What's Your Why?
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWhat’s Your Why?
I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. It’s not a NEW question, but the answer IS always evolving… So. We. Can’t. Stop. Asking!
This show explores the human experience by way of our natural and diverse DNA through storytelling.
We bring to life the many pillars of our humanity: Culture, community, history, literature, and art.
Our purpose is to expand your vision of the world, educate, inspire, and give you critical thinking skills needed to apply to your own journey and create more connectivity and significance within the human experience.
With nationally and internationally renowned humanists - authors, journalists, philosophers, artists and scientists - we adventure into conversations about where they’ve been, how they are wired, what makes them tick, and how their history relates to the greater world and you. Get inspired, gain perspective and reflect on What’s Your Why?
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The High Price of Free Land: Reckoning with the Impact of Homesteading
May 09, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 67.3 MB"How do we move forward? How do we hold the past in all its complexity and move forward?" - Rebecca Clarren "I think we're all here to be a good ancestor. How do we not create mess for our children and grandchildren to inherit?" - Judge Abby Abenanti (Yurok Tribal member) Emy Digrappa interviews the interesting and sometimes surprising journey of Rebecca Clarren, a journalist investigating the hidden history of her Jewish ancestors' land in South Dakota and its impact on the Lakota peopl...
Sleepless Nights, Epic Road Trips, and the Magic of Books: A Conversation with Mason Engel
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBI had become a writer. The habit had stuck, and I fell in love with books and reading and writing, and the rest of the path unfurled from there. - Mason Engel Discover the epic journey of Mason Engel, who embarked on a mind-blowing adventure to all 50 states in just 50 days, to read 50 books and interview 50 authors. Whoa! Imagine the day to day of meeting fascinating authors, navigating through time changes and road challenges, and learning the heartwarming stories of small-town America. ...
The Self-Determination Of Prince And His Audio Engineer: The Susan Rogers Story
March 07, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MB"You can move mountains when you're happy and you're motivated and you're getting rewarded for your actions." – Susan Rogers In this episode of "What's Your Why?" hosted by Emy Digrappa, you'll dive into the captivating journey of Susan Rogers, a former record producer renowned for her work with music icon Prince. Susan shares her transition from the music industry to pursuing a doctoral degree in behavioral neuroscience, emphasizing the transformative power of passion and continuous learn...
Ruth Rathblott: Embracing My Disability And The Power Of Inclusivity
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MB"I was given a gift with my hand, that it was a tool to start to get people talking about what they're hiding and to share my journey of unhiding, so that wherever people found themselves on this continuum of hiding and unhiding, they could say, wow, she did it." - Ruth Rathblott Uncover the unexpected truth about embracing differences and the power of unhiding. Join Ruth Rathblott as she shares her journey of self-acceptance and authenticity, challenging the norms of diversity and inclusi...
The Evolution of an Environmentalist: From Counterinsurgency to Anti-Poaching: Damien Mander
February 01, 2024 15:11 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Evolution of an Environmentalist: From Counterinsurgency to Anti-Poaching: Damien Mander "If we don't protect it, there's going to be nothing left. This is our backyard. There's a responsibility upon all of us to look after nature in whatever way we can." - Damien Mander Discover the remarkable journey of a former special operations sniper who transitioned from a life of combat to becoming the founder and CEO of the International Antipoaching Foundation. From the intensity of militar...
Embracing Awkward Conversations About Racism With Comedian W. Kamau Bell
January 18, 2024 17:53 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBRenowned comedian W. Kamau Bell fearlessly challenges societal norms and amplifies underrepresented voices, sparking conversations on race and identity in America. W. Kamau Bell shared his journey of self-discovery and growth. From childhood dreams of becoming a superhero or entering show business to finding his voice as a comedian. Kamau's path reflects the universal quest for identity and purpose. His decision to use the initial "W" in his stage name was a tribute to the wide-eyed kid with...
