Cowboy State Politics

Weekend Update - Northrup's Mirror 2/10

Rep David Northrup claims that he's a "Reagan Era Republican."  He claims that HB19 is a fantastic piece of legislation while calling Rep Jennings a hypocrite.  If he's looking for hypocrisy, he need only look in the mirror.

Replay Live Broadcast Feb 8, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Feb 8, 2024

Nancy's Back!!! 2/7

It wouldn't be a legislative session without Nancy Case trying medicaid expansion one more time.  He has failed so many times in the past, why not give it another go?  The Cow Pie has an article about it that is littered with inaccuracies.

Paid For By Politicians 2/5

There's a big difference between advertising and a partnership.  One media outlet in Wyoming is partnering with a very interesting group.

Weekend Update - The Voter Fraud Fraud 2/3

The 600th episode of Cowboy State Politics!!  Everyone in the media claims that there is no voter fraud in Wyoming.  The Red Star's Saturday paper claims there have only been 3 cases in the recent past.  Really, we just don't prosecute it. 

Replay Live Broadcast Feb 2, 2023

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Feb 2, 2023

Evening Edition - They're Working Against You 1/31

Breaking: Cowboy State Politics has obtained documents proving that the Wyoming Department of Revenue is already spending your money to train county assessors on House Bill 45--a bill that hasn't even been heard for a vote yet.  The best part is, the training was given to a lobbying organization.

Teaser - They're Working Against You 1/31

It's not just the federal government that has it in for you.  Tonight, I'm going to tell you about a Wyoming government agency that is spending your money on something that hasn't even been introduced in the legislature yet.

Morning Reload - Jeremy in Sheridan 1/29

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus held an event in Sheridan over the weekend.  Rep Jeremy Haroldson delivered a fantastic keynote address.  Also, AOC and Rep Crago have two new op-eds.  They really aren't worth your time.

Weekend Update - For Once, It's Not the Climate 1/27

An exclusive interview with United States Senator Cynthia Lummis about her vote on the Prove It Act--a bill that some in Wyoming have called a gateway to a carbon tax.  Campbell County Rep and WYFC Chairman joins me to discuss why he believes it is a terrible bill.  Also Governor Gordon is rewriting history again at the 2024 Shot Show.

Teaser - For Once, It's Not the Climate 1/27

On the next Weekend Update, an exclusive interview with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.  Also, I'll have reaction from the very people I'm criticizing.  Shocking, I know!

Replay - Live Broadcast January 25

Replay of the Cowboy State Politics Live January 25

"Qualified" to be Sued 1/24

Yesterday, the Sheridan County Commissioners were served with a lawsuit over their refusal to choose a candidate to fill a vacancy on their board.  The suit clearly lays out how it was a coordinated effort to flaunt Wyoming Statute.

Morning Reload - So They Want to Reduce Taxes? 1/22

The Redcoats have a number of so-called tax reduction bills.  The big ones they are touting have some major problems--some of them are really misleading.  Campbell County Rep John Bear joins me to discuss them.

Weekend Update - Dumb Op-Eds and Letters from Lawyers 1/20

AOC, Albert and Ogden, "Conservatives," penned another piece in the Cow Pie.  As usual, it's completely misleading.  Robert Jarosh is selected to join the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 18

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live January 18, 2024.  "The West is in Danger."

A Convention of States Debate 1/17

The Republican Women of Sheridan County hosted a Convention of States Debate Tuesday Jan 9.  Sen. Bo Biteman and Dana Prater from COSAction defended the idea.  Leah Southwell from the John Birch Society and I explained why it's a terrible idea.

Morning Reload - 50% Really Equals 10% 1/15

There's a ballot initiative to reduce your property taxes by 50%.  Some legislators are claiming that this would shutter county governments.  In reality, that 50% reduction in your taxes only amounts to a 10% reduction in their budgets. 

Weekend Update - NAC’s: ESG on Steroids 1/13

Wyoming will be one of the central targets of Natural Asset Companies.  Yellowstone, Grand Teton, the Bighorns and our high plains desert will all be subject to the control of private companies or foreign governments if the new SEC rule goes through.  Sounds crazy but as U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman explains it could be a terrifying reality.

Replay - Harriet on Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 11, 2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live Jan 11, 2024.  Live Interview with U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman about the SEC's new massive land grab that almost went unnoticed.  VERY IMPORTANT EPISODE

Truth is in the Details 1/10

There's a lot more to Couy Griffin's story.  Most of it is completely ignored by the media--edited video clips, and lots of things taken out of context.  When it's all put together it paints a different picture than even just hearing him tell it.

Morning Reload - Couy Griffin on Jan 6 1/8

Couy Griffin, who was convicted of trespassing on Jan 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. spoke at a fundraiser for the Campbell County Republican Party.  Here are his comments, complete and unedited...

Weekend Update - The Wyoming Pro-Abortion Caucus 1/6

Political contributions have to be reported by Dec 31st in Wyoming.  They say that politics makes strange bed-fellows.  And there's no stranger relationships than those the Wyoming Caucus has with their contributors.  The lady suing the state over our abortion ban is just one.

Replay - Live Broadcast 1/4/2024

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live January 4, 2024

Mountains of Debt 1/3

Our country has already hit a gigantic milestone in 2024--more debt that ever before.  The Campbell County Republican Party is hosting Couy Griffin and convicted Jan 6 protester at their next fundraiser.

