Jackson Unpacked

BONUS: Exclusive Interview with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon

This week on Jackson Unpacked, we’re bringing you a one-on-one conversation with Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Gordon held a public forum in Jackson on Aug. 31, during which he answered questions about the state’s COVID-19 response, climate change and tourism. But KHOL wanted to talk more specifically about Teton County, so we invited the governor into our KHOL studios to discuss the local housing crisis, income inequality and more.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'We Don’t Know All of What We Don’t Know'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 27]: KHOL reports on a University of Wyoming team that’s been studying elevated E. Coli levels in Teton County creeks this summer. New 2020 Census data gives us better insight into local growth -- or does it? A look at how one Colorado mountain town is raising money for affordable housing projects, and a Spanish-language story about DIYDocs, which is going international this fall. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'Management is a Little Bit Miffed'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 20]: KHOL speaks to WyoFile reporter Angus Thuermer, who broke the story about Patagonia’s decision to pull its products from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The legal tug-of-war between the Biden administration and the fossil fuel industry continues. A Spanish-language story explores the impact of a new summer employment program for local Latino youth. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'I Sincerely Hope the Data Change'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 13]: Less than three weeks away from the first day of school, Teton County parents are sharply divided on whether or not the district should require masks. A climate reporter reflects on how 30 years have changed the experience of rafting through the Grand Canyon. KHOL speaks to the founder of the new Wydaho Adventure Film Festival. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

BONUS: A Conversation With 'Billionaire Wilderness' Author Justin Farrell

Justin Farrell is a social scientist, Yale University professor, native Wyomingite and the author of "Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West." KHOL News Director Kyle Mackie interviewed Farrell while he was in Jackson last week for his first local talk since the book was published in March 2020. Listen to hear their full conversation about how mind-boggling wealth is transforming Teton County and Farrell's reflections on his research.

 

 

'Nobody Needs a Billion Dollars'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Aug. 6]: KHOL speaks to "Billionaire Wilderness" author Justin Farrell about how mind-boggling wealth is transforming Teton County. A new class of Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers is in the thick of training, and local musician Chris Archuletta discusses his new punk rock project Box Elder. Plus, KHOL’s new roundup of this week’s headlines.

 

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'It’s Been a Rough Summer'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 30]: KHOL speaks to two authors of a new report that shows the tremendous extent to which climate change has transformed the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since 1950. All of Teton County is now in Severe or Extreme Drought. Jackson-based musician Jake Dulln reflects on how his time in the U.S. Army and traveling around the country influences his sound. Plus, KHOL’s new roundup of this week’s headlines.

 

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'We Don’t Want to be Jackson'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 16]: The proposed expansion of Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming, which is accessible only through Teton Valley, Idaho, is raising concerns among local residents and community leaders. A new survey of Colorado mountain towns shows that many pandemic-era changes are likely here to stay. Plus, a look at the health risks of wildfire smoke and an in-studio performance by Americana singer-songwriter Jackie Green.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'They Were Hired Guns'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [July 9]: KHOL reports on the fallout of a conservative scheme that infiltrated several progressive political groups across Wyoming. A new effort in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley aims to connect people with housing assistance. The Colorado River is tapped out. Plus, Thin Air Shakespeare is back at the Center for the Arts in Jackson this week and modernizing “Much Ado About Nothing” with a Mexican-American lead character.

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

'Modem Cowboys'

This week on Jackson Unpacked [June 30]: Several town governments across the Mountain West, including Jackson, are trying something new to help local workers purchase homes: offering down payment assistance. A school superintendent on the Wind River Indian Reservation discusses how the legacy of federal Indian boarding schools continues to affect Indigenous students today. Plus, KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on why some local LGBTQ Latinos say they face extra challenges when it comes to coming out.

 

Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.