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Could Yellowstone National Park erupt soon? Jul 27, 2022

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When our summer intern Jack Bevan heard rumors that Yellowstone National Park could explode soon and start a new ice age, he had to find out if there was any truth to it.

First, he set out to find if Yellowstone or any other volcanic formations in the northwest, like Mount St. Helens, were likely to blow up soon and he found himself learning all about volcanoes and geysers from a Boise State University graduate student and researcher.

Maggie Holahan has been listening to the sounds made by the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park to learn more about it. She Joined Idaho Matters to discuss Yellowstone, volcanoes, and the possibility of an eruption.

Intern Jack Bevan helped produce this segment.

**A belated book launch celebrates three local authors** Jul 26, 2022
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As we all know, over the last few years, COVID-19 has put a damper on live events, from concerts to festivals to book launches. While virtual get-togethers are fun, they're just not quite the same.
That's why The Cabin is holding a Belated Book Launch Party Wednesday night at Lost Grove Brewing, celebrating local authors who published their books during the pandemic. The celebration starts at 7 p.m. and there will be live music, beer, trivia and prizes.
Novelist and screenwriter Samantha Silva, journalist Kim Cross and award-winning poet Emily Pittinos joined the Idaho Matters show to talk more about the event, as well as their books.

**A tour through the Basque Festival of Jaialdi** Jul 26, 2022
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Photos from the book cover of Jaialdi: A Celebration of Basque Culture.(John C. Hodgson / University of Nevada Press)
Every five years Boise hosts one of the biggest Basque festivals in the world, bringing thousands of people to the Gem State to eat, dance and sing.
Jaialdi has been described as a gift from Boise's Basque community to anyone who wants to come and take part. There's a new book out about this unique festival. "Jaialdi: A Celebration of Basque Culture" is a collaboration between Basque American journalist Nancy Zubiri and photographer Jon Hodgson.
Zubiri joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her book, as well as the culture and traditions behind the celebration.

**How wildfire smoke can affect your tap water** Jul 26, 2022
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Smoke rises from the Black Forest Fire near Colorado Springs.(Kirk Siegler / NPR)
A December wildfire tore through neighborhoods near Boulder, Colorado destroying hundreds of homes before it was extinguished the next day.
The fire left its fingerprints all over the area. Months later, residents had a smoky taste and smell in their water. That required an expensive fix, one that could become more common in towns and cities across the west. KUNC's Alex Hager reports for the Mountain West News Bureau.

Keeping your home safe from wildfires Jul 25, 2022

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The Moose Fire, near the Idaho-Montana border, has grown to 56 square miles. 800 people are fighting the blaze and two pilots were killed last week in a helicopter accident while on the fire.

Large wildfires like this one can cause people who live in or near the wilderness to worry about how to best defend their homes. With wildfire season growing longer and stronger across our region, companies that do prevention work are staying busy. The Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel tagged along with one of them.

**Boise local is among the first to return to overseas service with the Peace Corps** Jul 25, 2022
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In 2020 the Peace Corps evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from over 60 countries as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe.
Now, two years later, the program has started to return volunteers to overseas service. Among those returning is Boise local Gregory Ripke. He joined Idaho Matters to talk more about his upcoming mission.

**Psychiatrist Dr. Lynn Fenton on her new memoir, Aurora** Jul 25, 2022
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A warning, this interview does talk about shootings and gun violence.
Dr. Lynne Fenton is the only psychiatrist in the history of the United States to be publicly revealed as the doctor of a mass shooter.
Ten years after the deadly shooting at a Colorado movie theater, Dr. Fenton is telling her story in a new memoir, "Aurora: The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story." Dr. Fenton joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her book.

**Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 22, 2022** Jul 22, 2022
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A budget surplus in Idaho, some shakeups in the Boise School Board elections, a postponed trial for the Bingham County Sheriff, takeaways from the GOP convention and an update on alternate flyers that were passed out during the event.
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:
Kelcie Moseley-Morris with the Idaho Capital Sun
Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News
Rachel Spacek with Idaho Statesman
Kalama Hines with East Idaho News

Pocatello church receives recognition for civil rights activism Jul 21, 2022

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The Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, centered in one of Idahos largest African American communities, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of their work for black American civil rights in the Gem state.

For nearly 100 years the church has served as an epicenter for political activism and community engagement, its leaders and members not only providing spiritual guidance, but advocating for the congregations civil liberties as well.

Outreach Historian with the State Historic Preservation Office, Dan Everhart and church member Alfreda Vann joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the church.

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