City Cast Boise

Lawmakers are back in town for the first day of the legislative session. Will they get the people’s business done, or are we in for more petty Republican in-fighting? And what will Boise’s Democratic lawmakers prioritize? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is getting the scoop from Idaho Public Television’s Logan Finney and Idaho Statesman reporter Ian Max Stevenson. Want some more Boise new...

From falling home prices to some good news for trans children, we’re chatting through the stories we can’t stop thinking about this week. Plus, are we in a vibecession or are we getting economic mixed signals? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are on it.  What’s on your mind, Boise? Are you mad about the new updates to solar rebates, or have a story t...

Happy New Year! January isn’t always everyone’s favorite month — so whether you’re outside shredding the slopes or lighting every candle you have to burn off the Winter Blues, our City Cast Boise team is here to help get you through the month. We talk winter activities, cozy vibes, and after that, we do a bit of looking ahead at the year to come. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boi...

If making new friends or connecting more with fellow Bosieans is one of your goals for 2024, we have you covered. Our conversation with friend-making expert Jocelyn Robertson was one of our favorites this year! It’s full of tips on where you can go to meet new people and how to make friends in a city where that can be hard to do.  City Cast is looking for a new Boise podcast host! Click here to re...

Napoleon Dynamite is one of the most famous movies made in Idaho, but how does this iconic and wacky comedy hold up nineteen years later? Our City Cast Boise team got together earlier this year for a rewatch, which led to some mixed review. So why not grab some popcorn and watch this film with your favorite people this holiday season? City Cast is looking for a new Boise podcast host! Click here t...

Happy holidays! Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is joined by Morning Edition’s George Prentice to talk about the year’s big takeaways, their predictions for 2024, and holiday movies they have to watch every December.  City Cast is looking for a new Boise podcast host! Click here to read the job description.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get...

From music festivals to rodeos, we’re sharing our favorite things of 2023. Producer Evelyn Avitia and our new guest host Nick Quah are helping Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter wrap up the year. They’re talking food they can’t live without, things they did, and Boise lessons they learned in 2023.  Let us know your favorite Boise memory by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want s...

In-N-Out opening in Meridian was unsurprisingly the biggest news of the week, but Morning Edition’s George Prentice and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter share why they aren’t willing to wait in line. Plus they dive into the city’s graffiti ordinance and how the Boise Bicycle Project is coping after a car crashed into their building ahead of one of their biggest annual events.  City Cast is...

Kylie North and her wife opened Water Bear Bar just a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But true to its namesake, the bar has survived and was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Human Rights Campaign for their support of Boise’s LGBTQIA+ community. Today, Kylie joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to talk about what that award meant, the work behind it all, and why Wate...

City officials keep warning us that while Boise’s new zoning code is exciting, we won’t see its full impacts for at least a year. But Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to point the ways it’s already been felt in its first week of implementation. Plus, they talk about Mayor McLean’s visit to Dubai, their favorite movies, and why they can’t rec...

With Christmas around the corner, producer Evelyn Avitia and local wine expert Sonnay Alvarez are here to give you plenty of awesome and local gift ideas. Have a wine lover in your life? Or a loved one who has everything? We have you covered this holiday season.  Click here for Sonnay’s mulled wine recipe!  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsh...

Californians have been flocking to the Gem State for years, but does anyone still believe that they’re making Idaho more liberal? Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to dive into data about new Idahoans’ political affiliations. Plus, an update on the former Boise police chief’s lawsuit and why the Ada County Commission cosigned an affordable housin...

It’s nearly December and we want to help you find all the coolest things to do and places to go in and around Boise. That’s why our show team and KTVB’s Brenda Rodriguez are here today with a guide to welcome the month, from unique gift ideas to winter activities you won’t want to miss.  What are you looking forward to in December? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want...

Have you seen the mural on the side of the Oliver Russel building in Downtown Boise? It’s of a strong man, topless, flexing, and underneath it says, “I love you.” It’s hard not to wonder about the story behind this one and and today we’ll hear it from the artist, Grant Olson. He’s joined by Emma Arnold, a longtime friend, who also wants to know why he made the move to Meridian.  Want some more Boi...

Boise has grown a lot over the past years, but has that growth made us a more youthful city? In a battle between Gen Z and millennials, producer Evelyn Avitia, Rachel Spacek, and Mia Maldonado find out which group should be crowned as the generation that best represents our town.  Let us know which generation best represents Boise by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boi...

Monday marked one year since the killing of four University of Idaho students. Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter checks in with Boise State Public Radio’s Jimmy Dawson about how the Moscow community is healing. Plus, they get into Ammon Bundy’s latest court antics before going to court themselves — over mashed potatoes. Let us know your favorite Thanksgiving dish by sending us a voicemail o...

Even though it’s dark before 6 p.m. and you need to defrost your car in the morning, this time of year can still be enjoyable! But if you’re starting to feel the winter blues, insiders Emma Arnold and Minerva Jayne are sharing their hard-earned advice to get you through the season and leave you feeling warm inside.  Let us know your cozy tips by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want s...

In our final send off to this week’s election, Morning Edition’s George Prentice joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to shed light on things that went under the radar. They wonder whether results out of Boise could be an indicator for the 2024 presidential election and share their fall movie and book recommendations. Plus, Blake shares some news from the City Cast Boise team. Want some...

Lauren McLean fended off challenger Mike Masterson to win her second term in office as Boise’s mayor. But what did voting for city council members district by district tell us about where our city is headed? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek break down an extremely close race, a runner-up they didn’t see coming, and a Meridian race that got a littl...

Boise’s Basque community is vibrant and thriving, but how’s the food? City Cast Boise producer Evelyn Avitia went out to the Basque Block to try the croquetas, chorizo, and cocktails for the first time! She finds out why the Basque say “to know how to eat and to drink is to know enough.” Let us know your favorite Boise Basque restaurant by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some mo...

As we head into these chilly months, the spring season may feel out of sight. But now is the perfect time to tuck away your garden for a wintertime snooze! 2C Master Gardener Gretchen Anderson joins host Emma Arnold to explain how you can prepare your garden for the spring and easy steps you can take to see the best results. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where yo...

Is Fall Boise’s most romantic season? As the weather gets colder you may want to cozy up with a snuggle buddy! So whether you already have a partner, are looking for one, or planning to romance yourself this season, our local expert Rosie Piper has some date ideas to warm your soul. She joins City Cast Salt Lake lead producer Emily Means to help you make the best of “cuffing season.” Have a date n...

Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter takes a break from electoral politics to break down a couple stories you might’ve missed this week with two of their favorite reporters, Idaho Statesman’s Rachel Spacek and Idaho Capital Sun’s Mia Maldonado. They’re talking where Meridian stands on affordable housing and a recent win for tribes in restoring salmon. Plus, how Mia and Rachel are preparing to...

Who will be Boise’s next mayor? What does Lauren McLean have to do to win a second term as mayor, and what can her main challenger, Mike Masterson, do to unseat her? Idaho Statesman reporter Ian Max Stevenson joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to break it down, five days out from the election. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatshee...

Boise’s best breakfast burrito. They share their go-to spots, dive into the right hot sauce ratios, and they decide what ingredients would go into Boise’s signature breakfast burrito!  Have a breakfast burrito hot take? We’d love to hear it! Send us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every we...