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City Club of Boise Virtual Conversation about Redistricting and the intersection of high-stakes politics and the Idaho Constitution.

As the Gem State’s four-year colleges and universities wait to see what will happen to their budgets at the state legislature, Idaho Matters checks in with College of Western Idaho Vice President of College Relations Mark Browning. The community college's budget has already been approved by lawmakers.

When rape allegations surfaced two weeks ago against Lewiston state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, many of his colleagues rushed to support him. One way some of them did that? By publicly releasing his accuser’s name. Idaho Matters talks with journalist Rebecca Boone with the Associated Press and Dr. Beronica Salazar with the Women and Children’s Alliance.

Idaho Matters learns about the importance of bee pollinators from Melanie Kirby, a queen bee breeder with Zia Queenbee Company and biologist and farmer Katrina Blair.

As far-right extremism moves more and more into the mainstream of Idaho politics, Idaho Matters hears from one group working to garner support from moderates — on both sides of the aisle.

Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert tells Idaho Matters what to watch for as the legislature continues its work this week when it comes to education bills.

Boise City Council Pro Tem Lisa Sanchez is taking a leading role in the conversation around police accountability and trust. Idaho Matters shares an interview with Sanchez from Morning Edition host George Prentice.

Idaho Matters is featuring a special episode of the “Threatened” podcast from our friends at Bird Note, all about the struggling long-billed curlew.

Idaho Matters learns about FARE Idaho, a new trade organization representing all aspects of the food sector — from farmers and ranchers, to food and beverage producers — to independent restaurants and bars. The group was formed in 2020 after the disruptions to the industry due to COVID-19.