Best Gem Wes Podcasts (2024)

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296: Riesling's Big Personality and Germany's Hidden Wine Gems with Anne Krebiehl 1:12:12

2h ago1:12:12

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How do the soils of Germany change the expression of Riesling in your glass? What would surprise you about the size and of German wine production in relation to other leading wine-producing countries? How is climate change dramatically changing the way Germany cultivates vines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with …

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Episode: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Election with Lauren Necochea 17:46

8d ago17:46

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President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is no longer seeking reelection this November. Now, the Democratic Party has swiftly aligned behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their new nominee. Associate Producer Logan Finney sits down with delegate Rep. Lauren Necochea, chair of the Idaho Democratic Party, to discuss the race and what comes n…

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295: Untangling German Wine Styles, Laws and Mysteries with Anne Krebiehl, Author of The Wines of Germany 59:46

1h ago59:46

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Why has German beer been so much more successful marketing-wise than German wine in foreign markets, particularly in the U.K. and North America? How does German law make it complex to navigate the country’s wines for consumers? What is selective harvesting, and why is it fundamental to understanding German wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wi…

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Episode: JD Vance and the Future of the Republican Party with Theo Wold 22:55

11h ago22:55

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Former president Donald J. Trump has selected U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate in the 2024 election. Idaho delegate Theo Wold joined Melissa Davin on Thursday from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to discuss what a Vance vice presidency might mean for Idaho and for the Republican Party.…

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Episode: Age Verification and Privacy on the Internet 15:48

17d ago15:48

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Idaho state law now requires "reasonable age verification methods" on adult websites to prevent minors from accessing pornography and other harmful content. Associate producer Logan Finney sits down with Molly Buckley, a legal fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, to learn about these verification tools and the privacy concerns that arise w…

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294: How Pigs, Sheep and Bats Help in the Vineyard with Wine Writer Sophie Menin 1:03:49

37m ago1:03:49

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Why are pigs roaming up and down the rows of more and more vineyards? Do biodynamic preparations really help vineyards by treating them more holistically or is this junk science? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wi…

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293: Why Wine Growing a Nail-Biter Experience with Sophie Menin, Co-Author of a Year in the Vineyard 39:03

3d ago39:03

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Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Gi…

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Break: July 4, 2024 1:25

1M ago1:25

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Break: July 4, 2024 by Idaho Public TelevisionBy Idaho Public Television

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292: Why Wildfire Smoke Taint in Wine Intensifies as it Ages with Dr. Wes Zandberg 45:38

10d ago45:38

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Should we, as consumers, be concerned about buying wines from regions which have experienced wildfires? Why does smoke taint intensify as a wine ages? How can wineries mitigate the risk of producing smoke-tainted wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with researcher Wes Zandberg. You can find the wines we discussed…

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Episode: Breaking Down the GOP Convention on the Big Tent Radio Show 29:29

18d ago29:29

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Associate producer Logan Finney sat down with Charlie Hunt of the School of Public Service and Jen Schneider of the College of Innovation and Design at Boise State University to share what happened this year at the Idaho Republican Party Convention. The Big Tent is a public affairs radio show on Radio Boise hosted by School of Public Service facult…

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291: How Wildfires Affect the Taste of Your Wine with Dr. Wes Zandberg 47:10

17d ago47:10

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What are the main causes of wildfires in wine country? Which two weather-based factors are the strongest predictors of the severity of wildfires each season? What impact do wildfires have on the taste of your wine, and why is it difficult to predict whether smoke-exposed grapes will, in fact, produce tainted wine? In this episode of the Unreserved …

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290: Ontario Wines, the Women Behind Them and at the Forefront with Jennifer Wilhelm 55:23

24d ago55:23

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What is agri-tourism and why did people begin to embrace the farming experience? Why don't Ontarians drink as much of our own wine as other provinces or countries? How did one woman lead the charge for biodynamic and organic wines in Canada? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Jennifer Wilhelm. You can find…

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Special: Race and the Gem State 29:21

2M ago29:21

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In observation of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we're re-airing "Race and the Gem State," an Idaho Reports special produced in June 2020 as communities across the nation protested against racism and police brutality following the death of George Floyd. The episode discusses the role of protests and vigils in effecting change, as well as the histo…

