Idaho Speaks
418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsA content platform to support conservative issues in Idaho (candidates, issues, and topics that might otherwise be restricted by the social media platforms or ignored by the local and statewide media outlets.)
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Episodes
Melanie Carter Running for Kellogg School District Board of Trustee
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBMelanie Carter sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about the issues she sees the Kellogg School District is facing along with her ideas on solving the challenges.
Dave Hernandez Running for Kellogg School District Board of Trustee
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBDave Hernandez sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about the challenges he sees facing the Kellogg School District and his ideas for solving them. To ask Dave questions or learn more about his campaign, please visit his Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/ElectDavidHernandez.
Sarah Frohlich Running for Kellogg School District Board of Trustee
October 16, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBSarah Frohlich sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about her vision for the Kellogg School District. She discusses the challenges the district is facing and her ideas for solving these complex problems. To learn more about Sarah, please visit her Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3rHA96U
Clark Albritton Running for CDA City Council
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBClark Albritton sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about his vision for the City of Coeur d’Alene and his solutions for growth, public transparency, and budgeting. To learn more about Clark, please visit his campaign website at allbritton4cda.com.
Brian Winkler Running for Coeur d’Alene City Council
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBBrian Winkler sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about his vision for Coeur d’Alene. He shares his ideas on growth, the budget, traffic, and building stronger communications with the public. To learn more about Brian, please visit his campaign website at winkeler4cda.com.
Roger Garlock Running for Coeur d’Alene City Council
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBRoger Garlock sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about the issues he sees facing Coeur d’Alene and shares his reasons for running to become the next City Councilor. To learn more about Roger, please visit his campaign website at garlock4cda.com
Jenifer Cardenas Running for Kellogg City Council
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBJenifer Cardenas talks with Idaho Speaks about her vision for Kellogg as one of the next City Councilors. She talks about issues the city faces and her ideas for addressing things.
Ron Zetterberg Running for Kellogg City Council
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBRon Zetterberg talks with Idaho Speaks about his vision for Kellogg, Idaho and how to bring a revitalized city that will attract tourists and commerce.
Elena Quinn Talks About Panhandle Republican Women’s Group
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBElena Quinn, President of the Panhandle Republican Women’s group sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about recent activities of their new group for Republican Women. To learn more about the group, please visit their group Facebook page: https://bit.ly/panhandlewomen. You can contact the group with any questions by email at: [email protected]
Luke Sommer Running for Hayden Mayor
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBLuke Sommer sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about his run to become Hayden’s next Mayor. He shares his thoughts on growth, traffic, finances, public safety and his vision for the city. To learn more about Luke, please visit his campaign website at: luke4mayor.com.
Samantha Steigleder Running for Post Falls City Council
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBSamantha Steigleder sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about her run for Post Falls City Council. She shares her thoughts on how to deal with growth, housing costs, city budget, and transparency. To learn more about Samantha, please visit her campaign website at: electsteigleder.com.
Mike Hon Running for Meridian Mayor
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBMike Hon talks with Idaho Speaks about his ideas for the city of Meridian, issues he sees facing the community and solutions he will work to implement when elected. To learn more about Mike, please visit his campaign website at hon4mayor.com.
Susan Jean Supp Running for Dalton Gardens City Council
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBSusan Jean Supp sits with Idaho Speaks and talks about challenges she feels Dalton Gardens is facing and how she, as a City Councilor, will address them. To learn more about Susan, please visit her campaign website at sue4daltongardens.com.
Justin Rupinski Running for Dalton Gardens City Council
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MBJustin Rupinski sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about his ideas for the city of Dalton Gardens. He shares is views on challenges the city faces and the solutions I has in mind. To learn more about Justin, please visit his Facebook page at bit.ly/461jryn. You can email Justin any question at [email protected]
Re-Educate The Educators!
October 06, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBSo long as we permit our schools to be dominated by administrators who learn their trade from political activists and out-of-touch theorists, our schools will soak up ever more money and produce increasingly enfeebled Graduates. We must fundamentally reform how both teachers and school administrators are trained, certified and assessed.
Bruce Mattare Talks Issues with Idaho Speaks
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBBruce sits with Idaho Speaks to talk about a few local issues including: Local Reservation land issue, water, impact fees, road maintenance impact by electric cars, county budget tracking, county jail funding, wages, fees.
Casey Whalen Shares Info From Recent Investigation Kootenai County Task Force on Human Rights
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBSummary: Casey Whalen, a local independent journalist, sits with Idaho Speaks to present an issue he felt you, the Idaho Voter, needed to hear. Community Issues time is time given to community members who wish to have an un-filtered opportunity to present their views directly to the listeners. In this issue, Casey presents his experience with the Kootenai County Human Rights Task Force and events following the Pride in the Park Event held a few years back. Links: If you would ...
