In our final send off to this week’s election, Morning Edition’s George Prentice joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to shed light on things that went under the radar. They wonder whether results out of Boise could be an indicator for the 2024 presidential election and share their fall movie and book recommendations. Plus, Blake shares some news from the City Cast Boise team. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city eve...
Nov 10, 2023•23 min
Lauren McLean fended off challenger Mike Masterson to win her second term in office as Boise’s mayor. But what did voting for city council members district by district tell us about where our city is headed? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek break down an extremely close race, a runner-up they didn’t see coming, and a Meridian race that got a little ugly. Tell us about your voting experience by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want s...
Nov 09, 2023•21 min
Boise’s Basque community is vibrant and thriving, but how’s the food? City Cast Boise producer Evelyn Avitia went out to the Basque Block to try the croquetas, chorizo, and cocktails for the first time! She finds out why the Basque say “to know how to eat and to drink is to know enough.” Let us know your favorite Boise Basque restaurant by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every...
Nov 08, 2023•17 min
As we head into these chilly months, the spring season may feel out of sight. But now is the perfect time to tuck away your garden for a wintertime snooze! 2C Master Gardener Gretchen Anderson joins host Emma Arnold to explain how you can prepare your garden for the spring and easy steps you can take to see the best results. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Bo...
Nov 07, 2023•17 min
Is Fall Boise’s most romantic season? As the weather gets colder you may want to cozy up with a snuggle buddy! So whether you already have a partner, are looking for one, or planning to romance yourself this season, our local expert Rosie Piper has some date ideas to warm your soul. She joins City Cast Salt Lake lead producer Emily Means to help you make the best of “cuffing season.” Have a date night idea? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? H...
Nov 06, 2023•15 min
Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter takes a break from electoral politics to break down a couple stories you might’ve missed this week with two of their favorite reporters, Idaho Statesman’s Rachel Spacek and Idaho Capital Sun’s Mia Maldonado. They’re talking where Meridian stands on affordable housing and a recent win for tribes in restoring salmon. Plus, how Mia and Rachel are preparing to hit the slopes! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a ...
Nov 03, 2023•17 min
Who will be Boise’s next mayor? What does Lauren McLean have to do to win a second term as mayor, and what can her main challenger, Mike Masterson, do to unseat her? Idaho Statesman reporter Ian Max Stevenson joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to break it down, five days out from the election. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info ...
Nov 02, 2023•22 min
Boise’s best breakfast burrito. They share their go-to spots, dive into the right hot sauce ratios, and they decide what ingredients would go into Boise’s signature breakfast burrito! Have a breakfast burrito hot take? We’d love to hear it! Send us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about ...
Nov 01, 2023•19 min
Like a morgue full of zombies, reviews can make or break a local business. So today we’re diving into one-star reviews from some of our favorite Boise spots. Host and resident quizmaster Emma Arnold puts producer Evelyn Avitia and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to the test! Can they guess famous Boise landmarks based only on their one-star reviews? Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Looking t...
Oct 31, 2023•21 min
Host Emma Arnold is getting creepy-crawly with local supernatural enthusiast Julie Hahn. They dive into Boise’s haunted history—from late night phenomena at the Boise State Comms building to devious disturbances at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Will Julie’s spooky stories keep you up at night? Share your own Boise ghost stories by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday mo...
Oct 30, 2023•18 min
Host Emma Arnold is joined by Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice to chat about the week’s news. They’re talking about a surprisingly emotional mayoral forum, KTVB’s recent debate and why an editorial board endorsement is in need of a correction. Plus, they share what they’re dressing up as for Halloween! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested ...
Oct 27, 2023•32 min
More and more people seem to be tourist-ing in our city, but is it a romantic destination? City Cast Salt Lake lead producer and newlywed Emily Means was just in town on a mini honeymoon, and she’s with us to share her fave restaurants, bars, and activities, and whether or not Boise is for lovers. Is Boise the new city of love?, Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter, where you’ll get a cheat sheet to the city...
Oct 26, 2023•19 min
The recent resignation of six Ada County Central Committee officials is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the latest Idaho GOP drama. Lucky for us, our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter is here with a rundown on the infighting, including purity tests, bullying, and the big, ugly divide over the open primary initiative. Is the Republican Party in Idaho imploding?, Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise n...
Oct 25, 2023•24 min
With local elections coming up and a new zoning code in place, you may be hearing a lot more of the theory that “more apartments equal more crime”. Rachel Spacek from the Idaho Statesman is here to share what the numbers actually say, what law enforcement thinks, and why this complaint just won’t seem to go away. Should Boise build more affordable housing?, Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter, where you’ll ...
Oct 24, 2023•13 min
After a long wait, the City of Boise finally has a new director of the Office of Police Accountability. Nicole McKay joins host Emma Arnold to talk about a worrying “lack of professionalism” in Boise law enforcement, her goals for the oversight role, and why policing should be a customer service job. Do you think this is a new era for policing in Boise, Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter, where you’ll get ...
