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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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    How Mandela Washington fellows are making a difference Jul 23, 2024
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    The Mandela Washington Fellows on Boise State's campus.
    The Mandela Washington Fellows on Boise State's campus.( Lainey Rehkemper)

    Last month, many of Africa's leaders arrived in Idaho to take part in the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

    Among them are activists, doctors, educators, and engineers,all looking to make a difference within their communities. Over the last five weeks, they’ve been finding more ways to do that through workshops and trainings hosted by Boise State University.

    Dr. Julietha Tibyesiga, one of the fellows, and Ashley Nichols, the institute director, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the program and its impact.

    Why The Cabin in Boise is looking to expand Jul 23, 2024
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    The Cabin located in downtown Boise.
    ( The Cabin)

    For nearly 30 years, The Cabin has served as a literary hub, bringing people together through stories.

    And as the nonprofit’s community of writers, students and book lovers has grown, so has their need for more space. Which is why they have launched a campaign to help renovate the historic building.

    Kurt Zwolfer, executive director of The Cabin Center for Readers and Writers, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this effort.

    Breaking down barriers to animal migration in Idaho Jul 23, 2024
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    A barbed wire fence.
    (Idaho Public Television / Right of Way)

    Before humans came to Idaho, animals migrated across the state without barriers like fences, roads or barbed wire.

    We have wreaked havoc with how wildlife tries to get where it needs to go, but now that’s changing as we’ve realized how much of an impact humans have. Now, we're trying to mitigate those impacts, by using special fencing that mimics historical migration routes, as well as wildlife bridges over highways.

    A new episode of Outdoor Idaho focuses on how we’re helping animals move safely around humans. It’s called “Right of Way,” and Outdoor Idaho producer Kris Millgate joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

    President Biden steps down: What's next for Idaho and the nation Jul 22, 2024
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    President Joe Biden, right, walks with Vice President Kamala Harris on May 13, 2021, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.
    President Joe Biden, right, walks with Vice President Kamala Harris on May 13, 2021, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.(Evan Vucci / Associated Press )

    On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be running for a second term and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the nominee to run against former President Donald Trump.

    Harris says she’s ready to "earn and win" the nomination, and many Democrats have come out to support her.

    However, the Democratic National Committee chair says the party will go through the process to find a candidate who can defeat President Trump in the election, which is just over three months away.

    Jaclyn Kettler, political scientist at Boise State University, McKay Cunningham, College of Idaho Director of Graduate Initiatives and Rep. Lauren Necochea, the Chair of the Idaho Democratic Party, joined Idaho Matters to break down what this means for voters and Idaho.

    Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 19, 2024 Jul 19, 2024
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    Books line shelves in a library.
    (City of Toronto / CC by 2.0)

    A new law has put restrictions on library book challenges, there are a growing number of evictions in the Treasure Valley, reading scores for Idaho students are still lagging, improvement is needed in the Forest Services fire program and we take a look at Project 2025's plan for education.

    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:

    • Carly Flandro, Reporter with Idaho Ed News
    • Christina Lords, editor-in-chief of Idaho Capital Sun
    • Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News
    • Murphy Woodhouse Mountain West News Bureau Boise Reporter
    How the Bench Lake Fire is impacting popular summer recreation spots Jul 18, 2024
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    Water-scooping aircraft collecting water from Redfish Lake takes photo of the Bench Lake Fire on July 14.
    Water-scooping aircraft collecting water from Redfish Lake takes photo of the Bench Lake Fire on July 14.( U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest)

    One week ago, a wildfire broke out eight miles south of Stanley, next to Idaho's iconic Redfish Lake.

    The fire is still relatively small by Gem State’s standards, at about 2,000 acres, but it’s threatening some of the most popular camping and recreation spots in the Sawtooth National Forest.

    High temperatures, smoke and dead trees killed by a mountain pine beetle epidemic have made the fire worse, and just getting to the fire has been a challenge for firefighters.

