The move came without much warning. “We were stunned,” Dr. Christone Hanh, the Idaho State epidemiologist, told the radio show Idaho Matters .By Madelyn Beck

In a reversal, the Trump administration has abandoned a plan to strip international students of their visas if their coursework is entirely online. And, former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the US presidential race, outlined a climate plan on Tuesday that would spend $2 trillion over four years investing in clean-…

More with Andy Baryer.By Curiouscast

Guest: Andy Baryer, Tech expert and contributing author at futurithmic dot com.By Curiouscast

Trump backs away from attacking Dr. Fauci after advisor pens op-ed saying Fauci is wrong about Covid; Hospital data will now be sent to Trump admin instead of CDC; Alabama becomes the 36th state to require masks in public; Miami-Dade testing positivity rate at more than 30%; Walmart mandates masks at all stores starting next week; CA reports 2nd hi…

The coronavirus pandemic has forced small businesses to deal with a lot of challenges they don’t normally confront. “We have dealt with everything from HR issues, what to do when there are employee furloughs that are required, how to navigate different loan assistance programs, says Tara Malek, with the Idaho law firm Smith + Malek . “We’ve even ta…

Guest: Paul Viollis, CBS Law Enforcement and Security Analyst - CEO of Viollis Group International.By Curiouscast

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, to discuss the once-promising Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action five years after its passage, the economic and political significance of the Chinese-…

Guest: Dr. Mark Swain, Professor- Department of Medicine, Acting Head, Division of Gastroenterology Immunology and Gastrointestinal Research Group at the University of Calgary.By Curiouscast

Guest: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa Security program, former analyst at CSIS/CS.By Curiouscast

On July 10, the day Rivers Casino reopened after a week-long closure that also shuttered bars and restaurant dining rooms in Allegheny County, there were signs the North Side gambling complex was trying not to take unnecessary chances. Like other entertainment venues operating under state and county rules, the casino is limited to half-capacity. Ma…

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Phil Wilayto, Editor of the Virginia Defender newspaper, for an update on the ongoing efforts to remove confederate statues in Richmond, VA, the profundly racist history behind the imposition of the statues, and the tangible gains won amid Richmond's stru…

In a reversal, the Trump administration has abandoned a plan to strip international students of their visas if their coursework is entirely online. And, former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the US presidential race, outlined a climate plan on Tuesday that would spend $2 trillion over four years investing in clean-…

Idaho Matters is joined weekly by our panel of St. Luke's and St. Alphonsus medical experts to answer more of your COVID-19 questions. Plus, State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn joins today to give a statewide perspective.By swright@boisestate.edu (Samantha Wright)

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing longer than many expected, and the disruption, loss, social isolation and health risk remain part of our daily lives. Author Gretchen Rubin gives some advice on how to better accept uncertainty and manage anxiety. Also, Raja Feather Kelly doesn't favor high kicks and fancy twirls. Instead, the young Black chor…

Environmental engineering professor Shelly Miller joins us to discuss the latest thinking on COVID-19 spread indoors, concerns about spread from air conditioning, and her own research for high school groups on spread by musicians. Also, a recent study found that more than 80 global brands like Apple, BMW, Google, and Amazon have been benefiting fro…

On today's program: An investigative report shows no support for a UPMC claim that the Pittsburgh region is seeing a “less severe” strain of the coronavirus; during the pandemic, the outlook for most of Pittsburgh’s independent restaurants is dismal; and a 94-year-old Rosie the Riveter is on a campaign for national recognition for the World War II …

On today's program: An investigative report shows no support for a UPMC claim that the Pittsburgh region is seeing a “less severe” strain of the coronavirus; during the pandemic, the outlook for most of Pittsburgh’s independent restaurants is dismal; and a 94-year-old Rosie the Riveter is on a campaign for national recognition for the World War II …

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Leo Flores, Latin America Campaign Coordinator for CODEPINK, to talk about huge overlap in the Venezuela policy of US President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, the increasing role of the UK as junior partner of US imperialism, …

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran, to discuss the once-promising Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action five years after its passage, the economic and political significance of the Chinese-…

If you were hoping to get shopping delivered via Shipt today, you may be out of luck. Shipt, which is owned by Target, pays gig economy workers to deliver goods from brick-and-mortar stores to consumers’ homes around the country. Those workers aren’t staff, so they don’t get a salary or hourly wage. They’re paid by the job. Shipt is now planning to…

Recognizing the difficult decision facing Governor Greg Abbott, education reporter Jacob Carpenter expects a state order about the return to school soon. Regardless of Abbott's decision, there is risk in every scenario for students, teachers, staff, administrators, and elected officials. For all of those affected, weighing the risks against the rew…

Fauci warns that the coronavirus could be as serious as the 1918 flu, which killed 50 million people. He also warns the coronavirus could become the "mother of all pandemics" as Trump holds campaign-like rally in Rose Garden. Fauci takes a swipe at Trump and says to "stick with respected medical authorities who have a track record of telling the tr…

