Jackson Unpacked
Jackson Unpacked is a bi-weekly radio show and podcast featuring in-depth reporting and interviews on news, music and culture in the Tetons. New episodes drop Fridays. Original music for Jackson Unpacked is by the local band Strumbucket.
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- Sep 4, 2026
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‘The Guys Who Consider Themselves Real Cowboys’ (opens the original)
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We visit the Tetons’ first ranch to control herds by satellite. Jackson Hole’s affordable housing czar, April Norton, has some advice for her successor. And Delta Lake, a darling of TikTok and AI recommendations, gets a much-needed makeover. Featuring the song “Phases of the Moon” by Jackson band Inland Isle. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member
‘I Just Hope I Can Make a Small Contribution’ (opens the original)
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The KHOL newsroom reacts alongside Jackson voters and the rest of Wyoming to a somewhat surprising primary election full of upsets and landslides. A curious creature found in the high alpine can be a sign of climate stress. A Jackson filmmaker probes inclusivity in adventure films for a new festival. Another mountain town envisions a future where thin winters become more common and what that means for the local economy. Featuring the song “Geodes” by Zach Freidhof, a Victor, Idaho songwriter. Ja
‘The Wild West, Unfortunately, Is Alive’ (opens the original)
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Teton Pass drivers don't want to wait for government solutions to make one of the steepest commuter highways in the lower 48 safer. A former park ranger is speaking out about what she believes is a federal effort to censor exhibits at national parks. And a conversation with WyoFile’s Maggie Mullen about controversy surrounding the Wyoming Republican Party’s first pre-primary endorsements. Featuring the song “ Don’t Be That Guy ” by Logan, Utah-based band Jonny Ranger. Jackson Unpacked airs local
‘We Have To Do This, Regardless’ (opens the original)
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Wyoming’s upcoming election changes take aim at a rare record of voter fraud. A measles outbreak in Grand Teton National Park could be linked to a cultural shift of 30 years ago. Electricity comes to more homes on the Wind River Reservation. Featuring the song “Smokestack” by Kitchen Dwellers. Catch the KHOL and Snow King Gondie Session on YouTube. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Support Jackson’s only
‘We're All in the Same Boat’ (opens the original)
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One organization is trying to ease the stress for pet owners dealing with after-hours emergencies. Parenting in the age of AI. And a deep dive on how part-time Jackson Hole resident Yvon Chouinard built a fortune with his company, Patagonia, and gave it away. Featuring the song “Control” by Francis Ambrose. David Gelle’s book is “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.” Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Sundays, Mon
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