Best Idaho Education News Podcasts (2024)

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Where Do You Get Your Information? - A conversation with Idaho Education News 47:20

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Season two of the West Ada School District Podcast has arrived! We’re joined by Jennifer Swindell and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News. If you’re not familiar with their work, Ed News is a nonprofit covering public education in Idaho. These two veteran journalists chat with us about everything from what it’s like covering the legislature to th…

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Your favorite Albertsons could be changing hands 19:24

2h ago19:24

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(Holcombe of Hidalgo / Flickr) Your favorite Albertsons could be changing hands. Ten Albertsons stores will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if the merger with Kroger finally goes through. This includes six stores in Boise and one in Meridian. Don Day, the founder and editor of BoiseDev.com,…

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Support groups for people anxious about climate change are on the rise. Do they help? 4:38

2h ago4:38

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Farmer Melissa Gilbert (left) and therapist Caitlyn Wallace lead climate cafes in Reno, Nev., where people can share their feelings about the effects of human-caused climate change.(Kaleb Roedel / Mountain West News Bureau ) It’s a Saturday morning on a small urban farm tucked into a residential neighborhood in Reno, Nev., and Melissa Gilbert, hold…

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What to Watch: Exciting new previews and iconic legends 20:55

2h ago20:55

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(ciaraanicolee / Flickr) If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you may not need to search beyond the small screen. Idaho Matters sits down with resident movie critic George Prentice for a preview of a popular series that will soon be returning, as well as a look back at two tel…

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The feeding of the 5,000 pt.4 13:00

5h ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Episode: Putting Abortion on Idaho Ballots in 2026 15:01

5h ago15:01

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Idaho legislators have made only minor changes to the state's abortion laws since the U.S. Supreme Court restored their power to regulate abortion. Lead organizer Melanie Folwell with Idahoans United for Women & Children sits down with associate producer Logan Finney to explain the early drafts of a voter initiative that seeks to put a new abortion…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 21, 2024 24:05

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( nayara_msc) As a new, more dangerous strain of the Mpox virus continues to spread, the disease has now been detected in individuals in both Sweden and Thailand. Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about what we need to know about this v…

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The Boise Comic Arts Festival returns for its 12th year 9:27

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( City of Boise) This Saturday, the Boise Comic Arts Festival is returning for a weekend full of cosplay, workshops and creativity. And with more than 30 guest creators joining the fun, it's sure to be one of the festival's best years yet! Event organizer Josh Shapel and Muriel Fahrion, whom you may know as the original designer of the Strawberry S…

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'When Knowing Comes:' An author interview with Kelly Green 12:43

3h ago12:43

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( Safe Passage Press LLC) In her newest book, "When Knowing Comes," author Kelly Green tackles a disturbing, but necessary topic, that of child sexual abuse. Green joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this legal drama.By Gemma Gaudette

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The feeding of the 5,000 pt.3 13:00

6h ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Deep Dive 294 - West Virginia v. EPA, Two Years Later: Updates on the Major Questions Doctrine 52:43

4h ago52:43

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Experts will examine the major questions doctrine, its role in regulatory litigation, and its place in administrative law in light of recent developments. Please register and join us for a live webinar on August 14, 2024 at 11 am EST. Featuring: Paul Ray, Director, Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation Elliot …

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66. A Troubled Family Dynamic (MURDERER: Nathan Matthews) 58:12

1h ago58:12

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the sad case of young Becky Watts. Becky Watts was a young girl grappling with severe anxiety and anorexia after moving in with her father, stepmother, and stepbrother Nathan. As Becky’s struggles grew, she confided in friends about her fear of Nathan, who allegedly bullied …

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University of Idaho to dedicate new healing garden 16:47

1d ago16:47

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Vandal Healing Garden outside the Physical Education Building.(Garrett Britton / University of Idaho Visual Productions) As students head back to school for the fall semester, the University of Idaho is preparing for a special ceremony. After nearly two years of work, the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is finished. The project began shortly aft…

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St. Michael's celebrates 160 years of community building 11:26

1d ago11:26

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St Michael's Episcopal Cathedral( St Michael's Episcopal Cathedral Facebook) In 1864, Reverend Saint Michael Fackler arrived in Boise, performing the first episcopal service in the region. Now, more than a century later, St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral has become an important part of the community, helping to shape the city we know and love today…

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How the railroad popularized Yellowstone National Park 6:57

2h ago6:57

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(Darren Youden / Flickr) In the late 19th century, Yellowstone became the first national park in America. Visitation started out slow, but the railroad soon changed that, making travel and therefore the park more accessible. Years later, Yellowstone would become one of the most popular destinati…

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'Four Weekends and a Funeral:' An author interview with Ellie Palmer 11:31

