Episodes

Episode Description Tom Munds and Dylan Stocker welcome Sarah Clendenon, Director of Operations for the Idaho Freedom Foundation, for an in-depth conversation about liberty, government accountability, and the controversial Robert Jones case. The discussion explores constitutional rights, peaceful protest, Idaho's judicial system, legislative accountability, the role of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, and why many Idahoans believe the Robert Jones case raises important questions about free speec...

When most Idahoans dial 911, they assume an ambulance is on the way. In much of rural Idaho, that assumption simply isn't guaranteed. In this episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Mari Adams, Chief of Operations for the East Boise County Ambulance District, to discuss the realities of providing emergency medical care across more than 1,300 square miles. They discuss: • Why EMS is not considered an essential service in Idaho • The collapse of volunteer staffing • Long response times in mounta...

What happens when technology follows us into the last truly wild places? Steve Zettel of the Not in Wilderness Coalition joins Dylan Stocker to discuss a growing movement to preserve the wilderness experience from the constant presence of phones, satellite communications, music, livestreaming, and other modern technology. The conversation explores the purpose behind the Wilderness Act, why Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is uniquely valuable, and whether simple common courte...

Crossroads Idaho | July 7, 2026 This week Dylan Stocker and Tom Munds tackle two of Idaho's most controversial issues. First, they examine the growing use of Flock Safety camera systems and the broader questions surrounding government surveillance, privacy, data ownership, and constitutional protections. Is this simply a tool to solve crime, or part of a larger shift toward continuous digital monitoring of ordinary citizens? The conversation then turns to Idaho's new firing squad law and the r...

On Idaho’s birthday, The Great Idaho Show sits down with a true Idaho legend. Roy Buckley has spent 93 years living Idaho life. Born near Marsing in 1933, Roy shares stories from a childhood shaped by farming, ranching, horses, haying, hunting, and hard work during some of Idaho’s most defining years. From running horse teams at six years old to hunting pheasants with a converted 1863 Springfield shotgun, Roy offers a rare firsthand look at a version of Idaho that few people today can fully im...

Crossroads Idaho | July 1, 2026 Water, Growth, Micron, and the Future of Idaho This week on Crossroads Idaho, Dylan Stocker and Tom Munds tackle one of the biggest issues facing Idaho’s future: water. The conversation starts with Elmore County’s growing water concerns and quickly expands into a much bigger discussion about growth, private property rights, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and government priorities. Key questions explored in this episode: • Is Idaho facing a true water shor...

The Great Idaho Show | June 24, 2026 Where should Idaho families go fishing this Fourth of July? In this special summer fishing episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Roger Phillips (Public Information Supervisor) and Joe Kozfkay (State Fisheries Manager) to talk about where Idahoans can catch fish this holiday weekend and throughout the summer. From North Idaho to Eastern Idaho to Southwestern Idaho, this episode highlights some of the best fishing opportun...

In Episode 2 of Crossroads Idaho, Dylan Stocker and Tom Munds tackle some of the biggest issues shaping Idaho right now. The conversation begins with wildfire risk, drought concerns, and rising insurance pressure before expanding into larger questions about growth, housing affordability, water access, private property rights, and government authority. As Idaho continues to grow, communities across the state are facing increasing pressure on infrastructure, resources, and affordability. This ep...

Former Region Chair Mark Johnson joins Dylan Stocker on The Great Idaho Show ahead of the Idaho Republican Party convention. The discussion covers Idaho GOP fundraising, party structure, leadership, candidate vetting, endorsements, internal debate, and what Johnson believes is needed moving forward. Topics include: • Idaho GOP fundraising trends • Leadership versus power in party organizations • Candidate vetting and endorsements • Respecting voter decisions after primaries • Debate, dissent,...

Welcome to the very first episode of Crossroads Idaho on The Great Idaho Show. Hosts Dylan Stocker and Tom Munds sit down for an unscripted weekly conversation about what just happened in Idaho politics, culture, government, and public life. In Episode 1, Dylan and Tom discuss: The recent Idaho primary election Internal divisions within the Idaho Republican Party Political culture in Idaho Constitutional values and civic engagement Media influence and propaganda Agriculture, subsidies, a...

On this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Doug Stowers and Jenny Grandjean, husband and wife racers behind the Flyin Dutchess, to talk about the Jet River Racing World Championship coming to Idaho May 8th. This event brings world class jet boat racing to Emmett and Horseshoe Bend, with teams and boats arriving from places like New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico. Doug and Jenny break down what makes river racing so intense, from speeds topping 150 miles per hour to the t...

In this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Nick Gibler of Mustang Towing in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho to talk about the reality of towing and recovery in Boise County and along Highway 55. Nick explains why towing should be viewed as first responder work, what it takes to operate on roads with little shoulder and heavy traffic, and how quickly a routine call can turn dangerous. They discuss river recoveries on the Payette, winter slide offs, summer tourism traffic, the im...

