The Kevin Richert Podcast

Boise State University President David Hahn sits down with EdNews Reporter Kevin Richert to discuss building BSU’s global brand, shifting money into athletics, strengthening the relationship with the Legislature and competing for enrollment with other universities.

Parents have options in education. Idaho's $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit can supplement private school tuition, but the program raises questions on transparency and access to public records. Meanwhile, the federal government will roll out its own tax credit program next year. EdNews reporter Ryan Suppe breaks down the school choice landscape with senior reporter Kevin Richert.

From politics and levies to deconsolidation and open meeting violations, EdNews reporter Emma Epperly breaks down the biggest issues in North Idaho public education with senior reporter Kevin Richert.

Republican incumbent Debbie Critchfield and Democrat challenger Becky Sundin Mitchell will face off in a debate next week in the race for Idaho superintendent of public instruction. Panelists Matt McDaniel, director of the College of Idaho's educational leadership program, and EdNews reporter Ryan Suppe break down the biggest issues in the race with debate moderator Kevin Richert. The debate begin...

All 105 legislative seats and seven statewide offices are up for grabs. A U.S. Senate candidate dropped out. Plus Idahoans will vote on the state's near-total abortion ban. There's a lot on the ballot for the November general election. Jaclyn Kettler, a political science professor at Boise State University, breaks down what matters with EdNews Reporter Kevin Richert.

A benefit trust that thousands of teachers rely on to pay medical claims has run out of money. The Idaho School Benefit Trust is now telling member school districts to pay $13 million. The first payment is due in September. EdNews reporters Kevin Richert and Sean Dolan break down what this all means.

The EdNews Show Ep. 1: Virtual Schools (Soñia Galaviz and Doug Pickett)" by Idaho EdNews

Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026 by Idaho EdNews

Episode 103: Talking elections, 2025 and 2026, with Jaclyn Kettler by Idaho EdNews

Episode 102: A conversation with Derek Bub by Idaho EdNews

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent by Idaho EdNews

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent by Idaho EdNews

Episode 100: A look at the $50 million private school tax bill by Idaho EdNews

Episode 99: A pre-legislative session conversation by Idaho EdNews

Episode 98: Yes, there are elections in Idaho worth watching by Idaho EdNews

Episode 97: A conversation with Joshua Whitworth by Idaho EdNews

Episode 96: A postsession conversation with Debbie Critchfield by Idaho EdNews

Episode 95: Previewing a pivotal legislative session by Idaho EdNews

Ep. 20: A science teacher's dream PD — an expedition to Patagonia by Idaho EdNews

Episode 94: Boise State's capital campaign ... and more by Idaho EdNews

Ep. 19: Meeting Idaho's 2024 Teacher of the Year, Trent Van Leuven by Idaho EdNews

Episode 93: Talking with trustees by Idaho EdNews

Ep. 18: Why Idaho's 2023 teacher of the year left the state — and K-12 education by Idaho EdNews

Episode 92: Covering a lot of political landscape by Idaho EdNews

In this episode, award-winning teacher Misha Smith talks about how she uses field trips, big questions, and projects with real-world impact to fuel student curiosity and excitement. Plus, she reflects on two recent awards she won — including one that will send her around the tip of South America.