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Latest Episodes
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On this edition of the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable, we cover an end (sort of) to the legislative session, what the CDC's new mask guidance means for Idaho, a new property tax measure, businesses recovering and much more. -
A new Idaho law could kill 90% of the state’s wolf population. The Idaho Legislature easily passed the bill — which was signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Idaho Matters speaks a wolf advocate to get her perspective.
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From pandemics to populism, to the rise of artificial intelligence and gaping inequalities to climate change — humans are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten our very existence. Idaho Matters talks with an author of a new book who is optimistic that we are up to these herculean challenges.
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What are you watching these days? If you’re in a rut with your film and TV choices, Idaho Matters is here to help you out with our resident film critic and Morning Edition host George Prentice.
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On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12-15 (older teens and all adults were previously eligible). Idaho Matters dives into this topic and much more on the latest edition of our medical roundtable.
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Cate Doty is a former weddings reporter for the New York Times, and has recently written the book titled "Mergers and Acquisitions: Or Everything I Know About Love I Learned On The Wedding Pages." Idaho Matters talks with Doty about the book, which is also a personal account of her own coming of age story.
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There’s a new school for pregnant and parenting teens in the Treasure Valley. Idaho Matters learns more about the Cardinal Academy from Emily Bergstrom, Executive Director of the school and Danielle Hansen with the Salvation Army.
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Record low interest rates, a nationwide housing shortage, as well as a renewed interest in single family homes has fueled a new wave of real estate investors. Idaho Matters looks into this trend.
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Idaho Matters checks in with the City of Boise about its successful — and growing — compost program.
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The Idaho Legislature is headed for a record-breaking session as we passed the 117 day mark. But there was plenty of other news this week as well, and the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable is here to get you caught up.
