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Season 53 Episode 18: What’s next in ed policy 28:46

2d ago28:46

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With the tax credit for private education costs now signed into law, and the future of the federal Department of Education up in the air, where does Idaho go next when it comes to public school policy? We talk to policy makers and Idaho's Secretary of State shares his goals for campaign finance legislation. We walk you through what legislators got …

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Episode: Immigration Issues with Rachel Spacek of InvestigateWest 12:17

2d ago12:17

12:17

Gov. Brad Little has indicated that the state of Idaho will cooperate fully with federal immigration enforcement efforts under President Donald Trump. Associate producer Logan Finney sat down with reporter Rachel Spacek of InvestigateWest to discuss what that state cooperation entails, policy changes that state lawmakers are considering, as well as…

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Season 53 Episode 17: Let The Negotiations Begin 28:51

7d ago28:51

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This week, Gov. Brad Little signed a high-profile $50 million tax credit for private education costs. Kyle Pfannenstiel of Idaho Capital Sun brings us up to speed on efforts to contain Medicaid costs. Associate producer Logan Finney visits the Donnelly Public Library for an update on the library law. Then, Reps. Brent Crane, Jeff Ehlers, and Todd A…

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Episode: Modernizing Vaping Laws with Rep. Jerald Raymond 9:51

9d ago9:51

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Vapes are largely unregulated in Idaho, and Rep. Jerald Raymond is intent on keeping them out of the hands of minors. He's been working for several years to craft an updated taxing scheme and write regulations for vaping products, and he sat down Tuesday with associate producer Logan Finney to review four bills in the hopper.…

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Extra: Federal Firings at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area 10:59

14d ago10:59

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On Presidents' Day, across the state Idahoans protested federal budget cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration. Hundreds showed up at the statehouse in Boise, while others protested in Salmon, Stanley, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and McCall. Those protests coincided with news that late last week, thousands of federal workers across the country…

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Season 53 Episode 16: What Gets the Axe? 29:07

14d ago29:07

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Idaho has no medical school and currently relies on the multi-state WWAMI agreement to educate and place Idaho medical students. This week, Dr. Mary Barinaga and Dr. Joseph Holmstead discuss a legislative proposal that might undo that medical education agreement and why doctors are concerned. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News brings us up…

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Episode: Helping Keep Housing Affordable with Sen. Ali Rabe 11:04

16d ago11:04

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Senate Bills 1042 and 1043 would reorganize Idaho's landlord-tenant code and require that landlords only charge application fees for a vacant unit to two prospective tenants at a time, as well as that those application fees must be related to the actual costs of a criminal background check and processing the application. Bill sponsor Sen. Ali Rabe …

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Season 53 Episode 15: Expanding Options 28:51

21d ago28:51

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This week, Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke discusses managing fire and water issues alongside the federal government. Then, Rep. Jordan Redman and Rep. Megan Egbert share their views on Medicaid Expansion and its future in Idaho. Two things can be true at once: Medicaid Expansion was a lot more expensive than anticipated, and a lot of Idahoans depe…

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Extra: Managing Idaho's Water And Fire with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke 20:24

21d ago20:24

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2024 was a rough fire year in Idaho. This week, Melissa Davlin sat down with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke to ask about Gov. Brad Little’s recommendations to improve the state’s firefighting capabilities moving forward. Last year also saw the culmination of a long-simmering water fight in eastern Idaho. A looming water shortage prompted senior water right h…

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Episode: A Freshman's Perspective with Sen. Camille Blaylock 12:20

23d ago12:20

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Each new legislature brings at least a couple of new faces to the capitol building. First-term state Sen. Camille Blaylock of Caldwell sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to reflect on her first six weeks representing Legislative District 11 in the Senate.Idaho Public Television

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Extra: Medicaid and Disabilities Care with Christine Pisani 8:16

28d ago8:16

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Christine Pisani of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities spoke with producer Ruth Brown about possible federal and state level changes to the Medicaid program that have members of the disabilities community concerned about their coverage.Idaho Public Television

