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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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Boise Tax Increase, Power Shutoff Backlash, and Try This DIY Air Purifier
We’re rounding out the week with news that has a lot of the Treasure Valley fired up. Host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill discuss the new City of Boise budget and what it means for your property taxes, and reactions to our first-ever forced power outage. Plus, we’ve got a cost effective way to build your own air purifier to help combat our terrible air quality.
Want to stay up on wildfire news in the region? Frankie recommends this app. And Lindsay recommends checking out this new gallery show in Meridian featuring local artists.
Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.
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Introducing Ashton Kutcher on AI and investing from Possible.
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This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Ashton Kutcher. While you might know him as the actor and producer who rose to fame on That ‘70s Show, Dude, Where’s My Car, and MTV’s Punk’d, Ashton is also an accomplished venture capitalist. He is co-founder of the VC firm Sound Ventures, and he has been investing in AI for more than a decade. Ashton, Reid, and Aria discuss the future of AI software and hardware, startups, and the AI revolution’s impact on society.
For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/
Topics:
3:00 - Hellos and intros
3:56 - Ashton and Reid’s trip to the South Pole
8:20 - What’s exciting about AI for investors
13:31 - How Ashton brings AI into his daily life
19:02 - Changes to the job market in an age of AI
22:01 - How people can maintain their agency and find more time in the age of AI
26:37 - AI and talent-sourcing
30:40 - How to be a “tryer”
35:14 - Rapid-fire questions
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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection’s Pi, OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.
DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm. -
Your Guide to the San Inazio Festival—Plus, Basque Block Secrets
The San Inazio festival kicks off tomorrow on the Basque Block. So, we’re getting insider tips from festival chairman Joseba Criswell at the Basque Center. He shares the forgotten history of this Basque celebration with host Lindsay Van Allen, which started at a park in the 1930s. He also discloses the location of a secret, underground handball court. And, he teaches us some helpful phrases to help you order your first kalimotxo.
Want some more Boise festival info? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to what’s happening in the city every weekday morning.
Learn more about the sponsor of this July 25th episode:
Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST
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Watch These Boiseans Compete at the Olympics
Our city is home to some pretty incredible athletes, some of whom will soon be able to add “Olympian” to their resume. With the Paris Olympics officially kicking off this Friday, who are these hometown competitors? Our executive producer Frankie Barnhill has the lowdown on four local athletes you‘re going to want to cheer for. Plus, a local celebration at JUMP to mark the opening ceremonies.
Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.
Learn more about the sponsor of this July 24th episode:
Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST
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Where To Find Boise’s Best Frozen Desserts
This unending heat wave has us sweltering, so our City Cast Boise team is digging in to our favorite cold and icy treats from around the Treasure Valley. From where to get the best frozen mangonadas, the fluffiest shaved ice, and the most delicious ice cream in the area — we have your sweet tooth covered. Plus, we’re sharing our insider secret treats that we’ve been gatekeeping.
Spots mentioned:
Thirsty Shack
Jack’s Drive In
2C Wine Down
Nekter Juice Bar
Slay the Snow
Truffles, Etc.
The STIL
Franci Freez
Cravins Candy Emporium
Want some more Boise food and drink recommendations? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get fresh tips every weekday morning.
Learn more about the sponsor of this July 23rd episode:
Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST
Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.
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Can Open Primaries Save Idaho's Democracy?
It’s notoriously difficult to get successful traction on voter initiatives. So, we’re talking with Luke Mayville, co-founder of Reclaim Idaho. His group just managed to get the Open Primaries Initiative on the November ballot. Luke explains to host Lindsay Van Allen why over 97,000 Idahoans signed on, and why he thinks people want more of a say in our local elections.
Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.
Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode:
Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST
Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.
Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE.
Reach us at boise@citycast.fm.
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Customer Reviews
Consistency
These podcasts are consistently excellent and that includes the production of them. They are always easy to hear and understand and the levels are just right. That’s the backstage stuff. Up front Lindsay is fantastic. She is capable of discussing topics of all genre (though when it comes to politics she has a famous history!). Lindsay interviews people with skill. We learn a lot during these interviews. Thank you City Cast Boise crew.
It has made me respect (a small corner of) Idaho
What I formally regarded as a backwater nowhere, these excellent journalists have no opened my eyes to a thriving little community. It still needs light rail and alternatives to car-dependency, though.
Excellent
One of the few local news sources I can stomach. The hosts rule.