

The Ranch Podcast
Matt Todd
If you’re looking for a show focusing on Idaho and local community news, you found it. This show hits issues from across the Gem State, ranging from North Idaho, East Idaho, Southern Idaho, and everything in between.Interested in Idaho politics, ag, law enforcement, education, fish and game, recreation, and all things Idaho? This is literally your spot.If you ever have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate.Thank you for watching!
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Feb 26, 2026 • 48min
Saving American Birds In & Out of Idaho with Brian Brooks
Brian Brooks works with the American Bird Conservancy and came on to talk about protecting and preserving our wild bird populations that we so dearly love and rely upon in a time of fiscal contraction and hyper scrutiny. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.

Feb 25, 2026 • 33min
Caring for Idaho's Elderly with Mark Maxfield
Mark Maxfield is the CEO of the Cottages, an assisted living home system for Idaho’s elderly, and came in to talk about our aging population, where he sees trends going, and what we can do to prepare ourselves and our loved ones. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.

Feb 25, 2026 • 37min
Idaho's Legislative Medical Check Up with Susie Keller
Susie Keller is the CEO of the Idaho Medical Association and came on to talk about the current state of bills moving through the Idaho legislature that pertain to Idaho physicians and the medical community. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.

Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 10min
Idaho Power & Irrigator/Industrial Customers with Adam Richins
Adam Richins is the Chief Operating Office of Idaho Power Company and came on to talk about the nature of rate increases with irrigation rate classes, industrial users, how IPC determines who to buy power from, and what is in the current rate case. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.

Feb 25, 2026 • 34min
Out Of State Manipulation of Idaho Medical Systems with Frank Batcha
Dr. Frank Batcha is an Idaho physician working with the WAMII program and came on to talk about an out of state political group from Virginia, the Do No Harm group, that is in Idaho advocating for a law that is completely redundant in nature and will do nothing to affect medical and educational outcomes in the state. This group, as well as many others, came to Idaho to show “capacity,” meaning it has to show its funders that it can change laws in states and therefore is worthy of additional funding. Idaho is a “low rent” state, meaning it does not cost that much to pass or change laws here when compared to a state like Florida or Texas. Idaho is currently LAST in the state with physicians per capita, and this group has come here to advocate for superfluous, redundant laws that add additional layers to our medical education, grow government, and make the group more money. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.

Feb 24, 2026 • 45min
Public Education in North Idaho with Jimmy McAndrew
Jimmy McAndrew is a board trustee in the Coeur d’Alene school district and came in to talk about public education and community in North Idaho. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
Idaho DOGE with Jeff Ehlers
Jeff Ehlers is an Idaho State Representative and came in to talk about Idaho’s DOGE program, what is recommended, and where he feels Idaho can tighten its budget. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Feb 24, 2026 • 30min
Cutting Healthcare Budgets & Public Safety in Idaho with Ben Fuhriman
Ben Fuhriman is an Idaho State Representative and came in to talk about funding cuts that have been made to programs in Health and Welfare, including some made to the ACT program. The ACT program provided in-home services to people with high levels of mental illness, including schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder, which helped them stay medicated, functional, and in their homes. That is no longer the case for many. The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Feb 23, 2026 • 34min
Runs for Complex PTSD in Idaho with Brian White
Brian White is a US Veteran and came in to speak about an event he has organized with the express purpose of raising funds and awareness for both PTSD & Complex PTSD for vets and first responders in the Treasure Valley. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com

Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 15min
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B with Mark Uranga
Dr. Mark Uranga is a Idaho Pediatrician and came in to talk about the Haemophilus Influenzae Type B therapy offered to families, his experience, and what he sees today. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com


