Wyoming Public Radio
Young voters share their opinions, data center growing pains, and more...
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- Young voters share their opinions, data center growing pains, and more...
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- 52:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Today on the show, about 70% of Wyomingites oppose large scale data centers. We talk with some about their concerns and learn more about how regulations can be improved. Some states are making birth and postpartum doulas more accessible, but Wyoming's not on board yet. And we chat with a group advocating to make life easier for people with blindness and impaired vision. Those stories and more.
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- Republican Party divisions, fire season lookback, and more...
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- 50:05
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Today on the show, this year’s dramatic and often tragic fire season is winding down, though it’s certainly not over. We talk to an author about the intraparty conflict in Wyoming’s Republican Party. It all started with Trump. We chat with a group of friends who bought a house together for affordability and for the sense of community. Plus, we get the details behind this week's massive donation to Yellowstone National Park. Those stories and more.
Editor's note: This episode was reposted to clarify companies' responses to requests for comment about a large donation to Yellowstone and update a name.
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- A Job Corps revival, an unusual pet insurance claim, and more
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- 19:23
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Today on the show, a new airbase in Casper will house wildfire fighting choppers, planes and firefighters. A beloved fur baby from the Rockies won a competition for the oddest pet insurance claim from last year. And, after an attempted shutdown, a federal program that teaches trades to young adults is having a comeback. Those stories and more.
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- Wyoming Public Media Interns
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Tribal sovereignty and authority, chainsaws in the Wilderness, and more...
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- 52:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on the show, Under Secretary of the Department of Energy Kyle Haustveit talks data centers, drought and the "nuclear renaissance." Vast swaths of quiet and remote wilderness areas are some of the most protected public lands. So, the recent buzz of chainsaws in one area is causing a stir. And Guest or dude ranches are holding strong as institutions of western culture. Those stories and more.
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- Trans rights and gun rights, Colorado River plan, and more...
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- 51:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on the show, for the past few years, states that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they’ve failed to forge a deal for the river’s future, more are questioning the secretive process. We hear about the legal case against a transgender Laramie woman who pulled a gun after she was pushed down. And, if a new federal proposal goes through, it could get a lot harder for ranchers to track oil and gas development beneath their property. Those stories and more.
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- Primary election debrief, wildland firefighters from Down Under, and more...
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- 50:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Today on the show, we share some takeaways from last week’s primary election; we hear how commuters on Teton Pass are looking for ways to make the steep and sometimes deadly highway safer; and we talk to the author of Wyoming Public Media's inaugural book club pick. Those stories and more.
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- Nuclear power, primary election results, and more...
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- 51:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Today on the show, nuclear power is having a moment. A film touring the state shows the highs and lows of coming back home after serving in the military. Plus, Cheyenne Roundup breaks down the primary election results. Those stories and more.
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- Candidate Forum: The crowded field for Wyoming's voice in Congress
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- 51:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A dozen people filed to run to become Wyoming's lone representative in the U.S. House. Hear about their priorities and leadership styles in this recent forum hosted by Wyoming Public Media, WyoFile and the League of Women Voters.
Watch the full panel discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlI4tucM8PU
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- Candidate Forum: Two potential governors share their vision for Wyoming
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- 49:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Wyomingites will choose a new governor this year. We heard from two of the candidates who want the job at a recent forum hosted by Wyoming Public Media, WyoFile and the League of Women Voters. Hear their vision for Wyoming's youth, healthcare, energy future and more.
Watch the full panel discussion: https://youtu.be/fcfJSWywOyg?si=RWwoO8w-rwpyMR1k
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- WPR Recap - U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WPR's Jordan Uplinger breaks down the forum series, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile, and Wyoming Public Radio. Check out our YouTube channel to find the full forums!
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- WPR Recap - Governors Candidate forum
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WPR's Jordan Uplinger breaks down the forum series, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile, and Wyoming Public Radio. Check out our YouTube channel to find the full forums!
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- WPR Recap - Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WPR's Jordan Uplinger breaks down the forum series, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile, and Wyoming Public Radio. Check out our YouTube channel to find the full forums!
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- WPR Recap - Secretary of State Candidate Forum
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WPR's Jordan Uplinger breaks down the forum series, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile, and Wyoming Public Radio. Check out our YouTube channel to find the full forums!