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Extra: Mary Souza and Dorothy Moon Compete for Idaho GOP Chair 13:14

2M ago13:14

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The Idaho Republican Party 2024 Convention is underway in Coeur d'Alene where delegates will consider resolutions, platform updates and rule changes. Associate producer Logan Finney spoke with Mary Souza and Dorothy Moon, the two candidates for party chair, about their motivation to run and their visions for the party.…

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Episode: A Familiar Face Takes the Helm at Health & Welfare 22:23

2M ago22:23

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Joining the podcast this week is Alex Adams, the new director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. He has served for the past five years as budget director for Gov. Brad Little, and now he takes the helm at one of the largest – and most expensive – state agencies. Associate producer Logan Finney discusses Adams’s first week on the job, hi…

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289: Celebrating Women in Wine with Jennifer Wilhelm & Andrea Brambila 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

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Are you curious about the untold stories of the legendary women who helped create the Ontario wine industry and who also shaped its future? Wine might lead people to work in the wine industry, but what sustains a lifetime career beyond that? Why don’t we celebrate people while they’re alive, but instead wait to express those heartfelt thoughts in a…

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Episode: Valley County Election Audit 7:25

2M ago7:25

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The results from Idaho's spring primary are official. The Idaho Board of Canvassers — made up of the Secretary of State, State Controller and State Treasurer — met Wednesday in Idaho Falls to certify the results of the May 21st primary election and review post-election audit findings. Several four-person auditor teams from the Secretary of State's …

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288: Heroic Italian Wines & the Future of Italy's Wines with Marc Millon 47:19

2M ago47:19

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What is a heroic wine? Which emerging trends will shape the taste of Italian wine in the next decade? How has Italian art and architecture directly influenced its wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Marc Millon. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway …

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Season 52 Episode 29: Change is Coming 28:51

2M ago28:51

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In the final episode of our 52nd season, Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder reflects on 16 years in office after losing his primary election last week. Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News gets us up to speed on what’s next in the attempted University of Phoenix acquisition. Plus, we take a look at youth assessment centers and the work they do …

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287: Italy in a Wine Glass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines with Marc Millon 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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Which almost-forgotten grape Italian varieties deserve more recognition? What might surprise you about the stories and wines from Campania? What makes wine such a great narrative vehicle throughout history? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Marc Millon. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.n…

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Season 52 Episode 28: Primary Postmortem 28:46

2M ago28:46

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About 24 percent of registered Idaho voters cast a ballot on Tuesday with the majority participating in the Republican primary. Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder was one of 15 incumbents to lose their race this election. We discuss the results with Rep. Wendy Horman, winner of one of the most closely watched races. We also examine the impli…

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286: Mixing Business and Pleasure; Authenticity and Forgery in Art and Wine with Bianca Bosker 40:29

2M ago40:29

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How are innovators making art and wine more engaging and accessible? What is it about the art and wine worlds that makes business and pleasure often one and the same? Is authenticity in art important? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Bianca Bosker. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.natal…

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Season 52 Episode 27: Little Races, Big Money 28:46

3M ago28:46

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The primary election is just four days away. This week, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane talks about campaign finance enforcement and the lead-up to Tuesday’s primary elections for state legislature and local offices. Then, Ball Ventures Ahlquist CEO Dr. Tommy Ahlquist and Unite America campaigns advisor Amos Rothstein join the pundits table t…

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Episode: The Idaho Water Supply Bank Wants to Rent Your Water 9:36

3M ago9:36

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As demand for rental water is increasing in certain parts of the state, the Idaho Water Resource Board is looking for more surplus water rights to lease as part of its voluntary water exchange. Mary Condon, program manager for the Idaho Water Supply Bank, joins associate producer Logan Finney to discuss the need.…

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285: The Obsessive Passions and Parallels Between Art & Wine with Bianca Bosker, Author of Get the Picture and Cork Dork 42:20

3M ago42:20

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Why are people with obsessive natures often drawn to both wine and art? How does strategic snobbery create deliberate barriers to entry into the art and wine worlds? What does it mean to stay in the work or to stay with the wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Bianca Bosker. You can find the wines we d…

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Season 52 Episode 26: Playing Umpire 28:51

3M ago28:51

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This week, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke joins Idaho Reports to discuss upcoming legislative primaries and what he’s hearing from voters, and Shannon McGuire of Spark Strategic Solutions shares findings from a new report about community support for mothers in Idaho.By Idaho Public Television

