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Boise State Public Radio To Broadcast Four Political Debates

Boise State Public Radio News | By Paul Stribling

Published April 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM MDT

Boise State Public Radio's news station, KBSX 91.5 FM, will air a series of four political debates leading up to the May 20 primary election.

Beginning May 12, we will broadcast top-tier debates produced by Idaho Public Television, and co-sponsored by the Idaho Press Club and the League of Women Voters.

Boise State Public Radio reporters Emilie Ritter Saunders and Adam Cotterell are panelists on two of the debates we will broadcast.

Here is the schedule:

May 12, 8 p.m.: Superintendent of Public Instruction debate
May 13, 8 p.m.: 2nd Congressional District debate
May 14, 8 p.m.: Secretary of State debate
May 15, 8 p.m.: Gubernatorial debate

Tune in to KBSX 91.5 FM or listen online.

Plus, join us May 12 for a conversation on Idaho's current political landscape.

Boise State Public Radio To Broadcast Four Political Debates

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