City Cast Boise

It’s Friday! Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and lead producer Frankie Barnhill are digging into the week’s news with host Emma Arnold. We’re talking school dress codes in Boise and Canyon County, a new lawsuit against the abortion trafficking ban, and why watching people fall off paddleboards is the most relaxing Boise activity.  Looking to help your neighbors most vulnerable to the heat...

Thirty six years after Joyce Casper was found murdered in Boise, her case has finally been solved. KTVB’s Alex Duggan is here to walk us through how detectives cracked the case using new DNA technology, and why one retired detective said the case impacted him like no other in his career. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city ever...

Housing keeps getting more expensive, and our once-more-affordable sister cities are now out of reach for many. But a new program in Caldwell could be a model for creating more affordable housing around the Treasure Valley. Mia Maldonado from the Idaho Capital Sun is here to tell us who qualifies for the program, and how it could help first time home buyers.  Are you a first time home buyer trying...

Whether you’re going on a first date or have been with your partner for years, planning the perfect date can be frustrating! That’s why host Emma Arnold is talking with local expert Rosie Piper. She shares her viral date night advice and helps us plan Boise dates that will save you a lot of stress. Plus, we find out, is Boise a good dating city? Have a special Boise date night? Let us know by send...

An investigation of systemic racism within the Boise Police Department was ended early by the city, leaving a lot of unanswered questions. Ian Max Stevenson from the Idaho Statesman is here to walk us through what evidence was left out, and why the the lead investigator delivered the partial findings [quote] “without a high level of confidence.” Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Bois...

Emission testing is dead, crazy landlord fees are no more, and Ammon Bundy’s “barbecue standoff” was a bust. Host Emma Arnold’s rounding up the week’s news with contributors Jimmy Dawson and Heath Druzin. Plus, Heath tries to convince Emma and Jimmy to attend Saturday’s Twilight Criterium in downtown Boise.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheats...

Boise is great, but we all have our gripes. As the temps in the city heat up, we’re revisiting a conversation about where we would take our enemies if we were their Boise guides. Think of this as your list of what not to do this summer, with host Emma Arnold and resident haters Julia Green and Frankie Barnhill.  What where would you take your worst enemy in Boise? Let us know by sending us a voice...

Are Boise Hawks games a snooze, or the best thing to do in the summer? Baseball megafan and contributor Jocelyn Robertson took the City Cast Boise team out to get the vibe of our hometown team. We ate classic stadium snacks, eavesdropped on convos on the third base line, ducked at way-too-close foul balls, and got to see a “can of corn” in action. Plus, we learned essential tips for our next trip...

A July Fourth burger and fries combo would not be the same without fry sauce. You can find the dip on pretty much every menu around town. But can Idaho claim fry sauce as ours? To get to the bottom of this culinary question, we’re revisiting a conversation between City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Boise producers Frankie Barnhill and Evelyn Avitia. We dissect why our cities are b...

Host Emma Arnold’s going behind the week’s headlines with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and KTVB’s Alex Duggan. They’re talking about the Latah County prosecutor’s decision to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, what we know — and what Boise police are withholding — about the recent police shooting of 22-year-old Payton Wasson, an...

Astrology is having a moment! So as cancer season kicks off, we’re curious: Could astrology help us understand Boise better? Does the City of Trees give off big earth sign energy, or are we more independent like a Leo? Rachel Spacek and Evelyn Avitia join host Emma Arnold to guess Boise’s zodiac sign— the answer might surprise you.  What do you think Boise’s sign is? Let us know by sending us a vo...

Mountain Home gets snubbed when we’re talking about why we love the Treasure Valley, but Idaho State Sen. Geoff Schroeder is here to tell us how we shouldn’t sleep on this sister city. From dog-friendly brew pubs, to beautiful tree-lined streets, and the new telescope at the nearby Bruneau Dunes State Park — there’s more to do than you might think. Plus, we dig into his first year at the legislatu...

Lots of cities have a food that defines them: Chicago has deep dish pizza, Cincinnati has their weird spaghetti chili, and Philly has their cheesesteaks. But what about Boise? Is it fingersteaks? Basque croquetas? Contributor Jocelyn Robertson and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter are chatting with host Emma Arnold about our city’s confusing food identity. Plus, they pitch a creative culina...

