Cowboy State Politics

Escape From Communism Vol. III 9/22

Peter Vodenka escaped communist Czechoslovakia in the 1980's.  He tells about his journey to freedom in the United States in his book Journey For Freedom. In the third installment of this series, Peter and I talk about how he escaped from communism.

Replay - Live Broadcast September 21, 2023

Cowboy State Politics Live for September 21, 2023.  A retraction printed by the Wyoming media!  The announcement for the Independence Network and much much more!

Porn and the Press Association/A Visit With Harriet 9/20

The press in Wyoming is supposed to be transparent.  But in Wyoming, they're the furthest thing from it.  Stevenson Newspapers' Joshua Wood was fired from the Carbon County Library for producing porn in the Library.  Now he helps lead one of Wyoming's most visible organizations.  Also, I had a chance to visit with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman.  She's got a new bill about energy poverty.  We discuss that and her thoughts on everything Biden.

Teaser - Wooden Bookshelves/A Visit with Harriet Hageman

Turns out, porn being IN a library isn't as bad as porn that's MADE in a library.  Also, I had a great visit with U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman.  She's filed a new bill about energy poverty and she has a lot to say about the Bidens.

Morning Reload - Being Misled by the Media 9/18

The Media is misleading you.  The recent article about the WyoRINO event is a perfect example.  They even go so far as selectively editing quotations to change their meaning.  That's not all.  A large percentage of Redcoat campaign funding comes from sources inside the Wyoming Media.

Weekend Update - RINOs Whining About WyoRINO 9/16

Thursday, a bunch of Redcoats got together in Casper to challenge WyoRINO to a debate.  Of course, they knew their opponent wouldn't show up.  They then opined on how Republican they are.  Trouble is, all of them have said and done exactly the opposite in the past.

News Update - Holly Jennings Selected 9/15

District Judge Darcy Phillips selected Holly Jennings to fill the vacancy on the Sheridan County Commission.  Holly came into the studio to give me a reaction to her appointment.

Replay - Live Broadcast 9/14/2023

Cowboy State Politics Live for September 14, 2023.  An update on Albert Sommers and committees.  Bidens got lots of problems and now he has an impeachment inquiry to worry about.  The Hanna Town Council tried to pass an ordinance and why Natrona County is so interested in WyoRINO.

Albert’s Red Coat 9/13

Happy Birthday to Me!!!! Albert Sommers is no conservative.  He is one of the most liberal legislators in Cheyenne, he just doesn't want you to know that.  For a birthday Redcoat episode, this is a good one!

Teaser - Sommers’ Red Coat 9/13

It's my birthday, and you know what happens on that day.  REDCOATS!  On Wednesday's program we'll talk about this misdeeds of Speaker Albert Sommers.  It doesn't get much more redcoat than him!

Morning Reload - It’s September 11, 2023

Its September 11, 2023.

Weekend Update - The World According to Chad 9/9

Chad Prather joins me on the program to talk about his new record, his thoughts on Dylan Mulvaney, the Redcoats he's going to make fun of in Casper and more.

Replay - Live Broadcast 9/7/2023

Cowboy State Politics Live September 7, 2023.  Mike Pence is a weenie and he's become a Redcoat.  Liberty Safe gave up the code to a J6 defendants safe.  Wyoming conservatives have been publishing their own op-eds.  Shocker, the Redcoats aren't telling you the truth!

When They Say the Word ’Conservative’ 9/6

When a redcoat says the word 'conservative,'  you know they are about to pull a fast one.  That is what has been happening with that $1.5 billion in savings.  Now, WYDOT says they don't have enough money.  Maybe they do, maybe they don't but the redcoats could have solved the road problem easily.

Teaser - The World According to Chad 9/6

This week on Cowboy State Politics, shocking audio from the Transportation Committee--their tax increase isn't a tax increase!  On Saturday, my interview with BlazeTV Host Chad Prather.  When he's around, it's the world according to Chad!

Morning Reload - The Marxists and Labor Day 9/4

Labor day really isn't about the benevolent government giving you the day off of work.  It's a gift to labor unions and it was started by a group of Marxists with the goal of overthrowing the United States.  Yes, really.

Weekend Update - It’s All a Set-Up 9/2

The events of this week have all been a set-up by the Sheridan County Commissioners.  It's clear.  And now a judge is going to decide who gets to fill a vacant seat.  Playing clean-up is the Wyoming media.  In this episode I show you how they're doing it.

Breaking: Judge Rules Sheridan Commishes Violated Law 9/1/23

Judge Darcy Phillips has ruled that the Sheridan County Commisioners violated the law in not choosing a replacement from those candidates provided by the SCGOP.

Replay - Live Broadcast 8/31/2023

This one is a MUST listen to.  A few firsts on the program--the first live call on air; me actually recommending an article in Pravda.  Joey Correnti joins me to talk about Ogden and Albert, the Sheridan County Commissioners and we revisit the travails of Rep Dan Zwonitzer.  Alabama can figure it out, why can't we.  This is a great show!!

Sheridan County’s Sniveling Elitists 8/30

The Sheridan County Commissioners refused to pick a replacement for Allen Thompson.  Really, they refused to follow the law.  Their reason for doing so? You aren't qualified to pick your own representatives.

Morning Reload - New York City?! 8/28

There's a hit piece out of New York that attacks Wyoming journalism--such that it is.  Cowboy State Daily Columnist Rod Miller joins me to discuss it.

Weekend Update - Flim Flam Meetings 8/26

The Wyoming Public Service Commission held a meeting in Casper this week.  The goal was public comment about Rocky Mountain Power's proposed rate increase.  There's a few things you need to know about the chairwoman of the PSC; and it sheds some light on the real purpose of the meeting.  Rep Tony Locke joins me to discuss the rate increase.

