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A generic of EpiPen, an epinephrine injection auto-injector, used for allergic reactions. (Tony Webster / Flickr) In a surprise move yesterday the FDA put the brakes on a new drug that was supposed to take the place of EpiPen's to treat anaphylactic shock. And a nasty new virus is making the rounds in India. Dr. David Pate , former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more...

Jessica Mills sits under a tree. ( Jessica Mills) Imagine you’re hiking in the backcountry, say the Sawtooth wilderness, and you’re looking at all the beautiful sights when you start to feel out of breath - there’s a heaviness in your chest and your heart is racing. That’s what happened to Jessica Mills recently when one of her spectacular backpacking trips started to go sideways. You may have see...

One of the Huskies at the West Valley Humane Society. ( West Valley Humane Society) Huskies in the Treasure Valley are in need of help, especially those at the West Valley Humane Society . The organization has 25 of these dogs that are eager to find their forever families, but they'll need a little extra attention. Jennifer Adkins, the Executive Director of the West Valley Humane Society joined Id...

Pioneering fretless guitarist Ned Evett and his Ibanez "Null" glass-necked fretless guitar. (Rene Hartfield / iPaparazzi) Its been a year since musician Ned Evett was last in Boise and since then, a lot has changed. He's got a new band and is getting ready to produce some new records. We wanted to catch up with the guitarist ahead of his Treasure Valley concert, so Evett joined Idaho Matters to ta...

Elementary students with raised hands ( Boise School District) The topic of education in Idaho has been front and center in the news lately. From the University of Idaho-Phoenix purchase deal to the West Bonner School District controversy to budgets and bonds . We wanted to take a deep dive into what's happening in Idaho education so we invited Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho...

The 2015 dig covered a block of River Street in downtown Boise. ( Dr. William White) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on October 4, 2022. Have you ever lost something in your backyard? A coffee cup? A child’s toy? Decades later, the things left behind in a backyard can tell archeologists a lot about who lived there and the image they wanted to project to the world. That’s what Dr. Wi...

( The Open Field) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on November 21, 2022. When one thinks of Paulina Porizkova, one might remember her as the Sports Illustrated cover model from the 1980s or the wife of Cars frontman Rick Ocasek. Or maybe you know her now from her popular Instagram account. Now, Porizkova is revealing herself in a raw new book, No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Be...

( Elizabeth Miranda) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on September 12, 2022. For decades Grammy winning singer and songwriter Melissa Etheridge has been baring her soul with songs that include I'm The Only One , Come To My Window and I Want To Come Over , just to name a few. She joined Idaho Matters to talk about her biggest hits, life and her most recent tour.

(ValeTer_ / Flickr) Men outnumber women in the Idaho Legislature more than two to one, and often lag behind in other political offices in the Gem State. So how do women fare in Idaho politics? That was the question that Dr. David Adler, the head of the Alturas Institute , wanted to dig into as part of his " Conversations with Exceptional Women ," this Thursday and Friday at the Yanke Center in Boi...

( Berkley ) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on May 8, 2022. If you’re looking for the perfect book to kick off an early summer with, look no further! Emily Henry is back with her latest novel, Happy Place which is a story full of humor, friendship, romance and seaside charm. Henry joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her newest book.

A bunch of children playing and running around a playground at a church party. ( Flickr) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on May 23, 2022. As we continue to see heated debates around social justice issues, education freedom and how post-pandemic life might look - what seems to be lacking is a place for kids and caregivers to find resources to be able to talk about these issues and at...

( G.P. Putnam's Sons) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on January 31, 2023. A new novel, The Hunter , puts to rest some tropes about suspense novels, small town crime and police corruption. The book’s author, Jennifer Herrera, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her newest book.

(Brandon Bell / Getty Images) An update on Idaho's open primary initiative , a proposal to route flights away from Southwest Boise , a new lawsuit has been filed over the state's abortion ban and we take a look at the latest with the possible Albertsons-Kroger merger. 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 hea...

(Penguin Books) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on February 8, 2022. Office work has changed dramatically during the pandemic. One thing that hasn’t changed? Dealing with difficult coworkers. Idaho Matters spoke with social psychologist Tess West about in her new book "Jerks Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do about Them."

( ‎ Dutton) Author Cheryl Head is known for her page turning novels and her newest book, " Time’s Undoing ", is her most personal yet. She joined Idaho Matters to talk more about how her outrage over the murder of George Floyd in 2020 compelled her to write her latest novel.

( Penguin Life) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on March 6, 2023. Author Cyndie Spiegel is back with another book " Microjoys: Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay ." The book is filled with essays about the microjoys that have kept Cyndie moving forward, even in the toughest times of her life. She joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

( Berkley ) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on March 30, 2023. USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley is back with a new novel, The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise . It’s being called wildly surprising and entertaining, just the book many of us need right now. Colleen Joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

(Mig_R / Flickr ) Last March, the Idaho Legislature passed, and Governor Brad Little signed, a bill that sets new bathroom policy for Idaho public schools. It requires that students must use the bathroom or locker room that corresponds with the gender they were assigned at birth. The law went into effect in July, but was paused by a district judge last month while a lawsuit works its way through t...

(Penguin Publishing) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on January 4, 2022. Can getting your finances in order actually be fun and not stressful? Creator and Host of the popular podcast, Stacking Benjamins, thinks so. Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken joined us to talk about their new book, "Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management."

(Michal Svec / Flickr) This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on April 20, 2022. In 1946, six nuns from Kentucky made a journey to one of the poorest states in India to start a hospital and train women to become nurses. This never before told story is being memorialized in a new book, “Sisters of Mokama.”  The book’s author, who is also the senior opinion editor at the New York Times, Jyot...

The front cover of Carter Bays new novel, The Mutual Friend. This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on May 11, 2022. The co-creator of the Emmy award-winning show "How I Met Your Mother" is back, this time with his first novel. Idaho Matters sat down with Carter Bays to talk more about his debut novel, The Mutual Friend .

(Yulia Reznikov / Getty Images) Since July the United States has seen a steady uptick in COVID-19 cases, leaving some to wonder if this new variant is going to make for a difficult fall and winter. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration greenlighted an updated COVID-19 booster, so is this our new normal? That every year we get our annual COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. David Pate , former CEO of St. Lu...

( OPB) Despite ridicule by some lawmakers, and what some have said are insurmountable odds, the Greater Idaho movement continues to quietly grow and expand across eastern Oregon. The movement is simple, move Idaho's border west and absorb close to a dozen Oregon counties into the Gem State. Supporters say those counties more closely align with Idaho's values and culture. In June, voters in another...

(ettigirbs_on/off / Flickr) Farmers and ranchers in the West are being pressured by rising production costs, increased workloads and extreme weather. No wonder they are facing higher levels of stress and mental health issues than other Americans. The Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel reports.

(I.brskv / Flickr) In today's digital world scams are on the rise, with new ways of tricking people out of their money emerging every day. And according to the Idaho Humane Society one of those scams is targeting pet owners, specifically owners who have lost their pet. Kristine Schellhass the Public Relations Manager for the Idaho Humane Society joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this issue.