
The Fall of American Sheep, Grazing Rights, and the Water Wars Ahead
Hank explains how BLM mismanagement and heavy regulation drove ranchers off federal grazing allotments for decades. The conversation covers the economics of premium wool production, including hydrogen peroxide processing that creates shrink-resistant fibers now used in luxury clothing and even as plant nutrients. Bull riding fans get updates on Ira Morrison, Dakota Eldridge, and Lefty Holman. The episode closes with a critical look at Executive Order 14318, which designated AI data centers as national defense infrastructure — opening federal lands to tech giants and igniting a fierce new conflict over water rights in the American West.






