A true story of family, fraud, land and power in the American West. Ghost Herd is a joint production of KUOW and Northwest Public Broadcasting, both members of the NPR Network.
Host KUOW explores a daring rescue where six teenage students save their Garfield High teacher after he falls into a crevasse during a mountain-climbing trip.
29 Apr 2024
Introducing: Let the Kids Dance!
Host KUOW explores Seattle's 90s teen dance ordinance, revealing a story of moral panic and grassroots activism within the music community.
14 Feb 2023
Part 6: The Reckonin'
Host Cody explores the complex legacy of land ownership and corporate expansion in the Columbia Basin while facing personal and legal challenges.
7 Feb 2023
Part 5: The Bidding War
Host Genevieve Randall explores the intense bidding war for Easterday's water-rich farmlands, revealing a significant shift in American agriculture.
31 Jan 2023
Part 4: The Crash
Host Cody faces the devastating consequences of his fraudulent ghost herd when a major meat operation uncovers his scheme, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
24 Jan 2023
Part 3: The Gamble
Host Luke Burbank explores Cody Easterday's massive gambling habit and its surprising impact on the American beef market in this interview.
17 Jan 2023
Part 2: The Swindle
Host Cody Easterday details his massive cattle fraud scheme, revealing how he swindled investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
10 Jan 2023
Part 1: The Empire Builders
Host reporter Emily Moon interviews the Easterday family about their ranching empire and the hidden financial secrets threatening its collapse.
23 Nov 2022
Introducing Ghost Herd, coming January 10
This episode introduces "Ghost Herd," exploring the rise and fall of the Easterday family's Washington farming empire.
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New KUOW docuseries: Adults in the Room
Published 25 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Rosie Bancroft was a classmate of mine and one of the few female members of post -84. She was the only girl on the Mount Olympus trip. No, like radios or communications with the outside world. There were seven of us on two rope teams. Ocean Mason was a year older than me, a towering blonde kid who seemed shy at school. […]
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