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- WPR Recap - U.S. Senate candidates forum
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- WPR's Jordan Uplinger breaks down the forum series, hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile, and Wyoming Public Radio. Check out our YouTube channel to find the full forums!
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- Voters in Wyoming will see judges on their ballots. But judges aren’t elected. How does that work?
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Many voters in Wyoming will see judges on their ballots at the general election. But judges aren’t elected. How does that work? Wyoming Public Media’s Ellis Iurilli-Hough breaks down Wyoming’s judicial selection and retention process.
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- Candidate Forum: Superintendent of Public Instruction hopefuls weigh in
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- 51:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- With less than a month until Wyoming's primary election, the candidates for Wyoming's next chief of public schools are trying to differentiate themselves. We asked them about school vouchers, parental rights, youth mental health and more at a candidate forum hosted by Wyoming Public Media, WyoFile and the League of Women Voters.
Watch the full panel discussion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J_mHMTVl0g&t=1980s
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- Wyoming 2026 U.S. House of Representatives Candidate Forum
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- 1:57:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Candidates:
Republicans Jillian Balow, Bo Biteman, Kevin Christensen, Richard Dodson, Steve Friess, David Giralt, Chuck Gray, Reid Rasner
Not in attendance: Republican Keith Goodenough. Democrats Elena Del Real, Lisa Kinney
Republican Frank Chapman announced he was dropping out of the race on July 23, according to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
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- 7/23/26 Candidate Forum: Congress Candidate Forum
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- 2:01:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Wyoming 2026 U.S. Governor Candidates Forum
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- 52:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Candidates:
Republicans Eric Barlow, Megan Degenfelder
Not in attendance: Republicans Brent Bien, Curt Blake
Democrat Kenneth Casner is running unopposed in the primary
Casper College, Aley Hall's Durham Auditorium
Video credit: Casper College A/V Club
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- 7/22/2026 Candidate Forum: Governor Candidate Forum
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- 52:14
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Republicans Eric Barlow, Megan Degenfelder
Not in attendance: Republicans Brent Bien, Curt Blake
Democrat Kenneth Casner is running unopposed in the primary
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- Candidate Forum: Secretary of State in the hotseat
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- 53:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Wyomingites will choose a slate of new state leaders in this year’s election. That includes the state treasurer, who oversees the state’s numerous investment accounts, and the secretary of state, who oversees businesses and elections. Hear some of the candidates' visions for Wyoming's future with this recap of a candidate forum hosted by Wyoming Public Media, WyoFile and the League of Women Voters.
Watch the full panel discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J_mHMTVl0g
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- WY Secretary of State and State Treasurer Candidate Forum 7-15-26
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- 1:04:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Held on July 15 at 7pm at the Albany County Public Library.
Hosted by Wyoming Public Radio, WyoFile, and the Wyoming League of Women Voters.
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- Wyoming 2026 U.S. Senate candidates forum (higher quality video)
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- 1:27:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Hosted by the League of Women Voters, WyoFile and Wyoming Public Media at Casper College on July 8.
Participating candidates:
Democrats: James Byrd and Billy Benavidez
Republicans: Harriet Hageman, John Holtz, Sam Mead, Jimmy Skovgard
Not participating:
Republican: Jill Edwards
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- Candidate Forum: Wyoming's U.S. Senate hopefuls take the stage
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- 52:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- It’s an election year! Do you know who you’re voting for in Wyoming's August 18th primaries? Wyoming Public Media is teaming up with WyoFile and the League of Women Voters for a series of candidate forums to help you get to know who’s running.
This week: U.S. Senate. Two Democrats and five Republicans are trying to replace Cynthia Lummis, who’s retiring from office. Hear what they have to say.
You can watch the full panel here: https://youtu.be/SUbb6gO-aLI?si=Q6LdCiI2ha-7dkqD
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- July 8: U.S. Senate Candidate Forum
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- 1:31:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Wyoming business boom, America's 250th, and more...
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- 49:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Today on the show, we learn more about how Wyoming has become a top state to register businesses. We talk to the author of a book that traces the histories of seven overlooked and misunderstood Westerners. Plus - America’s 250th is coming up. Celebrations are happening statewide, including Cheyenne. Those stories and more.
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- The next top business state, child and family wellbeing, and more...
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- 52:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Today on the show, we hear how more businesses are registering in the Cowboy State. A new business court could help bring more. Wyoming is ranking better every year on child and family wellbeing. But more can be done. And, how one Kinnear resident is supporting change for people involved in the justice system. Those stories and more.
