Radio Boise Podcast

Marcu Alexander Founded by Marcu Alexander and her family as a way to help fund the research efforts for Heart Cystinosis, Hearts for Hadley has hosted several fundraising efforts and broke the $100,000 mark at their most recent event. Due to limited government funding because of the rarity of Heart Cystinosis, Hearts for Hadley and other organizations like it form the primary basis of funding eff...

Christiane Rudd Our Planet Soap is a Boise based company offering natural, cold processed soap, handmade in small batches. All the products are palm free and named after an endangered animal with 10% of profits donated to conservation efforts. Chris Rudd, the founder and maker behind the company is a self-proclaimed soap nerd who has done extensive research to ensure that her products are not only...

This week, Jaci and Luke welcome Carlos Matutes, Executive Director of the Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association. Originally aired December 13, 2018.

This week, Corey, Luke, and Jen reflect on the legacy of George HW Bush. The episode continues with talk of Wisconsin, and finally, mattresses. Originally aired December 06, 2018

Jen, Jaci, and Luke talk about the recently-released UN climate change report and the effects of climate change on the economy public health, and more. The episode continues with a discussion of the increase in coal power and the politics of divestment but ends on a more positive note when they look at local action and how effective it can be. Originally aired November 29, 2018

Jay Saenz Jay Saenz holds two titles at Oliver Russell in Boise—Digital Marketing Manager and Helmsman for Good. His latest project is taking plastic that would typically end up in the waste stream and making it into durable, usable products at the new company PlasticWorks. Since its inception just seven short weeks ago, the company has built the machinery necessary to create real products from ou...

Mark and Jeanette Priddy Mark and Jeanette Priddy are the founders and owners of Happy Day Brands, a food product company built on the tenets of social entrepreneurship and change. For every product purchased across their brand, Happy Day donates one meal to a family in need. The couple relocated to Eagle, Idaho 25 years ago after deciding they didn’t want to raise their kids in California. They’v...

Karen Morrison Nine years ago this December in Ketchum, Idaho, Karen Morrison was working as an assistant to a physical therapist. It was there that she met a young woman named Amanda, a talented athlete who had been a four-sport rookie of the year at Yale when she was in a terrible car accident that left her completely unable to use the left side of her body. The physical therapist she was workin...

This week, all four hosts meet up and talk about Melania Trump and First Lady public engagement and the Amazon HQ2 decision. The third segment digresses a bit but Luke enjoyed the chance to talk college sports. Originally aired November 15, 2018.

THis week, Jaci, Luke, and Corey discuss the results of the 2018 midterm elections- what was surprising, what happened in Idaho, and what they mean moving forward. Originally aired November 08, 2018.

This week, Jen and Jaci decide to take a break from politics to discuss Boise art and culture with Brooke Burton. They discuss Halloween, CTY Studios, the Capitol Contemporary Gallery, and more. Originally aired November 01, 2018.

The second special Radiothon episode welcome special guest Beth Markley into the studio with our hosts. Topics include the mail bomb scare, midterm elections, and our hosts favorite headline. Originally aired October 25, 2018.

This special one-hour Radiothon episode features Luke, Jaci, and Jen in the studio. Topics include the Khashoggi murder and US-Saudi relations, political trivia, and the importance of community radio. Originally aired October 18, 2018.

Nick Crabbs Nick Crabbs is the super talented and very busy Boise tech leader who is a founding member of the software development company, Vinyl, and is the current Co-chair for Boise Startup Week. The popular event lasts for three days and packs in more than 120 talks, competitions and shows. With serious money and prizes on the line, talks by industry bigwigs like T-Sheets founder Matt Rissel a...

Kate Gordon's keynote to the Northwest Climate Conference in Boise, October 9, 2018.

Jennifer Zielinski Some topics are more difficult to talk about than others, but that shouldn’t excuse us from having those conversations. One of the most heart wrenching and disdainful practices is that of human trafficking, and Idaho certainly isn’t exempt from that activity. Whatever form human trafficking comes in, the consequences are years of trauma and recovery that heavily impacts the most...

Stacy Ennis Driven by her desire to live intentionally and adventurously, business owner Stacy Ennis works freelance as a writer, public speaker, and creative consultant while living abroad with her husband and two young children. Having returned to Boise for the launch of Growing Influence, a business fable which she co-wrote with business advisor Ron Price, Ennis joins the Speakeasy to discuss c...

This week, Corey, Jen, and Jaci are in the studio to discuss the midterm elections and Idaho propositions #1 and #2. They explain the process of how propositions get on the ballot, campaign spending and advertising. The second segment is devoted to good things! Listeners write in to share with us what is happening that makes them happy. The episode concludes with information on housing initiatives...

This week, Jen, Jaci, and Luke discuss the Kavanaugh hearings that are riveting the nation, how cross-party networks are playing into them, and how the hearings might shape the midterm elections. The episode finishes with a discussion on the lack of women in the judiciary process and how US states and other countries are working to improve gender representation in public and private sector positio...

This week, Jaci, Corey, and Luke welcome Maria Andrade from Immigrant Justice Idaho. They discuss what Immigrant Justice Idaho does, how to get involved, and family separation and problems with reunification at the Southern border. The third segment touches on the the Brett Kavanaugh hearings and the similarity to those of Clarence Thomas. Aired September 27, 2018.

Karen Bubb Karen Bubb is an exceptionally active and engaged artist and Cultural Planner who has been pioneering the fine arts and culture scene in Boise, Idaho for more than twenty years. Her influence has helped shape not only the physical landscape of Boise, but the supportive art community that the city is known for. Bubb’s work with the city of Boise has transformed the downtown landscape and...

JJ Saldana The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is a non-partisan state agency serving the Hispanic Community. The Commission serves as a liaison between the Hispanic Community and State Government. Affectionately referred to as the “Little Agency that Can,” the ICHA strives to identify, monitor and resolve difficulties facing Idaho’s Hispanic Community. JJ Saldana has been with ICHA for over...

Karlie DeLuca Karalie DeLuca is the founder of the Jayden DeLuca Foundation, a non-profit organization which raises awareness for pediatric heart conditions –the #1 birth defect in America– and supports advancements in disease prevention and patient-care. After Karalie and Jeremy DeLuca lost their daughter to complications from a heart defect, they chose to honor Jayden’s life by improving the liv...

Mason Snow Chip Cookies is a late night bakery that delivers boxes of cookies all around the Boise and Provo areas from 8pm-2am. They sell large, warm, and fresh cookies that are perfect for a late night snack. Mason Snow, the General Manager in Boise, discusses how he and his wife got started with Chip Cookies, how much they have been able to learn about running a business along the way, and what...

Wyatt Schroeder Wyatt Shroeder is the Executive Director of CATCH, or Charitable Assistance to Community's Homeless. CATCH is a charitable program funded by the generosity of local organizations, which assists homeless families with housing and case management, allowing them to focus on a pursuit of self sufficiency. CATCH operates in three stages, which include getting people into safe and stable...