Best Idaho Reports Podcasts (2024)

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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 20, 2024 42:34

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( inciweb.gov) Army soldiers are headed home after a month on Idaho's fire line, renovations to the prisons execution chamber are being made, the CuMo exploration project could turn into a mine and work on the Union 93 project is at a standstill. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date o…

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Porcupine Report #32: “The Greater Idaho Movement” with Matt McCaw 54:36

8d ago54:36

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Matt McCaw, Executive Director of the Greater Idaho Movement, joins the Porcupine Report to discuss why 13 counties in Eastern Oregon have voted to breakaway and join the state of Idaho. Why are state official refusing to move the imaginary line and how are the people of rural Oregon working to achieve self-determination? This episode of the Porcup…

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First Response: How Gun Violence Impacts Medical Professionals 34:42

4m ago34:42

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In the first episode of our three-part podcast series, two surgeons, a nurse and a paramedic describe the impact of seeing gun violence up close. Medical professionals in Washington have gotten used to treating people affected by gun violence -- especially in recent years. A few months ago, the U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public he…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 24: FREE TICKETS TO BSU-WSU, BSU OFFENSE, MW VS. P12, CFB VS. NFL RULES, NFL 2:04:48

8h ago2:04:48

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Giving away free Boise State-Washington State tickets this week, BSU's offense is one of the best in the nation - what do coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter say about Ashton Jeanty, Maddux Madsen, Cam Camper and Malachi Nelson, Pac-12 sues Mountain West as we all wait for UNLV decision, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to BSU defenders on how to sl…

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BOB TALKS TO VIRGIN-MORGAN, NOTARAINNI ON STOPPING COUGARS' QB 9:21

1h ago9:21

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share conversations he had with LB Marco Notarainni and EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan about stopping Washington State mobile QB John Mateer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Idaho decision 2024: What you need to know ahead of voting 15:09

1h ago15:09

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(katbaro / Flickr) You may have seen it in your mailbox in the last few days: a bright, red, white and blue little newspaper called the Vote Idaho Voter Pamphlet, and it’s full of everything you need to know to vote before the November election. We wanted to know more, and because it’s a preside…

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Uncovering history: Artifacts found at Assay Office 10:31

1h ago10:31

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Earlier this year, renovations on Boise's historic Assay Office began. However, as the construction crew broke ground, they discovered they were digging up more than just dirt. Artifacts were buried around the building, some dating back more than 100 years. Archeologist Chris Shaver and outreach historian Dan Everhart, both with the Idaho State His…

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Why is the craft beer industry slowing down? 13:15

1h ago13:15

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(Troy Oppie / Boise State Public Radio ) There are nearly 100 active craft breweries in Idaho — about four times as many as in 2012. But the industry is facing challenges. Changing tastes, discerning drinkers and rising costs have many local breweries on a financial razor’s edge — and tough times are spilling into Idaho’s hop fields, too.…

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Exploring Idaho rivers with Sun Valley Museum of Art 6:58

1h ago6:58

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Empty Skies and Full Creeks (South Fork of the Palouse River), Gouache & casein, 2024 by Aaron Cordell Johnson.( Aaron Cordell Johnson) Throughout Idaho flows over 100,000 miles of river. It's a resource that helps to shape our economy, communities and most recently the latest exhibit at the Sun Valley Museum of Art, where artists a…

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Bikini Body War! NFL Hero Tom Brady Flaunts Ripped Physique Jet Boarding at New $17Million Lovenest - as Ex Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Summer Curves 3:16

22m ago3:16

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen may have settled their $700million divorce in 2022, but now they are locked in a different kind of battle – the battle of their ripped bodies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Kim Kardashian's Sex Tape Ex Ray J Opens Up About Diddy's 'Freak Off' Parties - as Reality Star's Lawyer Slaps X User With Cease and Desist Over Video 'Blackmail' Claims 3:06

18m ago3:06

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Kim Kardashian's infamous ex-boyfriend Ray J has opened up about his experience partying with Sean "Diddy" Combs after the music mogul's arrest on federal sex crime charges. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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'Octomom' Natalie Suleman, 49, Announces She's a Grandmother 15 Years After Giving Birth to First Surviving Octuplets: 'We Are So Blessed' 3:31

4m ago3:31

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'Octomom' Natalie Suleman has announced the birth of her first grandchild. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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TV Legend Bob Barker Finally Gets Low-Key Tombstone 13 Months After Death - Near 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry's Final Resting Spot 3:28