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Extra: State Spending Priorities with House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel 8:10

28d ago8:10

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On Monday, the House passed a bill to reduce state income taxes to the tune of about $253 million, with Republican leaders hailing it as the largest income tax cut in state history. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to share her thoughts.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 14: The Power of the Purse 28:51

28d ago28:51

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Lawmakers have made a concerted effort to return budget surpluses and provide tax relief to Idahoans. But how much can the Legislature cut before affecting vital services? This week, Christine Pisani of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities discusses concerns about the trajectory of Medicaid. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel and Majority…

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Episode: Handling Harassment and Bullying at Schools with Rep. Chris Mathias 12:38

1M ago12:38

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Rep. Chris Mathias is sponsoring school safety legislation that would require local districts to notify parents of serious bullying, intimidation and harassment that involves their children. He sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to discuss the bill and his approach to legislating from the minority party at the capitol.…

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Season 53 Episode 13: One Month Down 28:46

1M ago28:46

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Some lawmakers have made it clear they want to see deep cuts to Medicaid spending. This week, producer Ruth Brown sits down with House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude to discuss the future of Medicaid Expansion. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio, and Dr. Stephanie Witt of B…

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Episode: Idaho Considering Electronic Driver's Licenses with Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Many states around the country are exploring ways to create digital driver's licenses that could be accessed through an app on our mobile phones. Associate producer Logan Finney sat down with Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen to discuss how Idaho might do so and what she learned from other states.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 12: Defining Accountability 28:46

1M ago28:46

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This week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield joins Melissa Davlin to share her views on public dollars going toward private education. Senate Majority Leader Lori Den Hartog and Rep. Wendy Horman discuss their bill to provide tax credits to families to help pay for private education costs, and House Assistant Minority Leader S…

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Extra: Rep. Steve Berch on Public Funds for Private Education 15:05

1M ago15:05

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. Not everyone is a fan of the idea. House Assistant Minority Leader Steve Berch discusses his concerns.Idaho Public Television

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Extra: Rep. Wendy Horman & Sen. Lori Den Hartog on Public Funds for Private Education 13:26

1M ago13:26

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Horman and Sen. Lori Den Hartog introduced a bill that would provide tax refunds for qualifying private education expenses.…

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Extra: Superintendent Debbie Critchfield on Public Funds for Private Education 19:54

1M ago19:54

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. Like the governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has previously expressed reservations about sending public money to private school. On Friday, she discussed what she’d li…

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Episode: Another Decade of Fighting to Add the Words 8:09

1M ago8:09

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Gay and transgender Idahoans have asked lawmakers for years to protect them from discrimination under the state's human rights act. Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow and activist Nikson Mathews reflect on the ten years since the one and only legislative hearing on the "Add the Words" bill in 2015.…

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Season 53 Episode 11: Burning Priorities 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Wildfire season is getting longer, and home insurance companies are noticing. Department of Insurance Director Dean Cameron discusses how wildfires are changing the home insurance industry. Boise State University’s Dr. Matthew May and Dr. Lantz McGinnis-Brown discuss this year’s public policy survey, and Whitney Bryen of Investigate West discusses …

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Episode: Chief Justice Richard Bevan Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary 20:45

2M ago20:45

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The annual State of the Judiciary address to the Idaho Legislature discusses the work of the courts and maintaining the state’s court system. Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bevan urged lawmakers to increase judicial compensation to help with challenges in recruiting and keeping judges in Idaho’s state courts. "Judges are elected official…

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Season 53 Episode 10: Education Choices 28:51

2M ago28:51

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We get an update from producer Ruth Brown on the state of emergency medical services in Idaho. Mario Pile, associate director of student involvement at University of Idaho, shares his thoughts on the State Board of Education’s DEI resolution that led to the closure of the Black and African American Cultural Center. House Education Chairman Doug Pic…

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Episode: 2025 Policy Priorities Come Into Focus 22:50

