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Open Spaces

Open Spaces

Written by: Wyoming Public Media
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 A news and public affairs program about Wyoming and the Mountain West.2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • State budget process updates, hunger relief, and more...

    State budget process updates, hunger relief, and more...
    Jan 16 2026
    Today on the show, lawmakers took their first crack at marking up the state budget this week. Our state government reporters have updates. Wyoming’s Hunger Relief Program helped fill in the gap when SNAP benefits went on pause during the government shutdown. It helped feed 20,000 Wyomingites. And, there have been two avalanche fatalities in Wyoming so far this winter season. An avalanche forecaster has advice. Those stories and more.
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    49 mins
  • Ski patrollers choose not to unionize, international park fees, and more...

    Ski patrollers choose not to unionize, international park fees, and more...
    Jan 10 2026
    Today on the show, abortion will remain legal in Wyoming for now. We dig into the crux of the arguments from the Wyoming Supreme Court, including a look back at the passing of one key constitutional right. The property tax bill for your home might be going away, maybe forever. That’s if some state lawmakers get their way. We’ll also hear how, despite a federal boost, coal still struggled in 2025. And local community fundraising is becoming more important to some Laramie-based non-profits. Those stories and more.
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    52 mins
  • WPM reporters' favorite stories in 2025

    WPM reporters' favorite stories in 2025
    Jan 2 2026
    Today on the show, Wyoming Public Radio’s reporters share their favorite stories from 2025 and why.With each one, we’ll hear from the reporters themselves on what made them pick the stories they did.
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    52 mins
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