  It's funny to them.  So much for transparency. 

Morning Reload - The Gov's Bad Math 2/12

Prudent and fiscally conservative is the last thing the Governor's budget is.  Accurate is the last thing the Cow Pie's article about it is.  The Department of Revenue has responded to reports of the DOR training lobbyists.  It's as laughable as the article about it.