City Cast Boise
City Cast Boise is the daily news podcast that connects us to the city we love. With a companion newsletter, it’s the place where curiosity and passion for Boise meet. Every weekday morning, our hosts will introduce you to your neighbors — from newcomers to born-and-raised Boiseans. It’s like eavesdropping on a great conversation overheard at your favorite downtown coffee shop, except in this case you’re invited to join in. We’ll engage with you online and on the podcast, with stories that spark passion and delight — but sometimes also frustration and anger. With a clear-eyed vision of the challenges and triumphs of our rapidly changing Boise, the podcast will make you feel more connected to this city we share.
Episodes
September 6, 2024 • 27 mins
It’s been a smoky week in the Treasure Valley, with wildfires — including one in Southeast Boise that threatened homes Thursday morning — choking the skies. Host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice about the ugly air quality news — and George gives us some cooler weather to hope for next week. And they’re digging into the latest on the proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger, after a Boise ...
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September 5, 2024 • 24 mins
Labor Day usually signals the end of summer activities. But if you thought camping season was over, contributor Heath Druzin is joining host Lindsay Van Allen to share why the best Idaho camping may actually be in the fall. From more abundant wildlife, to gorgeous leaves, and cooler temperatures that are perfect for hot springs — he makes a pretty strong case. Plus, Lindsay might even get Heath to share the location of his favorite...
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September 4, 2024 • 23 mins
Faces of Hope is back in Boise and helping victims of abuse, stalking, domestic violence, and trafficking. Host Lindsay Van Allen caught up with the nonprofit’s executive director Paige Dinger to learn more about their new location and the variety of free resources they provide the community. They also discuss how the Treasure Valley’s population growth has led to significantly more demand for crisis resources. Plus, Paige shares s...
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September 3, 2024 • 30 mins
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Boise community.
It’s September and we’re eager to welcome the fall season as the leaves start to turn. This month
the drinks are flowing with wine festivals, and Oktoberfests across the Treasure Valley. Host Lindsay Van Allen gives the lowdown on all the Pride events you need to know about (including...
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August 30, 2024 • 24 mins
We’re digging into the big stories of the week, starting with the latest on a possible grocery store merger making national headlines. Host Lindsay Van Allen and our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter are chatting about the proposed Albertsons-Kroger acquisition, and what it could mean for your grocery budget. And ahead of the Labor Day weekend, how the Wapiti wildfire could affect your travel plans. Plus, balloons are in the...
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August 29, 2024 • 21 mins
The FBI is investigating a mysterious Christian sect with members in southern Idaho. KTVB’s Morgan Romero is joining us to break down what she learned while reporting on this church, including the alleged abuse members faced. She’s sharing why it’s so hard to find any information about the group, and how their secretive practices may have created the perfect environment for predators.
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August 28, 2024 • 25 mins
Do you know what happened to the first person to discover gold in the Boise Basin? Or what structures were knocked down to make room for the Idaho State Capitol building? IdaHistory founder Mark Iverson puts host Lindsay Van Allen to the test. They dive into the wacky and uncanny stories that led to the Boise we know and love today.
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August 27, 2024 • 16 mins
For years, people have said to keep an eye on the Boise Bench, because it’ll be the next big thing. Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger is talking with our host, Lindsay Van Allen, about a newly proposed development on Latah Street, what changes it could bring to the area, and whether or not it would mean having to trade convenient parking for housing. Plus, we discuss other challenges that have made it tricky to revitalize t...
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August 26, 2024 • 15 mins
After a failed school levy in the spring, the Caldwell School District implemented a pay-to-play system for student sports and activities. Cross country coach Alexis Martinez is talking with our host Lindsay Van Allen about how this new system is affecting students, and why he thinks the district fell short on getting the levy passed. Plus we find out how he’s using the nearly $10,000 he raised for student athletes there.
