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.
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Latest Episodes
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This weekend, people are pausing to consider how our everyday choices shape the world around us and what it takes to build a better future.
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A local connection to the film “TOW,” which follows a woman’s fight against a costly towing dispute, brings the real-life story into sharp focus.
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A grieving widow begins receiving unexpected books in the mail each month, uncovering a tender story of love, loss and the ways stories find us when we need them most.
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Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the Pierce Park Neighborhood!
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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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Research has shown that chemicals in everyday plastics are driving a global health crisis, linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths and diseases from heart conditions to cancer.
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“When We Were Brilliant" shines a new light on Marilyn Monroe, revealing the woman behind the icon through her unforgettable bond with photographer Eve Arnold.
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With RSV sticking around longer than usual and immunization windows expanding, Americans are navigating a growing mix of medical advice, from doctors to social media to AI.
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In a culture that prioritizes productivity over rest, mounting evidence shows that missing out on sleep doesn't just leave us tired — it can impact mood, memory and long-term heart health.
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A picture-perfect family begins to crack in "Such a Perfect Family" as Nalini Singh spins a tense secret-filled story where nothing is as it seems.