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    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: October 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 40:45


    It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

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    Public funds, private schools: Lawsuit targets Idaho's education tax credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 27:28


    A coalition of educators, parents and community leaders are suing the state of Idaho over our state's new school voucher law.

    From church to the jukebox: The rise of rock 'n' roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 10:25


    Rock 'n' roll wasn't just a new sound - it was a cultural explosion. Meet the trailblazers and legends who turned up the volume and changed the face of music.

    How just five minutes a day can boost your health and happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 6:21


    A new program is helping people to strengthen their bodies and peace of mind in just a few minutes a day.

    Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: October 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 31:16


    A major medical breakthrough is offering some hope for families battling Huntington's disease.

    The role lawyers played in the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 15:06


    A new symposium is shining a spotlight on a series of legal battles around the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

    How Idaho ranchers are using new technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 13:14


    Idaho ranchers are embracing new technologies like drones and virtual fencing. 

    What if there were a bed-and-breakfast for the brokenhearted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 10:33


    Romance novelist Ellen O'Cover has a new book out called The Heartbreak Hotel.

    What goes into making a card game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 8:41


    One former Boise math teacher is creating award-winning card games which are being played around the world.

    How to get the most out of your doctor visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 16:09


    For most of us, we only get a few minutes with our physician at the doctor's office. With so many patients and so few doctors, there is very little face-to-face time with the medical professionals who can have a profound impact on our bodies and our minds.

    New mural highlights the history of parachuting beavers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 10:04


    A new mural in Sun Valley dives into the history of the Wood River Valley and into the history of parachuting beavers.

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: Sept. 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 41:10


    There was a groundbreaking on the Stibnite Gold Mine last week, the gold mine is also still facing lawsuits from multiple organizations and the Nez Perce tribe, three Idaho Falls schools canceled class after reports and rumors of a gun threat that grew out of a school prank, there is talk a new Nuclear Task Force and a Foster Care Closet in Blackfoot is getting a big boost. It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.Our journalist panel today:  Drew Dodson, reporter and editor for the Valley Lookout Kevin Fixler, investigative reporter with the Idaho Statesman Kaitlyn Hart, reporter with East Idaho News

    Idaho lawmakers face pushback after participating in Israel-sponsored conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 16:22


    Five Idaho lawmakers joined more than 200 other leaders from across the country for a "50 States, One Israel" conference hosted and sponsored by Israel and are now facing criticism. 

    As needs rise and funds shrink, Idaho philanthropy is taking a new approach to giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 8:00


    Across Idaho, nonprofits have been stretched thin, but they're not the only ones feeling the pressure, so are the philanthropists working to support them.

    What to Watch: Jimmy Kimmel, a new musical and fall television

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:22


    Jimmy Kimmel is back and so is fall television! 

    Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 25:21


    During a televised news conference, the president stated that there was a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. In the time since that claim many experts have come out saying the evidence simply doesn't support his theory.

    'Feel It All:' Athlete Drew Petersen brings mental health story to Idaho amid concerning suicide rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 13:42


    Idaho consistently ranks among the states with the highest suicide rates, prompting action from a group of Boise nonprofits with a series of events aimed at sparking change. 

    A behind-the-scenes look at Opera Idaho's production of 'Sweeney Todd'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 10:58


    Corruption, revenge and meat pies that are hiding a deadly secret! This fall, Opera Idaho is inviting you into the dark world of Sweeny Todd. 

    Experience raptors up close at the World Center for Birds of Prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 10:21


    "Fall Flights" has returned to the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise - giving you a chance to experience the avian ambassadors who live at the Center up close. 

    Step back in time at the 16th annual Old Time Farm Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 9:11


    Back in the 1860s in Idaho, skills like butter churning and blacksmithing were essential to everyday life. Now the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead is giving you the chance to step back in time and celebrate the Gem State's past.