    Nicole Blanchard with the Idaho Statesman and Steve Botti, the Mayor of Stanley, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the Bench Lake Fire.

    Idahoans travel to Montana for abortion care Jul 18, 2024
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    A blue sign with mountains on it reads, "welcome to Montana."
    (<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/9372697@N06/">blawton44</a> / Flickr)

    The number of Idahoans traveling to Montana to receive abortion care has tripled in the last year.

    According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in 2022, 32 Idahoans traveled to Montana to get an abortion. In 2023, the year our state’s abortion ban went into total effect, 88 people went to Montana for abortion care.

    One Montana advocacy group wants to make sure everyone knows that abortions and contraception are still legal in Montana.

    Nicole Smith, executive director of Montanans for Choice, and Aileen Gleizer, advisor of Montanans for Choice, joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

    Former BYRDS cyclist competes in the Tour de France Jul 18, 2024
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    A man rides on a bike.
    (<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/150802872@N04/">Johnson Purimitla</a> / Flickr)

    This weekend, cyclists from around the world will compete in the last two stages of the Tour de France race.

    Among these athletes is Boise native Matteo Jorgenson, who attributes his start in the sport to BYRDS, a youth cycling program here in the Treasure Valley.

    Douglas Tobin, President of BYRDS, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the program and the success of his riders.

    Remembering Idaho Sen. Frank Church nearly 100 years after his birth Jul 17, 2024
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    Three counsels to U.S. President Gerald Ford meet with members of the Select Senate Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C., June 26, 1975. They brought White House files with them to aid panel's investigation into where orders to assassinate Cuban Premier Fidel Castro originated. From left are: seated, James Wilderoffer, counsel; Roderick Hills, counsel; Philip Buchan, counsel; Sen. Frank Church, D-Idaho, chairman; and Sen. John Tower, R-Texas. Standing, Senators Gary Hartr, D-Colorado; Robert Morgan, D-N.C.; Walter Mondale, D-Minn.; Richard Schweiker, R-Pa.; Howard Baker. R-Tenn.; and Charles McC. Mathias, R-Md.
    Three counsels to U.S. President Gerald Ford meet with members of the Select Senate Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C., June 26, 1975. They brought White House files with them to aid panel's investigation into where orders to assassinate Cuban Premier Fidel Castro originated. From left are: seated, James Wilderoffer, counsel; Roderick Hills, counsel; Philip Buchan, counsel; Sen. Frank Church, D-Idaho, chairman; and Sen. John Tower, R-Texas. Standing, Senators Gary Hartr, D-Colorado; Robert Morgan, D-N.C.; Walter Mondale, D-Minn.; Richard Schweiker, R-Pa.; Howard Baker. R-Tenn.; and Charles McC. Mathias, R-Md. (Henry Griffin / AP)

    Next week marks 100 years since the birth of Idaho Sen. Frank Church.

    Church, a Democrat, served as a U.S. senator from Idaho from 1957 until 1981, and he is currently the last Democrat to do so. He was also the longest-serving democratic senator from our state and the only Democrat from Idaho who served more than two terms in the Senate.

    Church served on the senate committee on foreign relations, and in 1960 he gained national exposure when he gave the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.

    He was also considered a strong progressive and environmental legislator, and he played a major role in creating a system of protected wilderness areas.

    Frank Church Institute Board Member, Rod Gramer, and the granddaughter of Frank Church, Monica Church, who is also the Executive Director of the Frank Church Institute, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about his life and legacy.

    A new film explores the issue of ranked choice voting Jul 17, 2024
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    (The Flicks / via Facebook)

    Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which includes a ranked choice voting component.

    A new film called "Majority Rules" looks at this issue and there’s a sold out special screening on Wednesday, July 17, at The Flicks in Boise, which will include a panel discussion after the film. Former Gov. Butch Otter will be there, as will the director of the film, AJ Schnack.

    The Flicks is working to get the film on the schedule in the future, for more people to watch. Schnack sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice for a preview of the screening.

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