Tanner Dunn: Overcoming Challenges and Pursuing Artistic Dreams
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB“Just treat people the same way you treat anyone else. Don't just assume something about someone and just truly see them for what they can become.” - Tanner Dunn In this episode of What's Your Why? hosted by Emy Digrappa, our guest Tanner Dunn, a photographer and musician with autism, shares his journey from capturing nature's beauty to aspiring to be part of his first ever photography art exhibit. Tanner's determination to achieve his artistic aspirations while emphasizing the importance ...
Reclaiming Sacred Spaces: The Importance of Native Identity in Yellowstone
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 51 MB"There are many layers of tradition that people carry with them and their families and their communities." - Shane Doyle In this episode we talk with Dr. Shane Doyle, a Montana-based scholar, teacher, and community advocate whose work focuses on the history and heritage of Native American tribes of the Northern Great Plains. Growing up on the reservation, he experienced the rich oral traditions, history, and culture of his community. His native roots inspire him to teach the importance an...
The Role of Buffalo in Native American Cultural Revitalization with Jason Baldes
November 09, 2023 05:47 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MB"The buffalo is still central to our lifeways, our spirituality, our ceremonies, but has been missing for over 130 years. Bringing them back is integral to our healing from atrocities and the restoration of our cultural value." - Jason Baldes Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone and member of the Inter Tribal Buffalo Council, joins us on this episode of What's Your Why? to discuss his work in restoring buffalo to tribal lands. With a background in biology and a deep respect for the natural wo...
Finding Inspiration and Purpose: Bonnie Wan
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB“Action is a byproduct of clarity. When you know what you want and where you're going, it's easier to make decisions, take action, and let your intuition and instincts guide you.” - Bonnie Wan In this episode of the podcast What's Your Why?, you'll hear from Bonnie Wan, a strategist, author, and speaker, as she shares her insights on the power of creating a life brief. Bonnie's expertise as the head of brand strategy at an advertising agency shines through as she discusses her role in crea...
Transformative Truths: Bob Berky's Journey to Empathy and Connection
October 06, 2023 02:47 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MB"Clowning is about revealing the truth of things. It's about that moment of epiphany when the world makes sense and laughter emerges." - Bob Berky In a world where destiny can take unpredictable turns, one man's journey from the symphony to the circus is a wonderful story of learning and accomplishment. From the enchanting sound of the French horn to the uproarious laughter of working as an accomplished professional Clown, Bob Berkey’s path took an unexpected twist that changed his life....
The Power of Unity: Ashleigh Chapman's Call to Action Against Human Trafficking
September 21, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBIt's the worst evil on the planet. It's the worst kind of exploitation of the vulnerable populations, and it's everywhere. - Ashleigh Chapman Welcome, Ashleigh Chapman, a truly remarkable advocate in the fight against human trafficking. Ashleigh’s journey began as a child, providing a safe haven to three abused children, which sparked a lifetime dedication to the cause. She has since tirelessly worked to institute change, earning her recognition from USA Today as one of their Women of the ...
Finding Inspiration and Nurturing Personal Growth: Insights from Joanna Kail
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MBWe need to encourage women to take a deep dive into their passions and break free from societal labels. We can conquer any field and be successful. - Joanna Kail For Joanna Kail, her journey began with an instilled Wyoming pride and a natural affinity for communication. Born and raised in Lander, she was influenced by the close-knit community and the one-degree separation that tightly binds Wyomingites together. Her initial dream was to work for the State Department, a dream inspired by he...
Celebrating Diversity: The Inspiring Story of Ivan McClellan and Black Cowboy Culture
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBStep into a world where cowboy culture meets an unseen community, a world that will leave you captivated and yearning for more. Ivan McClellan, a self-taught photographer, learned about the existence of black cowboys and black cowboy rodeos and embarked on a journey that defied his expectations. From the dusty rodeos of Oklahoma to the heart and soul of a culture unknown to many, Ivan's immersion into this world will leave you wanting to learn more. But little did he know, this was just the ...
Discovering Wyoming's Untamed Beauty: Chad Hanson's Awe-Inspiring Journey
June 28, 2023 16:13 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBIn the vast, untamed landscapes of Wyoming, where the echoes of hooves on public lands seem to whisper tales of forgotten beauty, lies a captivating story that will leave you breathless. Join us on a journey that uncovers the unexpected twist in Chad Hanson's mission to nurture gratitude and appreciation for the environment. As the son of a Minnesota Christmas tree farmer, Chad's love for nature was ignited by his childhood amidst towering evergreens. But it was a chance encounter with wild ...
