Coaches for an Idaho Falls Special Olympics team, the Pirates, talk about what they have learned as coaches and how the team is engaging with the community.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Oprah And VP Harris Bring Heart to the Campaign Karel Cast 24-127 Oprah Winfrey proved she is one of the best interviewers working still by presenting VP Harris in a forum filled with hope, compassion and dare we say, joy. But the stories presenting were completely heartbreaking and proof that America can do so much better than what it is doing. 38…

Subitt co-founder Nick Hepworth talks about creating his new business and how he’s taking it to Boise Entrepreneur Week.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Your Breaking News of the Day Done My Way Karel Cast 24-126 The news comes at us in a nonstop barrage. So let's dive in to it, with a twist. We'll see how many stories we can fit in to 30 minutes. Diddy's in the PoPo; Trump should be but is out being absurd. Pagers are exploding in foreign lands while Norwalk has basically outlawed being poor and h…

Local Olympic track and field athlete Chari Hawkins, who competed in the Paris Olympics, talks about her mental health experience over her career and at the Olympics.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Is America Actually Worth the Cost? Shocking Figures AboundKarel Cast 24-125A home in Marin just sold for 14.5 million dollars. And it’s nothing that special. Houses in Las Vegas are going for $1.5 up to 30m. The average condo in Los Angeles is now $450k for a one bedroom. Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas... but it doesn’t stop there…

BYU-Idaho President Alvin F. Meredith III and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, share messages of discipleship, covenant-keeping and God's love in their Fall Semester 2024 devotional.By BYU-Idaho Radio

This time on Code WACK! The fight for affordable, accessible health care in the U.S. has gone on for decades. Who’s in the fight to win solutions that improve health care for everyone? What policies are they working on? Today we’re featuring the Washington DC-based Families USA, a leading national nonpartisan voice for healthcare consumers. We welc…

Leslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below)1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigran…

Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms.Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in Oc…

BYU-Idaho President Alvin F. Meredith III and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, gave talks in the first campus devotional of the Fall 2024 Semester.By BYU-Idaho Radio

We Are Living In The Strange Absurdity of NowKarel Cast 24-124A convicted felon who keeps staging assisination attempts to get attention is within five points of the White House.The planet is dying, but we are talking about more oil, more drilling, more concrete, more people. We know Plant Based diet is the answer for our health and the planet's bu…

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is first joi…

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is welcoming students to Porter Park on Saturday to explore opportunities and to browse local vendors in a community event.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice Trump Tries AgainKarel Cast 24-123It seems every time Trump needs a bump in popularity, a nut job with a gun appears as was the case AGAIN over the weekend. Either he's the unluckiest political candidate in history, or this is just another of his lies. I mean, he was in show business, after all. And what does it speak of…

Today is International Chocolate Day and you can celebrate with Idaho-made chocolate.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden a…

This Is One of the Reasons The Planet Is Doomed; Kitchen TalkCome to my kitchen as I show you one of the reasons the planet is doomed: non recycled wasted from appliances. Many states have enacted a right to repair law, but there are few people that know how to repair things any more...do you? Would you even know where to bring an appliance for rep…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department dedicated the new 9/11 memorial in a ceremony Wednesday and can now be enjoyed by the public.By BYU-Idaho Radio

America Repulsed At Thought of Dog Eating, But World Does ItKarel Cast 24-120The world laughed and gasped at Donald Trump's assertion that immigrants are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. And while they may not be eating them there, dog meat is still a staple around the Globe in places like China and other Indonesian nations. If that thoug…

Today is the National Day of Service and Remembrance and Just Serve helps people find service opportunities to commemorate the 9/11 attacks.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Longest 90 Minutes of TV is over Trump V. Harris RecapKarel Cast 24-118Well, their first debate is now history. Did it move the dial on the election? Did one emerge the clear winner and the other go down in flames. Or was it just more of the same that we’ve come to expect when anything involves Trump? Let’s discuss.My cousin is MAGA. And yester…

I’m finding it both hilarious and divisive that Republicans did all they could to stop the transformative legislation that President Biden managed to push across the finish line. They all voted against each and every bill that have proven their worth time and time again, to the extent that Republicans love to take credit for bills they worked again…

This time on Code WACK!What are lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission doing about Pharmacy Benefit Managers and their undue influence over drug prices and access? Who is watching out for consumers when the pharmaceutical industry pursues self-serving arrangements? And what’s the impact on independent pharmacies and their patients?To find out, …

Leslie is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.The two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, "Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy."Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prosp…

