
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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Many animal shelters in our region are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs and the problem is linked to the nation’s housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ketchum turns to local option tax to help raise money for affordable housing.
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The Iranian Revolution in 1979 marked a turning point in the country’s history, leading to destabilization, protests and government crackdowns, especially on protesters. Years later conflict has continued to increase and Boise State faculty are trying to help raise of awareness of the crisis.
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including a proposed bill that could eliminate marriage licenses, a modification to the Idaho legislatures ban on testimony from minors and why there is a push for more career technical education funding.
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The debate over school choice is heating up in Idaho.
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Netflix subscribers listen up because there are changes afoot! There’s also a big controversy going on over an Oscar nomination and Harrison Ford has been very busy.
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Earlier this week the Biden administration announced it plans to let the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency expire in May.
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Starting today 150,000 people in Idaho who are on Medicaid will get a letter in the mail that says if they can’t prove they are still eligible for coverage they’ll be kicked out of the health insurance program. That could leave tens of thousands of people without health care coverage.
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The company that supplies drinking water to most of the Treasure Valley wants to raise their rates by 24%.
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A new play at the Morrison Center in Boise explores some of the themes that came out of the Salem Witch trials in puritan New England in 1691.