Native Wisdom: Inspiring Empowerment and Self-Esteem in Youth w/ Alfreda Algeo
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35 MBDo you want to empower Native youth through increased representation of Native literature? If so, I have the solution for you. As an expert in Native representation in media and literature, I can share with you the importance of including Native voices and perspectives in educational materials. By doing so, we can provide Native youth with positive role models and a sense of cultural identity, ultimately empowering them to succeed. Let's work together to ensure that Native youth see themse...
Alyson Spery: No One Can Tell Your Story Better Than You
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBAbout Alyson Alyson aims to amplify stories that are often unheard of in the mainstream. She’s driven by a passion for justice, authenticity, and a really good story. She earned a BA in public policy, and after nearly a decade in social work, then an MFA from the University of Montana in Media Arts. Her focus is in community media documentary filmmaking. Her most recent work, The Sister Cities Docuseries, features twenty-five short films directed by people from the state of Tlaxcala, Mexic...
Katherine Standefer: A Journey Facing Death, Embracing Life
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 61.7 MBHer memoir is called "Lightning Flowers: My Journey To Uncover The Cost Of Saving A Life." “This book will make you feel less alone. Pick it up and you will hear a human voice.” New York Times Eleven years ago, when she was 24, Katherine Standefer was working as a ski instructor and a climbing teacher in Jackson, Wyo., when she suddenly passed out in a parking lot. She later learned that she has long QT syndrome, a genetic heart condition in which the heart can suddenly quiver instead of...
The Constitution: A Historical Document With Contemporary Problems
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBWhen I first heard of the book, Fault Lines in the Constitution: I was excited for the opportunity to learn the reason and development of writing this book. And basically, their WHY? Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take readers back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced—then they offer possible solutions. Think El...
Kealoha: National Poetry Slam Legend
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBApril is National Poetry Month We celebrate and promote the art of poetry and storytelling. We recognize the place and possibilities that poets and poetry have in civic life, including helping communities address issues of importance. Kealoha is the first Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi. As an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller, he has performed throughout the world -- from the White House to the ʻIolani Palace, from Brazil to Switzerland. He is the first poet in Hawaiʻi's...
Bonnie Wan: What Do You Really Want?
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBDo you know what you truly want from your life? “You can’t have it all but you can have what matters.” Bonnie Wan That’s her motto and mantra. In her interview she talks about where she grew up, her journey and her inspiration. As the creator of “The Life Brief,” Bonnie Wan has crafted a strategy for helping everyday people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage. “The Life Brief” has grown from an agency talk into a workbook, keynote talks and workshops. Wan has shar...
Mat Hames: Life In The Lens
March 08, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBMat Hames is an Emmy winning Executive Producer and Director, known for his two feature length Independent Lens documentaries What Was Ours and When I Rise (both available on Prime video), as well as award winning documentary series including Power Trip: The Story of Energy (Prime Video, PBS, AppleTV). Mat is currently directing A State of Mind for Wyoming PBS, a series focused on mental health issues for Americans living in the mountain west. What Was Ours, filmed on the Wind River Rese...
Tori Murden McClure: First Woman To Row Solo Across The Atlantic Ocean
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MBTori Murden McClure is no stranger to trail blazing. Tori Murden McClure is the President of Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Tori may be best known as the first woman and first American to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean. Also she was the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole skiing 750-miles from the ice-shelf to the pole. Tori has worked as chaplain of Boston City Hospital, as policy assistant to the Mayor of Louis...
Celebrating Black History Month with Gigi Jasper
February 02, 2023 17:32 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBDr. Gigi Jasper is a retired English teacher living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. In this episode, you'll hear about why Gigi moved to Wyoming, her career as a public school teacher, and her experience with discrimination as an African American woman living in rural Wyoming. Her inspiration, guidance, and resilience as she taught and mentored young people throughout her teaching career, and through that inspiration, she helped young people find tools and paths for their own lives. “And I w...
