Cowboy State Politics

Join host David Iverson in this engaging episode of Cowboy State Politics as we delve into a thought-provoking roundtable discussion featuring prominent Wyoming representatives. Broadcasting from the base of the bighorns, David and his guests explore the Wyoming Freedom Caucus's principles amidst recent political controversies and media narratives. In the first segment, the conversation unpacks the labeling of the Freedom Caucus as the 'new right' by local media and examines its implications. Guests John Bear, Bill Allemand, Chris Knapp and Agent 29 offer insights into conservative values and clarify misconceptions related to capitalism and government intervention. The episode then shifts to an intensive debate on nuclear energy and the potential establishment of nuclear waste storage in Wyoming. Representatives share genuine concerns about safety, federal influence, and community impact, particularly highlighting the need for transparency and cautious policy making. As the discussion unfolds, listeners are encouraged to engage with multifaceted views on conservatism, political labeling, and Wyoming's strategic decisions, providing a comprehensive overview of current state politics.

Senator Jim Anderson is the Senate Chairman of the minerals committee.  He also doesn't care if you know what he really thinks.  During this past week's interim meeting, Anderson repeatedly swore on the microphone.  He also allowed Ogden Driskill to basically call other legislators liars and attack the Freedom Caucus--something what would absolutely not be allowed on the legislative floor.

Speaker of the Wyoming House, Chip Neiman joins the program for a wide ranging interview.  The explosive minerals committee meeting, if he is going to run for governor and much more.

Sheridan Attorney Seth Shumaker doesn't exactly see things the same way as the former chief justice.  After the interview with Kate Fox, I wanted a different perspective--certainly lawyers have a different view of things.  Though it's a complete shock, I found a pretty conservative one!

Gail Symons wants you to believe we live in democracy.  She says that everyone should read what the founders wrote.  I agree; she should too.  Symons has a history of making contradictory comments.  This is the most recent example.  It's the Cow Pie's latest attempt at convincing you of something that's not true.

An EXCLUSIVE interview with Former Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox.  We talked about the judicial nominating process and whether or not there's any politics involved; threats to judges and I get her thoughts on judicial review and restraint.  

On the next Cowboy State Politics Live, former Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Kate Fox joins the program.  We're going to talk about the judicial selection process and increased threats to members of the judiciary.  We'll also open up the phone lines if you have a question for Justice Fox.

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live for July 24.  The Dignity Act is just a fancy way of saying amnesty.  AI and where we are going with it.  Former Rep Mark Baker joins the program.

There have been discussions about regulating naturopathic medicine in Wyoming.  There's already been an interim committee meeting about it.  I spoke with Naturopathic Doctor Dan Young about it.  Predictably, he thinks that's a bad idea.

There are still newspapers that print the news--that actually do journalism.  That's opposed to rags that print nothing but opinion and attempt to tell you what to think.  On our weekend I came across a small paper in Basin reporting on the same thing as the Cow Pie but with very different results.  

1 year ago, I talked Christine into marrying me.  So, we decided to slip away for the weekend.  Here's a replay of yesterday's Open Line Friday.  It's an interesting episode with a couple of callers and several different stories.  Have a good weekend!

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live July 17

Author of the book Rules for Defeating Radicals, Chris Adamo, made the news and he didn't even know it.  I called him to get his reaction to the story about christian TV stars all the sudden supporting not so christian things.  We also discussed why there really are socialists and communists campaigning for high office.

Joseph Kaufman is running for congress in Florida's 23rd District.  He is a counter-terrorism expert and he knows the Crown Prince of Iran.  We had a great discussion about what is actually happening here at home and in the Middle East.

Someone was wearing a Mark Gordon suit at the Ramaco Ribbon Cutting.  What he said was completely different than his usual climate change nonsense.  Rep. Harriet Hageman joins the program to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and we try to figure out what the Senate Parliamentarian's role actually is.

Shocking Audio from the Management Audit Committee.  State Government Department of Audit Employee calls his job "A JOKE!" This is a must listen to episode!

Many of the Republicans in the Wyoming Legislature want you to believe that the Freedom Caucus passed bills that seriously damaged your liberties.  Teton County Democrat Mike Yin recently wrote an op-ed in the Cow Pie that claims just that.  The only problem is he didn't provide a single example to back up what he was saying.  The truth?  It's exactly the opposite of what he is saying.

Why did the Wyoming Tribune Eagle publish a clearly anti-American op-ed the day after Independence Day?  It's not because they're interested in presenting both sides, that's not their style.  It's because that's the prevailing opinion of their editorial board.  Regardless, the headline on their opinion section the day after Independence Day: We Shouldn't Have Won (The Revolution).

We were in a very different place a year ago.  Many of us didn't know if our country would survive.  But things have changed.  This July 5th, it's important to remember so maybe we don't repeat the same mistakes.  The place we should start is with THE Declaration.

The Wyoming legislature has said no to nuclear waste storage numerous times.  But when Senate President "Bo" Biteman traveled to Florida he said something entirely different.  He wants the radioactive waste.  Cowboy State Politics has obtained exclusive audio of him making all of those comments.

Dr Taylor Haynes joins me to discuss Wyoming's relationship with the federal government.  He had a proposal when he was running for governor to take back Wyoming's land from the federal government.  He says that's the correct avenue and not the one Mike Lee was proposing.

