Angela Hand talks about her unique shops of wine and ice cream. Ted thinks it is the best of both worlds in downtown Bonners Ferry.

The high school basketball team is off to the state tournament with high hopes.

Terry gets restless at the game and demands popcorn. But then buys everyone ice cream.

After an absence of several years, Playboy Magazine returns!

Ted reviews the movie, Unbreakable Boy.

In order to keep Elon Musk happy, Ted lists 5 things he did last week.

There are many upcoming events on the community calendar.

Russian dissident and gulag survivor Alexander Solzhenitsyn shares a powerful thought for today's Woke crowd to consider.

Nate joins the podcast to talk all things fish and game.

And, yes, he is part of law enforcement. Poaching is real, and so are hunting mistakes.

What a typical day, bad day and good day on the job looks like.

Other topics include:

Talking to the animals in the forest

Chronic Wasting Disease

Lions and tigers and bears...well, maybe not tigers

Who is smarter - wolves or cougars...or Ted?

The risks and challenges of black bears and grizzly bears

Ferrell cats

Ice fishing precautions as weather gets warmer

His personal experience with Sasquatch

Brent Hudson shares his story of how he was mauled by a huge grizzly in Alaska, and survived! And how it changed his life.

Brent recalls the events leading up to the attack and the details of the encounter that left him with multiple injuries and a long stay in the hospital.

He believes God saved him for a purpose.

Bears are real, and dangerous. So, today he gives workshops on how to avoid bear attacks and how to defend oneself if needed.

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Ted looks in the mirror and discovers Ned Newton, ace reporter for the Bonners Ferry Herald newspaper.

Ted discovers that the more things change, the more they stay the same. He takes a trip down memory lane and compares Ned's new life as a journalist with his own from 50 years ago.

Ned is a Texas boy and is adjusting to the snow, cold, and lack of sun in North Idaho. But he loves the beauty and the people of the area.

Ted has noticed a significant improvement in the coverage and writing of the local newspaper and believes Ned is the reason.

Ned shares some of his favorite stories he has written so far since joining the newspaper in November.

Ned strives to be a good journalist without bias. He wants to inform his readers as he explores the area's events and issues.

As a former high school basketball player, he is really impressed with the success and culture of the Bonners Ferry boys' basketball team.

Ted likes to TRY to be funny, but some stories are just too sad and real.

Beware of scams, calls from the barnyard, and calls from ex-wives!

Zuko, the rescue dog, needs our help. He has a complication that sets his recovery back.

Ted attends a meeting of the Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Team and decides to lose the fat and recommits to going to the gym.

George, the cat, needs a new home!

Kevin Vaughn talks about the organization 'First Hunt' in an interview with Ted.

Charli Turner was bitten by a lava reef (not a shark!) in Hawaii, and her recovery has hit a snag. But help is on the way.

The Bonners Ferry High School boys' basketball team lost its first game of the season to the No. 4 team in 6-A. However, as the No. 1 team in Class 4-A, the Badgers now prepare for the post-season playoffs.

There are lots of clubs and organizations meeting this coming week. Pick one and go!

Ted reflects on how hard it is to trust in the Lord.

Feel free to email Ted at [email protected]

Baby, it's cold outside!

Ted gets cold inside, too, as his Chiefs are humbled in the big game. But while his friends eat his food and make fun of him simultaneously, they keep him from jumping off the ledge.

Ted gets warmed up a couple of days later as he attends T.D. Holliday's monthly morning mixer for business owners and entrepreneurs. While there, he meets and interviews Two Tones Catering owners Kira Romero and Tony Fleck. They have a big Valentine's dinner planned for Friday night, and they talk about all the good food they will be serving. Don't wait too long, as reservations are filling up!

While the Super Bowl was a big dud for Ted, his Super Bowl Party was a hit...thanks to Joy and all his friends who came.

Ted talks again about the need to get involved in local organizations. Be the light as you get informed and educated. With that in mind, Ted goes to the local school board meeting and watches hundreds of parents support their children as they receive achievement recognition in math, language arts, and science.

He also listens, or tries to, as the board discusses various items on their agenda.

Search and rescue dog Zuko needs everyone's prayers as he recovers from surgery to remove a grass seed in his lung that caused a severe infection. Hopefully, Zuko will return on the trail soon, helping more people.

And finally, Ted marvels at the beautiful pictures God paints for us everyday.

The Bonners Ferry Gun and Horn Show will be at the county fairgrounds this weekend.

