"State of Jackson" is where news, culture and community intersect. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations on the issues shaping our region—holding leaders accountable, unpacking policy shifts and exploring the social and environmental challenges that impact our lives. But we also highlight the arts, music and cultural stories that bring our community to life, featuring conversations with artists, writers and creative voices. Whether tackling pressing issues or celebrating local talent, "State of Jackson" is your source for thoughtful discussions, diverse perspectives and stories that matter.
Latest episodes
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27 min
What’s next for the Endangered Species Act?
This year the Trump administration announced its goal to remove the teeth from the Endangered Species Act. It says that’s to remove hurdles for industries such as oil and gas, logg…
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24 min
The war on property taxes isn’t just in Wyoming
Across the country, rising property values have pushed taxpayers to the point of what The Atlantic calls the largest “tax rebellion” in a generation. That’s the case in Wyoming, wh…
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26 min
Young mothers are struggling. What can we do?
The U.S. is the only wealthy nation with no national law supporting paid family leave. That lack of support leaves a gap. In creeps cultural divides, with sides drawn between “girl…
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26 min
Ousted commissioner Wes Gardner talks housing
Should Teton County build affordable housing itself, or partner with private developers?In this episode of State of Jackson, host Pete Muldoon talks with Teton County Commissioner…
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27 min
Measles in the Tetons: Why we might be seeing the outbreak now
Five measles cases so far this year are the first seen in Teton County in decades. The outbreak is concentrated in a communal living center for workers at a tourist concession in G…
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29 min
Who should live in Jackson Hole?
Jackson Hole is preparing for some of the largest affordable housing developments in its history in the face of an extreme housing shortage for those who earn local wages. Even fol…
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24 min
The push in D.C. to dismantle the Roadless Rule
Congresspeople from Wyoming and Utah and the Trump administration have announced goals to dismantle the 25-year-old National Forest “Roadless Rule.” That protects some 3 million ac…
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26 min
The ‘warm snow drought’ comes to the Snake River and Jackson Lake
“Water, water, everywhere.” But not in Jackson Lake? This summer might not hold the same narrative drama as Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 1834 “Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,” but there…
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27 min
Wyoming’s public lands and the battle for the backyard
Many conservationists believe we are in a pivotal moment in the fight over public lands. We've seen congressional bills to sell public lands and counter bills looking to protect th…
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26 min
From availability to affordability: making behavioral health healthier
Sometimes even those who help us feel better feel bad. Jackson’s mental and behavioral health providers say that there’s not enough of them to go around. They’re burning out. And a…
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28 min
How much should we pay for Teton Village transit?
Frequent bus service to and from Teton Village has been what many see as a win-win. Employees get to work. Skiers don’t fight for parking. The moose migration hot spot of Highway 3…
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28 min
Teton County’s best ever Olympics?
Reporting from the press corrals of northern Italy, Kyle Leverone went to the 2026 Olympics with high hopes for the three athletes Teton County claims as our own. What he experienc…
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26 min
The state of the press - from Washington to Wyoming
With major layoffs at The Washington Post, federal funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and state-level threats to outlets like Wyoming Public Media, the pressu…
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27 min
What organizing against the Freedom Caucus looks like
The state’s further right is pushing for deep spending cuts, book bans, abortion policy, election reform, property tax reductions and dramatic changes to funding public schools. Be…
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21 min
A sports editor previews Teton County’s 2026 Olympians
A debut Olympian in a debut Olympic sport. A reigning world champ’s shot at athletic revenge. A third and fourth chance at an elusive gold. These are just some of the narratives th…
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28 min
Affordable housing for whom?
Christine Walker remembers Jackson Hole in the ‘90s. It was hard to find full-time, year-round work. Housing was a huge stretch. Especially for those earning their income locally.…
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28 min
The $5 million pathway push for Teton Pass
It’s only 3.6 miles. But the chunk of pathway in the news right now is the most technically challenging and expensive stretch Teton County has planned to date. Brian Schilling is T…
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28 min
Nerves, raconteurs and no soapboxes: What makes a good story
From a conversation in the belly of Pinky G’s Pizzeria to packed audiences across town, the Cabin Fever Story Slam has become a Jackson Hole institution. That’s thanks to the caref…
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23 min
Pitching and growing a startup
From a simple Kickstarter to coverage in Vogue, Emily Byrne’s last three-ish years have been more of a sudden leap than a gentle rise. Byrne is the founder of Rise Centered, which…
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29 min
Dr. Travis Riddell on the forces behind our healthcare headwinds
In 2009, Dr. Travis Riddell started practicing pediatrics in Jackson similarly to many of his peers: both in a private office and as a member of St. John’s Health. He closed the sh…