Idaho is at the center of a landmark case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday. Depending on what the justices decide in Idaho v. United States, our abortion ban could change federal law. Today on City Cast Boise, reproductive rights reporter Kelcie Moseley-Morris with States Newsroom is here to break down what this case is, how it could affect healthcare in our state, and the implications the SCOTUS ruling could have on the rest of the country. Want some more Boise news? Head over...
Apr 22, 2024•20 min
Injunction is the word of the week in Idaho. Today on City Cast Boise, we explain the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision enabling Idaho to enforce its ban on transgender healthcare for youth and what it means for Idahoans. We’re also breaking down why Boise was abuzz after three new billboards popped up. Plus, we’re weighing in on how a judge’s preliminary ruling will affect the Sierra Club’s Friday protest. Finally, we’re honoring the passing of Idaho Rep. Sue Chew, the state’s longest-serving Democ...
Apr 19, 2024•29 min
If you’ve lived in Idaho for any amount of time, you’ve been subjected to the never ending potato jokes, quips, and puns. But are these famous potatoes actually worth the hype? Host Lindsay Van Allen is joined by travel and food influencer Katie Williams to guide us through the Boise Potato Trail with classic and surprising ways to enjoy Idaho’s official state vegetable. What’s your favorite potato dish in Boise? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise f...
Apr 18, 2024•16 min
Republican lawmakers spent a lot of time and energy targeting LGBTQ Idahoans this past session. Host Lindsay Van Allen is breaking down what anti-trans bills are becoming law soon with Idaho Capital Sun reporter Mia Maldonado. From legal definitions of sex and gender, to pronoun use in public schools, to new limits on gender affirming care — there’s lots to sort out. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. ...
Apr 17, 2024•22 min
Boise found itself in the crosshairs of the Idaho legislature this past session. Lawmakers came for our renter protection laws and proposed a bill to completely restructure the Ada County Highway District. Reporter Jimmy Dawson with Boise State Public Radio is on the podcast today to break down what this all means for the city. Plus, we’ll chat about the legislature’s long contentious relationship with the City of Trees. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’...
Apr 16, 2024•22 min
Earth Day is coming up, and we’re celebrating early by revisiting a chat with a community member who is helping cut greenhouse gases one meal at a time. Julie D’Agostino is the founder of Rolling Tomato, and our executive producer Frankie Barnhill spoke with her about the nonprofit’s mission to make food waste obsolete. Want some more good news about Boise? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where we share ways to get connected to the community every weekday. Interested in advertising with Ci...
Apr 15, 2024•20 min
Sine Die, finally! Host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are looking back on the 94 days it took the Idaho Legislature to get business done. Gov. Brad Little ended the session by signing into law Republican’s “harmful materials” library bill, despite strong community opposition. On the other hand, the state did pass a funding bill to fix crumbling schools. Plus, Lindsay shares why a new backyard visitor is bringing her joy this spring — and Frankie shouts out a delicious...
Apr 12, 2024•33 min
We all know Idaho is the potato state. But who gets to own the tater tot origin story? Turns out, Oregon is claiming ownership over that fried snack. Executive producer Frankie Barnhill’s getting to the bottom of this spud story with Portland food writer Heather Arndt Anderson. Plus, Heather shares why Boise bar menus need to adopt “tatchos”. Want some more Boise food and culture news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interest...
Apr 11, 2024•18 min
All eyes are on the Ada County Courthouse today, as Chad Daybell’s murder trial begins almost one year after his wife Lori Vallow’s trial ended in a guilty verdict. The stakes are even higher for Daybell, with the death penalty on the line. His doomsday beliefs about zombies and demons allegedly led to the deaths of four people, including his stepchildren, whose bodies were found in Daybell’s backyard. Today on City Cast Boise, we’re breaking down the trial with Nate Eaton of East Idaho News, wh...
Apr 10, 2024•20 min
Online one-star reviews are a wild ride of insightful anecdotes, ridiculous rants, and chaotic haters. But that single star is the dread of every local business. Today, we’re poking fun at these reviews and sharing our love for some beloved Boise institutions. Host Lindsay Van Allen is challenging executive producer Frankie Barnhill and contributor Minerva Jayne to see who can guess these Boise icons based only on their worst reviews. Want some more Boise insider intel? Head over to our Hey Bois...
Apr 09, 2024•23 min
There’s no denying the Treasure Valley is growing, and so is the demand for luxury homes. These over the top mansions have fountains, basketball courts and even 25 car garages. But where are these luxury listings located, and who is buying them? Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger gives host Lindsay Van Allen the low down on this exclusive market. Want some more Boise real estate and housing news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday...
Apr 08, 2024•15 min
Boise is clearly in retrograde this week. Our Hey Boise newsletter editor, Blake Hunter, joins host Lindsay Van Allen to break down the Sierra Club’s lawsuit against Boise claiming they are squashing amplified free speech during protests. Meanwhile, Boise State University defends a far-right professor, also citing free speech. Plus, is the legislative session actually over or not? Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every wee...