Danielle Allen: Teaching Empowerment, Leading Change
January 19, 2023 00:13 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBI want to give a warm welcome to Danielle Allen. Danielle's work to improve the world for the youth has taken her from intructing college classes to the helm of a $6 billion foundation, writing as a national opinion columnist, democracy, reform, civic education, and most recently running for governer of Massachusetts. She made history as the first black woman to ever run for statewide office in the state. As well as being the 2020 winner of the library of congress Kluge prize, recieved for h...
Wyoming Women To Watch: Artist Bronwyn Minton
January 04, 2023 19:26 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBBronwyn Minton is a multi-disciplinary artist, curator, and arts leader living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Minton holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She is the recipient of the Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award, two Wyoming Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowships, a Wyoming Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowship Honorable mention, and the Cultural Council of Jackson Hole’s Creative Pulse Award. Minton’s work has been shown nationally and i...
Wyoming Women to Watch: Artist Katy Ann Fox
December 14, 2022 13:12 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBKaty Ann Fox wanders through the West witnessing windblown mountains and sunlight to gather emotion and imagery for her landscape paintings. Her oil paintings host a feeling of peace and respect for her subject as she focuses on texture and color harmony. She grew up in north central Idaho, moved to San Francisco, California for her Masters in Fine Art degree at the Academy of Art University and now makes her art at the foot of the Teton Mountain Range. In addition to painting, she does wood...
Wyoming Women To Watch: Artist Sarah Oregon
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBSarah Ortegon is an enrolled Eastern Shoshone and also is Northern Arapaho. She is number 10 in a family of 12 kids. In 2013 she graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art with a concentration in drawing. In August of 2013 Sarah was crowned Miss Native American, USA. Soon after, Ortegon started touring with the Native Pride Dancers, traveling and performing the jingle dress dance in the US and also in Moldova, Europe and Guatemala. In March...
Wyoming Women To Watch: Artist Jennifer Rife
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MB"They each have a different perspective. They each in their own way... And I can say this just based on how I've heard them talk about this and from what I think you'll see in this wonderful video about this project that we have made, each of our five artists is so profoundly connected to the land of Wyoming as their raison d'etre for doing what they do. I think so much of their vision and their work is embedded in the fact that they are connected with Wyoming." - Lisa Fleishman Jennifer R...
Wyoming Women to Watch: Artist Leah Hardy
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBLeah Hardy, an amazing artist, is 1 of 5 Wyoming artists selected for Women To Watch. The 2024 exhibit is the National Museum of Women in the Art's biennial exhibition series that features underrepresented and emerging women artists who create in any medium including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, print, drawing, photography, film, digital, installation, and sound. Wyoming will participate for the first time in NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition, held in Washington, DC in 2024. Ha...
Juan Martinez: Spirit of Conservation Award Recipient & Founder of Fresh Tracks
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBJuan Martinez received the 2022 Rising Leader Award given to outstanding young professionals in the field of conservation. He received his award alongside famed ethologist and global conservation icon Dr. Jane Goodall whose life work demonstrates a commitment to conservation, civility and community. Presented by Teton Science Schools, The Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards is a celebration of conservation leadership and honors individuals who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the...
Patricia McInroy
August 31, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 26.3 MBPatricia McInroy, a filmmaker, is a former photojournalist who grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Casper College in 1989. After graduating from the University of Missouri, she returned to Wyoming to work as a photographer for the Casper Star-Tribune in the 1990s. After more than 10 years in the newspaper business, she went back to school to earn an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. To date, Patricia has screened her video work in more than 30 film festivals across the United States, ...
Patricia McInroy: The Storytelling Art of FIlmmaking
August 31, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 26.3 MBPatricia McInroy, a filmmaker, is a former photojournalist who grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Casper College in 1989. After graduating from the University of Missouri, she returned to Wyoming to work as a photographer for the Casper Star-Tribune in the 1990s. After more than 10 years in the newspaper business, she went back to school to earn an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. To date, Patricia has screened her video work in more than 30 film festivals across the United States, ...
