Idaho Matters
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Idaho Matters is a wonderful way to stay up to date, meet people and understand there's much more to this great state. Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, it features arts and politics, growth and education, and the interesting stories that make Idaho 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.
Latest Episodes
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One in every 36 kids is on the autism spectrum, and the Centers for Disease Control says boys are four times more likely to be identified with autism spectrum disorder than girls.
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Early voting is underway in Idaho and will continue into November.
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In November, voters will be faced with Proposition 1. If passed the citizen initiative would do two things: open up all primaries in Idaho and create a new voting system known as ranked-choice voting.
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It’s a catch-22: if we want to get away from fossil fuels and use more green energy, then we need more critical minerals, like copper and lithium. These minerals, however, have to be dug up from mines, which can threaten natural ecosystems.
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For the past three years, the Center for Native American Youth has been offering kids the Brave Heart Fellowship. It’s a chance for native youth voices to be heard as they look for ways to help preserve our environment.
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Increasingly destructive wildfires are a major issue in the American West. However, some researchers say that land managers have an unlikely ally in their efforts to confront the crisis: the beaver.
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“One tries to do what one does best and put it to the extent that … seems natural to one in the service of the things you believe in, the values you hold dearest.”
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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.
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Are you hungry? Because Boisedev Eats is serving up some great recommendations on where to get your next meal!
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October is domestic violence awareness month, a time dedicated to the issue of abuse and creating change. Which is something that the Ada County Victim Services Center is focused on all year round.