Yasmin Harris Running for CDA School District Trustee
September 29, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBYasmin Harris is running for Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustee and sits with Idaho Speaks to share her vision and ideas for CDA education. To learn more about Yasmin, please visit her campaign website at: yas4cda.com.
Matt Blatt Running for CDA School Board Trustee
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBMatt Blatt sits with Idaho Speaks to share his ideas for how to improve student performance and school district operation in the Coeur d’Alene School district. To learn more about Matt, please visit his campaign website: matt4cda.com.
Parents' Rights in Education Leaders sits with Idaho Speaks
September 25, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBJacqueline Myers and Suzanne Gallagher, representatives from the Parents' Rights in Education Organization, join Idaho Speaks to discuss the current state of public education, challenges facing individuals elected to school boards, and background information on endorsed candidates in the Lakeland School District race in Rathdrum, Idaho. To learn more about the Parents’ Right in Education organization, please visit: parentsrightsineducation.com. To contact Jacquelin with questions,...
Candidate Rating and Vetting with KCRCC
September 22, 2023 12:25 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBBrent and Beverly from the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee sits with Idaho Speaks to talk Rating and Vetting. Brent describes how the process works and Beverly describes how the campaigning process works after suggestion. Ed & Beverly then spends a little time talking about a few of the suggested candidates running for various seats throughout Kootenai County.
Ranked Choice Voting
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBSummery / Comments: John and Summer discuss Ranked Choice Voting. Links to learn more about ranked choice voting: https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV) https://idgop.org/2023/08/18/idahoans-just-say-no-to-reclaim-idaho-and-ranked-choice-voting/ https://idgop.org/2023/08/11/former-alaska-governor-sarah-palin-set-to-speak-against-ranked-choice-voting-in-idaho-falls/ The learn more about Summer and The Bushnell Report, please visit thebushnellreport.com. You can als...
Randy Westlund Running for Post Falls City Council
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBRandy Westlund sits with Idaho Speaks to share his thoughts on how the city of Post Falls is operating and how he, as an elected representative, would address some of the most important issues facing the city. To learn more about Randy, visit randyforpostfalls.com.
Brent Regan from KCRCC Talks About Gryoper
September 15, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn today’s episode, Brent Regan, Chair of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, sits with Idaho Speaks to discuss the term Gryoper. Brent presents how the committee is structured and how the leadership is elected. Ed & Brent discuss how toxic labels and the efforts by some to force punishment on anyone who does not condemn, hurt the community.
Tommy LaPonsey running for Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Commissioner
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBSummary: Ed Bejarana introduces Tommy LaPonsey, who is running for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Commissioner. Tommy LaPonsey talks about his background and why he decided to run for office. He says that he moved to Idaho from California because he wanted to raise his family in a better environment. He also has 29 years of experience in the fire servi Ed Bejarana asks Tommy LaPonsey about his personal and professional qualifications. Tommy LaPonsey says that he is passionate ab...
What is a Gryoper?
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBSummery / Comments: Summer and John explain what a groyper is and why you need to be aware of them. Wikipedia on Groypers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groypers Expanded episode summary: The discussion involves Summer Bushnell and John Bushnell talking about the phenomenon of "groypers," which refers to a group of white nationalist, far-right activists, and internet trolls attempting to introduce far-right politics into mainstream conservatism in the United States. The hosts dis...
Fool Me Twice
September 05, 2023 10:50 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThe past sixty years have been an unusual blessing, thanks to penicillin, Salk's Polio Vaccine, and other Wonder Drugs. Death by disease is a normal part of the human condition. To pretend otherwise is delusional. No government’s power can prevent us from being crippled and killed by nature. Tyranny cannot save us from the realities of human life. Never again must we permit ourselves to be corralled and branded like cattle. If our leaders ever again try to exploit a crisis like COVI...
Thomas Shafer - Running for Hayden City Council
September 04, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBSummary: In this conversation, Ed Bejarana welcomes Thomas Shafer, who is running for a seat on the Hayden City Council. They discuss various topics related to Shafer's candidacy and his views on issues facing the city. Tom explains his motivation for running, highlighting his concerns about rapid growth and development that could lead to issues similar to those experienced in other areas. He emphasizes his small government libertarian and socially conservative beliefs, including h...
Prisoners Of Hope
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this moment, most of us are beset by hopelessness about our own future, of liberty in the United States, of our shared Western Civilization, and the future of humanity itself. This despair is by design! If we lack hope, we will be more easily ruled. Be a prisoner of hope and transcend these travails as past generations of Americans have since before Plymouth Rock. Would you like to share your thoughts with Ralph? Please email your comments to [email protected] or post your ...