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- Self deportation, county clerk election, bird watching, and more...
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- 53:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Today on the show, we hear from a woman who grew up in Wyoming but decided to self-deport. Weston County has a new clerk. This after two years of investigations into the former county clerk’s election mistakes. We tag along on one of the hottest outdoor recreation pastimes of the moment: bird watching. Those stories and more.
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- Laramie County immigration arrests, rural healthcare funding, and more...
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- 53:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Today on the show, Laramie County Sheriff’s office recently had the highest number of immigration arrests of any enforcement agency in the U.S. They’re promoting it on Facebook. Wyoming’s plan to use more than 200 million dollars to transform rural healthcare just got the green light. We hear what’s in it. And we hear from a baroque violinist – who’s also an alfalfa farmer outside Pavilion. Those stories and more.
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- Summer water and fire, Bob Beck reflects, and more...
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- 52:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Today on the show, we check in with the Wyoming State Engineer’s office to hear about restrictions on water this dry summer. After a year of funding uncertainty, Shoshoni’s senior center is back in the black and taking on more projects than ever. A new program can help you protect your home from wildfires. And our former news director, Bob Beck, is receiving an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Wyoming. Those stories and more.
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- A 68-year-old power lifter, the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service, and more...
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- 52:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Today on the show, Bill Gates’ nuclear power project in Kemmerer is officially under construction. We talk to a reporter who was at Terra Power’s groundbreaking last week. We hear from a landslide specialist about what can happen when it rains over a wildfire burn scar. And we head to the gym with a 68-year–old powerlifter. Turns out, heavy weights are good for your bones, brain and social life. Those stories and more.
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- A proposed new pipeline, a resurgence of dance halls, and more...
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- 54:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Today on the show, we’re checking in with our state government reporter, Jordan Uplinger, about the interim Legislative session topics. Some dance halls are having a resurgence around the state. And, the Brinton Museum is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn with a multigenerational exhibit of Indigenous art. Those stories and more.
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- Cody Roberts sentenced in wolf case, ski resort monopolies, and more...
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- 52:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Today on the show, the man who brought an injured wolf into a bar was sentenced this week for a felony charge of animal cruelty. We hear from a reporter who was in the courtroom. A Wyoming newspaper was selected for a national program to help redesign its business model. That’s after the paper was almost shuttered last summer. And we hear how one law in the 80's paved the way for ski resorts to expand their footprint on public land. Those stories and more.
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- UW budget cuts, veterinarians in short supply, and more...
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- 52:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Today on the show, it’s beginning to look a lot like tick season…. But in March? The creepy crawly critters can carry diseases. What to look for and how to stay safe. A new set of vending machines on the Wind River Reservation aim to help with drug abuse and mental health. And abortion is now illegal in Wyoming in most cases. Providers say women with unexpected pregnancies won't have many options. Those stories and more.
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- Early season ticks, harm reduction in a vending machine, and more...
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- 49:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today on the show, it’s beginning to look a lot like tick season…. But in March? The creepy crawly critters can carry diseases. What to look for and how to stay safe. A new set of vending machines on the Wind River Reservation aim to help with drug abuse and mental health. And abortion is now illegal in Wyoming in most cases. Providers say women with unexpected pregnancies won't have many options. Those stories and more.
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- Wyoming women, snow droughts, and more...
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- 50:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today on the show, on this season’s last episode of Cheyenne Roundup, Maggie and Jordan recap new laws, the governor's vetoes and how the Freedom Caucus’s priorities fared. The pages of Cheyenne’s daily newspaper no longer include a police blotter. We hear from a reporter on what other changes they’re making to covering crime and public safety. And a photographer originally from Powell set out to find the Wyoming women shaping the West. Those stories and more.
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- Healthcare Roundup, the Yucca Fountain, and more...
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- 52:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today on the show, in the Cheyenne Roundup, Chris and Maggie outline the likely sticking points of budget negotiations. Plus, an update on Checkgate. We learn about what lawmakers are doing about energy, climate issues, and healthcare. And A UW exhibit brings a mysterious desert workshop back to life. Those stories and more.
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- Goats and zoning, Indigenous communities and ICE, and more...
