Idaho Matters Boise State Public Radio
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Idaho Matters is a wonderful way to stay up to date, meet people and understand there's much more to this great state. Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, it features arts and politics, growth and education, and the interesting stories that make Idaho 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 Public Radio app.
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Food insecurity spikes in Idaho
Since last year, the number of people in Idaho experiencing food insecurity has increased by more than three percent, leaving over 200,000 Idahoans without enough to eat.
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Studying how does drought impact forests in Idaho
A diverse group of researchers led by the University of Idaho are coming together to study the effects that drought and fires have on forestland.
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Bruneau Dunes State Park designated International Dark Sky Park
After nine years of hard work, Bruneau Dunes State Park south of Boise has been officially designated an International Dark Sky Park.
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Nevada conservationists work to protect rare wildflower losing habitat to development
This is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests across the Mountain West. But one rare flower that grows in a small corner of the region is threatened by development and climate change.
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'Extremely American:' Inside the Christian nationalist movement
The Christian nationalist movement is growing in America, particularly in Moscow Idaho, where the Christ Church is buying up prime real estate and opening businesses in hopes of making the area a church town.
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Charging electric vehicles poses many challenges. A recent expo showcased some solutions.
Transitioning to electric vehicles – or EVs – is much more complicated than simply adding more charging stations across the country. Those on the cutting edge of this effort talked about the challenges and potential solutions at a recent expo in Las Vegas.
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Excellent Reporting
I came across this podcast searching for local reporting on the tragic college murders, and I have stayed to listen to other Idaho news stories because I am impressed by Gemma Gaudette. She is thoughtful, insightful and knowledgeable and has a great speaking voice. The reporting is factual without sensation and has been respectful of the victims.
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