Eye on the Issues

About Eye on the Issues

Welcome to Eye on the Issues, the podcast brought to you by the Wyoming Liberty Group. Whether you're a proud Wyoming resident, hail from the Cowboy State, or simply care deeply about the issues facing Wyoming, this podcast is your go-to resource. Join us as we delve into the heart of Wyoming's most pressing concerns, offering you insights and perspectives from a diverse range of voices. You'll hear from Wyoming lawmakers and elected officials sharing their viewpoints, along with community and thought leaders who are shaping the future of our great state. We also bring in subject matter experts to provide in-depth analysis and understanding on key issues. The Wyoming Liberty Group is committed to empowering Wyoming's future. With over 15 years of experience and impact in our state, we're more than just a think tank. While we pride ourselves on rigorous research, we go beyond that to craft innovative solutions that promote free enterprise, limited government, personal responsibility, and government accountability. Tune in to Eye on the Issues to stay informed, engaged, and empowered. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for Wyoming.

Publisher

Wyoming Liberty Group

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2024

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   WY School Funding Recalibration with Superintendent Degenfelder and COO Trent Carroll

   In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and Wyoming Department of Education COO Trent Carroll to talk about Wyoming’s newly recalibrated K-12 school funding model and what the changes mean for districts across the state. Superintendent Degenfelder and Mr. Carroll explain how recalibration works and walk through several parts of the updated model, including teacher pay, staffing, regional cost adjustments, transportat...

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Inside the Wyoming State Auditor's Office with Kristi Racines

   In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines to talk about what the State Auditor’s office actually does, how it fits into state government, and why that work matters to Wyoming taxpayers. Auditor Racines breaks down the office's role in managing and reporting state financial information, along with the responsibility that comes with making sure those records are accurate and available to the public. The conversation examines how financial...

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

   The Truth About Economic Development Incentives with Matthew Mitchell

   In this episode of Eye on the Issues, we sit down with Matthew Mitchell of the Mercatus Center and Fraser Institute to explore the real impact of targeted economic development incentives. Drawing on years of research, Mitchell explains why corporate subsidies often fail to deliver the promised results—and in many cases may even reduce overall economic activity. The conversation breaks down the economic logic behind these findings, including how uneven tax structures can create greater ineffi...

Who has been a guest on Eye on the Issues

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mary Olson
• Allison Macfarlane
• Johan Swahn

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

47,708

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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