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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Or, send us an email: idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
Latest Episodes
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After eight years, the Nampa Mayor has announced that her mayoral time has reached its end. -
Over the years, the job of a school superintendent in Idaho had changed drastically, turning a position that was once considered a privilege into one that many no longer want. -
Speaking up is hard at any age, but especially if you’re a kid experiencing a scary situation. That's why organizations like CASA of Southwest Idaho are so important. They train volunteers who “lend a voice” to kids in foster care, advocating for their best interests. -
Last week the Idaho Transportation Department announced that almost one person per day was killed in a traffic crash this summer. The Boise Bicycle Project wants to help bring those numbers down, which is why they are hosting a special event this weekend. -
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. -
Idaho Matters sits down with two best-selling authors who, put together, have written more than 90 books and sold millions of copies around the world. -
A new joint investigation from NBC News and Stanford University found that childhood vaccination rates across the U.S. are slipping. -
“We’re failing our kids.” That’s a quote from a Fruitland mom who says her daughter and other kids who need special education are falling through the cracks in Idaho. -
Public lands are at the heart of the Gem State, but like many other wild spaces across the U.S., they are under threat. -
According to a report from the Education Data Initiative there are more than 75,000 kids in Idaho who are food insecure.
