What does it mean to be ranching royalty? In this week’s episode of Way Out West take a ride through the history of four legendary ranching families: the Kings, the Waggoners, the Burnetts, and the Kochs. Four families who helped shape the American West. From pioneering cattle breeds to building empires that spanned hundreds of thousands of acres, their legacies still echo across the plains today.

Plus, in a special bonus segment, hear how the great-great-great-great-grandson of the XIT Ranch’s founder is reinventing the brand for the modern age. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Disappointment and Triumph of Captain King: The Untold Story of the King Ranch
2. The History and Impact of the 6666 Ranch: A Legacy of Western Heritage
3. The XIT Ranch: Legends, Lore, and the Lasting Legacy of Texas’ Biggest Spread

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