Travel in and out of Boise can be tough in the summer. Flights are often pricey, and driving long distances is a bummer. But what if there was a third option: a passenger train? Boise and Salt Lake City officials are looking at resurrecting an old Amtrak route connecting the two cities. We’re excited about the idea, but what about our neighbors in Utah? We’re revisiting a chat with City Cast Salt...

Host Emma Arnold is digging through the week’s news with lead producer Frankie Barnhill and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter. From Nampa’s new school policy blocking discussions of LGBTQ topics in classrooms, to data on remote workers moving to Boise, and reflections one year after Roe vs. Wade fell, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, why we love KTVB’s entry in a viral TikTok dance challenge! ...

Boise’s been spoiled with cooler June weather recently, but the forecast is heating up this weekend. In the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide, the queen of cool, Minerva Jayne, is sharing her best tips to beat the heat in the Treasure Valley with Emma. Plus, they discuss how “summertime sadness” is a real thing and why you won’t find Minerva at the neighborhood BBQ.  How do you plan...

If you feel like you’ve noticed more dandelions around town this season, you aren’t wrong! Sara Arkle from Boise Parks and Recreation is here to tell us about how the city has reduced their pesticide use by nearly 50%, and why they’re having a whole festival this Saturday to celebrate this too often under-appreciated weed.  What do you think of the city’s pesticide reduction program? Are you plann...

Boise City Council unanimously approved the big shiny new zoning code rewrite last week. But what’s in it, and what the heck does it all mean? The Idaho Statesman’s Ian Max Stevenson is here to give us a rundown, including what it could mean for your neighborhood. What do you think about the new zoning code? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? He...

Happy Friday! It’s been a gorgeous week and host Emma Arnold’s got lead producer Frankie Barnhill and Morning Edition host George Prentice with her to break down the week’s news. They’re digging into the zoning code rewrite back-and-forth, where the city’s at with its lofty carbon neutral goals, the future of water in Boise, and is parking at the root of all our problems?  Want some more Boise new...

We’re back with the second installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of one of our favorite seasons! Emma’s got Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and contributor Graham McBride on the show to savor every last second of the hot, long days. From farmers market mornings, to afternoon swims, and twilight drive-ins, we have your toolkit for spending the perfe...

Pride Month is in full swing, but here in Boise — we get to celebrate twice this summer. Donald Williamson with Boise Pride Festival shares why the big event happens in September and how he deals with homophobic and transphobic hate levied at the festival. Plus, he tells us why he’s still waiting for an apology from some local corporate sponsors after several pulled back their public presence at l...

Boise’s obsession with breweries isn’t going anywhere, with local spots like Lost Grove opening second locations just in time for summer. But if you’re not sure where to find a not-too-hoppy IPA, or are still searching for an ideal place to sip a pilsner while eating great food, we’ve got you covered. We’re revisiting a conversation with beer fanatic and contributor Heath Druzin. Plus, he has some...

Murphy Woodhouse knows how tough wildland firefighting can be. Before he became a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, he fought fires all around the West as an Idaho-based crew member. He’s with Emma today to talk about the longterm health risks firefighters face and a new tool that could change the way we think about firefighter safety. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listene...

It’s been a busy, windy week but it’s finally Friday! Emma’s got lead producer Frankie Barnhill and the Idaho Statesman’s Ian Max Stevenson with her to work through the week’s headlines. They’re talking public transit woes, next steps in the zoning code rewrite, and summer wildfire predictions. Plus, why you really shouldn’t tube the floodwaters in the Boise Co-op parking lot (even though it’s cut...

Nineteen years ago, the iconic and seemingly inescapable film “Napoleon Dynamite” came out. Constantly quoted — with a soundtrack that had us all by the throats — chances are that if you were around in 2004, you know it by heart. But does this Idaho-inspired and filmed flick hold up in 2023? We got the whole team together for a rewatch and the reviews are mixed, to say the least.  What do you thin...