Tim Leppert has made a trip to Colorado and has generated several interesting observations in land use along the way. He stops in the studio to join me on the this Dakota Trails and Tales July 23, 2026.

JC COLE WARNS OF EARTHQUAKES, ENERGY COLLAPSE, AND FOOD SYSTEM RISK JC Cole joins Trent Loos from New Jersey for an eye-opening episode packed with warnings about America's hidden vulnerabilities. The two dig into a mysterious 3.9 magnitude earthquake off Florida's coast, predictions of major…

On the big platform of Election Integrity Scott Peterson pulled off what most said he could not do.

JAY TRUITT BREAKS DOWN TRADE DATA, DAIRY GROWTH, AND DIRECT FARM SALES Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a deep dive into the numbers shaping American agriculture. Jay exposes the truth about USDA export data, revealing why livestock and meat reporting often contains errors and pointing…

RANCHER HANK VOGLER SOUNDS OFF ON FEDERAL LAND GRAZING RULES AND WHY BEEF FEEDS THE PLANET Nevada rancher Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos for a hard-hitting conversation about capitalism, government overreach, and the future of American ranching. Vogler draws on a life time of ranching experience to…

AI DATA CENTERS UNDER FIRE: KANSAS COMMUNITY FIGHTS BACK A massive AI data center could change everything for one small Kansas town — and the people there aren't backing down. Trent Loos sits down with Jay Vehige, a Kansas resident who helped launch "Emporia Neighbors United," a grassroots movement…

KANSAS WATER WARS: DATA CENTERS VS. FARMS IN THE FIGHT FOR THE OGALLALA AQUIFER Water is running out in Kansas, and a new competitor just showed up: data centers. Trent Loos heads to Sedgwick County to sit down with retired agronomist John Hecht and Mike Betzen for a hard look at the state's…More Info

JC COLE TALKS FARM COSTS, ENERGY, AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL Trent Loos welcomes JC Cole from New Jersey for a hard-hitting conversation about the pressures facing American agriculture today. The two dig into skyrocketing input costs, rising energy prices, and how government intervention is reshaping…

JAY TRUITT TALKS FEED MILL FIRES AND THE FIGHT OVER AI DATA CENTERS ON FARMLAND Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a hard-hitting look at issues shaking rural America. The two dig into a troubling rise in feed mill fires, breaking down decades of data and the real dangers farmers and…

GLOBAL LABOR MARKETS, IMMIGRATION, AND THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN COLLOQUIALISMS WITH HANK VOGLER Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos from Nevada for a wide-ranging talk on global labor and agriculture. Hank breaks down how improved communication has changed international work opportunities, comparing U.S…