Idaho Matters
Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.
Episodes
Idaho's First Congressional District has been represented by Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) since 2019. This November, he's facing challengers who say it's time for a change.
We're continuing our conversations with the candidates running for office in Idaho this November. We spoke with Lori Hickman, who is in the race for attorney general.
The famous ‘Howard Dean scream’, missing governors, contested presidential elections, political drama and juicy scandals.
It’s time for another season of the podcast Scandalized.
Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) has represented the district since 2019, and he's seeking another two-year term in Washington, D.C.
Idaho voters head to the polls Nov. 3 and one of the races on the ballot is for Idaho's First Congressional District. Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) is running for reelection and one of the candidates challenging him is Democrat Kaylee Peterson.
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.
Flu season is starting to pick up across the country and health officials say some parts of the U.S. are seeing more activity than they normally would this early in the fall.
On a clear night in central Idaho the stars are hard to miss. Protecting that view takes more than just a remote location, which is something that Sun Valley Resort is doing.
Election day is only two weeks away. We spoke with Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane about election security, voter access, and what Idahoans should know as they head to the polls.
We've talked before on Idaho Matters with the voting rights organization Babe Vote about concerns over changes to Idaho's voting laws that took effect in 2023.
Babe Vote and the League of Women Voters of Idaho argue those changes have made it harder fo...
Idaho’s seven national forests cover millions of acres of land in the state, and that’s just a portion of public land in the Gem State. Dick Smith is trying to educate folks about these public lands.
There are moments in life when everything we thought we knew about ourselves gets turned upside down, and sometimes, those moments force us to ask some pretty difficult questions about who we are and how we want to live.
The actor who played Monk has a new book out and he's coming to Boise.
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.
Pregnancy and infant loss leave families with an unimaginable hole, but one Idaho foundation is helping grieving parents find comfort and hope when they need it most.
A new bridge could close a gap in the greenbelt, giving walkers and cyclists a safer, more direct way to explore the scenic trail system in the Garden City.
From second opinions to bad knees and the medications we take as we age, our health questions often come down to the same thing: How do we make the best decision for our health?
Step into a world of movement and music as LED brings their latest production, inspired by the wrestling ring, to life!
With only 10% of Idaho's 18-year-olds registered to vote, questions are mounting over whether new voting requirements are making it harder for young people to make their voices heard.
Fall is officially here which means warm sweaters, pumpkin spiced lattes, the trees turning beautiful colors, and leaves…lots and lots of leaves.
Allegations that Timberline High School football players shared messages threatening rape and murder have prompted a police investigation and renewed questions about how to address misogyny and teach boys about respect and accountability.
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