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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.
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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.
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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.
In Bannock County, a hungry herd of goats is taking on invasive cheatgrass, helping the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust restore native habitat for the region's wild residents.
Every year, more than 400 birds crash headlong into the windows of East Junior High School, now though, thanks to a new project, those collisions have been cut down dramatically.
Roughly 20% of Idaho voters went to the polls to decide local elections and ballots measures, including school funding, the foothills levy and key races in Boise and Caldwell.
This winter, Boise is cutting down acres of invasive Russian Olive Trees to help Kathryn Albertson Park's native wildlife.
A new moon has emerged in orbit around Uranus, adding another member to the planet's growing celestial family.
Who’s working to protect agriculture and help their communities grow?
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.
As the federal government shutdown threatens to end SNAP benefits, Idaho groups like the Foodbank, Boise Co-op and Farmers Market are rallying to keep families fed.
A new gothic novel is blending love, loss and the supernatural in a tale that unearths family secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Venture into the fog-shrouded Pacific Northwest, where ghostly legends, eerie folklore and strange happenings lurk behind every shadowed corner.
Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act, which took effect on July first, has public health experts concerned.
The Boise Philharmonic has taken over as the cities Cultural Ambassador, continuing Boise's tradition of showcasing its rich artistic spirit to the world.
Homeowners in Idaho are facing rising insurance costs and harder-to-maintain coverage. Now newly released data is shedding light on the scope of the problem.
Charlie Clements went from flying missions in Vietnam to risking his life as a doctor caring for civilians in war zones, making a commitment to nonviolence that would change his life and many others.
Boys and men are struggling in silence - with school, mental health and addiction - and masculinity may be part of the problem.
Meet the next generation of Idaho farmers - young growers tackling rising costs and development pressures while finding innovative ways to keep the state's agricultural legacy alive.
A new farm incubator in the Treasure Valley is helping Idaho's next generation of farmers overcome land access challenges and build a more sustainable future for local agriculture.
The Idaho Film Society is taking is hitting the road, bringing short films to six cities and spotlighting the next wave of Idaho storytellers.
We have a special podcast episode for you today from the Boise State Public Radio newsroom. A beloved Bench figure may soon become Boise’s latest historic landmark. Betty the Washerwoman has been overlooking Vista Avenue near Overland for about 65 years.https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/arts-culture/2025-10-24/betty-washer-woman-maytag-animatronic
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