Travis Helms: Poetry, Spirituality, & Conversation
August 12, 2022 15:25 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBTravis Helms is the author of Blowing Clover, Falling Rain: A Theological Commentary On The Poetic Canon Of The ‘American Religion’ (Wipf & Stock). His poetry and prose has been published, or is forthcoming, in Image Journal, Poetry Northwest, Slushpile, New Haven Review, The Austin American-Statesman, North American Review, and Book 2.0 among other venues. He was the inaugural William W. Cook Frost Place Fellow, runner-up for the John Kinsella / Tracy Ryan Poetry Prize, and winner of the Ar...
Jason Baldes: Native American Ecology
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBJason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone who lives on the Wind River Reservation, is the Tribal Buffalo Coordinator for the Tribal Partnerships Program at the National Wildlife Federation. He works to restore bison back to homelands of indigenous tribes, like his own, as a way to reconnect and celebrate cultural ways, as well as heal from the atrocities of the past and present. As the tribal bison coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation, Baldes is recognized nationally for his efforts i...
Tyler Rogers: Author And Agent For The Youth
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBTyler Rogers is the author of The Marvelous Invention of Orion McBride, and is also the music educator at Big Horn Elementary School in Sheridan, WY. Between piano, percussion, acting, and writing, Tyler has found many homes in the world of the arts. Outside of work, Tyler directs the Sheridan County Boys Choir year round, as well as local community children's theater musicals in the summer. Tyler is committed to being an agent of positive change for youth. His goal is to inspire and e...
Tyler Rogers: Author And Inspiration For The Wyo Youth
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBTyler Rogers is the author of The Marvelous Invention of Orion McBride, and is also the music educator at Big Horn Elementary School in Sheridan, WY. Between piano, percussion, acting, and writing, Tyler has found many homes in the world of the arts. Outside of work, Tyler directs the Sheridan County Boys Choir year round, as well as local community children's theater musicals in the summer. Tyler is committed to being an agent of positive change for youth. His goal is to inspire and e...
Megan Kate Nelson: Written West
May 05, 2022 00:11 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MBMegan Kate Nelson is a historian and writer, with a BA from Harvard and a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. She is the author of Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America(Scribner 2022) and her previous book, The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West (Scribner 2020) was a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History. She writes about the Civil War, the U.S. West, and American culture...
Megan Kate Nelson: Writing The West
May 05, 2022 00:11 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MBMegan Kate Nelson is a historian and writer, with a BA from Harvard and a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. She is the author of Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America(Scribner 2022) and her previous book, The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West(Scribner 2020) was a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History. She writes about the Civil War, the U.S. West, and American culture ...
Sarah Ortegon: Dancing for Native America
April 06, 2022 14:02 - 20 minutes - 25.9 MBSarah Ortegon was born in Denver, Colorado and is an enrolled Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. In 2013 she graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelors degree in Fine Art with a concentration in drawing. In August 2013 she was crowned Miss Native American, USA. Soon after Ortegon started touring with the Native Pride Dancers, traveling and performing the jingle dress dance in the US and also in Moldova, Europe and Guatemala. In March of 2020 before the pandem...
Sarah Ortegon: Dancing and Singing for Native America
April 06, 2022 14:02 - 20 minutes - 23 MBSarah Ortegon was born in Denver, Colorado and is an enrolled Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho. In 2013 she graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelors degree in Fine Art with a concentration in drawing. In August 2013 she was crowned Miss Native American, USA. Soon after Ortegon started touring with the Native Pride Dancers, traveling and performing the jingle dress dance in the US and also in Moldova, Europe and Guatemala. In March of 2020 before the pandem...
Gregory Hinton: A Rainbow in Wyoming
March 17, 2022 15:31 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MB“When I was young, I always had a mountain range over my shoulder,” he says. “I still come back looking for lost dignity.” We were very fortunate to have Gregory Hinton on for our latest episode of “What’s Your Why!” He is an novelist, filmmaker, lecturer, curator, and playwright. As A Buffalo Bill Center of the West Resident Fellow, Hinton is the proud creator and producer of “Out West”, a national museum program series offering lectures, plays, films, and gallery exhibitions dedicated to s...