The Future of Kootenai's Open Spaces: A Talk with Commissioner Bruce Mattare
August 28, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBSummary: In this insightful episode of Idaho Speaks, we sit down with Commissioner Bruce Mattare to discuss the urgency and importance of the Open Space & Park Development Bond in Kootenai County. As one of the most rapidly expanding counties in the Pacific Northwest, Kootenai faces pressing challenges and opportunities regarding land preservation and development. Key Points: Historical Perspective: The Rathdrum Prairie's Significance - Commissioner Mattare traces back to 2008 wh...
An Elegant Simplicity
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBWe must reject the untrammeled delusional psychosis that is post-Modernism in all of its forms, as well as the notion that lawlessness is somehow normal or socially just. Everyone who is not a predator benefits from law and order in a colorblind meritocracy rooted in traditions that celebrate human dignity and promote liberty. Would you like to share your thoughts with Ralph? Please email your comments to [email protected] or post your comments on @IdahoSpeaks on Twitter. Sp...
Navigating the Crossroads: Congressman Russ Fulcher on Forests, Justice, Immigration, and More
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBSummary: Today’s podcast episode features Congressman Russ Fulcher. The hosts, Ed Bejarana and Brian Winkler, engage in a conversation with Congressman Fulcher on various topics. Forest Management: Congressman Fulcher discusses the importance of managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources, particularly the need for better forest management. Department of Justice: The conversation shifts to concerns about the Department of Justice's actions, where they appear to be targeting...
Susan Brown Talks About The Impact A Recall Has On A Community
August 18, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWelcome to "Idaho Speaks", where our roots run as deep as our values. Today, Ed sits down with Susan, over a cup of home-brewed coffee, amidst the serene backdrop of our great North Idaho. They share a heartfelt conversation about the profound effects a recall can have on the soul of our communities. Diving into the challenges that arise from divisive recall attempts, they reflect upon the scriptural teachings of unity and understanding. Together, Susan and Ed ponder whether these r...
The Echoes Of Falling Republics
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBAs our American Republic is patterned closely on the Roman Republic, we had best take heed and learn from their mistakes. We must reclaim the jury box, and restore the ballot box and soap box. Elsewise, we will only be left with the ammunition box, which would be a calamity even if we win. If we take responsible action, we can still prevent the Fall of the American Republic. Would you like to share your thoughts with Ralph? Please email your comments to [email protected] or po...
The Destructive Recall in West Bonner County School District
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBSummary: West Bonner County School Board Trustee Susan Brown discusses the progress she has made in her duties as an elected representative, and why she is being targeted for recall in the August 29th election. In this episode, Susan discusses: -Bonner County community and her term as school board trustee -Her initiatives as a trustee: 1) hired a new superintendent, 2) conduct a forensic audit to get to the bottom of the school district's irresponsible use of taxpayer money in t...
Anxiety, Vanity, & Complacency
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBThere is real reason to see life in America as we have known it soon coming to an end. Most of us are worried. Some of us still hope that these dark trends may be reversed, that a recognizable America can yet be saved. We do not expect politicians to save us. They can help us or keep out of our way. We free people wish to reclaim our Constitutional Republic and build a colorblind meritocracy; a nation under fair laws that is not at the mercy of technocrats or tyrants. This is ...
Bryan Smith Talks About National Republican Committee and Idaho Politics
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBBryan Smith was recently appointed to finish out the term as one of three Idaho representatives on the National Republican Committee. Bryan shares his thoughts on the status of the Republican Party in the state of Idaho and nationwide. Link to Republican National Committee Party Platform: https://bit.ly/3Orp8Ok Link to Idaho Republican Party Platform: https://bit.ly/3OKapQ1 Support Idaho Speaks by contributing online: idahospeaks.com/support/
Run For Local Office
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBSummery / Comments: John and Summer talk about why conservatives need to run for office and what offices are up for grabs in November. The learn more about Summer and The Bushnell Report, please visit thebushnellreport.com. You can also find The Bushnell Report on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/thebushnellreport. Sponsors: Would you like to bring your podcast to the Idaho Speaks Network? Do you feel you have a message that voters are not getting to hear? Please call Ed at (...
One Thing To Rule Them All
August 01, 2023 11:26 - 9 minutes - 13 MBAs before 1860, we in the United States are sundering. Our intensifying disagreements threaten to unmake us as one people. This is because unprecedented numbers of Americans have embraced the pursuit of an earthly paradise over the preservation of personal freedom. As these true believers are constitutionally incapable of live-and-let-live toleration, of traditional American political moderation, divisions deepen. Would you like to share your thoughts with Ralph? Please email your...