President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday that gives his administration more power to impose sanctions on Chinese officials, the Trump administration reversed its rule that international students would have to return home if they are attending universities with online-only classes, Moderna’s potential Covid-19 vaccine produced immune res…

As of Tuesday evening, face masks are now required in public spaces in Ada County.By Tess Goodwin

Babbie Mason, gospel singer and a real friend of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, was invited to speak on the Tuesday Online prayer meeting. We trust you will be encouraged with her thoughts.By Babbie Mason

Contracting the coronavirus doesn't mean you're immune to catching it again, according to a new study from King's College London. And, the British government has banned Huawei from the county’s future 5G network. Also, the anonymous street artist, Banksy, has entered the mask debate with his latest work — a series of stencils on London's Undergroun…

Trump in April: Cases going down, we hope to be under 100K deaths; 37 states increasing rates; 7 states flat; 6 states declining; More than 20 states pausing or suspending reopenings; Cuomo: U.S. will be “talking about” what NY did for “decades”; CDC Dir: Southern explosion in cases not because of re-opening; Adm. Giroir: U.S. “not there yet” but l…

Guest: Shaye Ganam, Co-Host, 630 CHED Mornings with Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam. Former Global Edmonton Morning News Anchor.By Curiouscast

On this Tuesday, July 14, episode of Sundial: Rep. Donna Shalala Calls For Stay-At-Home Order Florida is one of the epicenters for the coronavirus nationwide and the numbers show no signs of improvement.By Leslie Ovalle

As the Palm Beach County school district decides how to open schools this year, the county’s health director is raising concerns about child safety amid the pandemic. She says the positivity rate for kids under 18 has gone up slightly.By Wilkine Brutus

As coronavirus cases surge in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered closures of gyms, salons, churches and other indoor operations. What has to happen before the closures are reversed? Plus, defying President Trump, San Diego Unified and LAUSD — California’s two largest school districts — announced they start the school year with distance learning.…

Guest: Jeff Kasbrick, Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations with the Alberta Motor Association.By Curiouscast

Guest: Dr. Gigi Osler, Immediate Past President of the Canadian Medical Association.By Curiouscast

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by John Ross, Senior Fellow at Chongyang Institute, Renmin University of China, and an award-winning resident columnist with several Chinese media organizations, to talk about US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's declaration that the US considers much of Chin…

This episode features Spike Decker and Kat Alioshin who share a behind the scenes look into their documentary, Animation Outlaws, which covers the rise of the Spike and Mike Animation Festival.You’ll also learn:*The guerrilla marketing tactics that had people pouring into theatres*How Spike gave a start to today’s animation bigshots including Tim B…

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Chuck Modiano, justice journalist and Sports writer for Deadspin, to talk about ongoing escalations by the DC police in their attempt to suppress the protests at Black Lives Matter plaza, the increasingly obscure and bureaucratic regulations being used to…

Since we last had Dele Ogunrinola on Idaho Matters , his op-ed about being Black in Boise and America has been published by the Idaho Statesman. But that’s not all he’s been up to.By Molly Wampler

Language is a critical part of any culture, and when a language is lost to time, so is a part of that culture.By Molly Wampler

There was more market activity and angst in the last six months than we sometimes see in a full year, or even a few years. So, how are things shaping up as we enter into the third quarter of 2020?By Gemma Gaudette

As Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers continue to skyrocket, one thing remains the same: Latino and Black people are three times more likely to become infected as their white neighbors, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.By Gemma Gaudette

Contracting the coronavirus doesn't mean you're immune to catching it again, according to a new study from King's College London. And, the British government has banned Huawei from the county’s future 5G network. Also, the anonymous street artist, Banksy, has entered the mask debate with his latest work — a series of stencils on London's Undergroun…

American country group The Chicks (formerly know as The Dixie Chicks), the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, talk about Gaslighter, their first album in fourteen years. Natalie Maines, lead vocalist, and Marti Maguire who plays the fiddle, reflect on the band’s outspoken political stances from the War in Iraq to Black Lives Matter and t…

We are told to stay away from each other to stay safe. But staying away can be tough. From church services to pick-up soccer games, going boating or attending a protest; a lot of how we would connect with our communities has moved online.By ldixon@wlrnnews.org (Lance Dixon)

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Alphabet are each worth more than a trillion dollars according to their market capitalizations. While the virus continues to ravage the U.S. economy generally, the tech sector has remained a relative bright spot for now. Jessica Lessin of The Information explains. …

More than 1 million people in the U.S. have recovered from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, but their experiences with the disease vary widely. We speak with two people who have had COVID-19. Also, we talk to Jennifer Eberhardt, Stanford psychologist and researcher, about understanding how implicit racial bias works in dif…