The Red State Blues: The Official Podcast of the Wyoming Democratic Party

Join Chair Joe Barbuto & Executive Director Ryan Greene for a casual chat about Wyoming politics. This week's topics include Pride Month festivities across the state, Superintendent Degenfelder's war on public education, and the many ways that Wyoming Democrats are here doing good work in our state. Donate here to help us continue working toward a brighter future for Wyoming! S

Join Chair Joe Barbuto & Executive Director Ryan Greene for a casual chat about Wyoming politics. This week's topics include Wyoming GOP's purity tests, Frank Eathorne's RINO hunting expedition, what it means to be a Democrat in Wyoming, finding common ground through common sense, and so much more. Don't miss our big summer event! The Blue Bison Dinner is May 27th, 2023 in Rive

On today's episode of The Red State Blues, we speak to Converse County's Vickie Goodwin about the dangerously unstable La Prele Dam and the amazing people and places that are threatened by its potential failure. We also speak to Teton County's Ryan Sedgely about his hopes for a unified Yellowstone as part of the redistricting process. Support the show

In today's episode, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon is joined by her good friend Richard Ford Burley. Richard originally hails from Canada and currently lives in New Hampshire, making him the perfect test subject for today's topic: testing how outsiders react to Wyoming politics! We Wyomingites develop something similar to Stockholm Syndrome, where we stop thinking th

Today on the Red State Blues, we speak with Marcie Kindred about the innovative methods she used to connect with Senator Lynn Hutchings about the topic of Medicaid expansion, what it means when we can find common ground, and what legislators can learn after they have disappointed their constituents. Support the show

Today, on the Red State Blues, we talk about the different ways you can build community. First we'll speak with County Commissioner Natalia Macker from Teton County about the ways that we can address infrastructure needs like housing and childcare shortages by being mindful at every step of project development. Then we'll speak with Laramie County vice chair Jen Pasqua about the Co

Today, on the red state blues, we start a series of episodes on infrastructure in Wyoming, and how it may be improved by the American Jobs Plan. Nina speaks with Ted Hanlon about the promises of home energy systems and the ways that renewable energy can bring good union jobs to the state. Then Lindsey speaks with Washakie Democratic Party Chair Mandy Weaver about the perils of livi

Today, on the Red State Blues, Nina and Lindsey discuss how the American Rescue Plan is making marketplace health insurance coverage more affordable for many people, including Lindsey herself. They also discuss the history of Democratic progress in the healthcare field, and the other ways the American Rescue Plan is helping those who have been hurt by COVID-19. Support the show

Today on the Red State Blues: Even as we celebrate all of the good that the American Rescue Plan will do for our state, we wait with anxious anticipation to learn the fate of HB 162, which will determine the future of Medicaid expansion in Wyoming. Medicaid expansion is a necessary move for the good of 25,000 Wyoming residents, and one that the Republican legislature has been resis

Today, on the Red State Blues, I’ll speak with Nina Hebert, Wyoming Democratic Party Communications and Digital Director about the upcoming Nellie Tayloe Ross Banquet, the biggest fundraiser in the WyoDem year! Support the show