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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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**What to Watch: A touching movie and an important documentary** Mar 21, 2024
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Well, it's only March, and our resident movie critic George Prenticealready has his favorite movie of the year! Idaho Matters takes a look at that, as well as a new documentary that you won't want to miss.

**Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 20, 2024** Mar 20, 2024
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A dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to all physicians concerning the increase in measles in the U.S. and internationally.
Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this as well as other public health concerns.

Glasses and a pen sit on a notebook. — **Can writing help heal trauma?** Mar 20, 2024
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The benefits of creative expression when it comes to processing emotions are well documented, particularly when it comes to writing.
Those who have ever had a diary or kept a journal can probably attest to the cathartic power of putting words to paper.
But this practice doesn’t just provide a temporary outlet for our feelings; it can also help us work through deeper trauma.
This is exactly what writer and author Josephine Jones will be exploring in an upcoming workshop with The Cabin, and she joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

**How body positive hikers are making the trails more inviting** Mar 20, 2024
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Group founder Kirsten Strough leads Big Gal Backpackers Boise back toward the trailhead. (Murphy Woodhouse / Mountain West News Bureau )
If you’re asked to imagine a hiker, who comes to mind? Is it a tall, lean, bearded man? Maybe white? That’s a common idea of who a hiker is, but there are a lot of people pushing back on that exclusionary notion. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Murphy Woodhouse went hiking with a group with that mission — and brings us this report.

Meridian Speedway gets added to the National Register of Historic Places Mar 20, 2024

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It was 75 years ago when volunteers got together and turned a farm field in Meridian into an oval racetrack and dairy barn.

That was the start of the Meridian Speedway, which has grown into a great spot to watch cars race and attracts both drivers and fans from all over the Pacific Northwest.

Now the speedway has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, and we wanted to know what that meant for the track, so Blaine Johnston, President of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission, joined Idaho Matters to tell us more.

**Why Ada County changed how they hold eviction hearings** Mar 19, 2024
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(David Staats / Idaho Statesman)
When someone can’t pay their rent and faces eviction from their home, they often end up facing a court hearing in Ada County.
Four years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, those hearings went virtual, with tenants going online before a judge to plead their case.
Earlier this month, the court switched back to in-person hearings, and housing advocates want to get the word out about how the process has changed and what it means for people facing a court date.
Ali Rabe, the Executive Director of Jesse Tree, and Evan Stewart, the Program Director of the nonprofit, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this issue.

A kid stands in front of art on a wall. — **Summer activities to do with your family in Boise** Mar 19, 2024
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(Brian Hodgdon / Flickr)
With summer inching closer, it may be time to start thinking about what you're going to do with your kids once school is out.
Whether it's learning ballet, swimming camp, beekeeping, or even ice hockey, Boise Parks and Recreation probably has a class for it. And they're offering this wide array of activities to everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Doug Holloway, the Director of Boise Parks and Recreation, and Roseanne Brown, Recreation Superintendent, joined Idaho Matters to tell us more.

A shipping container is offloaded. — **Why the cost of everyday items could be rising in Idaho** Mar 19, 2024
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(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)
As temperatures heat up and we begin spending more time outside, it's possible you may want to pick up a Gatorade or Vitamin Water while you're out in the sun.
Thanks to far-away problems like the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an environmental crisis at the Panama Canal, the price of ordinary items like these will likely go up in Idaho.
Dr. Jim Kroes is a professor in the information technology and supply chain management department at Boise State University, and he’s been watching how these events will impact consumer prices in places like the Gem State. He sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk more.

Ashley Ahearn, wearing a cowboy hat and jacket, takes a selfie with black mustang with a white spot on his head. — **Boise State Public Radio's Ashley Ahearn speaking at Treefort** Mar 19, 2024
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Ashley and her Mustang Boo.( Ashley Ahearn)
Every year around this time, thousands of people flock to Boise for the annual Treefort Music Fest, where you can hear hundreds of bands, do some yoga with goats and witness some fantastic stories by some amazing storytellers.
This year at Storyfort, Ashley Ahearn is set to discuss the intersection of modern science, the environment, natural resources and climate change. The discussion is happening on Friday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the Idaho State Museum.
After Ahearn's presentation, there will be an audience Q&A hosted by Boise State Public Radio.
Also on Saturday, Ahearn will be at Rediscovered Books signing copies of her children's book The Little Black Mustang at 11 a.m.
Both of these events are free and open to the public.
Sam Berman, Storyfort Director and Commander, and Eric Straubhar, Director of Eco-Jam, joined Idaho Matters to tell us more about the upcoming event.

A box containing Ozempic sits on a counter. — **How new drugs are changing the way we treat diabetes** Mar 18, 2024
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(Mario Tama / Getty Images)
You may have seen ads for them, drugs to treat diabetes with names like Ozempic and Wegovy. You may even know folks who are taking them to treat their disease or to lose weight.
These are a new class of drugs, and they are changing the way many people manage their illnesses. They’re also being misused by many as a quick and easy way to lose weight.
Michael Biddle is a doctor of pharmacy and the ambulatory care pharmacist with St. Luke's Humphreys Diabetes Center in Boise, and he joined Idaho Matters to tell us more about these drugs.

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