City of Moscow reaches settlement following arrests at mask protest
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBSummery / Comments: John and Summer discuss the settlement of a civil law suit between the City of Moscow, Idaho - and members of Christ Church. This lawsuit came about due to arrests in 2020. Link to news story read during podcast: https://bit.ly/3O0pwDh The learn more about Summer and The Bushnell Report, please visit thebushnellreport.com. You can also find The Bushnell Report on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/thebushnellreport. Sponsors: Would you like to bring your pod...
PSYWAR
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBWhen those who would steal our freedom to empower themselves come, if we persist in allowing our children to be prematurely sexualized, we will accept their dominion. Why? Because we each understand that no one who knowingly permits the sexual violation of children can possibly be worthy of freedom. Because of this, we will accept our own enslavement as being just. This is but one aspect of the psychological warfare that is being waged against the Judeo-Christian West. Would you li...
Have We Forgotten Our Conservative Values?
July 23, 2023 14:27 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBSummary: In this Idaho Speaks episode, we discuss the positive changes brought by the newly elected conservative majority to the Community Library Board of Trustees in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. These champions of limited government aim to safeguard our youth from inappropriate literature while reducing government overreach. They're taking a responsible fiscal stand, attempting to trim $200,000 from the library's budget to shield property owners from increased taxes. Programs under revi...
Elected vs Appointed Law Enforcement
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBSummery / Comments: Summer and John talk about the differences between elected law enforcement and appointed law enforcement. The learn more about Summer and The Bushnell Report, please visit thebushnellreport.com. You can also find The Bushnell Report on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/thebushnellreport. Sponsors: Would you like to bring your podcast to the Idaho Speaks Network? Do you feel you have a message that voters are not getting to hear? Please call Ed at (208) 209-...
Tripping The Wire, 4 of 4: Risk-Aversion & the Chinese Crisis
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBIV of IV. The Crux: Risk-Aversion & Today’s Chinese Crisis America’s commitment to the ongoing independence of the Republic of Taiwan could, when faced with a Chinese Communist invasion of that island nation, spark nothing less than a worldwide nuclear Armageddon. Logic would seem to indicate that survival required prudence. A prudent person would avoid tripping such a wire at all costs. In this case however, a logically prudent person would be wrong! Here is why. Would you like ...
Dorothy Moon, Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Idaho, Talks Republican Caucus and Rank Choice Voting
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSummary: Dorothy Moon, Chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party sits down with Idaho Speaks to talk about the March Caucus system, how we got where we are, how voting will work, and all the benefits the early caucus brings to our state. We also discuss the woes of rank choice voting and the over-all status of the Republican Party in Idaho. Sponsor: Idaho Speaks is a listener supported production and we need your help in covering costs. Please visit idahospeaks.com/support to gi...
Tripping The Wire, 3 of 4: Chi-Nats vs Chi-Coms
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIII of IV. Chi-Nats vs. Chi-Coms America’s commitment to the ongoing independence of the Republic of Taiwan could, when faced with a Chinese Communist invasion of that island nation, spark nothing less than a worldwide nuclear Armageddon. Logic would seem to indicate that survival required prudence. A prudent person would avoid tripping such a wire at all costs. In this case however, a logically prudent person would be wrong! Here is why. Would you like to share your thoughts with...
Interview with the Sheriff of Kootenai County - Bob Norris
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBKootenai County Sheriff, Bob Norris, sits down with Brian to discuss issues in the nation and how Law Enforcement in Kootenai County is responding. -Interview with Sheriff Bob Norris of Kootenai County -Sheriff Norris's understanding of the Constitution and how he applies that to his law enforcement duties -Counties that have moved from an elected to appointed Sheriff -Federal government agencies and how the county interacts -The open southern border and how that impacts Kooten...
Tripping The Wire, 2 of 4: China & Communism
July 04, 2023 12:09 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBAmerica’s commitment to the ongoing independence of the Republic of Taiwan could, when faced with a Chinese Communist invasion of that island nation, spark nothing less than a worldwide nuclear Armageddon. Logic would seem to indicate that survival required prudence. A prudent person would avoid tripping such a wire at all costs. In this case however, a logically prudent person would be wrong! Here is why. Would you like to share your thoughts with Ralph? Please email your comment...
Traditional Family Values Month
July 03, 2023 12:26 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBSummary: Senator Toews, Conrad, and Kate site with Idaho Speaks to talk about a new legislative effort to create a Traditional Family Values Month to promote the idea of family. Sponsor: Idaho Speaks is a listener supported production and we need your help in covering costs. Please visit idahospeaks.com/support to give with a secure credit card transaction.