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Welcome to The Red State Blues: The Official Podcast of the Wyoming Democratic Party. Hear from past, present, and future political officials, party leaders, and everyday Wyomingites as they talk politics and life as blue dots in a red state.
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There’s a new album from Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, a new one from blues legend Bobby Rush, a compilation from Mitch Woods featuring all star guests and a bit of the not-yet-released Joe Bonamassa album, all part of this weeks show. AND, a rare set
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Mick pays tribute to Guitarist/Songwriter Robbie Robertson with songs from the Band and others, like Jesse Winchester, John Hammond and Bob Dylan, plus a set featuring Bernard and Luther Allison.
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This week, Mick Martin brings Love to the show: The L.A. Band, that is. Then, there are smokin’ sets by Johnny Winter, Otis Rush, Jr. Walker and Gov’t Mule. Plus a little bit of Shakey Jake, Magic Sam and Otis Redding.
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Mick sticks mostly with the classics this weekend including B.B., Freddy and Albert King, Otis Redding, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. Early British Blues is represented by The Pretty Thinks and Them, and we’ll hear music from Cafe R&B and newcomer Joe
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There’s plenty of new music to hear this weekend on the Blues Party from Monster Mike Welch, Samantha Fish, Nick Moss, Duke Robillard and Joanna Connor. Plus, you’ll wanna hear a great set by Eddie Taylor and his family and a cool string of English
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Albert Lee is playing at the Sofia Saturday (tonight) and Mick has brought a sample of his amazing guitar work, plus more from Tracy Nelson, The Nick Moss Band and Monster Mike Welch. Then, hear more never- released tracks from Eric Clapton’s Albert
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Mick covers a broad swath of the Blues this week including new music from Tracy Nelson and J.W. Jones, plus appearances by Duke Robillard, John Mayall with Eric Clapton and some new bonus tracks just released from the expanded “24 Nights” album Clapt
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Tracy Nelson, Samantha Fish, Ana Popovic and Joanna Connor all have new music out. Add in Larry Taylor, Tony Holiday, and Alabama Mike and you get a terrific cross-section of new Blues on Mick’s show this weekend
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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 …
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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 Di…
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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 s…
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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 S…
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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…
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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 …
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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 Man…
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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…
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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 Rep…
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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由WyoDems
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Today, on the Red State Blues, we continue talking about down ballot and nonpartisan races. First we’ll speak with Patrick Collins, the newly elected Mayor of Cheyenne, about the organization of city government and the importance of connecting with your entire community. Then we’ll speak to Nathan Breen, former Laramie County School District #1 boa…
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Today, on The Red State Blues, we have our first of many episodes looking at down ballot offices. Some of the most vital decisions that we make as voters happen further down the ballot than a lot of people pay attention to-- school boards, county commissioners, city council members, college trustee boards, mayors, and special district boards all ha…
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Today on The Red State Blues, we have part two of our episodes focusing on the awesome things that county parties can do. First we’ll speak with Hollis Hackman, Chair of the Sheridan County Democratic Party, about that county’s efforts to increase their precinct committee person ranks. Then we’ll speak with Greg Haas, Chair of the Johnson County De…
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Today on the Red State Blues, we have the first of two episodes dedicated to our county parties, and what our county parties can do. Our county parties are so much more than a meeting every month and reading over the minutes; they are active parts of democracy in action in Wyoming. Today we'll hear from the Albany County Democratic Party Chair, Car…
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Today, on the Red State Blues, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon speaks to House District 54 candidate Kevin Wilson about answering the call to service. Executive Director Sarah Hunt chats with Natrona County Democratic Party Chair Debbie Bovee about building the party and preventing lawn sign thefts. Finally, Paul Weaver, Deputy Direct…
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Today, on The Red State Blues, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon will speak to two of Sweetwater County’s finest about what makes their home great, Senator Liisa Anselmi-Dalton who is running for re-election in Senate District 12, and Lindsey Travis, who is running for House District 60. Executive Director Sarah Hunt will speak to Carri…
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Today on The Red State Blues, Deputy Communications Director Lindsey Hanlon does a joint interview with Jackie Grimes, candidate for Senate District 10, and Trey Sherwood, candidate for House District 14, about the benefits of running for office with friends and how candidates can assist and inspire one another. Lindsey also speaks with Jane Ifland…
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In today's episode of The Red State Blues, Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Joe M. Barbuto will speak to Rodger McDaniel-- author, pastor, and former Wyoming state Representative and state Senator-- about the differences between Wyoming politics when McDaniel served and Wyoming politics today, as well as how politics and faith intertwine. Deputy Comm…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Red State Blues: The Official Podcast of the Wyoming Democratic Party! Today, Director of Operations Dawn Barela will speak with former Congressional candidate Gary Trauner about lessons learned on the campaign trail, and what today's political landscape looks like in Wyoming. Communications Director Nina Hebert …
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