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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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Explore the Mountain West through poetry, stories and art 19.08.2025 16:05

Idaho Matters takes a deep dive into the the pages of this years Limberlost Review!

How will holdbacks affect Idaho's economy? 18.08.2025 11:13

Last Friday Gov. Brad Little announced the Gem State has to cut its budget by 3% to deal with falling revenue.

Take a journey through the Appalachian Trail with Idaho Matters 18.08.2025 26:01

If you’re interested in hiking or how a changing climate is impacting our public lands or even finding ways to deal with grief, we’ve got a podcast for you.

Expressive Idaho: Passing down the traditional art of horse regalia 18.08.2025 6:17

Horses are ridden in Nez Perce ceremonial gatherings and parades, where participants dress in traditional regalia, and their horses do too.

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 15, 2025 15.08.2025 42:36

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.

'Trust your dreams:' How to know when its time for a career change 14.08.2025 9:53

Conversations with Exceptional Women will be celebrating its 14th year later this month!

One grid at a time: Boise photography project captures the city in a new way 14.08.2025 9:53

A new project has been capturing the city of Boise one photo at a time, creating a growing visual map of the place we call home.

Keeping the music alive: The importance of Baroque for our community 14.08.2025 20:05

The Boise Baroque Orchestra is on a mission to keep the music alive and encourage young musicians to learn about the art form!

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: August 13, 2025 13.08.2025 27:42

Have researchers found the key to Alzheimer's disease? We'll look at a new study.

How extreme heat and wildfire smoke is affecting our kids 12.08.2025 19:06

More hot days and more smoky days are affecting our children's health now and in the future.

How the Underground Railroad got its name 12.08.2025 20:05

It wasn't underground, and it wasn't a railroad, so how did one of the most notable movements for freedom in American history end up with that name?

Holdbacks and Idaho's economy 11.08.2025 11:49

Do possible budget cuts mean Idaho's economy is in trouble?

Best-selling author Ridley Pearson sits down with Idaho Matters 11.08.2025 24:19

The Kingdom Keepers author has a new book series out called Magical Map.

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: August 8, 2025 08.08.2025 42:29

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week.

The future of the Voting Rights Act in Idaho 07.08.2025 16:34

It's been 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law.

A new series helps kids pick their future careers in Idaho 07.08.2025 11:29

Idaho Public Television has a new series that goes behind the scenes of Idaho jobs to help kids decide what to be when they grow up.

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: August 6, 2025 06.08.2025 26:10

The Department of Health and Human Services is pulling five hundred million dollars in funding from 22 mRNA vaccine projects that target COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory viruses.

'Pokemon Go meets birding:' The Turkey Tracker program enters its second year 06.08.2025 11:23

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your help tracking wild turkeys this summer.

New outpatient mental health program brings vital support to Caldwell adults 05.08.2025 11:42

The need for mental health services continues to grow across the country, and especially here in Idaho, but one Caldwell program is stepping up to meet that need.

'Reclaiming power:' Youth climate group advocates for a clean energy future 05.08.2025 10:20

Just a few weeks ago, a youth-led group unveiled a new project advocating for a clean energy future with a message that’s now hard to miss.

Why the city of Boise is mapping urban heat in the Treasure Valley 05.08.2025 7:53

Next week, Boise's Climate Action Team will be hitting the streets to try and figure out which parts of the Treasure Valley are the hottest.

The legacy of Rosemary Woodruff Leary's counterculture movement 05.08.2025 14:27

Discover the untold story of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, a feminist trailblazer who helped shape the psychedelic movement.

'Out of the Woods:' The story of Shasta Groene 04.08.2025 21:18

It is one of the most heartbreaking crimes in our state’s history, and now New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen is telling the story through the eyes of its only survivor.

'Before Dorothy:' An author interview with Hazel Gaynor 04.08.2025 15:22

This summer get ready to be swept away to dust bowl Kansas for the story of Auntie Em!

Expressive Idaho: Weaving together generations with Indigenous handwork 04.08.2025 7:19

Raised on the Nez Perce reservation, Jenny Williams, a skilled Indigenous weaver, passes down generations of traditional handwork to people in her community.