Kirk Siegler
NPR's Western correspondent based in Idaho. Reports on climate, water, public lands, and economic life across the American West.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 16min
On the Iranian Border, More Military on the Way, Warm Western Winter
Emily Fang, NPR international correspondent, reports from the Turkish border as Iranians flee with conflicted feelings and daily life grows more dangerous. Greg Myre, NPR national security reporter, tracks Marines heading to the region, air power shifts, and Strait of Hormuz fears. Kirk Siegler, NPR Western correspondent, looks at a record warm winter, weak snowpack, rising fire risk, and Colorado River strain.
Mar 24, 2022 • 13min
Can Nuclear Power Save A Struggling Coal Town?
In this engaging discussion, Kirk Siegler, an NPR correspondent known for his insightful reporting, delves into Kemmerer, Wyoming's struggle as it faces the decline of its coal economy. The talk centers on the exciting possibility of transitioning to nuclear power, spearheaded by billionaire Bill Gates' company. Siegler examines how this innovative nuclear plant could create jobs and support renewable energy while addressing the town's challenges. But will Kemmerer's community embrace this change, balancing hope with concerns over job transitions?
