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Idaho Matters

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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 29, 2026 29.04.2026

It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate.

Boise Music Week celebrates 107 years of free music! 29.04.2026

It's the 107th anniversary of Boise Music Week! We look at it's history and what's happening this year.

New report looks at eviction numbers in the Treasure Valley 28.04.2026

Jesse Tree's new report looks at the hidden costs of get kicked out of your home.

Actor Scott Glen and producer Heather Rae Priest to be honored by the Idaho Film Society 28.04.2026

The Idaho Film Society is holding its inaugural Idaho Film Hall of Fame Awards!

Sparks Fly: An author interview with Zakiya N. Jamal 28.04.2026

A new novel explores how everything can shift in an instant.

What does the future of AI look like in Idaho? 27.04.2026

AI is everywhere and its influence is growing daily but who gets to say how it’s used in the Gem State?

Volunteers in Meridian are working to get refurbished bikes to those who need one 27.04.2026

Getting old bikes out of the landfill, and into the hands of those who might need one, is the goal of the Recycle a Bicycle program in Meridian.

America 250: Short Histories of Boise - Hulls Gulch 27.04.2026

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Hulls Gulch!

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 24, 2026 24.04.2026

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.

Helping sexual assault survivors in rural Idaho 23.04.2026

St. Luke’s is bringing the SAFE-T system to sexual assault survivors in rural Idaho.

Planning for retirement means having a plan to fight loneliness 23.04.2026

Loneliness is not just an emotional experience, it can be a health risk. So how do you plan for “social retirement?’

When the crisis passes, caregivers confront what comes next 22.04.2026

When the caregiving role finally ends, the emotional fallout can hit harder than the crisis, leaving the caregiver to face everything they've been holding in.

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 22, 2026 22.04.2026

Could the CDC see new leadership? And is there a cure for pancreatic cancer? We'll find out in today's Doctor Roundtable.

Why Idaho is seeing a surge in complaints over reverse mortgages? 21.04.2026

As alternative home equity products grow in popularity, some homeowners are finding that the fine print can carry costly, and sometimes unexpected, consequences.

Piatigorsky Foundation brings free classical concerts to underserved communities 21.04.2026

World-class musicians hit the road to bring free, live classical music to underserved communities. 

Southern Idaho volunteers restore habitats with native plants 21.04.2026

Volunteers across Southern Idaho are restoring habitats with native plants, an effort now being celebrated at the Golden Eagle Audubon Society's upcoming Bluebird Jubilee.

How a marshmallow fight is building community and preventing suicide 20.04.2026

Junior high kids in Boise threw 2,000 pounds of marshmallows at each other as part of a program to reduce depression and thoughts of suicide among students.

How the Sun Valley Culinary Institute is shaping the next generation of chefs 20.04.2026

At the Sun Valley Culinary Institute, students are learning that great cooking takes time, as they sharpen their skills alongside some of the industry's best chefs.

Artemis splashes down! What happens next? 20.04.2026

We check in with our Idaho Artemis enthusiast for an update post-mission.

America 250: Short Histories of Boise - Gowen Field 20.04.2026

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to Gowen Field!

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 17, 2026 17.04.2026

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.

From responding to prevention: A new lens on domestic violence 16.04.2026

A leading voice in domestic violence prevention is challenging how we address trauma and true safety.

An Idaho company's alternative to nicotine pouches 16.04.2026

One Idaho athlete is turning the tide on nicotine addiction with a caffeine pouch that offers an energy boost without the harmful habit.

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 15, 2026 15.04.2026

A cure for HIV, a surprising link between junk food and knee pain and why popular weight-loss drugs don't work for everyone.

Idaho tackles EMS shortage with first Treasure Valley training conference 14.04.2026

Facing a shortage of first responders and limited training access, Idaho’s Saint Alphonsus Health System is launching an EMS conference to bring critical, hands-on education closer to home.

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