Cowboy State Politics

2023 Legislative Outlook: HD42 Ben Hornok

The Democrats are singing the blues about their recent performance.  I can't blame them, most of their members are hiding in the Republican Party.  A conversation with Representative-Elect Ben Hornok of House District 42.

Morning Reload - Two Sides of the Isle 12/26

Most of the folks in Cheyenne claim to be conservative Republicans but a lot of them are no different that liberal Democrats.  Now, they have inadvertently created two sides of the aisle in the Wyoming Legislature.  One simple piece of paper tells the entire story!

The Man and the Birds 12/24

On this Christmas Eve, a Christmas story.

2022 Christmas Eve Special

The Cowboy State Politics Christmas Eve Special!!  A couple of guests join me, as well as some music and a couple of Christmas stories!  This is a must listen!

Harriet’s Pre-Swearing-In Interview 12/21

The Pre-Swearing-In Interview with Wyoming Representative-Elect Harriet Hageman.  We covered a lot of ground: federal land grabs; the department of education; medicaid expansion and the real problem with border crisis is creating in western cities.  Harriet even makes a point about medicaid expansion that you haven't heard anywhere else!  It's a great discussion. 

Teaser - Pre-Swearing In Interview With Harriet Hageman

Teaser for an exclusive interview with Representative-Elect Harriet Hageman. 

Morning Reload - No Logic in Education Funding 12/19

There is no logic in how Wyoming funds education.  The journalists writing about it evidently didn't take that class either.

Weekend Update - A New Conservative in Town 12/17

There's a new conservative in Fremont County, or at least there was.  Newly discovered audio from 13 years ago sheds some light on this current legislator.  The Oil City News published the old medicaid expansion poll that every Redcoat cites.  John Bean joins me to discuss the problems with medicaid expansion.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live Dec 15

Cowboy State Politics Live from December 15.  More dumb statue pulling.  Why calls for civility in the Wyoming Legislature only target one side of the aisle.  The Cow Pie tries to cook up a controversy with Secretary of State Karl Allred.  Europe's energy crisis is of their own making and it will be coming here.

Harvard, the Constitution and the Wyoming Media 12/14

There's a "new" "Constitutional theory" coming out of Harvard.  It's not new and it's definitely not Constitutional.  You've heard it before but probably haven't recognized it.  Charlie Cole joins me to discuss the farce of 'common good constitutionalism.'  Also, I respond to some of the criticism of Monday's edition of Morning Reload.

Teaser - Harvard, the Constitution and the Wyoming Media

Harvard is talking about the Constitution again.  They say it has nothing to do with Liberty.  You've heard all this before from the Wyoming media, you just didn't recognize it.

Morning Reload - It’s the Constitution or Tyranny 12/12

Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that we should consider terminating the Constitution.  It's time I throw my two cents in.

Live Replay - Interview with Jonathan Lange 12/11

Replay of the Pastor Jonathan Lange interview from December 8.  We discussed why so many local churches are leaving larger denominations with huge leadership structures.

Weekend Update - How to Make a Conspiracy Theory 12/10

Park County Officials destroyed the ballots 2 days before they told everyone they were going to.  This ended the Park County Republican Men's Club's effort to verify the accuracy of voting machines.  If you want to know how to create a conspiracy theory, this is how to do it.

Ogden’s Olympic Backpedal 12/7

Senate President Senator Ogden Driskill is now back-tracking on his plan to make committee chairmen sign a tow-the-line or resign letter.  Now, he's claiming he didn't try to enforce anyone to sign anything.

Morning Reload - Ogden’s Your New Senator 12/5

Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill forced committee chairmen to sign a pre-written resignation letter for use when they don't do his bidding.  10 Wyoming Senators signed it.  A disgrace.

Weekend Update - 2 Year Anniversary Special! 12/3

It's been 2 years of the program that Redcoats have nightmares about!  A speech I delivered in Powell 1 year ago to the day that I have never played.  It's amazing how little things change.  I believe you'll find it enlightening.

The Bible and Left Wing Politics 11/30

Casper Reverand Dee Lundberg equated the Bible to books like Gender Queer during a Natrona County School Board Meeting.  She joined me to clarify her comments.  Also, we will get reaction to the interview from Evanston Pastor and author Jonathan Lange.

