In this Eye on the Issues episode, host Mike Garofalo speaks with Pueblo, CO ER physician Dr. Brad Roberts. We talked to Dr. Roberts in 2019 and wanted to catch up with him to see what he has witnessed in the last four years. Has marijuana use in Colorado changed? What advice would he give the state of Wyoming? Should politics or science take the l...

In this episode, Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines joins host Mike Garofalo. The Auditor gives us an inside look at what a state auditor does and why the position is essential. Wyoming has come a long way in transparency, and Kristi Racines has been a big part of that. The Auditor takes us through the steps of the creation of WyOpen.gov and expl...

In this episode, Senator Lynn Hutchings sits down with host Mike Garofalo for an in-depth conversation on her most important issues in this legislative session. She is sponsoring some significant legislation, including using state-issued concealed carry permits as voter identification and working on a national problem referred to as a pharmacy bene...

In this episode, host Mike Garofalo is joined by Representative Jeanette Ward of House District 57. Representative Ward is the perfect example of someone who moved to Wyoming to live the lifestyle we all hold so dear. Be sure to listen in as she describes the bills she championed this session and what she loves most about Wyoming.Note to parents:Al...

Dr. John MansellIn virtually every other part of our lives, we consider price when making a purchase decision. This is why it is very unlikely that you are driving a Ferrari.Except in healthcare, where bills are high enough to look like you are buying a Ferrari. Why is that?The healthcare industry sector has been so distorted by its artificial mark...

Wyoming physician Dr. John Mansell joins host Mike Garofalo. Dr. Mansell is an MIT grad, retired Army Colonel, biotech company founder, and a practicing Wyoming pain physician. In this episode, Dr. Mansell shares real-life facts surrounding the highly contentious topic of Medicaid Expansion. At the time of the interview, HB0080 - Medical treatment ...

Host Mike Garofalo sits down with Senator Dan Laursen from Senate District 19. Senator Laursen has served in the Wyoming Legislature since 2015. In this episode, they discuss the Senator's thoughts on Medicaid Expansion, the future of marijuana in Wyoming, and more.

Another critical bill to watch as it progresses through the 2023 Wyoming legislative session. Testimony in this video took place on Friday, January 27th, when it passed the committee in a 3-2-0-0-0 vote. It has since passed the third reading in the Senate with a 22-9-0-0-0 vote and was received for introduction in the House on 2-2-23.

Charter schools can positively impact every community. It should be an easy process. SF174 is an important bill to follow and there are great pieces of testimony from this meeting. To read the bill click here.

Video footage is from the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development meeting held on January 25, 2023. Be sure to watch as legislators ask important questions about this bill. House Bill 91, a "news source shield law" that is now before the Wyoming Legislature, relies on a narrower definition, and would prevent the government from forcing in...