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    Idaho Matters

    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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    Studying how light pollution is affecting wildlife Jul 31, 2023
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    Red streetlights in Grand Teton National Park.
    Red streetlights in Grand Teton National Park. (Barber Lab)

    It's no secret that our world is getting brighter, especially at night, as more artificial light is added to our environment. And that expanding brightness is having an effect, often a negative ecological impact on wildlife.

    A recent Boise State University study looked at how bats react to artificial light in Grand Teton National Park and how we humans need better understanding of how our light footprint is affecting the animal world.

    Professor Jesse Barber with Boise State University's Department of Biological Sciences joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

    How animals are beating the heat in Idaho Jul 31, 2023
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    (Craig Brown / Flickr)

    According to the National Weather Service the average temperature this month in Boise was 97.2 degrees and the capital city had eight days over 100 degrees. In Twin Falls this month the average temp was 93.1 and in Mountain Home it was 96.3 degrees.

    So by anyone’s definition it’s hot out there - for us and for all the wild animals who call Idaho home. Because they can’t pop inside for a little air conditioning animals have adapted to the heat in different ways, including splooting.

    According to the Collins Dictionary definition, splooting is “the act of lying flat on the stomach with the legs stretched out,” and you’ve probably seen squirrels doing this on sidewalks and in trees.

    So, how does splooting actually help squirrels cool down? And how do other animals in Idaho, like turkey vultures, cool off? To answer these wildlife questions we asked Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Education Supervisor, Victoria Runnoe to stop by Idaho Matters and help explain.

    ‘The Great Comet' comes to Boise Jul 31, 2023
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    (Idaho Shakespeare Festival)

    When the new musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 opened in New York, it took Broadway by storm and garnered 12 Tony nominations. But because of the pandemic, not many people outside of New York have seen the musical.

    Now however, the musical is coming to Idaho and will be premiering at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival this weekend.

    Our Morning Edition host George Prentice sat down with Director Victoria Bussert, Jessi Kirtley, who plays Natasha, and Alex Syiek, who plays Pierre, for a preview of the show.

    'The Majority:' An author interview with Elizabeth Silver Jul 31, 2023
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    A picture of "The Majority," by Elizabeth Silver.
    ( Riverhead Books)

    In todays climate and culture, discussions of female power and autonomy are incredibly important - especially when it comes to positions of leadership.

    Elizabeth Silver's newest book "The Majority" looks at these topics, drawing inspiration from history as she follows one woman's journey to becoming a Supreme Court Justice. Silver joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her latest book.

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 28, 2023 Jul 28, 2023
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    From left to right, Governor Brad Little standing in front of a house with House Speaker Mike Moyle, Representative Jason Monks and Senator Doug Ricks. An oversized check for $300 million dollars is propped on a stand to the left, next to an American flag. A poster with the words "Property Tax Relief for Idahoans" is set in front of the podium in front of the men.
    Governor Brad Little (left) announced that a $100 million budget surplus would go towards Property Tax relief. He was joined by House Speaker Mike Moyle, Representative Jason Monks and Senator Doug Ricks (right) at a press conference in Nampa. (Julie Luchetta / Boise State Public Radio)

    Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador requests dismissal of open primary challenge, Idahoans will receive $300 million in property tax relief, Bowe Bergdahl's conviction was vacated and an update on University of Idaho's acquisition of the University of Phoenix.

    It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up-to-date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

    Our journalist panel today:

    • Scott McIntosh, Opinion Editor at the Idaho Statesman
    • Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
    • Logan Finney with Idaho Reports
    How one coach is inspiring Idaho's future soccer players Jul 28, 2023
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    A picture of a soccer ball on a green field.
    (Bunny A. / Flickr)

    Much of Allison Gibson’s passion and profession has been defined by soccer. As a player, she was an All American and as a coach, she became the winningest coach in Idaho State University history.

    Now, as president and director of coaching with the Indie Chicas Football Club, she helps the next generation of players realize their potential on and off the field.

    Gibson visited with Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about Indie Chicas, the World Cup and inspiring the World Cup players of tomorrow.

    Paranormal investigators search for ghosts at the Old Idaho Pen Jul 27, 2023
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    A photo of the Old Idaho Penitentiary.
    ( Idaho State Historical Society)

    This Saturday night, some modern day ghostbusters will take over the Old Idaho Penitentiary to see if they hear from any of the 130 who died or were executed at the former Boise prison.

    Big River Paranormal has spent a lot of time behind the walls and bars of the site where there have been reports of cold spots, disembodied voices, lights turning on and off and gates opening and closing on their own.

    You can join the investigation if you're over 18 years old and willing to walk the halls of the old hanging prison at night.

    Jacey Brain, the Visitor Services Coordinator for the Old Idaho Penitentiary and the Idaho State Historical Society and Marie Johnston the Executive Director of Big River Paranormal joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the investigation.

    A new power line project will bring renewable energy to Mountain West communities Jul 27, 2023
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    A rough map of the TransWest Express Transmission Line.
    A rough map of the TransWest Express Transmission Line. (Courtesy of TransWest Express)

    Officials broke ground recently on an ambitious power line project that will move renewable energy across our region. The 732-mile TransWest will supply electricity to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and other areas. It's one way the Biden Administration is hoping to achieve 100 percent clean energy by 2035.

    Wyoming Public Radio's Caitlin Tan reports for the Mountain West News Bureau.

    How one small town music festival is packing a big punch Jul 27, 2023
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    A Harmonica workshop performance from a past Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica festival.
    A Harmonica workshop performance from a past Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica festival. (Picasa / Deb Filler )

    Next week, the mountains of Yellow Pine, Idaho will be filled with the sound of harmonica music, as people from all over make their way to the Valley County for the Music and Harmonica Festival.

    Deb Filler, Director of the festival and musician Brent Palmatier joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the celebration.

    'Love, Theoretically:' An author interview with Ali Hazelwood Jul 27, 2023
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    The book cover of "Love, Theoretically" by Ali Hazelwood.
    ( Berkley)

    This summer, neuroscientist, TikTok star and also New York Times best-selling author Ali Hazelwood is back with her latest book, "Love, Theoretically." She joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her new book.

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