    Nampa mayor will not seek reelection for a third term

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 11:12


    After eight years, the Nampa Mayor has announced that her mayoral time has reached its end.

    Why the job Idaho superintendent is getting harder to fill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 17:05


    Over the years, the job of a school superintendent in Idaho had changed drastically, turning a position that was once considered a privilege into one that many no longer want.

    Casa is asking you to 'lend your voice' to foster youth in Idaho

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 8:56


    Speaking up is hard at any age, but especially if you're a kid experiencing a scary situation. That's why organizations like CASA of Southwest Idaho are so important. They train volunteers who “lend a voice” to kids in foster care, advocating for their best interests. 

    Boise Bicycle Project works to make Idaho roads safer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 7:36


    Last week the Idaho Transportation Department announced that almost one person per day was killed in a traffic crash this summer. The Boise Bicycle Project wants to help bring those numbers down, which is why they are hosting a special event this weekend.

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 43:54


    It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

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    Two best-selling authors share the inspiration behind their work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 43:42


    Idaho Matters sits down with two best-selling authors who, put together, have written more than 90 books and sold millions of copies around the world.

    Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 43:29


    A new joint investigation from NBC News and Stanford University found that childhood vaccination rates across the U.S. are slipping.

    Special education parents say kids are falling through the cracks of Idaho schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 19:47


    “We're failing our kids.” That's a quote from a Fruitland mom who says her daughter and other kids who need special education are falling through the cracks in Idaho.

    New documentary follows the fight for America's public lands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 12:38


    Public lands are at the heart of the Gem State, but like many other wild spaces across the U.S., they are under threat. 

    How schools in Idaho are working to feed students as meal debt increases

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 17:52


    According to a report from the Education Data Initiative there are more than 75,000 kids in Idaho who are food insecure. 

    Latino Conservation Week returns to the Treasure Valley for its fourth year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:49


    Beyond potatoes, Idaho is best known for its public lands and abundance of outdoor recreation. Which is a big part of Latino Conservation Week every year.

    Idaho program inspires the next generation of women in aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 11:52


    Across the U.S. there's a pilot shortage, particularly when it comes to women, which is why one Idaho program is working to change that. 

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 38:21


    It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

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    ISU anthropologist, professor and Bigfoot researcher has died

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:20


    Dr. Jeff Meldrum was Idaho's preeminent researcher into the cryptoid known as Bigfoot.

    Charlie Kirk's death highlights the rise of violence in American politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:44


    Yesterday, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking on a college campus in Utah.

    Nonprofit honors those lost on 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 8:27


    On September 11th, 2001, our nation changed forever. Now, more than 20 years later, it's important to remember not just the lives we lost but also how our community came together in the aftermath.

    What to Watch: The Emmys and Downton Abbey returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 19:21


    The Emmys are set for this weekend, a beautiful new film is about to open and there's a new Downton Abbey film on the way!

    Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 29:44


    As some politicians in our country push the message of personal choice on vaccinations, doctors and infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm.

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    Are Idaho's water systems in need of repair? A new report takes a closer look

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 14:02


    In Idaho, there are 450 different systems to take care of wastewater and more than 2,000 systems that bring safe drinking water to homes across the state. Now, a new report has revealed that many of these treatment plants are old and falling apart.

    Protecting our seniors: Raising awareness of fall prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:47


    Falls can happen to anyone, but for older adults, injuries can be more serious, impacting both the health and independence of our seniors.

    West Nile in Idaho: Why Canyon County is asking for your help

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 11:43


    Every year in Idaho West Nile returns as a threat to the public. Now, the Canyon County District is asking for your help to solve the problem.

    Campfire Stories: Bringing people together through the art of storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:16


    Everybody has a story to share, and each year writers from all over the state gather around a campfire to do just that.

    A close look at the first school approved under Idaho's new charter school law

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 48:18


    A new charter school is the first given the green light under a new law designed to create innovative choices in public education.

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