The Kevin Richert Podcast

The EdNews Show Ep. 5: All things North Idaho 24.09.2026 29:50 ↓

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.

Title: The EdNews Show Ep. 4: State superintendent debate pregame 16.09.2026 29:08 ↓

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...

The EdNews Show Ep. 3: Talking elections with Jaclyn Kettler 01.09.2026 29:21 ↓

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.

The EdNews Show Ep. 2: Demystifying the Idaho School Benefit Trust 22.08.2026 31:27 ↓

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)" 06.08.2026 33:51 ↓

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

Episode 104: A pre-session preview for 2026 07.01.2026 41:32 ↓

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

Episode 103: Talking elections, 2025 and 2026, with Jaclyn Kettler 23.10.2025 31:27 ↓

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

Episode 102: A conversation with Derek Bub 04.09.2025 37:28 ↓

Episode 102: A conversation with Derek Bub by Idaho EdNews

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent 12.02.2025 36:24 ↓

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent by Idaho EdNews

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent 12.02.2025 32:04 ↓

Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent by Idaho EdNews

Episode 100: A look at the $50 million private school tax bill 17.01.2025 36:24 ↓

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

Episode 99: A pre-legislative session conversation 03.01.2025 43:55 ↓

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

Episode 98: Yes, there are elections in Idaho worth watching 01.11.2024 47:06 ↓

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

Episode 97: A conversation with Joshua Whitworth 19.09.2024 1:07:20 ↓

Episode 97: A conversation with Joshua Whitworth by Idaho EdNews

Episode 96: A postsession conversation with Debbie Critchfield 15.04.2024 34:27 ↓

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

Episode 95: Previewing a pivotal legislative session 05.01.2024 38:53 ↓

Episode 95: Previewing a pivotal legislative session by Idaho EdNews

Ep. 20: A science teacher's dream PD — an expedition to Patagonia 15.12.2023 35:31 ↓

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

Episode 94: Boise State's capital campaign ... and more 08.12.2023 38:10 ↓

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 01.12.2023 59:23 ↓

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

Episode 93: Talking with trustees 17.11.2023 30:40 ↓

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 13.10.2023 57:03 ↓

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 06.10.2023 27:02 ↓

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

Ep. 17: How to make students really, truly love learning? Misha Smith has answers. 28.09.2023 47:49 ↓

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.

Episode 91: The University of Phoenix interview 29.08.2023 56:35 ↓

Episode 91: The University of Phoenix interview by Idaho EdNews

Ep. 16: Teaching migrant summer school with Melyssa Perez 30.06.2023 40:39 ↓

Ep. 16: Teaching migrant summer school with Melyssa Perez by Idaho EdNews