Idaho Pulse

Idaho Pulse

Hosted by Bob Neugebauer, aka Tea Party Bob, Idaho Pulse offers a solution-oriented approach to Idaho’s political, social, and economic challenges. Unlike traditional talk radio, this podcast cuts through echo chambers and empty rhetoric, delivering depth, critical thinking, and actionable insights. Each episode dives into the issues that matter most—legislative updates, grassroots movements, and the real impact of national decisions on Idaho communities. With honest conversations, a focus on critical analysis, and no-nonsense accountability, Idaho Pulse challenges the status quo while equipping listeners with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change. If you're tired of surface-level commentary and ready to engage with a podcast that prioritizes substance, solutions, and critical thinking, tune in to Idaho Pulse.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 58 mins
Tea Party Bob and Ron Nate examine the Idaho Freedom Foundation's conservative budget proposal calling for $1.9 billion in spending cuts. The plan targets Medicaid expansion repeal, agency reductions including the Hispanic Commission and Idaho Public Television, and a return to pre-COVID spending levels. Discussion covers the state's 60% budget growth over six years, press coverage challenges, charitable giving patterns, and immigr...
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Tea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the hazards facing Idaho landowners who partner with the Forest Service during wildfire emergencies. Stocker recounts his experience signing a land use authorization during the 2024 Wapiti Fire, detailing tens of thousands of dollars in property losses, water system exploitation, and bureaucratic roadblocks preventing reimbursement. The conversation exposes systematic problems with Forest Ser...
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Tea Party Bob and Ron Nate examine why Idaho's municipal elections matter more for property taxes than presidential races. Nate explains how city councils, county commissions, and school districts drive property tax increases through levies and spending decisions, not who you vote for as governor or president. The conversation covers a troubling voter intimidation incident in Hazelton where a business owner received threatening not...
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Tea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the proposed Treasure Valley casino through personal experience with gambling addiction's devastating family impact. Bob shares how his stepfather's gambling habit destroyed his marriage and parallels his son's ongoing struggles, arguing casinos create far more economic harm than prosperity. The conversation explores addiction rehabilitation costs, increased Medicaid and SNAP dependency, and ...
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Tea Party Bob and Congressman Russ Fulcher examine critical Idaho policy issues including geothermal energy legislation to streamline regulatory approval, the government shutdown driven by Democratic demands for $1.5 trillion in spending including illegal immigrant healthcare, and the urgent need for federal lands transfer to state management. Fulcher discusses Idaho's pioneering geothermal history, power grid challenges from data ...
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Tea Party Bob and Ron Nate reveal how the Idaho Freedom Foundation saved taxpayers $30-50 million annually by exposing a shocking government spending scandal. A 2021 decision to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees—estimated at just $10,000—ballooned to $25 million in costs with projections reaching $50 million yearly. Senator Glenita Zeiderweld and IFF's investigation led to the coverage being reversed within 24 hours...
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