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City Cast Boise City Cast
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City Cast Boise is the daily news podcast that connects us to the city we love. With a companion newsletter, it’s the place where curiosity and passion for Boise meet.
Every weekday morning, our hosts will introduce you to your neighbors — from newcomers to born-and-raised Boiseans. It’s like eavesdropping on a great conversation overheard at your favorite downtown coffee shop, except in this case you’re invited to join in. We’ll engage with you online and on the podcast, with stories that spark passion and delight — but sometimes also frustration and anger. With a clear-eyed vision of the challenges and triumphs of our rapidly changing Boise, the podcast will make you feel more connected to this city we share.
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Restaurant Employees Protest, Big Money for Charities, and Throwback Concerts
Happy Friday! Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are breaking down the local stories of the week. We’re chatting about recent reporting on a Hyde Park restaurant controversy, and we take a look at our nonprofit sector as the Idaho Gives fundraiser wrapped up Thursday. Plus, a punny PSA that caught our attention, and some upcoming throwback concerts that have millennials ready to pounce on tickets.
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The Best Margaritas in the Treasure Valley
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we’re resharing our guide to the best margaritas around Boise. City Cast Boise producer Evelyn Avitia has the low-down on the best icy cocktails, whether you’re looking to enjoy a unique twist on the original or for the best local classic.
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Your Guide to May in Boise
If you’re new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Boise community.
The wildflowers are blooming in the Boise Foothills, and we’ve got the perfect Greenbelt biking (and sipping/snacking) itinerary. In this episode, we’re sharing our best insider tips for enjoying the month of May, from an epic flea market, to beginner tennis lessons, to a Greek food festival you won’t want to miss.
One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: our rundown of the best margaritas in town — just in time for Cinco de Mayo. And if you need to buy a new bike to enjoy the Greenbelt, we have a guide for that, too!
For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Boise, check out Hey Boise’s take on what to do this month.
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Insider Tips for Buying a Bike in Boise
May is National Bike Month, so we invited Whitney Schrader and Matt Schlimgen with the Boise Bicycle Project to help you get the most out of cycling around town. They’re covering how to get a new budget-friendly bike, and an easy way to get your current bike repaired. Plus, host Lindsay Van Allen gets the lowdown on the best trails and places to ride in town.
Click here to donate to Boise Bicycle Project through Idaho Gives!
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Could Idaho Voters Bring Back Abortion Access?
Idaho’s legislative session ended without a single bill proposed to address our near-total abortion ban, so a group of Idahoans have decided that it’s time for the people of the state to step in. Melanie Folwell, a spokesperson with Idahoans United for Women and Families, joins host Lindsay Van Allen to explain their new approach to bring back access to reproductive care through a ballot initiative.
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Idaho at the Supreme Court, Election Dates To Know, and Dumpster Truck Fires?
This week, Idaho was in the national spotlight as the U.S. Supreme Court heard our emergency abortion case. Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen is discussing which way the justices seem to be leaning with executive producer Frankie Barnhill. We also have an update on the signature gathering for a ballot initiative to open primaries, and share some key election dates to put on your calendar. Plus, we’re diving into the literal dumpster (truck) fires happening around Boise — and what to do with your lithium ion batteries instead.
Remember: Today is the last day to register if you want to vote early in the May 21 primary. Here’s where to register or update your info. Early voting runs May 6-17, with locations around Ada and Canyon Counties.
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