The Dark Side of Wyoming Politics

In this episode of Let's Talk Wyoming, host Amy Edmonds discusses recent political developments in Wyoming, focusing on deceptive political tactics, the influence of dark money, and the role of out of state groups. She highlights a recent text campaign targeting Governor Mark Gordon, which misrepresents his stance on free speech and education. The conversation also touches on the evolution of the GOP in Wyoming and public concerns regarding nuclear projects. Throughout, Edmonds emphasizes the importance of honesty in politics and the need for informed voters. Edmonds goes on to share her interview with Former Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau, now writing opinion columns for Cowboy State Daily.  Find his columns here: https://cowboystatedaily.com/columnist/tom-lubnau/ Column on Red Coats Stunt: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/06/24/tom-lubnau-at-this-point-house-appropriations-members-should-just-go-full-clown-show/ Chapters (00:00:12) - Let's Talk Wyoming(00:01:46) - Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Has Threatened Free Speech(00:07:37) - American Action Fund Texts Criticizing Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon(00:14:00) - Wyoming Secretary of State and Young Americans for Liberty(00:16:43) - Let's Talk Wyoming: Please Donate to the Podcast(00:18:42) - Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee Meeting 2(00:24:56) - Republicans talk about more meetings on the budget(00:25:22) - Silly Season: Who Is Running for Governor of Iowa?(00:26:41) - Interview With Former Speaker of the House Tom Love(00:29:08) - Former Speaker Tom Lubnow on the Freedom Caucus Protesting the Budget(00:37:18) - WYOMA: Hard Work in the Legislature(00:42:50) - Wyoming on Taking Owners of Federal Lands(00:49:56) - Tom Lovenow on WYoming's Issues