- Runtime
- 52:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- On today’s show, we tune into this week’s Cheyenne Roundup, where Chris and Maggie catch us up on where the state budget’s at. We meet a goat named Porsche Lane, who was at the center of a lawsuit over constitutional rights. And we hear from a Wind River artist featured in a new Ucross exhibit. Those stories and more.
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- Dementia awareness, immigration enforcement in Wyoming, and more...
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- 53:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today on the show, our weekly legislative recap series, called Cheyenne Roundup, a partnership with WyoFile, is back. Today, we break down how the state budget gets made. We hear from two dementia awareness advocates. And with Minneapolis hitting a breaking point over immigration enforcement, we hear what's happening here in Wyoming. Also, why is a bar in Lithuania watching Jackson’s Town Square webcam? Those stories and more.
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- Wyoming Olympians, school funding recalibration, and more...
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- 51:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today on the show, our reporters tuned into forums around the state with lawmakers. People are gearing up in a big way for the upcoming budget session. Lawmakers are deciding how to fund public education. The current proposal would boost teacher pay and class sizes, but also cut hundreds of teachers. And we learn about a new Olympic sport – ski mountaineering – from a Wyomingite making her debut. Those stories and more.
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- State budget process updates, hunger relief, and more...
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- 49:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today on the show, lawmakers took their first crack at marking up the state budget this week. Our state government reporters have updates. Wyoming’s Hunger Relief Program helped fill in the gap when SNAP benefits went on pause during the government shutdown. It helped feed 20,000 Wyomingites. And, there have been two avalanche fatalities in Wyoming so far this winter season. An avalanche forecaster has advice. Those stories and more.
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- WPM reporter's favorite stories in 2025
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- 52:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today on the show, Wyoming Public Radio’s reporters share their favorite stories from 2025 and why.
With each one, we’ll hear from the reporters themselves on what made them pick the stories they did.
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- Jordan Covers the Joint Appropriations Committee
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The Joint Appropriations Committee wrapped up the year hearing from state agencies about their budget requests. WPR's Jordan Uplinger recaps week two. We'll be back next year at the committee starts drafting the budget
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- Budget prep, helping plants move, and more...
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- 51:57
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Today on the show, Wyoming lawmakers heard from agency heads about their budget requests this month. There’s been a little friction. The top market for coal is burning it for electricity. But researchers are trying to find alternative uses, like farming. What does it take to rebrand a word like "coal"? And, in a time when the United States government is not celebrating diversity, one town in Wyoming is honoring its diverse roots. Those stories and more.
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- Week 1 Recap: Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- After the governor made the first proposal for the state budget for the next few years, lawmakers are starting work on their own. The Joint Appropriations Committee is spending two weeks reviewing, critiquing and understanding requests from agencies and departments. Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger breaks down some of the highlights from week one of budget hearings. #Wyomingpublicradio #appropriations #Wyomingstatebudget
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- Sublette Wolf case update, economic sentiments, and more...
- Runtime
- 1:43:57
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Today on the show, a woman’s experience after ICE detained her husband. Wyoming has submitted some novel ideas to try to get a slice of 50 billion in federal dollars to transform healthcare. We hear more details. And what happened during the arraignment of the man who brought a wolf into a bar. Those stories and more.
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- AI data centers and the West
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- 49:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Today’s show is all about data centers. We’re airing a series of stories from our partners at the Mountain West News Bureau, focused on this topic. We’ll dive into concerns about future water supplies and why one company thinks a remote cattle ranch near Evanston is an ideal spot for a data center. Then we’ll zoom out and hear from our reporters. The Trump administration is looking to coal to meet the daunting power demand for AI, but there's concern about a bubble around the AI industry and what would happen if that bubble popped. Plus, we’ll hear from the vice president of a data center being built in Cheyenne. Those stories and more.
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- World's largest pronghorn herd, art residency, and more...
- Runtime
- 50:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today on the show, our state government reporter dove into election complaints to see voters’ concerns. We also hear from this year’s state park artists in residence. And we get a sneak peak at the new season of our podcast, The Modern West. It’s about the quirky and sometimes extreme workarounds Westerners are finding for affordable housing. Those stories and more.
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- Wyoming hospital funding, coal seam fires, and more...
- Runtime
- 52:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today on the show, Wyoming hospitals are feeling a little out of balance as they watch federal and state actions make their finances teeter. Fires in the northeast ignited a bunch of coal seams last year. Now, three counties want to map them. And, A Wyoming trail runner just medaled at the World Championships. Those stories and more.
