The Modern West

Wyoming Public Media

Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX, The Modern West takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped.

No. of episodes: 133
Latest episode: 2026-06-03
Society & Culture Documentary

Where can you listen?

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Modern West?

There are 133 episodes avaiable of The Modern West.

What is The Modern West about?

We have categorized The Modern West as:

Society & Culture
Documentary

Where can you listen to The Modern West?

The Modern West is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did The Modern West start?

The first episode of The Modern West that we have available was released 21 August 2019.

Who creates the podcast The Modern West?

The Modern West is produced and created by Wyoming Public Media.