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State of Jackson

KHOL - Jackson Hole Community Radio

"State of Jackson" is where news, culture and community intersect. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations on the issues shaping our region—holding leaders accountable, unpacking policy shifts and exploring the social and environmental challenges that impact our lives. But we also highlight the arts, music and cultural stories that bring our community to life, featuring conversations with artists, writers and creative voices. Whether tackling pressing issues or celebrating local talent, "State of Jackson" is your source for thoughtful discussions, diverse perspectives and stories that matter.

"State of Jackson" is where news, culture and community intersect. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations on the issues shaping our region—holding leaders accountable, unpacking policy shifts and exploring the social and environmental challenges that impact our lives. But we also highlight the arts, music and cultural stories that bring our community to life, featuring conversations with artists, writers and creative voices. Whether tackling pressing issues or celebrating local talent, "State of Jackson" is your source for thoughtful discussions, diverse perspectives and stories that matter.

25hr 12min
Thumbnail for "Jeff Sollis warns impacts from Medicaid cuts are coming for us all".
The CEO of St. John’s Health is bracing for more emergencies and higher bills.
July 23, 202528min 24sec40.91 MB
Thumbnail for "Measles in the Tetons: Why we might be seeing the outbreak now".
Dr. Travis Riddell on a ‘90s information scare and changing vaccine culture.
July 29, 202627min 15sec39.26 MB
Thumbnail for "State of Jackson: Who should live in Jackson Hole?".
Jonathan Schechter and Carrie Kruse on Jackson Hole’s biggest housing questions.
July 18, 202628min 40sec330.45 MB
Thumbnail for "The push in D.C. to dismantle the Roadless Rule".
Peggie dePasquale makes the case for roadless areas and why Wyomingites should keep them.
June 24, 202624min 3sec34.66 MB
Thumbnail for "The ‘warm snow drought’ comes to the Snake River and Jackson Lake".
Kathy Lynch breaks down a dwindling snowpack’s impacts on fish, farmers and river fiends.
June 3, 202626min 29sec38.17 MB
Thumbnail for "Wyoming’s public lands and the battle for the backyard".
Craig Benjamin says now is time to speak up for one of the ‘last best places.’
May 17, 202626min 33sec38.25 MB
Thumbnail for "From availability to affordability: making behavioral health healthier".
Elizabeth Cheroutes and Deidre Ashley on the stress and success of mental health across the lifespan in Jackson Hole.
April 15, 202626min 28sec152.5 MB
Thumbnail for "How much should we pay for Teton Village transit?".
Jared Smith says the cost of a successful bus system should be more “fair”
April 1, 202628min 5sec40.46 MB
Thumbnail for "Teton County’s best ever Olympics?".
Jackson’s sports editor on witnessing three hometown medals and an Olympic sport premiere.
March 18, 202628min 18sec40.76 MB
Thumbnail for "The state of the press - from Washington to Wyoming".
A conversation with Ruth Marcus, New Yorker contributor and former Washington Post columnist, on press freedom, accountability journalism and why local news in places like Wyoming matters more than ever.
February 25, 202625min 47sec37.15 MB
Thumbnail for "What organizing against the Freedom Caucus looks like".
Nate Martin on a grassroots campaign to counter attacks on public institutions.
February 11, 202627min 19sec39.36 MB
Thumbnail for "A sports editor previews Teton County’s 2026 Olympians".
Kyle Leverone of the Jackson Hole News&Guide will be in Italy to follow the area’s all-female cast.
January 28, 202621min 29sec30.95 MB
Thumbnail for "Affordable housing for whom?".
Christine Walker thinks it’s time to rethink Jackson Hole’s demand for housing.
January 14, 202627min 31sec39.63 MB
Thumbnail for "The $5 million pathway push for Teton Pass".
Dave Bergart and Brian Schilling on the most challenging pathway section yet.
December 17, 202528min 6sec40.49 MB
Thumbnail for "Nerves, raconteurs and no soapboxes: What makes a good story".
Leah Shlachter and Jeff Moran share wisdom from watching 10 years of live storytelling.
November 29, 202527min 58sec13.43 MB
Thumbnail for "Pitching and growing a startup".
Emily Byrne and Rob Kellogg on the support system for entrepreneurs
November 22, 202523min 9sec11.12 MB
Thumbnail for "Dr. Travis Riddell on the forces behind our healthcare headwinds".
Teton County’s health department leader explains why pricing health is increasingly complicated and what’s being done about it.
October 25, 202528min 33sec41.12 MB
Thumbnail for "Literature in the age of autogenerate".
Novelist Téa Obreht and poet Matt Daly share struggles and advice.
October 15, 202528min 38sec41.26 MB
Thumbnail for "Drones, choppers and friends: Search and Rescue conference is shiny, but all about safety".
Tim Ciocarlan and Cody Lockhart talk about keeping up with growing backcountry demand.
September 27, 202526min 45sec38.55 MB
Thumbnail for "Social trail or social media? Christian Beckwith on Delta Lake’s future.".
Climbing advocate sees trash and “butt-scooters” dotting the popular route as a chance for conservation.
September 10, 202525min 51sec12.41 MB
Thumbnail for "How do residents feel about tourism? Crista Valentino and Dan McCoy weigh in".
Tourism experts discuss the post-pandemic leap in positive feelings toward the region’s No. 1 industry.
August 23, 202525min 18sec36.44 MB
Thumbnail for "Arne Jorgensen says more taxes are necessary for town to thrive, not just survive".
