Eye on the Issues
af Wyoming Liberty Group
WY School Funding Recalibration with Superintendent Degenfelder and…
Om denne podcast
Welcome to Eye on the Issues, the podcast brought to you by the Wyoming Liberty Group. Whether you're a proud Wyoming resident, hail from the Cowboy State, or simply care deeply about the issues facing Wyoming, this podcast is your go-to resource.
Join us as we delve into the heart of Wyoming's most pressing concerns, offering you insights and perspectives from a diverse range of voices. You'll hear from Wyoming lawmakers and elected officials sharing their viewpoints, along with community and thought leaders who are shaping the future of our great state. We also bring in subject matter experts to provide in-depth analysis and understanding on key issues.
The Wyoming Liberty Group is committed to empowering Wyoming's future. With over 15 years of experience and impact in our state, we're more than just a think tank. While we pride ourselves on rigorous research, we go beyond that to craft innovative solutions that promote free enterprise, limited government, personal responsibility, and government accountability.
Tune in to Eye on the Issues to stay informed, engaged, and empowered. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for Wyoming.
Episoder
De nyeste 20 af 51 episoder
- WY School Funding Recalibration with Superintendent Degenfelder and COO Trent Carroll · 15 min. · Episode 116In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and Wyoming Department of Education COO Trent Carroll to talk…
- Inside the Wyoming State Auditor's Office with Kristi Racines · 17 min. · Episode 115In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines to talk about what the State Auditor’s office actually does, how it fits into state…
- The Truth About Economic Development Incentives with Matthew Mitchell · 15 min. · Episode 110In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center and Fraser Institute to explore the real impact of targeted economic development…
- Reviewing Wyoming's Budget Session with Rep. Tomi Strock · 18 min. · Episode 109In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Representative Tomi Strock (House District 6) to reflect on the key outcomes of the legislative session and the issues…
- Nuclear Energy, Data Centers, and the Bigger Policy Picture with Eric Epstein · 15 min. · Episode 108In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Eric Epstein, Chairman of Three Mile Island Alert, an organization that has monitored nuclear facilities in Pennsylvania…
- Wyoming Secretary of State on Elections and Economic Policy · 18 min. · Episode 107In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sat down with Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray for a wide-ranging conversation on election integrity, business regulation, and the…
- Nuclear Development and Wyoming's Public Lands: An Intern's Policy Research · 12 min. · Episode 105In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we’re joined by Emma Hamlin, a participant in the Wyoming Liberty Leaders internship program, to discuss her research report, Nuclear…
- Rethinking Degree Requirements in Wyoming Government Jobs · 17 min. · Episode 106In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we’re joined by Courtney Beene, a senior at the University of Wyoming and participant in the Wyoming Liberty Leaders internship program, to…
- Are Money and Donors Really Buying Wyoming Elections? New Report Breaks It Down. · 13 min. · Episode 104In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we take a deep dive into campaign finance in Wyoming with Steve Klein, author of the new report No One’s Buying Wyoming Elections: A Candid…
- Who Really Pays? Taxes, Energy, and Long-Term Costs in Wyoming · 19 min. · Episode 103Wyoming State Representative J.R. Riggins joins us to talk about the upcoming budget session and his work on the House Revenue Committee. Riggins is back at the Legislature after…
- When Federal Marijuana Policy Meets Reality · 19 min. · Episode 102In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Jordan Davidson, Government Affairs Director for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), to unpack major developments in…
- Who Pays for Worn-Out Renewables? The Hidden Risks in Wyoming's Renewable Rules · 10 min. · Episode 101In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Curtis Schube, Executive Director of the Council to Modernize Governance and co-author of a groundbreaking report from the…
- 100th Episode: Inside Wyoming Liberty Group with Mandy Ludtke, President & CEO · 22 min. · Episode 100We’re celebrating a huge milestone—100 episodes of Eye on the Issues! For this special edition, host Mike Garofalo sits down with our very own President and CEO, Mandy Ludtke…
- Facing the Storm: Superintendent Megan Degenfelder on Education Challenges and Opportunities · 13 min. · Episode 99In this special episode, Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joins us to talk about the biggest issues facing education in our state. From major court…
- The ESA Freeze and Its Cost to Wyoming Families · 13 min. · Episode 98In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Jenny Schucker—founder of Academy of the Winds, a Montessori school in Lander—to unpack the fallout from the recent…
- Reprocessing, Storage, and Risk: Diane D'Arrigo Explains the Nuclear Cycle · 27 min. · Episode 97In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we speak with Diane D’Arrigo of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS). This organization has worked with communities and…
- Why Local Voices Matter in the Nuclear Debate: A Conversation with Prof. Anna Erickson · 21 min. · Episode 96In this episode of Eye on the Issues, recorded in mid-May, we sat down with Anna Erickson, a professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Tech. As someone who…
- Radiation, Health, and Nuclear Waste: A Conversation with Mary Olson · 25 min. · Episode 95In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Mary Olson, founder of the Gender and Radiation Impact Project. With decades of experience in nuclear policy and radiation…
- What's Hype, What's Real: Nuclear Energy with Dr. Allison Macfarlane · 18 min. · Episode 94In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Dr. Allison Macfarlane, former Chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Director of the School of Public…
- Lessons From Sweden on Spent Nuclear Fuel: A Conversation with Johan Swahn · 24 min. · Episode 93As Wyoming considers its role in the future of nuclear energy—including proposals around spent nuclear fuel storage—it’s essential to examine how other countries have approached…







