Gov. Mark Gordon sat down with Wyoming Tribune Eagle Managing Editor Brian Martin to share his thoughts on this year's 2025 legislative session and how happenings in Washington, D.C. may impact the Cowboy State.   This episode airs excerpts from the full hour-long interview with the governor, which is available to listen to in full and unedited on a special episode of The Perch, uploaded today, March 21, 2025.   Next week, we will share a conversation we had with Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Music Director William Intriligator on how he approaches his work and art in Cheyenne.   Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.   New episodes published every Friday.   Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

Last week, the Wyoming Legislature wrapped up its 2025 general session. It gained national attention after the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a group of hardline Republicans, gained majority control of the House of Representatives. This is the first time in the nation a Freedom Caucus has gained majority control of a state legislative branch.

 Hannah Shields, our state government reporter, shares what she learned from her coverage of the session this year.

Next week, we will share a conversation we had with Gov. Mark Gordon to hear his thoughts after the session wrapped up.

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

New episodes published every Friday.

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After going viral on TikTok during the pandemic and never having performed on a stage before, Danae Hays began her first tour around a year ago after amassing a large following online.  

She is performing tonight, if you’re listening on Friday, at the Cheyenne Civic Center. Her conversation with the WTE's Taylor Staples explores her transition from viral internet celebrity to live stand-up comedy and how she uses comedy to deal with struggles in her life. 

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

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Wyoming Sen. Wendy Schuler, R-Evanston, shares her story from the challenges she faced as a youth and collegiate athlete to why she is now pushing for legislation that would ban trans athletes from competing in female collegiate sports in Wyoming.

This week, she spoke with WTE reporter Ivy Secrest.

This episode is the second of two parts covering the bills. Last week, The Perch shared a conversation with Santi Murillo, an advocate for the queer community in Wyoming and the first trans athlete to compete at the University of Wyoming.

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

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Santi Murillo was the first trans athlete at the University of Wyoming. Now, she is advocating against bills that would further restrict trans athletes' access to sports in the state.

She shared her story with WTE reporter Ivy Secrest.

This is episode is the first of two parts covering the bills. Next week, The Perch is bringing you a conversation with Sen. Wendy Schuler, R-Evanston, who is sponsoring one of those bills.

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and a preview of upcoming local events.

New episodes published every Friday.

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Local sheriff departments and fire departments across Wyoming are at risk of losing a significant amount of funding this year as the Wyoming Legislature considers further property tax cuts. This week, WTE reporter Ivy Secrest shares her conversation with Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak and Laramie County Fire Authority Chief Jason Caughey on the issue.   Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and happenings at the Wyoming Capitol over the past week, as well as a preview of upcoming local events.   New episodes published every Friday.   Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

Note: As of this week, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle is changing the upload date of The Perch from every Wednesday morning to every Friday morning.

The Wyoming Legislature is now halfway through its 2025 legislative session. This week, reporters Hannah Shields and Carrie Haderlie share what they've been covering so far, and which bills will be advancing to the second half of the session.   Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and happenings at the Wyoming Capitol over the past week, as well as a preview of upcoming local events.   New episodes published every Friday.   Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].

Caroline Veit has been working to bring a children's museum for over a decade. Driven by a passion to bring Cheyenne children an opportunity she never had growing up, the museum is set to open soon in downtown Cheyenne. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Taylor Staples shares her conversation with Veit.

Stick around to hear a recap of local headlines and happenings at the Wyoming State Capitol over the past week and a forecast of upcoming events in the next week.

New episodes published every Wednesday.

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The Wyoming Legislature's general session has been going on for one week. WTE reporter Hannah Shields and freelance journalist Carrie Haderlie share what they've reported on over the past seven days including the progress the Wyoming Freedom Caucus has been making on their five-and-dime agenda after securing the first Freedom Caucus majority in a state legislative branch in the nation.

Also, WTE Managing Editor Brian Martin and Wyoming News Now News Director Jeremy Downing talk about a new partnership between the media outlets and discuss Wyoming's media landscape.

New episodes published every Wednesday.

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The Wyoming Legislature's general session kicked off this week. WTE reporter Hannah Shields and freelance journalist Carrie Haderlie share what they see as the most important topics and bills going through the Legislature this year. Key topics include education, elections, gaming, property taxes and housing.

New episodes published every Wednesday.

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