3m ago3:28

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Game show legend Bob Barker's final resting place finally has a grave marker – 13 months after he passed away. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Justin Timberlake's Star Power 'Got Him Special Treatment in DWI Case': 'If He'd Been Joe the Plumber, It Would Have Played Out a Lot Differently' 3:08

22m ago3:08

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Justin Timberlake apparently played his celebrity card in the New York courtroom, which insiders claimed helped him escape jail time after his recent brush with the law. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 23: BSU & PAC-12, P12 VS. MW, WHAT'S NEXT, BSU-PORTLAND STATE, BSU & NFL 2:03:20

1d ago2:03:20

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Boise State and the Pac-12's rebranded vision takes a hit - Memphis, USF, Tulane, UTSA staying in the American, Pac-12 and Mountain West engage in a day of gamesmanship - MW (reportedly) locks up Air Force and others, while Utah State (maybe UNLV?) is poised to join the Pac-12, who's next if the Pac-12 needs to add only one more team, Bob with his …

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BOB WITH FOUR IMPRESSIONS AFTER VICTORY OVER PORTLAND STATE 9:30

3h ago9:30

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share four reasons behind the 56-14 victory over Portland State on Saturday night. No. 1: BSU got better as a team in what was no more than an NFL-style preseason game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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'Wild and Distant Seas:' An author interview with Idaho author Tara Karr Roberts 15:29

1d ago15:29

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( W. W. Norton & Company) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on March 14, 2024. Imagine a minor character in the classic novel Moby Dick getting her own voice and her own story. That's exactly what happens in Idaho author Tara Karr Roberts debut novel, "Wild and Distant Seas." She joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her recent r…

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'Fatal Attraction': RFK Jr. Had to Block 'Obsessed' Olivia Nuzzi Who 'Aggressively' Pursued Him With Nude Photos and Sexts 3:06

10m ago3:06

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr is said to have had to repeatedly block New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi from contacting him after she "aggressively" pursued him during their digital fling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Kathryn Crosby, Actress and Widow of Famous Singer Bing Crosby, Died of Natural Causes at 90 2:58

4m ago2:58

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Kathryn Crosby, known for her roles in classic movies such as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder, has passed away at 90. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 20: BSU-PORTLAND STATE, CHARLES LENO, BRONCO FOCUS, BNN REPORT, PAC-12 2:03:51

4d ago2:03:51

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One more sleep before Boise State's home opener against Portland State - we break down Saturday night's game from all angles, Bob with his four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, B.J. with a preview in his BNN Report, former BSU left tackle and NFL veteran Charles Leno Jr. joins IST in studio to talk about his connection with the current team/coaches -…

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CHARLES LENO: FORMER BOISE STATE STAR AND NFL VETERAN ON ... WHAT'S NEXT? 24:22

3h ago24:22

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Former Boise State left tackle and NFL veteran Charles Leno Jr. (Bears, Commanders) joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio for a conversation about his future - and it includes coaching. Leno, who addressed the team this week, will raise the Blue Chaos before Saturday's home-opener against Portland State. PHOTO COURTESY of Boise State Athle…

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: BOISE STATE VS. PORTLAND STATE 11:58

4h ago11:58

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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' home-opener against Portland State on Saturday night. Rains wants to see production from the passing game as Spencer Danielson leads his first home opener since being named head coach (previous head coaches are 7-5 in their home debuts at Boise S…

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BOB WITH HIS FOUR KEYS TO BEATING PORTLAND STATE ON SATURDAY 9:00

4h ago9:00

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to a potential victory over Portland State on Saturday night. No. 1: Look CFP worthy against a FCS program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mass Casualty Incident After Crew Buggy Rollover In California. 6 Firefighters in Critical Condition. The Forest Service All Employees Call Details. 40:29

3h ago40:29

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On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ While traveling after a shift on The Airport Fire, a crew buggy rolled over on a California Freeway. They swerved to avoid a ladder that was in the middle of their lane—8 total injuries, with six firefighters in critical condition. I cover the Forest Service’s all employee call this…

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'It was Just Sexting': Star Political Reporter Who's Been Stood Down After Inappropriate 'Relationship' With RFK Jr Insists It was 'Not Physical' - Just 'Emotional and Digital in Nature' 3:16

