Jackson Unpacked

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 29]: The conversation about changing rules for short-term rentals in Jackson Hole is exposing a longstanding community debate: Who counts as a local? KHOL interviews WyoFile reporter Mike Koshmrl about how record killings of Yellowstone wolves have damaged an internationally celebrated research project. “Powder Days” author Heather Hansman weighs in on the future of ski towns. Plus, a look behind the scenes of the new limited podcast series “Facets,” and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 22]: The Jackson Hole Airport entered a 78-day closure earlier this month in order to rebuild its runway, and local businesses are preparing…for not much to change. A look behind the scenes at the inspiration for “Facets,” a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio. Victims of radiation exposure from uranium mines and nuclear weapons testing fight for expanded support from Congress. The Fire in the Mountains heavy metal festival faces an uncertain future in Jackson Hole. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

BONUS: KHOL interviews women’s moguls silver medalist Jaelin Kauf, of Alta, Wyoming, about her 2022 Olympics experience, growing up in Teton Valley and caring for her mental health while competing on the world stage.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 8]: KHOL interviews WyoFile energy and climate reporter Dustin Bleizeffer about Wyoming’s plan to electrify the state’s roadways. Also, how can smaller music festivals like Treefort in Boise maintain their indie charm while still continuing to grow? And KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on how one of Jackson’s few Mexican bakeries is facing closure (en español). Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 1]: Jackson Hole state representatives are trying to change the way Wyoming redistricting is done. Can Alaska serve as a model? KHOL reports on this year’s NPS Academy, an effort to diversify the National Park Service. A recap from the Wyoming Showcase at the recent Treefort Music Festival in Boise. Plus, a conversation with Matt Hansen, host of “The Fine Line” podcast, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Welcome to Facets: A new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio exploring the complex relationship between humans and the natural world of Jackson Hole. In five episodes told through distinct voices of the mountain life, Facets reveals how a new business is learning to work with the environment, the tensions between conservation and recreation, and more. Subscribe to Facets wherever you listen to podcasts. 

This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 18]: KHOL reports on the forces at play in American oil production amid the war in Ukraine and how high gas prices are affecting local residents. The Good Samaritan Mission of Jackson Hole wants to bring a new homeless shelter for families to Teton County. Plus, a conversation with local Grateful Dead cover band The Deadlocks and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 11]: A new report sheds light on the severity of the housing crisis in the greater Jackson region. Meanwhile, Telluride, Colorado, is renting parking spots this winter where people can live in their vans or RVs. KHOL interviews the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board about a new effort to sustainably manage tourism in the Tetons. Plus, a conversation with Northern Arapaho contemporary artist Robert Martinez, and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 25]: The latest on the debate over crossover voting in the Wyoming State Legislature. A conversation with author Tom Turiano about updating his landmark backcountry ski guidebook, “Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone,” and the controversy that accompanies his work. From Arizona, the Navajo Nation looks to move beyond coal. Plus, an interview with local farmer Curtis Haderlie of Thayne and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

BONUS: A special regional episode featuring stories from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network’s ongoing reporting project about the transition away from fossil fuels across the Mountain West. Colorado reporters cover everything from rewriting the rules of post-coal economies to tribal investment in hydroelectric power projects. KHOL’s stories for this project are available at 891khol.org.