Let's Talk Wyoming

Mark Hamilton
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A podcast about Wyoming and everything we talk about including the weather, politics, energy & agriculture, sports & everything else effecting our state.

  1. 22h ago

    We Track Fall Weather Then Trace A Forgotten Soldier’s Grave

    Fall in Wyoming can flip overnight: one morning you’re out in a jacket at 39 degrees, the next you’re hoping the first frost holds off long enough to save the last tomatoes. We start with that on-the-ground reality in Hot Springs County, where the shorter days, dry conditions, and scattered rain shape everything from yard work to winter prep. We also talk about the kind of “Indian summer” afternoons Wyoming is famous for and why an “open winter” forecast can feel more worrying than comforting when moisture already feels scarce. From there we bounce through the week’s Wyoming updates, including Cowboy football and a bizarre game moment when lightning forces a 45-minute delay. Then the tone turns serious as we talk about oil topping $100, supply disruptions overseas, and what that could mean for diesel and gas prices in a state built on distance. That naturally leads to electric vehicles, Tesla sticker shock, and the other side of the equation people forget: electricity rates rising too. We lighten things up with a quick stop on the Wyoming Border Patrol AI videos and why a little humor can matter, then dig into the ongoing Hot Springs State Park controversy, including the Star Plunge purchase, structural concerns, and the loss of the outdoor soaking area at the state bathhouse. We also cover a rough year for black bears showing up closer to people, before pausing to remember the University of Wyoming cross country athletes lost 25 years ago on Highway 287. The closing history segment follows the life and death of Private Ralston Baker, a frontier soldier killed while escorting the mail near the Oregon Trail, and how his grave still tells a Wyoming story. If this one hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

  2. Sep 11

    Border War Blues And Windmill Worries

    Wind, heat, and red flag warnings set the scene as we talk through what early fall feels like on the ground in Wyoming, including those welcome cool mornings that let you crack the windows and keep the house comfortable. We also look ahead to the season’s turning point, because the first frost is always closer than it seems when you are still hoping tomatoes have a few more good weeks left. Then we shift into the heavier stuff: remembrance, perspective, and why certain dates stay pinned in our collective memory. From there, the conversation moves straight into the pocketbook issues so many people are feeling right now. With oil prices hovering around $102 a barrel and fuel costs climbing, we connect the dots between global conflict, rising diesel, and what it does to everyday life, from premium at the pump to grocery store sticker shock and the reality of property taxes. The message is blunt and practical: think ahead, tighten up, and get prepared. We also make room for the parts of Wyoming life that keep communities connected, from the Border War and local sports chatter to the nonstop weekend schedule of high school football, volleyball tournaments, and more. To close, we share a Yellowstone National Park history story that is pure adventure: the first sailboat on Yellowstone Lake in 1871, the portable boat Annie, and the Hayden Survey figures who helped document a landscape so striking it helped change America’s relationship with conservation. If you enjoy grounded Wyoming commentary, local news, Yellowstone history, and straight talk about the economy, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What topic should we tackle next?

  3. Aug 25

    The Wyoming Primary Results Reveal A New Direction

    Wyoming can go from blazing heat to pounding storms in a heartbeat, and that doesn’t always mean drought relief. We start with the late-August reality across the state: uneven rain, quick deluges, and the uneasy feeling that the weather is changing faster than the ground can absorb it. If you live here, you’ve seen it, and we talk through what those patterns look like from Hot Springs County to bigger stops like Cheyenne and Casper. Then we shift into Wyoming politics with primary election results and what they signal for November. We walk through the big races, the surprises, and the mood on the ground, including frustration with campaign tactics and the sense that name recognition can outweigh deeper research. Along the way, we also connect local issues to larger debates about taxes, funding for communities, and concerns about how state government grows over time. From data centers in Cheyenne to school starting and sports programs struggling to field teams, the conversation turns to growth, change, and what small signals say about the future. We wrap with a story that still hits hard: the Blizzard of 1949 and the massive rescue and relief response known as Operation Snowbound, a reminder that Wyoming history is packed with real-world lessons about resilience and preparation. If this brought back memories or sparked a new concern, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review, then tell us what part of Wyoming life you want us to talk about next.

  4. Aug 8

    Women on the Jury & The Lady who owned a Town!

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  5. Jul 28

    Wyoming Heat Dome and the Start of the Cattle Industry in Wyoming

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  6. Jul 22

    A Train Robber Finds Redemption In Wyoming

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  7. Jul 10

    What Do We Trade For Progress In Wyoming

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  8. May 25

    We Pause For Memorial Day Then Hit The Road Through The Bighorns

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A podcast about Wyoming and everything we talk about including the weather, politics, energy & agriculture, sports & everything else effecting our state.

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  • Creator
    Mark Hamilton
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Let's Talk Wyoming
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