A Note From "Yellowstone" Star Luke Grimes
My experience at PERC was unique and thought provoking, and it’s clear they back up their work with substance over stereotypes.
Read moreVolume 40, No.2, Winter 2021
“Yellowstone,” starring Kevin Costner, is one of the most popular shows on television. The action-packed drama follows the travails of a prominent Montana ranching family as they confront an onslaught of challenges to their way of life. The show sparked renewed interest in the American West and a creative idea at PERC. After bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policy experts—and even some “Yellowstone” cast members—for a PERC workshop this past summer, this special issue of PERC Reports was born. In it, we use “Yellowstone’s” portrayals of the Rocky Mountain West to examine real-world western issues.
IN THIS ISSUE
PERC Reports: Winter 2021
This special edition of PERC Reports brings together researchers, practitioners, and policy experts—and even some “Yellowstone” cast members—to better understand the issues of the Rocky Mountain West.
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‘Yellowstone’ and the Endangered Species Act
Incentives for species recovery need more carrot and less stick
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Securing a Future for Wolves in the West
Addressing the financial liability, creating an economic asset
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Bootleggers and Baptists in ‘Yellowstone’
The series portrays political coalitions without romance
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