The Modern West
5.0/5
Critic Rating
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.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Kylie Mohr • High Country News • Jun 15, 2022
"(Season: Cowboy Up) ...the show’s personal anecdotes and quavering young voices often made me want to cry, it’s not all dark. Still, while a single school can’t solve the problems Cowboy Up outlines, it’s a glimmer of hope for teens who might otherwise face incarceration, and listeners who want to help improve the system."
Score: 5
Sarah Larson • New Yorker • Feb 18, 2021
"It’s a vivid, engaging series, enlivened by memorable details: moose hunts, dance halls, an old-timer who rides his horse into a saloon."
