Jul 21, 202623 min
Boise's Capital City Flute Club is performing a special hometown concert before traveling to Portland to represent the Treasure Valley at the 2026 National Flute Association Conference.
About this Podcast:
Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State 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. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.
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What is Idaho Matters about?
Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive.
What has Idaho Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Boise flute club hits a high note before heading to national conference" (21 July 2026, 23 minutes), "A new exhibit explores the history and legacy of American buffalo" (20 July 2026, 14 minutes), and "What Boise's Drought Emergency Ordinance means for your water use" (20 July 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does Idaho Matters publish?
Idaho Matters publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 16 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Idaho Matters?
Booking probability for Idaho Matters is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Idaho Matters requires a Pod Score of 92 or higher. Idaho Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Idaho Matters?
The strongest fits for Idaho Matters are Government & Politics. Idaho Matters has a news audience.
About the host
Idaho Matters is a news podcast.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 20, 202614 min
A new exhibit at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is exploring the history and conservation of the American buffalo.
- Jul 20, 20269 min
Following a winter of exceptionally low snowpack, Boise has adopted a new drought emergency ordinance to help protect the city's water supply.
- Jul 20, 20269 min
Idaho lawmakers are teaming up for a coordinated response to the growing rat problem in the Treasure Valley, citing health risks and costly property damage.
- Jul 20, 202611 min
As a heat advisory pushes temperatures into the triple digits across the state, Idaho Power is monitoring increased electricity demand and sharing ways customers can stay cool.
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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 17, 2026
Jul 17, 202643 minIt’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.
- Jul 16, 202623 min
A Pocatello family is revisiting the moment an M-44 cyanide device changed their lives, as they push for legislation aimed at ending the use of the devices.
- Jul 16, 202615 min
In the wake of a deadly stabbing and then an assault on the Boise Greenbelt, city officials are sitting down for a conversation about public safety and what the Boise Police Department is doing to protect Greenbelt...
- Jul 16, 20266 min
As temperatures reach triple digits in the Treasure Valley, Corpus Commons is working to provide relief for people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat.
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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: July 15, 2026
Jul 15, 202627 minA parasite that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea is spreading across the country, with more than a thousand confirmed cases nationwide, including one here in Idaho.
- Jul 15, 20268 min
Giant woodland creatures are coming to life in the Idaho Botanical Garden this summer.
- Jul 15, 20269 min
For the last three months, the America 250: Short Histories of Boise project has explored stories behind familiar places across the city, uncovering why each space and landmark is so special.
- Jul 14, 202615 min
A new work of fiction revisits a defining moment in history through three generations of women, revealing how the hopes and struggles of one era can shape the stories we carry with us.
- Jul 14, 202616 min
As forecasters warn of a dangerous wildfires season ahead, one expert reflects on the lessons of the historic 1988 Yellowstone fires and what they mean for this summer.
- Jul 14, 20269 min
Idaho Public Television's annual Be My Neighbor Day is bringing free family activities, Daniel Tiger characters and lessons of kindness to Gem State communities.
Idaho Matters
How zoning codes affect affordable housing in Idaho
Jul 13, 202620 minA new report looks at how zoning codes in different regions of the state are impacting how much we pay for housing.
Idaho Matters
Making wildland firefighting more inclusive
Jul 13, 202616 minAfter DEI programs end at public land agencies, some wildland firefighters band together to create more inclusion.
- Jul 13, 20268 min
Officials are thinking about cleanup, after the Claremont Fire burns large parts of the Boise Foothills.
Idaho Matters
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 10, 2026
Jul 10, 202630 minIt’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.
- Jul 10, 202613 min
A birthday gift unlike any other gives one woman the change to glimpse her future and decide whether it's the life she truly wants.
Recent guests
Recent guests on Idaho Matters. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Adam West
Portfolio Manager, Putnam County School Systems
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Elizabeth Arnott
author of The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives, Music Box Films
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Karen White
Vice President of Marketing Operations, Texas Women’s Foundation
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Bruce Campbell
Actor ‘HYSTERIA!,’ ‘The Evil Dead’ & ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’, StoneCastle Investment Management Inc.
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