Boise State Public Radio
Idaho Matters
Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: November 26, 2025 26.11.2025 20:24
31 infants across the United States have been hospitalized in connection with a botulism outbreak, including one suspected case in Idaho.
Holiday rush returns: AAA says Idaho drivers should prepare for crowded roads 26.11.2025 13:04
AAA Idaho says holiday travel is surging again this Thanksgiving, with hundreds of thousands of Idahoans expected on the roads amid rising reports of driver frustration and road rage.
One local bookstore is using art to keep the doors open. 25.11.2025 13:36
Books on the Vine has morphed from just a bookstore to an art gallery, painting studio and fun place to hang out.
Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes - the Chef Joyce Doughty way! 25.11.2025 17:48
The Chef brings us the secrets of preparing two of the staples for your Thanksgiving dinner.
New book celebrates the Idaho women who helped to shape our state 24.11.2025 16:10
A new book is putting a spotlight on the Idaho women who have helped shape the state's identity and future.
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 21, 2025 21.11.2025 41:48
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
Child's death sparks renewed push for safer streets in Boise 20.11.2025 23:01
Boise leaders are pushing forward Vision Zero efforts to redesign streets after an 8-year-old's death highlighted rising traffic crashes citywide.
Shifting tariff policies impact U.S. imports and consumers 20.11.2025 14:31
The tariff landscape keeps changing, creating uncertainty for businesses, consumers and U.S. relationships with other countries.
Teaching perseverance: A new book helps kids push past 'I can't' 20.11.2025 6:52
A new kids book is turning life's toughest kid-sized challenges into a reminder that with enough perseverance, anything is possible.
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: November 19, 2025 19.11.2025 26:39
Whooping cough cases are on the rise across the United States and new data from the CDC indicates infections are higher now than at the same time last year.
USS Idaho submarine prepares to join Navy fleet 19.11.2025 9:01
The Gem State recently played a big role in the creation of the USS Idaho, a submarine with advanced technology that is getting ready to join the Navy's fleet.
Corpus Commons launches holiday effort to aid neighbors in need 18.11.2025 13:00
Facing soaring need, Boise's Corpus Commons is launching a festive event to support the growing number of people facing homelessness this season.
Sagebrush to sea power: The untold origin of the nuclear Navy 18.11.2025 7:54
A new documentary is tracing how a secret 1953 reactor in Idaho's sagebrush desert sparked the birth of the U.S. nuclear navy.
How thousands of shipwrecks became woven into the identity of the Northwest coast 18.11.2025 14:41
A new documentary is uncovering the haunting legacy of more than 2,000 Northwest shipwrecks and their deep, complicated connections to Indigenous costal tribes like the Chinook Indian Nation.
Land and Legacy - The Future of Farming and Farmland 17.11.2025 29:03
What's next for farmers in Idaho and how are they trying to protect their land for the future? The Land and Legacy series was produced in collaboration with Grow Idaho .
Land and Legacy: How one Caldwell farm is protecting its land for future generations 17.11.2025 10:39
A Caldwell farm is safeguarding its 35 acres for future generations, using sustainable practices to preserve farmland as Idaho's growth marches on. The Land and Legacy series was produced in collaboration with Grow Idaho .
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 14, 2025 14.11.2025 38:35
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
City Club of Boise celebrates Bea Black's lasting impact on Idaho families 13.11.2025 12:45
Bea Black, the driving force behind the Women's and Children's Alliance, has been awarded the City Club of Boise's Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement in recognition of her powerful impact on Idaho families.
Baking for a cause: Wood River Valley volunteers help feed neighbors in need 13.11.2025 9:51
Home ovens across the Wood River Valley are working overtime as residents bake bread to help feed the community.
What to Watch: A new drama, Ken Burns and a rock sing-along 13.11.2025 20:48
From a gripping new drama and the latest from Ken Burns to brand-new Wicked music, Jimmy Kimmel highlights, and a rock star sing-along, we've got all the entertainment you need in one place.
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: November 12, 2025 12.11.2025 29:09
Measles, flu shots and animal vaccines are the focus for this Doctor Roundtable.
From Payette to the Hall of Fame: Kellebrew's big-hearted journey 12.11.2025 10:07
Idaho-born Harmon Killebrew left a lasting legacy with record-breaking homeruns and a lifetime of generosity.
Ketchum small business takes tariff battle to the Supreme Court 11.11.2025 15:21
Ketchum-based Wild Rye says $300,000 in tariffs are threatening its business, bringing its fight over Trump's trade war all the way to the Supreme Court.
Land and Legacy: Growth and farming in Idaho 10.11.2025 25:47
The future of Idaho's farms, and the food they grow, is being shaped by today's growth and land use decisions. The Land and Legacy series was produced in collaboration with Grow Idaho .
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: November 7, 2025 07.11.2025 20:22
It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
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