Jackson’s mayor is urging a hard look in the mirror on revenues.
July 19, 202527min 4sec39.01 MB
Thumbnail for "Mike Geraci says ‘culture drives commerce’".
The marketing expert explains how tourism in the Tetons is changing
July 5, 202528min 5sec13.48 MB
Thumbnail for "Bridget Crocker shares how the river healed scars from childhood and the rafting industry".
When she first faced sexual harassment on the job, the river runner wanted to disappear. Now she leads a maturing culture.
June 21, 202526min 13sec151.09 MB
Thumbnail for "Tyler Sinclair says spending more on staff is working".
Town manager dives into the balancing act of budgeting in a tourism town.
June 7, 202528min 28sec656.06 MB
Thumbnail for "Chris Colligan sees a bright future for wildlife".
The longtime Jackson Hole wildlife advocate knows roads can be a harbinger of death for migrating creatures. Wildlife crossings, he says, are a beacon of hope.
May 31, 202528min 23sec13.63 MB
Thumbnail for "Wade McKoy has traced the arc of skiing".
The ski photographer’s new book chronicles 50 years of skiing in Jackson Hole, the faces that built the sport and the evolution of the region as a world-class destination.
May 22, 202526min 7sec12.54 MB
Thumbnail for "What happens when jobs outpace homes".
Housing trivia Part II, falling off the “retirement cliff.”
May 17, 202528min13.45 MB
Thumbnail for "Sarah Cavallero and Dr. Kent Corso explain how we can all prevent youth suicide".
What’s behind declining youth mental health and how parents, teachers, clinicians and coaches can fortify our most vulnerable population
May 10, 202527min 36sec39.76 MB
Thumbnail for "April Norton asks what’s next as homeowners grow older and richer".
Housing czar delivers trivia for nerds, Part I
May 3, 202527min 51sec40.13 MB
Thumbnail for "Rep. Andrew Byron says ‘it’s about remembering that we’re all humans’".
As politically purple districts in Wyoming grow rare, the lifelong Teton County resident and self-described moderate Republican talks success with, and being sidelined by the Freedom Caucus.
April 26, 202527min 21sec13.14 MB
Thumbnail for "Andy Schwartz says ‘democracy will survive’".
Jackson lobbyist talks challenges of representing the town in the current Wyoming Legislature.
April 19, 202529min 19sec168.96 MB
Thumbnail for "Grand Targhee expansion plan".
April 15, 202524min 56sec143.63 MB
Thumbnail for "Devon Viehman takes a seat at the Town Council table".
April 15, 202529min 36sec313.41 MB
Thumbnail for "Public transit talk with Bruce Abel".
April 15, 202529min 10sec308.71 MB
Thumbnail for "Ava Reynolds on the art of climate change".
April 15, 202532min 42sec282.59 MB
Thumbnail for "Billy Arnold on the history of the Elk Refuge".
April 15, 202532min184.39 MB
Thumbnail for "Rosie Read on immigration in Teton County".
April 15, 202531min 10sec179.55 MB
Thumbnail for "One22's Seadar Davis on food insecurity".
April 15, 202529min 7sec167.78 MB
Thumbnail for "Kevin Regan gears up to take his newly appointed Town Council seat".
April 15, 202539min 48sec229.34 MB
Thumbnail for "Billy Arnold on the wildness of being an environmental reporter in Jackson".
April 15, 202532min 4sec339.49 MB
Thumbnail for "Post-election re-cap with Teton County Dem and GOP leaders".
April 14, 202528min 53sec166.4 MB
Thumbnail for "Jeannette Boner on development in Victor and Alpine".
April 14, 202529min 52sec316.13 MB
Thumbnail for "Demographics throughout the years with Alex Norton".
April 14, 202533min 44sec388.78 MB
Thumbnail for "Traffic talk with Bob Hammond".
April 14, 202531min 52sec183.59 MB
Thumbnail for "Trash cans and grills and bears, oh my!".
April 14, 202531min 52sec183.59 MB
Thumbnail for "Combating climate change with Margie Lynch".
April 14, 202529min 59sec345.58 MB
Thumbnail for "What's the state of e-bikes in Jackson, Wyoming?".
April 14, 202531min 15sec330.91 MB
Thumbnail for "Affordable Housing with April Norton".
April 14, 202532min 31sec187.4 MB
Thumbnail for "Trusting Jackson housing".
April 14, 202531min 14sec179.99 MB
Thumbnail for "What's the state of e-bikes in Jackson, Wyoming?".
April 14, 202531min 15sec330.91 MB
Thumbnail for "10/01/2025: Lift Lines cartoonist Ryan Stolp".
April 10, 202529min 37sec170.66 MB
Thumbnail for "Rep. Mike Yin says Wyoming’s polarization reflects the nation’s".
The Wyoming House Minority leader talks about the challenges of being a Democrat in a body determined to vote against him.
April 3, 202524min 36sec141.77 MB

Jeff Sollis warns impacts from Medicaid cuts are coming for us all

Thumbnail for "Jeff Sollis warns impacts from Medicaid cuts are coming for us all".
July 23, 202528min 24sec

Rolls of new red tape for Medicaid could hit Teton County’s residents and, ultimately, the financial viability of our independent hospital. 

St. John’s leader talks with co-host Pete Muldoon in the wake of Congress’ recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

Among other things, the Act tightens work documentation for Medicaid with the intent of eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. 

But Sollis says unintended consequences could mean people unable to navigate the new requirements, for example agricultural workers, are less likely to be insured. 

In the last year, St. John’s saw an uptick of 27% in uncompensated care.

Easily treatable infections will become emergencies, which, left unpaid for, will show up in the bills of everyone else. 

“Is healthcare a right or is it a privilege? Right now we're in contradiction with ourselves,” Sollis says. 

Thumbnail for "Jeff Sollis warns impacts from Medicaid cuts are coming for us all".
Jeff Sollis warns impacts from Medicaid cuts are coming for us all
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