Guns, knives, crafts, furs, food, pies, and more will be featured on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Did Ted mention pies!?!?

Ted thinks the NFL should move the Super Bowl to another date to accommodate our gun show.

Most people just have a good time at the show, but once in a while, Kevin has to put out fires at the gun show as someone gets upset by the rules and regulations, often caused by the insurance company.

All booths and tables are filled as hundreds are expected to attend the show.

While living in Germany, Texas, and California, Kevin thinks Idaho is the best place.

Kevin likes to hunt a lot, but chasing bass is Kevin's favorite thing to do.

There will be a special fundraiser for Kevin's friend and fellow outdoor sportsman, Kevin Koehn, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Raffle tickets for a beautiful Henry rifle will sell for $5.00 each at the gun show.

Break out of your bout with cabin fever and head to the sports show this weekend. Chances are your friends will be there! The weather looks pretty good.

Welcome to North Idaho as the snow and temperatures fall.

Ted sympathizes with two local men and a turtle in Florida who get stuck in a sewer drain.

Meet Bruno, who needs a home.

Wanda The Weather Bunny predicts the weather with uncanny accuracy.

The recent plane crash in Washington, DC, brings back memories for Ted of a similar tragedy in 1970 involving the Wichita State Football Team.

A dead girl gets new glasses that change her life.

Ted celebrates one of his favorite holidays by urging people to watch Groundhog Day, one of his favorite movies.

There are lots of things coming up on the community calendar for people to be aware of.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Ted's patience is tested Sunday morning as he prepares to go to church and says a bad word. Bad Ted!

Ted welcomes his listeners to North Idaho, which is almost paradise!

True crime podcasts are popular, but Ted isn't sure they're for him. A current area murder trial might force him to reconsider.

Should Ted continue shopping at Costco? DEI is the issue, and Costco believes in it. Ted doesn't. Sounds like another Bud Lite situation.

Keeping up with Trump these days is very hard. Ted will try, but he will need faster shoes.

Talking about feeling the heat, Badger basketball is red-hot. Badger basketball is a show we shouldn't miss.

Is Chiefs' fatigue setting in? Does winning ever get boring? Can Ted handle the pictures of Mahomes kissing the referees? Yes, as long as the games are close and exciting.

But Joy feels sorry for the other teams...

Joy also doesn't like the noisy fans; they're cheating. But sometimes, it backfires—just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. Fans can be so stupid!

Other fans can be super nice. The Buffalo Bills Mafia steps up in a big way!

The calendar this coming week is full of food and shooting. What a great combo.

Being an only child, Ted has always talked to himself. Now, he tries to talk to Jesus because He assures us that He is ALWAYS with us. And boy, does Ted need it!

What a great show we have today! Retired border patrol officer Lee Pinkerton (known as Pinky by his friends) talks about his career and life here in North Idaho.

Lee has worn many hats as a lifetime resident of Bonners Ferry and a retired 25-year veteran of the border patrol. A few years ago, he was one of our county commissioners. He is part owner of a sawmill. He is a rancher and hay producer. And most importantly to him, he is a husband and father. Today, some might call him a Paul Bunyan-like lumberjack, always looking for the next tree to cut down.

Lee is part of a three-generation border patrol family: his father, himself, and now his son.

He is very excited about President Trump and his policies about America's borders. Before the election, there was no way he would have come out of retirement. Today, he would go back and work with his long-time friend Tom Holman, the new border czar.

While the southern border gets most of the headlines, there is an increasing number of crossings over the Canadian border into the U.S. While most of the crossings are along the eastern border, our Idaho border with Canada can also be an issue.

Lee reflects on his early career years 100 miles from nothing, east of El Paso, TX.

He spent many 10+ hour days tracking down illegal immigrants, drug smugglers, and "mules" in the desert southwest. He used many tools, including trucks, ATVs, motorcycles, and helicopters. But his favorite by far was the horse.

In later years, he was approached to develop and expand the border patrol's use of horses. It was Lee who initiated and developed the use of the American Mustang as THE horse of choice for the border patrol. That is his buzz phrase: America's Legend, Protecting America's Borders.

This eventually led to his riding in President Obama's first inaugural parade.

Lee takes time to emphasize the importance of fences on the borders and the need for them in some places along the Canadian border as well.

Lee has many thoughts on many issues, including Conservation Easements. He calls them a real danger to America.

Lee helped Ted close this podcast with a heartfelt prayer, asking God for guidance and protection and to prepare us for the challenges ahead.