Cowboy State Politics

Weekend Update - How to Steal a Fairgrounds 1/28

A group in Jackson is trying to gain control of the Historic Teton County Fairgrounds to give it to a private developer.  I have the documents to prove it.  Also, the House voted to give themselves a raise.

Outlawing Chemical Abortions - Tim Salazar 1/25

Chemical abortions account for 53% of all babies killed each year.  Sen Tim Salazar's bill would almost completely outlaw that practice.  Also, the House debated increasing the minimum age for marriage.

Morning Reload - Bills That Threaten Journalists 1/23

The "News Source Shield Law," or HB0091 is not unlike the "Inflation Reduction Act."  Neither of them do what they purport to do.  HB91 directly threatens journalists and whistleblowers in defamation cases.

Weekend Update - Ember Oakley and Library Books 1/21

All bills get assigned to committees--some to be passed, others to be killed.  Jeanette Ward's HB87 is now in the Revenue Committee.  There's at least one member of that committee that doesn't even want to give it a hearing.

Replay - Live Episode 1/19/23

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live from January 19, 2023

We’re All Radicals Pt2 1/18

The House struck a compromise on the rules that works for both sides.  A flashback to a year ago.

Morning Reload - Overtick the Plumbling 1/16

Today is the floor debate on the rules.  The Redcoats have decided to put off the discussion of the manual and instead are opting to debate only a few rule changes.  Also, curiously, the House is way behind schedule.  In this episode, I provide the reason.

Morning Reload - Overtick the Plumbing 1/16

Today is the floor debate on the rules.  The Redcoats have decided to put off the discussion of the manual and instead are opting to debate only a few rule changes.  Also, curiously, the House is way behind schedule.  In this episode, I provide the reason.

Weekend Update - Simple Bills, Big Consequences1/14

The pomp and circumstance is over and we have finally got down to business.  One seemingly innocuous bill is HB0028.  It increases the threshold under which community colleges don't have to seek approval to spend your money.  Representative Chip Neiman gave me his perspective.

Replay - Live Episode 1/12/23

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for January 12, 2023

The Media’s Misleading You From Day 1 1/23

The Wyoming press can't seem to give you an accurate reporting of the facts.  The Casper Star Tribune published an untrue report of Secretary of State Chuck Gray's speech from yesterday.  Also the bills are coming in and many of them deserve your attention.

Morning Reload -The Odd Couple’s Rules / HD44 Tamara Trujillo

Albert Sommers and Ogden Driskill are having a hard time understanding why everyone is shocked at their proposed rule changes.  They shouldn't be, they've already talked about the problems that would create.  Tamara Trujillo joins me to discuss the upcoming legislative session.

Weekend Update - A Mess Explained: U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman 1/7

In an exclusive interview, U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman joins me to explain what we all witnessed this week.  Shocker, it's not what the media made it out to be.  But it was a good result.

Flashback - They’re in Bed With Lobbyists

It's important to remember who we are dealing with in Cheyenne--politicians. Over a year ago, Wyoming held a special legislative session to deal with vaccine mandates from the Biden Administration.  But the fix was in from the beginning.

Morning Reload - The Outgoing Secretary 1/2

Outgoing Wyoming Secretary of State has an interesting perspective on the office he held for around 3 months.  His experience up to that point was confined to the Wyoming Republican Party.  He joined me to reflect on what it's like to be on the inside of an office he was sometimes at odds with.  Also, what is being done about the state of "journalism" in Wyoming.

Weekend Update - Not Winning? Change the Rules! 12/31

Happy New Year's Eve!  The Redcoats lost their super majority in the House.  They've decided to just try to change the rules to make up for it!  Documents obtained by Cowboy State Politics prove it! 

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.