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284: Spanish Wine Pairings + Cookbook Creation Secrets with Barbara Scott-Goodman 32:34

3M ago32:34

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Why do Spanish wines pair well with earthy, savoury dishes? How does food photography affect the cost of a cookbook? How can you set yourself up for success as an aspiring food or drink writer? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Barbara Scott-Goodman. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nata…

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Episode: Help for Families Navigating the Mental Health System 10:24

3M ago10:24

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This week is Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week. Producer Ruth Brown spoke with Brenda Willson, executive director of FYIdaho, about the range of mental health resources available for parents and children in Idaho.By Idaho Public Television

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Season 52 Episode 25: Push and Pull 28:51

3M ago28:51

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Power struggles between the legislative and executive branches are nothing new, but this year, those fights are starting to have real impacts on the state’s operations. Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Dr. Jaclyn Kettler of Boise State University discuss the results of the session for Gov. Brad Little, the upcoming primary elections, and m…

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Episode: New Law Makes It Harder for Cities to Annex Land 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Idaho legislators have looked for several years at modifying the process by which cities can annex land and expand their boundaries. Associate producer Logan Finney sits down with Kelly Packer, executive director of the Association of Idaho Cities, to discuss the changes signed into law this year and why she thinks they will cause issues down the r…

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283: Challenging Wine Matches with Barbara Scott-Goodman, Author of Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine 28:59

3M ago28:59

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Can you pair pickled foods with wine, or will their vinegarized flavours ruin the wine? Which wines pair best with soft-shell crab? What goes into great food photography, whether in a magazine or cookbook? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Barbara Scott-Goodman. You can find the wines we discussed at http…

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Season 52 Episode 24: Idaho's Day in Court 28:46

3M ago28:46

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The national spotlight is centered on whether Idaho’s abortion ban conflicts with federal law. Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow shares her view on the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, Attorney General Raúl Labrador gives his take on how the hearing went. Plus, Division of Financial Management administrator Alex Adams discus…

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Episode: How Idaho's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Affects Families and Doctors 25:00

3M ago25:00

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The U.S. Supreme Court last week allowed an Idaho state law to take effect that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors while litigation over the law moves through the courts. Associate producer Logan Finney sits down with Dr. Marvin Alviso, a family medicine doctor in Boise who offers gender-affirming care for adolescents and kids, to di…

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282: Wine Sulphites, Mindful Drinking and Marketing Alcohol on The Erica Diamond Podcast 38:13

3M ago38:13

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Should you avoid wine with sulphites? What are some of the important differences in the way wine is marketed to men versus women? How can you practice mindful drinking without giving up the wine you love? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Erica Diamond on The Erica Diamond Podcast. You can find the wines …

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Season 52 Episode 23: The Future of Higher Ed 28:46

4M ago28:46

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This week, Dr. Marlene Tromp from Boise State University discusses the future of higher education in Idaho amid discourse about student loan debt and workforce readiness. Plus, McKay Cunningham from the College of Idaho discusses arguments coming up before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act…

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Episode: Does EMTALA Override Idaho's Abortion Laws? 9:50

4M ago9:50

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Next week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, or EMTALA, conflicts with Idaho's state law that bans all abortion except to save the life of the mother, or in cases of rape and incest. Constitutional law professor McKay Cunningham from the College of Idaho joined Me…

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281: Splendid Vin Jaune, Jura Wine 's Wild Variety and Mysterious Grapes of the French Alps with Wink Lorch 43:21

4M ago43:21

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What makes Vin Jaune from France's Jura region so special? What can you discover about the diversity of wine coming out of Jura and the French Alps? What are some insider tips for planning a journey to the French Alps? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Wink Lorch. You can find the wines we discussed at ht…

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Season 52 Episode 22: Sine Die, For Now 28:46

4M ago28:46

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Lawmakers gaveled out for the year, but Medicaid uncertainty may bring a special session. This week, Logan Finney sits down with Reps. Ned Burns and Brent Crane to discuss the library bill that became law. Kevin Richert gives us a run-down of education highlights. Finally, Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder discusses the end of the session, incl…

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Episode: Transparency Helps Citizens Participate 15:38