1d ago11:31

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( G.P. Putnam's Sons) If you're looking for a smart emotional love story that packs a big punch, then grab a copy of "Four Weekends and a Funeral" by Ellie Palmer. The author joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her latest release.By Gemma Gaudette

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The feeding of the 5,000 pt.2 13:00

1d ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds 4:27

1d ago4:27

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Leslie Hagenstein indicates where the New Fork River flows through her property on Mar. 27, 2024. She signed up for a program that pays her to pause irrigation on her land in order to save Colorado River water. Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River wat…

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The Feeding of the 5,000 pt.1 13:00

9h ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 16, 2024 44:40

3d ago44:40

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The Idaho Supreme Court building.(Rebecca Boone / AP) A new initiative could give Idahoans the chance to reinstate access to abortion care, the lawsuit over ITD's campus has been dismissed, some big deals are being made by Gem State companies and the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative moves forward. It’s Friday, which means it's time for…

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Hard things to Understand Pt.5 13:00

3h ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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A breakdown of the challenges facing Idaho healthcare workers 12:29

5d ago12:29

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(Canva ) Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to Medicaid to workforce shortages to cyberattacks. So what does that mean for your healthcare? These issues will be discussed during a City Club of Boise forum on August 22. Dr. Patrice Burgess, the Chief Medical Officer with Saint Alphonsus, and Toni Lawson, Vice Pre…

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Empowering underserved communities through yoga 12:38

1d ago12:38

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(Helen Saarinen / Flickr) One Idaho nonprofit is using the power of yoga and movement to help those in marginalized communities improve crucial aspects of their health and wellbeing. Kaelyn Rogers is the executive director and program developer of Upward Inertia and she joined Idaho Matters…

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Deli Days returns with a new name 7:49

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( Idaho's Jewish Festival Facebook) It's been seven years since the last "Deli Days" in Boise, where people got together to promote awareness and celebrate Jewish culture. Well, the beloved event is back with a new name, "Idaho's Jewish Festival," and will take place this year on Sunday, Sept. 1. Oliver Thompson, the director of Idaho's Jewish Fest…

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'Mettlework:' An author interview with Jessica E. Johnson 13:01

6d ago13:01

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( Acre Books) In a new memoir, award-winning author Jessica E. Johnson is delving into her past as she experiences one of life's biggest transitions, becoming a parent. Johnson joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her latest novel, "Mettlework: A Mining Daughter on Making Home."By Gemma Gaudette

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Hard things to Understand Pt.4 13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 14, 2024 23:54

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An electron microscope image of Listeria monocytogenes bacterium. Health officials have announced a recall of liverwurst and deli meat products in connection with a national listeria outbreak.(Elizabeth White/AP / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Africa has declared a public health emergency as a new strain of the Mpox virus hits the con…

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A new podcast tackles the challenges of parenting 21:05

8d ago21:05

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(Canva ) Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is, and the stress can feel overwhelming, so where can parents turn to get advice? Idaho Children's Trust Fund has partnered with long-time radio personality Ken Bass and his wife Michelle, a licensed clinical social worker, to create a podcast that dives into these issues. Ken and Michelle, along…

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Hard things to Understand Pt.3 12:37

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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65. Fishing for Answers (MURDERER: Scott Peterson) 1:06:38

1h ago1:06:38

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder and disappearance of Lacey and Connor Peterson. What if your perfect love story hid a chilling secret? Join us as we unravel the disturbing case of Lacey and Connor Peterson. From Lacey's modest beginnings to meeting Scott Peterson, a man with charm and a dark sid…

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Mayor McLean makes her pick for Boise's next Chief of Police 10:07

23h ago10:07

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( City of Boise) After a months-long search, Mayor Lauren McLean has selected Chris Dennison as the next chief of police for the Boise Police Department. Our Morning Edition host, George Prentice, sat down with the mayor to talk more about this decision and what made Dennison the right choice for our city.…

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How wildfire smoke can impact your health 10:40

23h ago10:40

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A wildfire burning in Utah in 2021. (Madelyn Beck / Mountain West News Bureau) According to the National Interagency Fire Center, 77 large active wildfires are burning in the United States today. A fact that is very apparent due to the amount of smoke in the air. And this smoke can have a big impact on our health. Which is why St. Luke's is holding…

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The importance of green spaces in urban cities 10:12

7d ago10:12

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Stewart Gulch Park in Boise recently finished a series of improvements, including accessible pathways, seating, turf and more. ( Boise Parks and Recreation) As our cities continue to grow, so too does our need for green spaces. Areas like public parks play an important role in our communities, providing both urban and environmental benefits. These …

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'Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger:' An author interview with Peter Young 15:40

