In this episode, Ruby Hanson and Erica Unger examine two aspects of equality in Wyoming. Erica Unger, a ten-year-old from Douglas, Wyoming starts this episode with an interview with Christina Bird. Erica asks questions about suffrage in Wyoming in the 19th Century and about Nellie Tayloe Ross. Ross was the first woman governor of Wyoming&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://kidsaskwhy.org/podcast/episode-6-why-is-wyoming-called-the-equality-state/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More &#187;<span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 6: Why Is Wyoming Called the Equality State?</span></a>

Episode 7: Why Are Open Spaces Vital To Our Communities And Wildlife?

Produced by Wyoming Public Media and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Kids Ask WhY features young journalists from Wyoming, who explore topics that connect them to their home-- the modern American West. Diving into questions about Wyoming’s history, wildlife, and culture, their thoughtful conclusions help people of all ages see Wyoming through a new lens.