2M ago22:50

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The 2025 legislative session kicked off this week and the high-priority policy issues are already coming into focus. Legislative leaders and Gov. Brad Little touched on school choice, tax cuts, and Medicaid Expansion.Idaho Public Television

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Special: State of the State 2025 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Gov. Brad Little delivers his 2025 State of the State Address with commentary from Idaho Reports guests Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University's School of Public Service, and Lori Wolff of the Division of Financial Management.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 9: 2025 Legislative Preview 28:48

2M ago28:48

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With the 2025 session just days away, we have a good idea of what’s at the top of the priority list. This week, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Dr. Jaclyn Kettler from Boise State University School of Public Service join the show to discuss what we learned at Friday’s Idaho Press Club Legislative Preview, where Gov. Brad Little and legisl…

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Episode: President Jimmy Carter's Idaho Float Trip 11:31

2M ago11:31

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday, December 29 at age 100. The Georgian served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. Carter and his family visited central Idaho in August 1978 on vacation, a three-day raft trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with the family of then-Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus. The Idaho Reports …

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Extra: Examining the Lava Ridge Wind Project 19:21

3M ago19:21

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Melissa Davlin sat down to discuss the Lava Ridge Wind Project with Rep. Lance Clow of Twin Falls and John Robison, Public Lands and Wildlife Director at the Idaho Conservation League. The project will include 241 wind turbines and related infrastructure on federal and state land in Jerome, Lincoln and Minidoka counties. The final plan is only abou…

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Season 53 Episode 8: Fostering Change 28:51

3M ago28:51

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This week, Don Day of BoiseDev catches us up on the unsuccessful merger between Kroger and Albertsons and how it might affect Idahoans. Producer Ruth Brown examines foster care concerns with Cadence Wright, a woman who aged out of Idaho’s foster system. Then, Rep. Lance Clow of Twin Falls and John Robison of the Idaho Conservation League discuss ap…

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Episode: Unpacking In Vitro Fertilization 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Idaho lawmakers were unable to reach an agreement last year on legal protections for in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Associate producer Logan Finney discusses how the procedure works and the legal landscape around fertility with Dr. Emily Jungheim, Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at…

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Season 53 Episode 7: A Change in Leadership 28:46

3M ago28:46

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The people of Idaho had their say on legislative representation, and now lawmakers have elected their own leadership. We discuss the new legislative assignments and the potential implications on public policy with Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Drs. Stephanie Witt and Jaclyn Kettler of Boise State University’s School of Public Service.…

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Episode: Talking Taxes with House Speaker Mike Moyle 8:28

3M ago8:28

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House Speaker Mike Moyle sat down with associate producer Logan Finney at the annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference to discuss tax policy and his priorities for the new legislative session.Idaho Public Television

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Break: Happy Thanksgiving! 1:29

3M ago1:29

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Break: Happy Thanksgiving! by Idaho Public TelevisionIdaho Public Television

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Extra: Agriculture Issues with Braden Jensen and Rick Naerebout 16:57

3M ago16:57

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In this extended conversation, Braden Jensen from the Idaho Farm Bureau and Rick Naerebout from the Idaho Dairymen’s Association discuss challenges facing agriculture producers in Idaho.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 6: The State of Ag 28:51

4M ago28:51

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This week, we explore Idaho’s veterinarian shortage and how it affects Idaho’s ranchers. Braden Jensen from the Idaho Farm Bureau and Rick Naerebout from the Idaho Dairymen’s Association discuss other challenges facing ag producers, and Irene Ruiz of the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils shares how discussions of mass deportations are affecti…

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Episode: Ongoing Drought Impacts North Idaho 10:27

4M ago10:27

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Robin Fox, a service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Spokane, lays out how ongoing drought conditions up north have impacted regional agriculture and the winter recreation season. U.S. Drought Monitor for Idaho: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?IDIdaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 5: Challenging Oversight 28:51

