# Sen Risch

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Senator James Risch on How Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals Can Strengthen America

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho to discuss America’s energy future, national security, and the resources needed to keep the country competitive. Sen. Risch explains why Idaho has become a leader in nuclear energy research and ho…

Two Minutes in Trade - Sen. Coons and Sen Risch Introduces Bill to Renew AGOA

AGOA extension possibility moves forward as Senators Coons and Risch introduced a 16-year extension bill. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

9.17.2026 -- LDS Church to Oppose Prop One | INT: Sen Risch on Airport Ambush, Prop 1 | Flashpoll: Pineapple on Pizza

Send us Fan Mail Neal and Julie opened the show with Sen. **Jim Risch** to get his side of the now-viral airport encounter with his Democratic opponent **Tad Killius**, including the debate challenge that came with it and Risch’s explanation for why he’s not interested in doing debates. They also s…

Lava Ridge Wind Turbines Controversy

To start off the show Nate Shelman played Senator Jim Risch's conversation about the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Turbine project. In the clip Sen. Risch shares his opposition with the Secretary of Interior. Do you think it is a good use of Idaho land, to use 144,000 acres for wind turbines that will g…

Sen. Jim Risch with Nate Shelman 5/4/23

Sen. Risch talks about the Lava Ridge Wind project and what he's doing to stop it. Sen. Risch also discusses the US involvement in Ukraine v Russia and how it could effect China v Taiwan.

Nuclear Power & Water with Jim Risch

Jim Risch is a US Senator to Idaho and took time to come on the show to talk about two fundamental pieces of Idaho's economy: power and water. As an ag state, water is the source of massive feuds and turmoil, and building infrastructure for it's proper storage and management benefits not just Idaho…

Idaho Blocks California's Electric Truck Power Grab | Ep 73

Idaho blocks California's electric truck power grab that would have forced costly mandates on our state. This successful effort united Idaho with 16 other states to stop California from dictating nationwide trucking standards.  Gov. Little defends how school choice helps Idaho families, while Sen. …

Sen. Risch on UAPs: “I don't want to do an interview on this stuff”

Who? Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) — Ranking Member, Foreign Relations; Intelligence Committee LISTEN: Laslo & Risch Ask a Pol asks: They had a classified UAP briefing about the incursions over Langley yesterday… Key Risch:  “You know I can't talk about something like that, come on,” Sen. Jim Risch exclu…

Lava Ridge Wind Turbines Controversy

To start off the show Nate Shelman played Senator Jim Risch's conversation about the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Turbine project. In the clip Sen. Risch shares his opposition with the Secretary of Interior. Do you think it is a good use of Idaho land, to use 144,000 acres for wind turbines that will g…

Massive FBI Raid in Idaho Breaks Gambling Ring | Ep 95

The FBI conducted a massive raid in Idaho this week, breaking up an illegal gambling ring at a horse racing track in Wilder, where ICE also arrested illegal immigrants.  Beyond this major federal operation, Idaho continues to face significant policy challenges as schools across the state refuse to …