Willow Belden: What Was Lost "Out There" Will Be Found
February 23, 2022 17:06 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MB“It’s the simple things” – is what I thought about when I interviewed Willow Belden for our latest What’s Your Why? episode. Her award-winning podcast “Out There” is not only about people who love nature but also about how people discover the outdoors even when they live in a cement jungle in the city. I think it’s why the West has become so popular. People want to escape the hectic grind of the urban city life. Being outside and enjoying nature is for everyone – everywhere - people of all s...
Mark Pedri: Listening to the Wind
February 03, 2022 19:54 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBMark Pedri is an expedition-based documentary filmmaker and writer from Southwestern Wyoming where he tells stories from off the beaten path. His character-driven style of storytelling is reminiscent of his equally unique upbringing in Wyoming. Mark founded Burning Torch Productions in 2011 as a nimble production company to focus on character-driven stories from the backcountry and backroads of the world. His films have won awards at international festivals, played on national PBS, and in sc...
Sam Lightner: Professional Rock Climber, Author, & Historian
January 04, 2022 20:16 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBThis latest podcast is with Wyoming historian and professional rock climber Sam Lightner Jr. What an interesting path and journey his life choices have taken him on. His life choices took him on adventures to discover history in other parts of the world, learning about people, culture and their mountains. Sam is our historian for our new podcast from Wyoming Humanities – (shhhhhh….I can’t tell you the name yet until we launch later this month). Sam was raised in Jackson, Wyoming. At di...
Anna Sale: Death, Sex & Money
December 06, 2021 20:50 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MB"'I know how to research. I know how to tell stories. I don't know what to do with a microphone or audio editing, but I want to learn,' and they hired me, and that's how my journalism career started in 2005. And it was incredible to start and learn there, because I was in a shop where I was surrounded by really talented editors and reporters who taught me a lot about not just how to find stories and how to report, but also, how to do service-driven, mission-driven journalism, which is someth...
Robert Martinez: Turning A Paintbrush Into a Microphone
October 14, 2021 15:59 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBRobert Martinez was born in Wyoming on the Wind River Reservation in the small city of Riverton. His lineage is Spanish, Mexican, Scotts Irish, French Canadian, and Northern Arapaho. He graduated Riverton High School at 17 at age 19, he became the Youngest Native American to graduate from Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design at that time. Living among the hard working people of the West and experiencing their issues deeply influences Robert's creations as well as his native heritage. Muc...
Robbie Bonds: 2021 Murie Spirit of Conservation Rising Leader
September 30, 2021 18:12 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBAt 9 years old, Robbie heard about the prospect of closing or limiting access to our national parks, and wanted to be sure his and other kids' concerns were heard. He started speaking out, and subsequently founded the organization Kids Speak for Parks, which has been a fantastic vehicle for his message since 2017. Robbie Bond's work to speak out on behalf of national parks caught the eye of Rose Marcario, former CEO of Patagonia. Rose was recently nominated as the recipient of the 202...
Darla Worden: Ernest Hemingway in Wyoming
September 24, 2021 17:07 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBDarla Worden is editor in chief of Mountain Living magazine and founder/director of the Left Bank Writers Retreat in Paris. A Wyoming native and life-long Ernest Hemingway fan, Worden discovered that the author spent summers from 1928 to 1939 in her home state. Her book, Cockeyed Crazy: Hemingway's Wyoming Summers With Pauline, shows Wyoming as an influential place in Hemingway’s life just as Paris, Africa, Cuba, Key West and Sun Valley have anchored past works.And it casts his second wife, ...
Senator Doug Jones: Justice Delayed, But Not Denied
September 01, 2021 17:02 - 21 minutes - 24.2 MB“I am a product and lifelong resident of Alabama. I was born in Fairfield, Alabama to a father who worked for U.S. Steel and a stay-at-home mom. One of my grandfathers was a steelworker and the other a coal miner. I, too, spent some time working a union job in the steel mill. My parents and grandparents forged my respect for those who work to feed a family while trying to make their childrens’ lives better.” Doug Jones Douglas Jones is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who se...