4M ago28:51

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Idaho has 44 counties, and where you die can have a big impact on the investigation into your death. Audrey Dutton of ProPublica and Casey Petti from the Office of Performance Evaluations discuss Idaho’s coroner system, the lack of oversight, and how that can sometimes adversely affect families. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News brings us…

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Episode: Informing Conversations at the Statehouse 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Newly named director Ryan Langrill of the Office of Performance Evaluations discusses taking over the helm of the legislature's independent watchdog agency, and recent policy changes that have resulted from their work.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 4: Republicans Run the Table 28:51

4M ago28:51

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This week’s election saw big wins for Republicans across the nation, and Idaho was no exception. That includes a huge defeat for Proposition One. Latah County Republican precinct committeewoman Cindy Agidius, Latah County Treasurer BJ Swanson, and University of Idaho professor Markie McBrayer discuss the results, as well as the implications for pub…

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Episode: Election Night Wrap-up with Sec. Phil McGrane 3:21

4M ago3:21

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Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane reviews our 2024 general election administration from the Idaho GOP watch party in Meridian.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 3: The Final Countdown 28:51

4M ago28:51

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Tuesday’s election isn’t all about the race for the White House. We review a handful of competitive legislative districts with pundits Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Stephanie Witt and Jaclyn Kettler from Boise State University’s School of Public Service. Then, Secretary of State Phil McGrane joins us to discuss early voting, and prepara…

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Episode: Another Big Fire Year with IDL Bureau Chief Josh Harvey 29:51

4M ago29:51

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Fire Bureau Chief Josh Harvey from the Idaho Department of Lands joins associate producer Logan Finney to discuss this year in wildfire and the long term trends as Idaho's population continues to grow.Idaho Public Television

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Extra: Proposition One with Luke Mayville & Rep. Brent Crane 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Melissa Davlin sits down with Luke Mayville, spokesperson for Idahoans for Open Primaries, and Rep. Brent Crane, House State Affairs Committee chairman, to discuss their philosophical stances regarding Proposition One.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 2: Proposition One Special 28:45

4M ago28:45

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We dive deep this week into Proposition One – what it would do, what it might cost, and what supporters and opponents are saying.Idaho Public Television

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Season 53 Episode 1: Prepping for an Election 28:45

5M ago28:45

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With the 2024 election less than three weeks away, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane explains a constitutional amendment appearing on the ballot. Then, we sit down with Idaho’s Democratic congressional candidates Kaylee Peterson and David Roth. Plus, we visit Twin Falls where the Idaho State Department of Agriculture is working to eradicate inv…

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Episode: Quagga Mussel Eradication with ISDA Director Chanel Tewalt 21:20

5M ago21:20

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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture returned to Twin Falls this October to continue treating the Snake River after detecting quagga mussels last year. Associate producer Logan Finney speaks with ISDA Director Chanel Tewalt about the eradication campaign, Idaho's multi-agency approach to managing quagga mussels, and impacts on the rest of the …

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Episode: As Election Day Approaches with Clerk Trent Tripple 20:27

5M ago20:27

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With less than 30 days to go until the 2024 election, associate producer Logan Finney spoke with Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple about absentee voter turnout, election integrity measures, and an innovative new tool that makes every ballot in the county publicly visible.Idaho Public Television

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Episode: Putting Abortion on Idaho Ballots in 2026 15:01

7M ago15:01

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Idaho legislators have made only minor changes to the state's abortion laws since the U.S. Supreme Court restored their power to regulate abortion. Lead organizer Melanie Folwell with Idahoans United for Women & Children sits down with associate producer Logan Finney to explain the early drafts of a voter initiative that seeks to put a new abortion…

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Episode: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Election with Lauren Necochea 17:46

8M ago17:46

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President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is no longer seeking reelection this November. Now, the Democratic Party has swiftly aligned behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their new nominee. Associate Producer Logan Finney sits down with delegate Rep. Lauren Necochea, chair of the Idaho Democratic Party, to discuss the race and what comes n…

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