Replay - Live Broadcast August 24, 2023

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for August 24, 2023

An Interview with Reid Rasner 8/23

Reid Rasner is trying to unseat Senator John Barrasso.  He's a Wyoming native and works as a financial advisor in Casper.

Teaser - Reid Rasner

Reid Rasner of Casper has announced his candidacy for the United States Senate.  On Wednesday, I'll sit down with him to find out who he is.

Morning Reload - If It Can Happen There... 8/21

A small town paper in Kansas was raided because they had the goods on local officials.  Why should we pay attention?  Because it can happen here...

Weekend Update - Freudenthal Tells UW No 8/19

Judge Nancy Freudenthal told UW that they can't bar someone for what they put on a sign.  Gail Symons says the John Birch Society is full of it.  And, Mark Gordon drops the ball...again on the American Library Association.

Replay - Live Broadcast 8/17/23

Cowboy State Politics Live for August 17, 2023

A Visit With Chip 8/16

Wyoming House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman joins me to discuss the abortion lawsuit and to respond to claims the Freedom Caucus is to blame for nothing getting done on property taxes.

Morning Reload - Passing the Buck 8/14

Politicians don't like to take responsibility for anything.  If they can pass the buck, they will.  That's exactly what happened with the Cody Planning and Zoning Board.  Elected officials in Park County forced volunteers to take the heat for a decision that they should have ultimately made.

Weekend Update - Landon’s School Interpretation 8/12

Rep Landon Brown has an interesting view of the school's role in your child's education.  He says they are the parent!  Wyofile gave Frontier Republican Founder Gail Symons a puff piece.

Teaser - Landon’s School Interpretation 8/12

Landon Brown thinks your kids are children of the state when they are at school.  That's funny because they can't have an aspirin without your permission.

Wyoming Political Prosecutions 8/9

Political prosecutions don't just happen to the likes of Donald Trump.  They happen in Wyoming too.  Except here, guns are the target.  Both Nina Webber and Joey Correnti fell victim to politically motivated prosecutors.  In this episode they both explain what happened to them.

Teaser - Wyoming Political Prosecutions 8/9

Politically motivated prosecutions also happen in Wyoming.  On Wednesday, I'll bring you the story of two of them..

Morning Reload - Crespo: A Long Time Coming 8/7

LCSD1 Superintendent Margaret Crespo is finally done in Laramie County.  But she shouldn't have been allowed to resign.  After what she has done or not done in Cheyenne she should have been fired.

Weekend Update - The Arguments Never Change 8/5

The big arguments never really change--what are men and women and who should have religious freedom.  Joey Correnti joins me to discuss his complaint to the Secretary of State.  And I finally reveal the email that Rep Clark Stith sent to me regarding his debate challenge.

Replay - Live Broadcast 8/3/2023

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live from August 3, 2023.  Guest Joey Correnti for the entire hour.  Hunter and Joe Biden, Aliens, the Fremont County Library board and more!

Article 7 Section 20 8/2

Chairman of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, Rep John Bear joins me to discuss his call for the State of Wyoming to disassociate itself from the American Library Association.  We also discuss a curious but very important passage in the Wyoming Constitution--Article 7 Section 20.

Morning Reload - Your Phone Won’t Work 7/31

There are still places in Wyoming where your phone won't work.  It's important that you find them.  Here's why...

Weekend Update - Radical Wyoming Roots 7/29

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus wants the Governor to cut ties to the American Library Association.  There's a good reason for it--the ALA really is a radical political organization.  And a member of the ALA's leadership has her roots right here in the Cowboy State.  And Governor Gordon NOW says we need to be cautious about spending...after he demanded a supplemental budget.

Teaser - Radical Wyoming Roots

The governor says we have to be cautious with our spending...after he signed a multi-hundred million dollar supplemental budget.  And some of the most radical members of the American Library Association have their roots right here in the Cowboy State!

Replay - Live Broadcast 7/27/23

Cowboy State Politics Live for July 27, 2023.  The numerous public/private partnerships in our country.   Are they all what Dwight Eisenhower was wanting about?

Alison, One Year Later 7/26

One year ago, Buffalo resident Alison Williams joined the program to talk about Intervarsity, a group that ministers to fraternities and sororities.  She just returned from a mission trip to Kenya.  She explains what life is really like for some in Africa and weighs in on the UW sorority controversy. 

Raw Audio - Public Comment Period July 17

Laci Schiffer responding to a question during the public comment period of the July 17 Joohnson County Commissioner's meeting.

Morning Reload - Anthills, Bushes and Puddles 7/24

It's rodeo time in Johnson County.  It's also time to take a look at how the fairgrounds is run.  According to the 2022 financial statements, it's a disaster.  Numbers always tell the story.

Update - Dear Rep Stith 7/22

Rep Clark Stith wrote a response to 2 letters published in the Cowboy State Daily.  One of them was mine.  I thought I would respond the the numerous distortions in Stith's piece.

Weekend Update - Shooting Complex Counundrum 7/22

The legislature voted to spend $10 Million on a shooting sports complex.  It's a little more complicated than just a big shooting range.  Reps Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, Mark Jennings and Ken Pendergraft join me to discuss it.  They also respond to allegations that it was the conservatives who tanked property tax reform.

Live Replay - July 20, 2023

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live July 20, 2023

UW’s Thought Police 7/19

UW finished their report on free speech.  It turns out they really aren't interested in it at all.  They are setting up the thought police.  The Fremont County Library board isn't all that interested in free speech either.  They disregarded board candidates merely on their own political biases.

Teaser - UW’s Thought Police 7/19

Preview of Wednesday's Cowboy State Politics.  UW really doesn't care about free speech, they're setting up the thought police!