Political Potatoes is an independent political commentary and research platform focused on Idaho politics, policy, and public accountability. It produces long-form written analysis, investigative commentary, and explanatory reporting for readers who want to understand what is actually happening inside the state's political ecosystem, not what the talking points claim. The publication lives at its official Substack.
The project was launched in 2020 and is based in Eagle, Idaho. It was founded by Gregory Graf, who also runs the strategy firm Snake River Strategies.
What it covers
Political Potatoes follows legislative activity, political organizations, advocacy groups, and public figures across Idaho. Its reporting pays particular attention to misinformation, ideological influence, and the gap between political rhetoric and actual policy outcomes.
The work is research-driven and source-based. It is written for voters, professionals, and civic leaders who want context and substance instead of slogans, and it tends to follow a story past the press release to the record of what lawmakers and organizations actually did.
The podcast
Alongside the written analysis, Political Potatoes produces a podcast featuring interviews, issue deep dives, and conversations with lawmakers, policy experts, journalists, and political observers.
The audio work extends the reporting rather than repeating it. Episodes examine how political narratives form, how power operates at the state level, and how a voter can better evaluate the claims political actors make. The format gives sources room to explain their reasoning at length, which the written pieces then build on.
Independence
The platform operates independently and is not affiliated with any political party or campaign. That posture is central to its editorial identity.
The goal is to scrutinize political actors across the spectrum, not to advance any of them. That independence is what lets the project hold both allies and opponents of a given position to the same standard of evidence, and it is the reason readers across the political map can use the work as a reference rather than a cheerleading section.
Press and media
The platform's role in Idaho's information landscape has been noted in outside coverage. The Data Scientist, profiling founder Gregory Graf, described Political Potatoes as a resource that gives voters context and explanation in a chaotic political environment, part of his approach to countering misinformation from Idaho. Readers can follow the analysis and subscribe through the About Political Potatoes page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Political Potatoes?
An independent political commentary and research platform covering Idaho politics, policy, and public accountability through long-form analysis and a podcast.
Who founded Political Potatoes and where is it based?
It was founded by Gregory Graf, was launched in 2020, and is based in Eagle, Idaho.
Is it affiliated with a political party?
No. Political Potatoes operates independently and is not affiliated with any political party or campaign.
What does its coverage focus on?
Legislative activity, political organizations, advocacy groups, and public figures, with an emphasis on misinformation and the gap between rhetoric and policy.
Does it produce a podcast?
Yes. The podcast features interviews and issue deep dives with lawmakers, policy experts, journalists, and political observers.