**WARNING! This episode contains a book quotation that is sexually graphic and is not suitable children.**

Morning Reload - Meritocracy Not Media Ideology 11/28

The Pravda thinks Affirmative Action is a good thing--that you should be judged on what color your skin is.  What happened to meritocracy?

Weekend Update - Turkey Vulture Polling / H57 Jeanette Ward

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle has a poll out, and you'll never guess what it says--we should spend more on education!!! Representative Elect Jeanette Ward joins me to discuss her legislative priorities.

The Real Thanksgiving 11/23

More medicaid expansion...for the 8th time in two years.  Nancy and Redcoat Steve Harshman are at it again.  Also, what is now the Thanksgiving tradition at Cowboy State Politics: The Real Story of Thanksgiving!

Morning Reload - Divided Government With 1 Party? 11/21

There were a couple of surprises when the votes were tallied at the House Republican Caucus meeting.  Albert Sommers defeated Mark Jennings for Speaker of the House and Chip Neiman was elected House Majority Floor Leader.  This sets up a very unusual political dynamic.

Weekend Update - An Interview with David Bossie 11/19

David Bossie is Trump's 2016 Deputy Campaign Manager.  He has been the President of Citizens United for 17 years.  He is also the producer of "Rigged" a documentary about Zuckerberg's involvement with the 2020 Presidential Election.  Last Saturday I was able to visit with him.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live November 17

Live Replay of the November 17 broadcast.  Casper's dumb hate speech ordinance, the "Respect" for Marriage Act and what the real problem with the Laramie County GOP is.  And, Aaron Nab got stuck in Buffalo and joins me on the program!!  It was a great show!

Who Are The Moderates? 11/16

The Wyoming media seems to insist that there are two political groups in the Cowboy State.  There are the right-wing extremists and there are the moderates.  Really, those that they call moderates aren't anything of the sort.  Neither is there a huge number of right-wingers in the legislature.  Also, some very welcome comments from Sen Dave Kinskey.

Morning Reload - Prime Rib, BLM and The Speaker 11/14

If you thought the election was over, there's one more vote that is going to take place.  It's a clear choice between a conservative and a liberal.  The Wyoming GOP State Central Committee meeting went off without a hitch, I've got some details from the event.

Weekend Update - Sommers Is Not a Conservative

Rep Albert Sommers told the Cow Pie that he's a conservative and a real Republican.  He's not, not even close.  In this episode I explain why.

Wyoming’s Conservative Red Wave 11/9

A Conservative Red Wave did hit Wyoming last night.  There were conservative victories across the state.  Also, reaction to last night's election from Rep Mark Jennings.

Why Your Vote Matters in 6 Minutes

Your vote matters.  Here's why in 6 minutes.

2022 Midterm Election Special

There are still some races that are undecided in the General Election.  There are a bunch of Redcoats who are running as independents to try to convince you they are conservative.  They aren't.  Rep Mark Jennings, Ken Pendergraft and I go around the state and discuss most of the races that are still up for grabs.

Weekend Update - Councilmen and Quotation Marks

The Pravda on the Platte likes to use quotation marks when talking about subjects they don't like.  A City Councilman in Casper quotes the Declaration of Independence when talking about Casper's new "anti-discrimination" ordinance.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live 11-3-2022

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from November 3, 2022.  Elon Musk and Twitter; It's the economy, stupid--the housing market, inflation and what's happening to American energy.

Dumb Arguments and Articles About Guns / H53 Chris Knapp

The Red Star buried an article about how dangerous the concealed carry of firearms is.  A discussion of how important Wyoming's preemption statute is--with an example why from Buffalo, Wyoming.  Also, some ridiculous arguments about our SAPA law and an interview with House 53 Representative Chris Knapp.

Morning Reload - The Media’s Mythical Conservatism/ Ken Pendergraft HD29

The media in Wyoming masquerades as conservative--softballs to the Democrat, no interview offer to the Republican nominee.  I sat down with Republican nominee to House District 29, my good friend Ken Pendergraft for the interview he should have been given.

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.