33m ago3:16

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The star political reporter at the center of the love triangle involving one-time presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy and his Curb Your Enthusiasm star wife Cheryl Hines copped to an inappropriate relationship — but has insisted it was all an online fling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 19: BSU-PORTLAND STATE, BSU & PAC-12, BRONCO FOCUS, PREP RALLY (BOISE HS), NFL, FANTASY, GAMBLING 2:04:19

5d ago2:04:19

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Boise State hosts Portland State in Saturday night's home opener - which players, coaches and position groups need a get-right game against the Big Sky program, national media consultant talks about the money BSU is chasing in the rebranded Pac-12 and what's next for programs like Memphis and UNLV, Bob talks to a couple of players and a couple of c…

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NEW PAC-12 & TV: MEDIA INSIDER ON WHAT BOISE STATE'S MOVE IS WORTH ... AND WHAT'S NEXT? 15:43

2d ago15:43

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Media consultant Bob Thompson, a former president of Fox Sports and co-founder of the Big Ten Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the six teams in the rebranded Pac-12, what kind of media rights money Boise State is chasing, and what about Memphis and UNLV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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PREP RALLY: MIKE ALTIERI, BOISE FOOTBALL COACH 5:59

4d ago5:59

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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Boise High coach Mike Altieri joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Braves' 3-0 start, this week's game against Eagle (2-1) and how his entire program has grown from 30+ players to nearly 150. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BOB AND HIS CHATS WITH DANIELSON, CASEY, NOTARAINNI, KEANE 8:10

5d ago8:10

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a series of conversations he had this week with coaches Spencer Danielson and Tim Keane, and players LT Kage Casey and LB Marco Notarainni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tips for supporting your kids mental health 33:02

1d ago33:02

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(RenoCdZ / iStockphoto) One in six children faces some kind of mental health concern each year, and 50% of mental health issues start to emerge before a child is 14 years old, that’s according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There has been more focus on kids and mental health, especially after COVID-19 school lockdowns, but help is too …

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Climate change is making Colorado mountain streams more acidic and polluted 3:57

3h ago3:57

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MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Now to a story from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where climate change is having a subtle but serious impact on streams and rivers. As member station KUNC's Rae Solomon reports, they're becoming more acidic and polluted with heavy metals like zinc, iron and copper. RAE SOLOMON, BYLINE: It's a bright summer day in the mou…

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New collaboration shows way to get help with ‘insatiable’ prescribed fire need 4:03

3h ago4:03

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A low-intensity burn on the recent Crawford prescribed fire near Cascade, Idaho(Steve Vigil / The Nature Conservancy ) On a Thursday morning in May, Forest Service staff and crew leaders gathered in the Cascade Ranger District Office for a briefing. They were putting a plan together for the nearby, nearly 100-acre Crawford burn on the Boise Nationa…

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Jilted Jennifer Lopez 'Set to Pen Sex Revenge Tracks' Branding Ex-Husband Ben Affleck 'Flop in the Sack' 3:20

6m ago3:20

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She's still Jenny From the Block... and Ben Affleck's apparently a flop. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 18: TD FOR TICKETS, MEMPHIS & PAC-12, BEN DOOLEY, CODY HAWKINS, BRUCE BARNUM, CHEESEBURGERS 2:04:14

6d ago2:04:14

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Touchdowns for Tickets - giving away a pair of Boise State season tickets, momentum growing for Memphis to join rebranded Pac-12 - what does one Memphis media insider think about the move (and when/if it could happen), BSU fans/listeners on what they say about the Tigers joining the league in 2026, Bob talks to starting left guard Ben Dooley in Bro…

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MEMPHIS & PAC-12: MEDIA INSIDER GEOFF CALKINS ON WHY THE MOVE MAKES SENSE 16:07

3h ago16:07

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Geoff Calkins, a longtime columnist for the Daily Memphian and host of the Geoff Calkins Show on ESPN Memphis, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Tigers' potential move to the Pac-12. Calkins believes the timing is right and Memphis should make the move, if invited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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IDAHO STATE: COACH CODY HAWKINS ON USING FOUR QBS AND 17 WRS 15:23

4h ago15:23

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Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for an update on his season - the Bengals are 1-2 going into Saturday's home game against Southern Utah. Idaho State continues to throw the ball and the defense is led by Eagle High lineman Cortland Horton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Porcupine Report #34: "Build, Don’t Bitch!" with Dennis Pratt 56:23

14h ago56:23

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Dennis Pratt joins the Porcupine Report for his third appearance to discuss progress on next year’s Liberty Forum and why, when it comes to building a free state, we should #BuildDontBitch.