23m ago15:40

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(Self Publishing) In 1997, everything was falling into place for Peter Young. He'd landed his dream broadcasting job, married his wife and started a family. From the outside, life was picture perfect, but behind closed doors, things couldn't be farther from the truth. In his new memoir, "Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger," Young chronicles his expe…

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Hard things to Understand Pt.2 13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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'The Weight of Nature:' An author interview with Clayton Page Aldern 12:27

15h ago12:27

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The book cover of "The Weight of Nature" by Clayton Page Aldern.( Dutton) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on April 16, 2024. The Earth's changing climate, from hotter days to more dangerous weather events, could be impacting our brains in ways we are only just learning about. Clayton Page Aldern, a journalist who also holds a master'…

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Hard things to Understand Pt.1 13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Explainer Episode 73 - Changing Presidential Candidates 26:50

18h ago26:50

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Kathryn Ciano Mauler and Eric Wang join the podcast to discuss the FEC rules behind campaign funds, particularly in the transfer of said funds between candidates. Their discussion breaks down the questions surrounding the recent changes to the 2024 ballot, and how that will affect each campaign's fundraising efforts, especially in a post-Chevron le…

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Explainer Episode 71 - Regulatory Modernization in Idaho and Virginia: What lessons can be learned? 35:28

4d ago35:28

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Alex J. Adams, Director of Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare is joined by Reeve T. Bull, Director of the Virginia Office of Regulatory Management. Director Adams and Director Bull detail the importance of regulatory reform efforts in Idaho and Virginia, respectively, and discuss the impact that regulatory reform can have on employment opport…

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Explainer Episode 72 - Parental Rights & Student Privacy in Education 48:03

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Legal experts Jonathan Butcher and Jon Riches discuss the debate between parental rights and children’s privacy in education under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). Moderated by Luke Wake, their discussion examines the debates over the role of student privacy, parental rights, and the role that the governmen…

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 9, 2024 43:44

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wave as they board Air Force Two.(Julia Nikhinson / AP) There's been a surge of interest in the presidential election, more than 200 sexual assault nurses are being trained by the state, Idaho may be in need of new bedbug regulations, a tempora…

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Our God Pt.5 13:00

4d ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Explainer Episode 70 - Litigation Update III: The Supreme Court takes the Vape case--Food and Drug Administration v. Wages and White Lion 26:33

13d ago26:33

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On July 2, 2024, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case, Food and Drug Administration v. Wages and White Lion Investments, LLC. In Explainer Episode 70, expert Jeff Stier discusses the FDA's regulatory action prohibiting specific vape flavors from being sold by these two companies, and the legal issues that the Supreme Court will revie…

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How a school uniform is changing the lives of girls in Africa 12:58

5d ago12:58

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Esmeralda, a student part of the SHE nonprofit, wears the uniform that grows.( Style Her Empowered) Back in 2017, Payton McGriff, a college student at the University of Idaho, started a project that would change her life and, ultimately, the lives of hundreds of other girls. Born out of a class assignment, the Idaho native came up with a nonprofit …

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'Jackpot Summer:' An author interview with Elyssa Friedland 15:02

5d ago15:02

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( Berkley) Acclaimed novelist Elyssa Friedland is back with another smart summertime read! And this one offers up a fun family drama you won't want to miss. Friedland joins Idaho Matters to talk more about her latest novel, "Jackpot Summer."By Gemma Gaudette

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What to Watch: Television shows you won't want to miss 18:15

5d ago18:15

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(Sue Thompson / Flickr) With all the smoke in the air, many people are hunkering down at home for the weekend, so what better time to check out a new TV show? Resident movie critic and Morning Edition host George Prentice joined Idaho Matters to give us some recommendations on What to Watch on th…

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Our God Pt.4 13:00

14d ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: August 7, 2024 15:13

6d ago15:13

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(Alex Proimos / Flickr) COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise all across the United States, with experts saying it's being driven largely by the emergence of a new dominate strain. Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about what this means for Idaho.…

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Former Meridian mayor shares the harrowing story of her daughters false imprisonment 31:12

6d ago31:12

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(fiatlux / Flickr) Imagine sending your child off on an adventure to a foreign country and waiting to hear from them, letting you know they've arrived safely, but that call never comes. Former Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and her husband Jan know that sinking feeling well because they experience…

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Our God.3 13:00

16d ago13:00

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Treasure Valley Baptist Church is located in beautiful Meridian, Idaho just a short drive from anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Please accept our personal invitation to come and visit and learn more about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. INDEPENDENT OF ANY OUTSIDE DENOMINATIONAL HIERARCHY. BIBLE-BASED IN EVERY PART OF MINISTRY. (1611 KING JAMES AU…

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