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August 23, 2024 • 28 mins
Host Lindsay Van Allen and our executive producer Frankie Barnhill are rounding up the news you need to know this week. Parents in the Boise School District now have to give written consent for teachers to administer basic first aid, after a new parental consent law went into effect. A shocking report about inconsistencies among Idaho coroners has us raising our eyebrows about a high-profile murder case. Plus, a local banned book c...
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August 22, 2024 • 28 mins
Boise has so many fabulous parks, sometimes we take them for granted. So today, we’re resharing our ultimate ranking of locals parks to help you make the most of the last weeks of summer. Have a Labor Day BBQ in mind but not sure where to go? Or maybe you’re looking for screen-free play that will keep your kids entertained. We have just the park for you! Host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Becca Bailey from Boise With Kids and M...
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August 21, 2024 • 18 mins
The Boise School District recently announced the upcoming closure of a Bench elementary school, which has led to backlash from parents. Idaho Ed News reporter Ryan Suppe is talking with host Lindsay Van Allen about the decision to close Owyhee Elementary and convert it to a preschool next year. What is the school board’s reasoning, and how does it fit into the context of other school closures in the Treasure Valley? We’re finding o...
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August 20, 2024 • 19 mins
The Treasure Valley hasn’t been a place that comes to mind when people picture sophisticated gallery shows, despite having a thriving art scene. Boise painter Elijah McNeely wants to change that. As a former real estate agent, he’s sharing his vision for building accessible — but elevated — gallery spaces. Plus, he explain why he thinks that exposure to abstract art could change Boise for the better.
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August 19, 2024 • 19 mins
A movement to restore abortion access in Idaho has achieved a major milestone. Idahoans United for Women and Families recently filed four voter initiative proposals with the state, aiming to let voter’s have a say about reproductive rights in 2026. So we’re re-sharing our April conversation with organizer Melanie Folwell to break down what it’s going to take to get this issue on the ballot — and what’s at stake.
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August 16, 2024 • 27 mins
We’re rounding up the news you need to know this week, featuring our host Lindsay Van Allen and Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice. They’re chatting about a brand new strategic reproductive rights proposal that could change Idaho law and guarantee access to birth control, in-vitro fertilization, and abortion. They also dive into a recent legal victory for a local pro-Palestinian demonstration that has been protesting for ov...
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August 15, 2024 • 16 mins
The Caldwell City Council and Mayor recently rocked the community when they installed parking meters in the small downtown. Our producer Evelyn Avitia is here to explain the impact the meters are having on businesses and the community, and why so many people are unhappy with the city’s decision. Could Caldwell reverse course on this parking policy?
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August 14, 2024 • 21 mins
Eating out is so expensive in Boise these days. But, we’ve cracked the code! Our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter has compiled an epic list of $10 meals that support local restaurants and keep you within your budget. From breakfast sandos, to lunch specials and downtown dinners — these tips are worth every penny.
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August 13, 2024 • 19 mins
Tater tots are a mainstay on every local drive-thru and bar menu. And while Napoleon Dynamite forever linked Idaho with the fried snack, turns out they were actually invented in (gasp!) Oregon. So today, we’re re-sharing our conversation with food writer Heather Arndt Anderson about the surprising history of the mighty tot.
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August 12, 2024 • 16 mins
Classrooms are unlocking Wednesday for students around the valley, with summer break in the rearview for the Boise and West Ada School Districts. But at Eagle High, allegations of racism and inaction hang over the administration there. Idaho Statesman reporter Sarah Cutler recently exposed accusations of harassment that were allegedly ignored by school officials. She spoke with our host Lindsay Van Allen about the claims, and why o...
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August 9, 2024 • 30 mins
We’re rounding up the news of the week, starting with a new parental medical consent law that just went into effect. Host Lindsay Van Allen and our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter are discussing how this policy could be dangerous for sexual assault survivors in Idaho. We also chat about the Roman Catholic Diocese going toe-to-toe with the Boise City Council on a controversial North End development project. Plus, how to bes...
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