McCall is one of Idaho’s crown jewels, and that comes with a unique set of pressures. I sat down with Forest Atkinson, McCall’s City Manager, to talk about what it takes to guide a small town that serves a massive seasonal population. We cover the realities behind growth projections, why housing affordability is the top concern for year round residents, and why McCall’s infrastructure needs are bigger than the city’s population suggests. Forest explains McCall’s local option tax authority, the...

Tea Party Bob, Bob Neugebauer, joins me for a wide ranging Idaho politics conversation from the perspective of someone who has spent more than fifteen years in the arena, on the ground at the Statehouse, and in the trenches of the issues that keep showing up year after year. We talk about Idaho’s budget growth, the grocery tax, education spending without improved outcomes, the difference between conservative branding and conservative behavior, and the money path that influences policy. Bob also...

The Great Idaho Show took The Sheriff Series on the road to Council, Idaho, to sit down with Adams County Sheriff Ryan Zollman. Sheriff Zollman shares his path into law enforcement, why he views the job as a calling, and what it takes to serve a county that is vast, rugged, and growing fast. We talk staffing shortages tied directly to housing costs, the reality of one deputy covering big country, Highway 95 and what flows through a corridor stretching from Canada to Mexico, and the year round r...

Carson Spear is the Executive Director of the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, and he does not talk about service like it is a slogan. Carson grew up inside a military museum built by his father to honor Vietnam veterans. He later served as an Army artillery forward observer during the Global War on Terror and was wounded in Iraq. In this conversation, he tells the truth about what that war actually felt like, what it did to people, and why preserving these stories matters. Then we get into...

Idaho is growing fast, but sheriff funding is not keeping up. Elmore County Sheriff Mike Hollinshead explains what happens when the state mandates law enforcement, jail operations, dispatch responsibilities, and public safety expectations, while county resources fall behind. We talk about rural response realities, jail overcrowding, the cost shift from state inmates held in county facilities, and why the Office of the Sheriff is a constitutional backstop for the people. Time Stamped Highlights:...

She is a Boise State professor of geosciences and the Executive Director of Boise State’s Resilience Institute, and her work is not theory. It is a community led model that helps Idaho counties and towns face growth, infrastructure strain, wildfire risk, and long term planning with clarity instead of chaos. This is one of those conversations that makes you realize we can actually do this better, if we stop yelling past each other and start building real systems. Episode highlights 00:00 Welcom...

Hosted by Dylan Stocker Idaho is supposed to be the most pro–Second Amendment state in America… So why is it still such a knife fight to pass basic pro-gun reform? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Pruett, Executive Director of the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) — a man who has spent 13 legislative sessions battling inside what he calls the “weasels and rats” of the Idaho Statehouse. We break down what’s really happening in the 2026 session: stand-your-ground immunity + reim...

This episode isn’t a recap. It’s a reflection. I sat down with my friend Kevin Miller to talk about why radio still matters, what real conversation sounds like in an edited world, and what I’ve learned listening to Idaho over the past year. We talk about professionalism, loyalty, consistency, showing up prepared, and the people and institutions that quietly hold communities together. We also touch on the Sheriff Series and why I believe our sheriffs often see the pressure points of growth and ...

Bogus Basin isn’t just where Idaho goes to ski. It’s a year-round mountain operation, a nonprofit, and a piece of Treasure Valley culture that most people enjoy without ever seeing what it takes to keep it running. Today I sit down with Nate Shake, Director of Mountain Operations at Bogus Basin, to pull back the curtain: lift infrastructure, snowmaking, storing snow through the summer, why “opening on Thanksgiving” is more complicated than people think, and how Bogus keeps recreation affordable...

Idaho is not a headline. Idaho is people. And if you want proof, this episode is it. Executive producer Shannon McGuire joins me in the KIDO studio to talk about The Potato Movie, why it was made, and how it supports Supreme Moms, a movement centered on strengthening mothers, families, and community culture across Idaho. Highlights (timestamps): 00:00 Intro and why this episode matters 03:04 Shannon’s move to Idaho and the “airport moment” 05:39 First impressions and what makes Idaho different ...

Idaho is gorgeous, dangerous, and absolutely worth respecting. In this episode, Dylan sits down with Kim and Steve Machado of Mash Idaho — an Idaho brand that turns the state’s wildest places and stories into T-shirts, connections, and real human moments. From Hell’s Canyon rescues to crying at a Seven Devils overlook, this one is about why Idaho gets in your blood and stays there. Highlights: 0:00 – What is Mash Idaho? From “Machado” to mashed potatoes and Idaho branding 3:30 – Kim and Steve’...

From artificial intelligence and airports every week to wood stoves, trap lines, and Atlanta Idaho. Author Zach Hansen walked away from a successful tech career and turned himself feral in the Idaho backcountry. We talk about his life between city and cabin, his book Turning Feral, and why he thinks the future of America runs through the trades. In this episode: [00:45] From planes and boardrooms to Atlanta Idaho and a one way dirt road [04:20] Learning self sufficiency when the power, water,...