They Wyoming left and the media constantly claims that the Freedom Caucus only focuses on national issues.  Two of the newest members of the media crowd, Amy Edmonds and Jake from the Cow Pie had to join in.  The problem is, the facts never line up with their rhetoric. 

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 26 Special Guest Rep Tom Kelly

Reid Rasner has been sending out cease and desist letters to his detractors for infringing on his copyrights.  He actually claims that his face is copyrighted.  There's one wrinkle though, he's claiming to own the copyright for a logo that is actually owned by someone else.  I told you it's confusing.

Documents obtained by Cowboy State Politics show that failed U.S. Senate candidate Reid Rasner has been sending cease and desist letters to his detractors.  He also claims to own the copyright to a logo already owned by someone else.  With Reid, you just can't make this stuff up!

We finally took out Iran's nuclear sites.  Now, the media and congress are up in arms claiming that Trump's actions are unconstitutional.  But are they?  The short answer, no.  Beyond that, it was the right thing to do anyway.

The sale of federal public lands has been blowing up in the media and social media.  All the posts refer to a map that supposedly showing where those lands are at.  No one is asking who made the map and if it is at all accurate.  Spoiler, it's not and it was made by some very shady people--one of whom is a radical Democrat in Wyoming.

Rep Hageman called in to Open Line Friday today to talk about the land sale in the Big Beautiful Bill.  In short, the land sale is strictly targeted and isn't going to result in your favorite fishing hole being sold.

Replay of Cowboy State Politics Live June 19.  The Democrats must denounce all of the No Kings Protests.  Trump has the largest spike in wages since 1969.  Who is the Shah of Iran?

Boom! 350,000 Downloads!  Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about so-called affordable housing, guns and a whole bunch of other stuff we disagree about.  It's a great conversation.

Tomorrow, Democrat Rep Trey Sherwood from Laramie joins me to talk about guns in schools, affordable housing and we have a difference of opinion about the Constitution.

Trump has cancelled $49M project for carbon capture.  It was part of a giant green racket that goes back to 2020 in the Wyoming Legislature.  They actually called it a scheme.  Like all green energy and climate plans, it has nothing to do with the environment.

Did Betsy Ross really design and sew the first American Flag?  Or was it someone else?  The communists--actual communists--are throwing nation-wide protests this weekend.  They want you to believe they're all grassroots.  But it's no more organic than the signs that are professionally printed.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live June 12.  Interview with U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman.  Repeal of the FACE Act.  Why is the left is reaching out to sports casters?  Because they have nothing left!

There are two big issues right now--the Big Beautiful Bill and the riots in LA.  To get a perspective on both of them, U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman sat down with me for a few minutes to talk about them both.  

Wednesday, U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman joins the program to talk about the Big Beautiful Bill and what to do with the riots in Los Angeles.

What happens in Cheyenne doesn't stay in Cheyenne and some Sweetwater County representatives don't like that.  Rep Darin McCann published an op-ed critical of his colleagues about a parental rights bill.  What ensued is an editorial slap-fest.  I thought we should hear it from Rep McCann himself.

Elon Musk and Trump are having a food fight that rivals 3rd graders left unattended.  Justin Robert Young of the We're Not Wrong and Politics, Politics, Politics podcasts and Josh Jennings from The Blaze join me to discuss what this is, where it goes and how it's going to end up. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-not-wrong/id1623909217

Replay - Cowboy State Politics June 5

Jim Pfaff is the President of the Conservative Caucus--a national grassroots organization that's been around since the 70's.  It's a great wide-ranging interview.  Also, I attended a Ranchester Town Council Meeting.  The entire meeting can best be described as a clown show. https://www.theconservativecaucus.org/  

During the 2025 Legislative Session, Senate Leadership violated Wyoming ethics laws by allowing political operatives to use legislative offices for their political activities.  Statute 9-13-105 clearly prohibits the use of state facilities for any political purposes.

Some alleged conservatives used to be in favor of ethics laws.  Evidently though, when you gain power, those same laws don't mean as much.  On Monday's installment of the program, I'll show you the evidence of those laws being ignored.

Author of Rules for Defeating Radicals, Chris Adamo, joins me to discuss the state of the Democrat party.  All of the polls are saying they're finished.  But, are they?  Chris and I discuss how they always have a plan.

Replay - Striving for Excellence May 30.  

Cowboy State Politics is included in the 100 Podcasts That You Should Listen to in 2025!  And, there's a reason why podcasts and other independent media are thriving right now.  That reason can be found on the opinion page of any statewide newspaper. https://podcast.feedspot.com/conservative_podcasts

It's Memorial Day weekend 2025.  It's important to remember what Memorial Day is actually about.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 23

You pay over $3,000,000.00 worth of memberships in associations for you elected officials.  Many of them lobby against your interests.  The Wyoming Education Association can't tell you what is porn and what is not.  And, an update from Saturday's installment of the program.

Most county officials have never had to cut their budgets.  Recent proposed spending levels are over and above what they were last year despite the passage of SF69.  A perfect example is in Sheridan where county officials proposed cutting spending by .11%.  It's moving the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Questions still remain about SF40 and how a bill that is so clearly a property rights issue was killed in the Wyoming Senate.  Audio obtained by Cowboy State Politics might shed some light on it.

Replay - Cowboy State Politics Live May 16.  Interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Joseph Kibler.