A Looney Tune Lawyer in Laramie 1/1

In a New Years Day newsbite I tell you who the guy in Laramie is trying to keep Trump off the ballot in Wyoming.

Weekend Update - 2023 Wrap-Up 12/30

2023 was a big year for the program.  Rep Ken Pendergraft joins me to wrap up the year.

Replay Live Program 12/28/2023

Cowboy State Politics Live Dec 28, 2023

Albert and Nancy’s ”Conservative” Bills 12/27

Albert Sommers and Cale Case both have bills out that are nothing more than trojan horses.  The Education Savings Account bill is chock full of reasons to vote against it.  Case's bill is an attempt to take over the Republican Party in Wyoming.

Christmas Story - The Greatest Gift 12/24

One of the greatest Christmas Stories ever told barely broke even at the box office and for 30 years nearly everyone ignored it. But now....

Weekend Update - Stubson and the Naughty List 12/23

Breaking: The Wyoming Judicial Nominating Committee has given 3 names to the Governor to fill the Supreme Court Vacancy.  You are not going to believe who's on it!  ...a CURRENT POLITICAL ACTIVIST!!

Was Jesus a Socialist 12/20

Leftists always try to screw up our holidays.  This year it's in claiming that Jesus was a socialist.  He wasn't.  Jesus is in the freedom business.  Wrap up from the Fremont County Commissioners.

Morning Reload - Tyrants in County Commissions

Several counties in Wyoming have decided to do away with public comment--one even passed a resolution about it.  Evidently, none of them have read the Constitution.

Weekend Update - The Greenest House in Wyoming 12/16

Everyone's home is greener than usual.  But, there's one house in Wyoming that's the greenest of all of them--the Governor's Mansion.

Only as Red as the Ink We’ll See 12/13

During a 60 minutes interview, the host claimed that Gordon and Wyoming are both "red and green."  The only thing that is red about the governor is the ink his policies will leave behind.

Morning Reload - Little Pink Signs 12/11

About a year and a half ago I told you about a pink pro-life sign between Douglas and Casper.  God works in mysterious ways..

Weekend Update - P for Propagandist 12/9

It's hard to tell what is journalism and what is straight-up propaganda.  This week there's been several articles published that bare all the hallmarks of propaganda; and all of them concern the Democrats errrr the Wyoming Caucus.

Political Holiday Infringements 12/6

Campaign season always seems to intrude on Christmas.  And it has already started.  If you are going to run for the US Senate, you have to start early.  Reid Rasner joins me on the program to discuss the state of his campaign and his views on what's happening around the world.

Morning Reload - Christmas Tree Prices 12/4

Christmas tree prices are up in the Cowboy State.  Some retailers are selling them in upwards of $200 per tree.  But I do have a solution.

Weekend Update - Not As Good As Cheney 12/2

The Season 3 Finale of Cowboy State Politics.  The Redcoats are still claiming they are conservative, but it's provable that they most definitely aren't even as good as Liz Cheney.  Institute for Legislative Analysis CEO Ryan McGowan joins me to discuss their recent Wyoming ratings.  Shocker, they show the same thing as the rest.

Replay - Live Broadcast 11/29/23

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from November 29, 2023

Christmas Property Tax Shenanigans 11/29

The Property Tax bait and switch is on.  While legislators are writing op-eds proclaiming how hard they are working, there is a behind the scenes bill to do exactly what I told you was going to happen.

Morning Reload - Democrats Who Can’t Spell 2 11/27

Some "Republicans" simply can't resist following the talking points of the Democrats.  But they always call themselves Republicans.

Weekend Update - Choosing Ignorance 11/25

There's been a lot of pearl-clutching and hair pulling about anonymous political advertisements lately.  All of the criticism asks you to reject them because they are anonymous and not because they aren't factual.  This is asking you to choose ignorance.

Teaser - Choosing to be Ignorant 11/25

There's a dumb rumor going around that anonymous political writings have no place in politics.  Those spouting this theory have forgotten a few political chart-toppers.

Noah Webster’s Dictionary / Thanksgiving 2023 11/22

Happy Thanksgiving.  As I do every year, I tell the real tale of Thanksgiving.  Mark Gordon has decided that he doesn't want to debate after all.  He picked up the gauntlet and then put it back down again.

Weekend Update - The Accountability Project’s Accountability 11/18

There's a new legislative ratings website.  Curiously it shows the exact opposite results as ALL of the others.  It couldn't be that it's just another attempt by the Redcoats to mislead you, could it?  It is and it's the same players doing it.

Replay - Live Broadcast Nov 16, 2023

Cowboy State Politics Live for November 16, 2023

Whiney Spoiled Brats 11/15

The Red Star thinks that we should pay lawyers too; because, of course, you don't already have a right to an attorney.  The Revenue Committee killed the real fix to our property tax debacle.  And, Master Chief Jim Sturdevant joins me for a discussion on Veterans day.

Morning Reload - Climate Change and Ice Cream 11/13

Senator Cheri Steinmetz and a number of conservative legislators have challenged Governor Gordon to a debate.  The point of which would be to debate the validity of all of his claims.  The Senator joined me to discuss it.