France Chills On Air Conditioning; High Stakes Debate Has Heart PoundingKarel Cast 24-118The stakes are high for tonight's debate. Why are we all so on edge? Because we know we are not dealing with a stable person or regime. We know he could win and it terrifies us.France is taking bold steps to Global Climate Change by getting rid of air condition…

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is first joi…

Kofoed Family Music recently released a new song that explains how the Savior gives strength to His children no matter how hopeless they feel.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Boiling Water Has Cooked Us; Debate Shouldn't HappenKarel Cast 24-117Climate change is literally cooking us across the globe. And there's no doubt it's man-made; which means we did a lot of it to generate energy meaning the burning of fossil fuels, coal, nuclear. But under it all, what does that do? Boil water. Yup, most of our energy is still crea…

Seven bluegrass musicians will perform at the first Bluegrass on the Snake Bluegrass Music Festival where donations will be collected to support CYA Idaho.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Father Buys Son WMD P*ssed When He Uses itKarel Cast 24-116The father of the boy in GA who shot up his school bought him the gun AFTER the police approached him about his son and school shooting threats. So, he's arrested. Is this one way to help stop it, or?Our health care system should not be for profit and I have the proof as to why.It's Friday,…

The Instagram account Traveling Spud run by Katie Williams gives practical travel advice and showcases Idaho’s best travel destinations.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Preventing Tragedies Seems Impossible Is It Us?Karel Cast 24-116The FBI warned police last year about the then-13-year-old that ended up being the school shooter. And it's not the first time we've heard that a mass shooter has been on the radar of law enforcement. So why can't they stop them? Is it access to guns, or is it just us, humans. Are many…

When it comes to shopping in Rexburg people are often looking for a wider store selection, and to save driving time to bigger cities in the surrounding area—Real Deals has been the solution for many looking for more right in their backyard.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Local musicians perform at the annual music festival where all donations go directly to The Idaho Foodbank.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan. They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from tak…

America Returns To Normal With School ShootingKarel Cast 24-116A Georgia school shooting brings America back to normal as the nation that doesn’t care if its kids die because the GOP wants them to with out any control. Are sleep studies a scam? Does everyone have apnea? USA sanctions Russia over election tampering. Why not sanction Fox News?Watch o…

This time on Code WACK!So you might have heard the term pharmacy benefit managers – or PBMs – in the news. But what are they? How did these middlemen get to be so powerful? How are they causing drug prices to skyrocket? And what’s the Federal Trade Commission doing about it? To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, the FTC’s dire…

Leslie is joined by Author Eliza Sultan and District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District, Barbara Romo.The pair are here to talk about Eliza's book, "Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial," which D.A. Romo wrote the foreword in."Children On the Front Lines of Justice” is the story of …

Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike.Founded in 1903, the In…

The newly released book “The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings” features 40 short stories to help kids learn more about the feelings they experience.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Bonneville County Libary District opens its new Ucon branch on Saturday.By BYU-Idaho Radio

VIDEO PREMIERE We're Not Going Back Plus Ukraine, Israel Make War NormalKarel Cast 24-114First, the video premiere of We're not Going Back, a song written by Karel and performed by Thea Austin. Then, Israel is dealing with six dead hostages and blaming Netanyahu. Biden wants more done. And daily, more people die. Ukraine suffered large attack and n…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is now open and has many activities and foods to try.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Kamala Takes Control as Summer Ends by Progressive VoicesBy Progressive Voices

Author Josh Allen just released his third horror book for kids called "Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock." He tells Brandon Isle about the process of writing this book, why it's important to let kids read spooky stories and how he uses his writing experiences in the classroom.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Josh Allen's new spooky book for middle-grade readers is sure to put them on the edge of their seats. "Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock" is available now.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Trump Stomps On Graves While Others Follow DreamsKarel Cast 24-113In a new low, hardly thought possible, Donald Trump stomps on soldier's graves in a restricted area of Arlington for a thumbs-up photo opportunity. Will this upset enough people to help him loose?Dreams. That's what politics is all about. Do you follow yours? Or have you abandoned th…

Several Jump ropers from the Idaho Falls-based Proform Airborne Jump Rope Team recently returned from the 2024 Paris Olympics after having the rare opportunity to perform and entertain crowds on a world Stage. Head coach, Monica Foster, says five of her jumpers were among 20 who performed in France.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Photo Credit: Fremont-Madison Irrigation District | Grassy Lake Outlet -Earlier this summer the Idaho Department of Water Resources issued a curtailment order calling for junior water rights holders to shut off their water because certain requirements weren’t being met according to a 2016 water mitigation plan. Some 6,400 junior groundwater rights …