Oct 23, 2023•19 min
Host Emma Arnold and Morning Edition’s George Prentice dig into the week’s news. They’re talking about where mayoral candidates stand on a lawsuit about homelessness, a campaign ad that feels very Boise, and why the Boise Police Department says a burglary suspect could be targeting women. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more ...
Oct 20, 2023•33 min
Donuts are always a good idea, but where can you find the best ones? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and producer Evelyn Avitia join host Emma Arnold to talk about their preferred local donut spots, hidden gems, and where we never go—even when their sweet tooth is at an eleven. What’s your favorite donut in Boise? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every w...
Oct 19, 2023•15 min
An Idaho bathroom law for transgender students is set to go into effect, but can it even be enforced? Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and host Emma Arnold dig into the details and talk about the hidden agenda behind anti-trans bills. Plus, how two cops suing each other isn’t great timing for the mayor and why we’re excited about the West Valley Humane Society Furball Gala! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every we...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min
Boise Fashion Week organizers are hosting a fashion event to highlight designers, models, and our city’s unique style this weekend. Host Emma Arnold and producer Evelyn Avitia chat with local designer Juliana Davidsmeier about how she’s preparing for the fashion show and the sustainable roots of her brand Ritual Blue. Plus, Juliana convinces Evelyn to dive into the fashion industry! Are you excited for Boise Fashion Week? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some mor...
Oct 17, 2023•19 min
Valley Regional Transit is about to go through some pretty big changes—but what does that mean for people who use the bus? Ian Max Stevenson from the Idaho Statesman joins host Emma Arnold to explain the approved redesign and tell us how VRT hopes shrinking their service area will actually increase their ridership. Let us know your thoughts on VRT’s changes by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsh...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min
Host Emma Arnold is joined by Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice to dive into the week’s news. They talk Ada County Jail expansion, a mayoral candidate’s favorite Mexican restaurant, and how to safely watch Saturday’s eclipse. Plus, are there snapping turtles in the Boise River? Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more ab...
Oct 13, 2023•36 min
It’s spooky season, so what better time to talk about our city’s most infamous urban legends and myths? From notorious crime scenes and creepy lakeside clowns, citizen historian Graham McBride joins host Emma Arnold to help separate fact from fiction. Have a Boise urban legend we missed? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. [Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheat sheet to the city every weekday morning.] Interested in adv...
Oct 12, 2023•21 min
Albertsons is Idaho’s largest company with more than 5,000 employees and 39 stores across the state. So what would a Kroger and Albertsons merger mean for Boise shoppers? Idaho Statesman reporter Angela Palermo joins host Emma Arnold to tell us how the merger could result in one in every three of Albertsons stores being sold. Let us know your thoughts on the Kroger/Albertsons merger by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter ...
Oct 11, 2023•12 min
Dozens of Republicans have endorsed Idaho’s open primary ballot initiative, but far-right critics say the method may favor Democrats. Host Emma Arnold is joined by Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to bring us up to speed on how the change to Idaho’s primaries would work, who’s endorsing it, and how it could potentially limit extremism in the state. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested ...
Oct 10, 2023•14 min
Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice joins Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to break down the latest back-and forth between Boise’s mayoral candidates and which city council races have their attention. Plus, George shares insights from his interview with Idaho-based author Kim Cross. Let us know which city council races have your attention by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet ...
Oct 06, 2023•33 min
Knowing how to navigate Boise if you’re new to our quirky city can be tricky! Luckily, host Emma Arnold, Frankie Barnhill and Minverva Jayne came up with 10 essential rules for surviving Boise. They share style tips, avoiding local faux pas and why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. What rules did we forget? What hard-earned tips would you tell a newcomer to town? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter w...
Oct 05, 2023•23 min
We’re five weeks out from the election and the mayoral race seems to be heating up. Host Emma Arnold is joined by Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to chat about upcoming mayoral debates, fundraising goals, and how a candidate’s unprompted email blast may have backfired. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ...
Oct 04, 2023•17 min
Idaho’s wine scene is surprisingly large and a little under appreciated. So wine lover Sonnay Alvarez joins host Emma Arnold to share spots you’ve been missing out on, tips for finding the best wine in town, and why fall is the best time to visit local vineyards. Let us know your favorite winery and tasting room by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485 Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interest...
Oct 03, 2023•14 min
For many parents and guardians, finding child care in Boise has been a challenge — and it’s about to get worse. Emily Allen from Idaho Voices for Children joins host Emma Arnold to tell us why child care centers and their workers are in crisis and why our city is not as family-friendly as we like to think. Let us know if you’ve struggled finding child care in Boise by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. [Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get ...
Oct 02, 2023•22 min
Host Emma Arnold is with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter to sort through this week’s news. They break down canceled city council elections, chilly winter weather predictions, and the loss of beloved community member Juan “J.J.” Saldaña. Plus, Emma and Blake share how they plan to spend their weekend. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more i...
Sep 29, 2023•31 min