4M ago15:38

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Legislative committees in Idaho often meet less than twelve hours after an agenda is posted. They also leave the details about how to accept public testimony up to each individual chairman. Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain States Policy Center, joined associate producer Logan Finney to discuss some possible transpa…

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280: Wines of Jura and the French Alps with Wink Lorch: From Ski Resorts to Worldwide Sensation 49:36

4M ago49:36

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What is it about wines from the French Alps and Jura that makes them so different from any other wine region in the world? How has climate change impacted wines in the region? How did their perception as “ski resort wines” negatively impact Jura and Savoie wineries? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Wink …

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Season 52 Episode 21: Nearing the End 28:46

4M ago28:46

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Lawmakers set the final state budgets this week – or did they? The showdown over the transportation budget is finally ended, and long-anticipated bills await the governor’s signature or veto. Melissa Davlin sits down with lawmakers investigating a possible budget shortfall at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Then, Dr. Jaclyn Kettler from …

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Episode: An Inability to Hear Concerns with ACLU of Idaho 21:50

4M ago21:50

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Like many election years, there have been a lot of social issues up for debate in the 2024 legislative session. However, lawmakers seem increasingly ready to pass legislation that they know will end up being decided somewhere down the line in court. Associate producer Logan Finney sat down this week with ACLU of Idaho legislative strategist Amy Dun…

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279: Dazzling Beaujolais Food Pairings and Wild Indigenous Yeast Flavours with Natasha Hughes 38:22

4M ago38:22

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Why are Beaujolais wines so versatile when it comes to food pairing? How are younger producers bringing renewed optimism to Beaujolais? What is indigenous fermentation, and how does it contribute to the complexity of Beaujolais wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Master of Wine and author, Natasha Hughes. Y…

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Season 52 Episode 20: Mixed Messages 28:51

4M ago28:51

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This week, Dr. Jim Souza, Dr. Megan Kasper, and Idaho Medical Association CEO Susie Keller talk about the effects of Idaho’s abortion ban on physician recruitment and patient care after the Senate and House Health and Welfare Committees canceled a hearing on the topic. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and James Dawson of Boise State Publ…

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Episode: ITD Headquarters Sale Delays Budget Decisions 24:02

4M ago24:02

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The Idaho Transportation Department headquarters used to be situated on a 44-acre property at the edge of downtown Boise. The state has been working for several years to sell the land. Associate producer Logan Finney sits down with BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel to dig into the history of the site and the possible consequences of lawmaker…

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278: The Surprising Complexity of Beaujolais with Natasha Hughes, Contributor to On Burgundy: From Maddening to Marvellous in 59 Tales 46:28

4M ago46:28

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What’s behind the surprising complexity and variety of Beaujolais wines? How has Beaujolais Nouveau distorted the public perception of Beaujolais? What makes Beaujolais such a good value wine? In this Unreserved Wine Talk podcast episode, I'm chatting with Master of Wine and author, Natasha Hughes. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www…

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Season 52 Episode 19: Loosening the Logjam 28:46

4M ago28:46

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As we’re nearing the end of the legislative session, contentious debates are filling the days. How might these floor votes affect the upcoming legislative primary season? This week, former Gov. Butch Otter, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, and Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University join the pundits to discuss the late-session legislativ…

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Episode: Covering Contraceptives with Sen. Melissa Wintrow 13:06

5M ago13:06

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Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow joins associate producer Logan Finney to discuss a bill she has been working for years to pass, SB 1234, which increases the amount of contraceptives that Idaho women can pick up in a single pharmacy visit to six months. Gov. Brad Little signed the bill and it takes effect on July 1, 2024.…

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277: Will AI Replace Writers and Winemakers? Conversation with Ellen Clifford of The Wine Situation Podcast 45:07

5M ago45:07

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Why don’t I think that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human writers any time soon? What are some tips you can use for maintaining a healthy relationship with wine? What are some of the challenges women in the wine industry still face? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Ellen Clifford on The Wine…

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Extra: A Conversation with Chief Justice Richard Bevan 9:18

5M ago9:18

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Lawmakers have debated for several years over adjustments to how the state should fill judicial vacancies when judges retire. A bill introduced in the House this week on judicial retirements is also tied to pay raises for judges. Producer Ruth Brown spoke with Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan on Thursday about his concerns with th…

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