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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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Action shot of two players from both teams facing off. To the left, an Afghan United player appears to have kicked the ball mid air while the Toofan player to the right runs in his direction. Blurry players from both teams are seen looking on the background. — **Idaho refugees find connection through soccer** Nov 16, 2023
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Players braved chilly winds to play the first home game hosted by the Toofan FC at the Boise High Athletic Complex. Their challengers traveled from Seattle for the meet-up. (James Dawson / Boise State Public Radio )
Six years ago, a group of Afghan Refugees in our region started a soccer club. They hosted their first home game recently - a chance to feel at home in their adopted country.
ulie Luchetta reports from the sidelines.

A hand wearing a blue medical glove holds a plastic bag with a biohazard symbol and a label of "syphilis." — **Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: November 15, 2023** Nov 15, 2023
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(Focal Foto / flickr)
November marks a disturbing increase in the number of syphilis cases around the country and that has led to an even more disturbing rise in the number of babies born with the sexually transmitted disease. Last year alone, over 3,700 babies got the illness, which is more than ten times the number from a decade ago.
Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about syphilis and to give us some holiday travel tips to keep us as germ-free as possible over the next few weeks.

A pale brown wooden table is covered with floral plates full of turkey, stuffing, and green bean casserole. — **Your Idaho Thanksgiving dinner may cost more this year** Nov 15, 2023
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Some of the items on your turkey day menu may be higher, or lower, than you expected.(Nick Olejniczak / flickr)
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and many families are preparing for a traditional meal of turkey and all the trimmings.
So Idaho Matters wanted to know how much that meal might cost and how prices have changed from last year’s delicious dinner.
Knowing the prices of key ingredients can be very helpful for price-conscious cooks who can use that knowledge to switch to cheaper ingredients or change up the menu with new recipes that will leave you with more cash in your wallet.
Matthew Paskash is a regional economist with the Idaho Department of Labor and he did some homework on how big a bite out of your wallet your thanksgiving dinner will cost you this year.

A finger holds up a blue "I voted" sticker with an American flag on it. — **Breaking down Trump and Biden poll results** Nov 15, 2023
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(Christine Tanner / flickr )
With one election down and another, bigger one in the wings, more than a few pundits were taken aback by a New York Times/Sienna College series of polls showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in five of six battleground states. But one of Idaho's best and highest-profile analysts says polls don't vote, people do.
Dr. Sam Martin is the Frank and Bethine Church Chair of Public Service at Boise State University and spoke with Morning Edition Host George Prentice about the polls, how abortion continues to drive voter turnout and what lessons might be learned from the just-wrapped 2023 results in Idaho.

Four people hold a large blue ribbon as a fifth person cuts it with a giant pair of scissors. — **Boise's Airport to add new concourse as growth continues** Nov 14, 2023
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This was the scene in August as the Boise Airport opened its new long-term parking garage.(Boise Airport)
It's been a busy year for the Boise Airport. It opened a new parking garage in August, which increased long-term parking capacity by more than 50% and passenger numbers are up and more airlines are signing up to fly in and out of the facility.
An employee parking garage should open next year and a new concourse is on the horizon with construction set to start in 2026.
Idaho Matters wanted to check in with Airport Director Rebecca Hupp to find out how the airport was doing post-COVID as we jump into the holiday travel season.

**The legalities around former President Donald Trump's trials** Nov 14, 2023
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Then-President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives to speak at a rally in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021.(Jacquelyn Martin / AP )
It’s been making big news. Former president Donald Trump is on trial in several states, he’s also under a gag order and there are attempts to keep him off the presidential ballot in some states. Also in the news is a law that disarms people who are under domestic violence orders.
Dr. David Adler is the President of the Alturas Institute and when he isn’t studying the U.S. Constitution, he’s watching the news and wondering about the current constitutional controversies that are dominating news programs around the country.
Dr. Adler is getting ready for another of his constitutional questions on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Yanke Center in Boise. This one is titled “Constitutional Controversies in the News” and he’s with Idaho Matters for a preview.

Adopting a senior pet is a great way to find true love Nov 14, 2023

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When it comes to adopting a pet, finding the right fit is important but quite often many animals are ruled out before they’re ever given a chance simply because of their age. Which is why November is “Adopt a Senior Pet Month.”

Despite being older, these pets make wonderful companions and let's be honest they usually have better manners - what’s not to love? Also, the senior pets pictured above are available for adoption!

Danielle Dokter with the West Valley Humane Society in Caldwell joined Idaho Matters to tell us more.