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PORTLAND STATE: COACH BRUCE BARNUM ON WHOOPING COUGH - AND BOISE STATE 14:13

4h ago14:13

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Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his Big Sky program (0-2 to start the season), what happened with last week's game cancellation and what he expects from Boise State on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY of Portland State See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BOB WITH BEN DOOLEY AND THE OL PERFORMANCE AFTER TWO GAMES 9:49

5h ago9:49

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with starting left guard Ben Dooley. His thoughts on how the OL group has performed going into Saturday's home-opener against Portland State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 18, 2024 40:02

1d ago40:02

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(Jamie Grill / Tetra images RF/Getty Images) According to a new report from the March of Dimes, more than 5.5 million women in the U.S. live in counties that are experiencing limited to no access to maternity care resources. Here in our state, three facilities have shuttered their maternity services since Idaho enacted its near total abortion ban i…

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Reporter resigns after using AI to make up quotes 5:12

7h ago5:12

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Newsrooms around the country are talking about how to use AI in the wake of a recent journalism scandal in our region. A reporter in Cody, Wyoming resigned after he was caught using the technology to write stories and make up quotes. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Hanna Merzbach has more.By Staff

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9/11 Shock: Osama bin Laden's 'Dead' Son Is Alive and Well - and Has Taken Over Al-Qaeda as Dad's Heir 3:18

7m ago3:18

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Osama Bin Laden's "dead" son is alive and plotting to wreak havoc on the West – despite claims the CIA killed him in 2019. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Was Donald Trump RIGHT About 'Racist Lie' Immigrants Are Eating Pets? Springfield Residents Warn It Has Been Hit By 'Mysterious Disappearances' of Wild Birds 3:19

4m ago3:19

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Former President Donald Trump repeated his claim about Haitian immigrants eating local pets in Springfield, Ohio – but does the rumor hold any weight? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Laura Loomer Threatens to Sue Bill Maher for Suggesting She's in 'Arranged Relationship' With Donald Trump 3:03

7m ago3:03

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Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has threatened to sue Bill Maher for suggesting she and former President Donald Trump are having an affair. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Lala Kent's Ex Randall Emmett Pays 6-Figure Sum in Damage Control Firm's Lawsuit After Taking $2M Hit on LA Home Sale 3:27

7m ago3:27

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Lala Kent's ex-fiancé Randall Emmett is feeling the financial strain from his mounting legal woes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Sordid Double Life of CNN Anchor Connie Chung's Husband Maury Povich Revealed: Affairs, Toxic Workplace and Divorce Fears 3:15

12h ago3:15

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Legendary news anchor Connie Chung is releasing a tell-all book next month charting the high and lows of her stellar career - but it’s her TV star husband who has a far more juicy story to tell. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Introducing "First Response," a Series About Health Care Workers and Gun Violence 1:36

1h ago1:36

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Stay tuned for a new, scripted series from Northwest Reports, launching September 25. Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Washington. As a result, it has become ground zero for the major crises of our time, including a rise in gun violence. In this three-part series, we hear what it’s like to be a surgeon, nurs…

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PRATER & THE BALLGAME, SEPT. 17: TDs FOR TICKETS, BSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, PAC-12, LEON RICE, RODNEY ROBINSON, ZACH HOLMES, NFL 2:04:10

7d ago2:04:10

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Touchdowns for Tickets qualifying, Boise State's upcoming football schedule is loaded with late-night kickoffs - how do you/we feel about that (and will a move to the Pac-12 force more late start times?), BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on what he thinks about the 2026-27 move to the Pac-12, latest on conference realignment (Memphis to the Pac-12 ga…

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BOISE STATE BASKETBALL & THE PAC-12: WHAT COACH LEON RICE THINKS ABOUT THE MOVE 18:00

6h ago18:00

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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' move to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 athletic season. Rice says the move puts BSU in a "better place'' - with the potential of basketball-power Memphis joining the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BOB AND RODNEY ROBINSON - WHAT HAPPENED WITH SPECIAL TEAMS AT OREGON? 8:37

7h ago8:37

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with nickel/safety and special teams player Rodney Robinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media Boise

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