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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.

Latest Episodes:

The cover of "When Beavers Flew: An Incredible True Story of Rescue and Relocation" by Kristen Tracy." — **'When Beavers Flew:' Teaching kids about Idaho's unique history** Jun 13, 2024
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(Illustration by Luisa Uribe / Random House Studio)
It was nine years ago when we first brought you the story of Idaho Fish and Game parachuting beavers into what is now the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.
The story spread around the world and went viral again a few months later when video of the transplanting experiment surfaced from 1948.
Now the story has been captured in a children's book. It's called "When Beavers Flew: An Incredible True Story of Rescue and Rehabilitation," and it was written by Idaho native Kristen Tracy.
Tracy joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

The cover of "The Heirloom" by Jessie Rosen. — **'The Heirloom:' An author interview with Jessie Rosen** Jun 13, 2024
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( G.P. Putnam's Sons)
Jessie Rosen's newest novel, "The Heirloom," takes us on a globe-trotting adventure as the main character Shea tries to track down who first owned her heirloom ring in order to discover what kind of energy it holds.
Will it be good or bad, and what will it mean for her upcoming marriage? Jessie joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

**Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: June 12, 2024** Jun 12, 2024
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(Emilie Ritter Saunders / Boise State Public Radio)
Avian influenza outbreaks have continued to spread, a new group of people now have the option to get the RSV vaccine and another COVID-19 variant has surged.
Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about these issues and the Midnight Jazz Cats jazz band joined the Roundtable in studio to share a little live music. You can catch an interview with the Cats and more of their live music here.

**It's all about the jazz: Why one music group is giving back to the community** Jun 12, 2024
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From left to right: Dr. Lloyd Blake, Dr. Mark Stolpe, Bill Shepherd, Bob Phillips and Blake Olson.( The Midnight Jazz Cats)
Almost two years ago, five retirees got together to have a little fun and make a little music. They became The Midnight Jazz Cats and started playing in senior living facilities around the Treasure Valley each month to bring a bit of joy into the lives of others.
Their fame quickly grew, and though they haven't won a Grammy yet, they have played everywhere, from the Festival of Trees to the Sapphire Room to the Morrison Center. They play mostly for fun, not profit, but they won't refuse a good paycheck.
The Jazz Cats specialize in jazz from the 1920s through the 1970s. Along with their mascot, Ella Fitzkitty, they play everything from jazz standards to Bossa Novas to Western Swing Music, and they joined Idaho Matters live to talk more about their mission, promoting America's great musical art form, jazz!
You can hear more from The Midnight Jazz Cats here!

**Boise State program provides telescopes to classrooms across Idaho** Jun 11, 2024
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Rachel Huchmala
The Idaho night sky will soon have many new observers thanks to a grant from NASA's Science Activation Program, which will put telescopes in classrooms across the state.
An effort which Boise State University's Telescopes for Teachers Program has been working hard on. Dr. Rachel Huchmala joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this endeavor.

Managing wild horses in the Mountain West Jun 11, 2024

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Current estimates suggest more than 70,000 wild horses and burros roam the American west. That's more than three times the number land managers say can safely co-exist with other animals on the open range.

In recent years, the Federal Bureau of Land Management has stepped up efforts to move most of those animals off public land, but where do those horses go, and why are advocates concerned that these iconic symbols of the American west are still being slaughtered?

Nevada Public Radio's Paul Boger reports for the Mountain West News Bureau.