Mayor Defends Pride Flag, Bernie Rallies Idaho, and Micron Walks Back DEI

We’re rounding up the news of the week, beginning with a political rally that drew over 12,000 people to Nampa on Monday. Host Lindsay Van Allen and political scientist Charlie Hunt are discussing why Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) stopped in Idaho. And in Boise, a back-and-forth over a new state law has made the Pride flag outside City Hall a political hot potato, with Attorney General Raúl Labrador weighing in. Meanwhile, Micron is making moves too — quietly deleting DEI language from its website.  We’re also looking ahead to the Boise River Marathon and celebrating spring the Idaho way — with Mormon cheesy potatoes. To follow Lindsay’s recipe, thaw out your hash browns first then mix all the ingredients below together in a bowl. Bake in a 9x13 pan uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes: 2lbs of hash browns (frozen) 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1 pink of sour cream 1 C. Velveeta Cheese 1/2 C. grated onion 1/2 C. melted butter 1 teaspoon salt  1/4 tsp. pepper Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this April 18th episode:  Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off  Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at [e-mail].