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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Last year, parents in the U.S. reported being overwhelmed, even burnt out. Of these parents, though, there is often one group that is overlooked — the one in 15 parents with disabilities. -
Across the country, many small businesses are facing an uncertain future as they navigate rising tariffs. Among those is Grove Fruit Growers, an Idaho company that grows mangos in Cambodia. -
You may have noticed that the price of vanilla has skyrocketed in the past 10 years, which has been a boon for vanilla farmers, but it's also created some problems. -
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable. -
Each year our society produces an overwhelming amount of plastic waste, contributing to a pollution crisis that not only impacts our environment but our health. -
Though hospitals work to solve people's health problems, the waste they produce can lead to making patients sicker, which is something many health care institutions would like to change. -
Climate change has many effects on our world, from extreme heat to drought to floods, which in turn affect people and their health. -
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. -
New restaurants are coming to town, offering everything from sandwiches to specialty steaks to Idaho's very first wine window. -
President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as the next U.S. surgeon general. She's a wellness advocate and former surgeon who’s stirred up debate for her alternative views on health and medicine.