Apr 05, 2024•38 min
Record high temperatures have been testing Treasure Valley gardens, resulting in the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommending changes to what we plant, and when. Master gardener Gretchen Anderson joins host Lindsay Van Allen to tell us what these changes mean for your green thumb. Plus, she has fresh tips on what you should be planting now. Have a gardening question? Let us know and we’ll try to get it answered! boise@citycast.fm Want some more local intel? Head over to our Hey Boise newslett...
Apr 04, 2024•19 min
For most people, TikTok is a fun way to waste a little time — but this wildly popular app has been life-changing for people in our community. City Cast Boise’s Lindsay Van Allen was able to use it to build a platform that landed her dream job as our podcast host. Today, Lindsay’s talking with local TikToker Sami Alvi, who has created an essential side hustle on the app to supplement her income. As Congress considers a TikTok ban, we’re asking what losing the app could mean for our community. Wan...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min
The economy is really weird right now. What’s that mean for local makers and artists? Executive producer Frankie Barnhill is checking in with Jenny Miller, the owner of The Lost and Found shop on Vista. She takes us inside her gift shop for a look at her upcycled clothes, funky earrings and crafted headbands. Plus, she shares how arts and craft nights have become a core part of her business. Want some more local business news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet t...
Apr 02, 2024•19 min
Happy April! Farmers markets in Boise (both the one on the Grove Plaza and the one on Shoreline Drive) and in Meridian are back, spring cleaning is in and garage sales are trending. Also: allergies have officially kicked into high gear as the city blooms. Host Lindsay Van Allen is swapping April recommendations with Boisean and Vulture critic Nick Quah. What are you looking forward to this month? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more local April event info? ...
Apr 01, 2024•19 min
It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up the news of the week. City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Hey Boise’s newsletter editor Blake Hunter about the racist harassment the University of Utah women’s basketball team faced in Coeur d’Alene, and the closure of Saltzer Health clinics and what this means for Boise. Plus, how much do you need to make to buy a home in 2024? Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every we...
Mar 29, 2024•25 min
The legislature recently changed the state’s liquor laws, claiming the changes would help small businesses. But Will Hay, co-owner of Spacebar Arcade, joins host Lindsay Van Allen to explain why the new laws could actually mean lights out for locally owned bars around Boise. 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 ad ...
Mar 28, 2024•21 min
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is on the show today, sharing her thoughts on some new, high-profile luxury apartments going up in downtown. Host Lindsay Van Allen asks for an update on how the zoning code implementation is going, and why McLean says child care is a top economic priority for her office. Plus, what’s up with those big climate goals? We find out. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a rundown of the news you need to know every weekday morning...
Mar 27, 2024•27 min
A Boise hospital shooting, an inmate escape, a cross-state fugitive chase, and two tragic, possibly linked homicides in North Idaho. A lot has happened since last week with an Idaho story that’s grabbed national attention. What do we know, and what happens next? KTVB investigative reporter Morgan Romero is here with the facts. 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 ...
Mar 26, 2024•24 min
What does inviting 14 strangers into your home every weekend look like? Under The Table’s Adan David joins executive producer Frankie Barnhill to tell us how his experimental supper club is building community and reinventing the dining experience. Plus, he shares his go-to hosting rules. Want some more Boise food news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get regular food and dining intel. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad...
Mar 25, 2024•18 min
It’s Friday! City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Hey Boise’s newsletter editor Blake Hunter about the stories of the week. They’re chatting about an update on the initiative push for open primaries, an old Greenbelt condo proposal that might be making a comeback in the luxury housing market, and how they’re navigating Treefort Music Fest. 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...
Mar 22, 2024•27 min
Tiny homes are a viral sensation on social media. But, did you know that they are actually illegal in Boise? Host Lindsay Van Allen is speaking with Bart Cochran, founder of the non-profit LEAP. The group is using these illegal homes as a strategy to create more affordable housing. Want some more Boise housing news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a debrief on what’s happening around town every weekday. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. L...
Mar 21, 2024•31 min
For the third time this legislative session, Idaho lawmakers are advancing a bill that targets libraries. Molly Nota and Erin Kennedy with the Idaho Library Association are here to explain what’s new with this bill, what’s at stake if it passes, and how you can get involved to help your local library. The next step for House Bill 710 is a hearing in front of a Senate committee, today — Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. Want some more news that affects Boise? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter ...
Mar 20, 2024•21 min
Accessing childcare in Boise has always been difficult, but it’s gotten much worse since the pandemic. Host Lindsay Van Allen is speaking with the executive director of Giraffe Laugh, an early childhood education center. Lori Fascilla breaks down the childcare crisis and how they will soon be welcoming more children into their facilities. Have you had a tough time accessing reliable, safe child care in the Treasure Valley? Let us know: boise@citycast.fm. Want some more Boise intel? Head over to ...
Mar 19, 2024•21 min
It’s Treefort Music Fest week and the party starts Wednesday! Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re curious about what’s new this year, we have you covered. Executive producer Frankie Barnhill joins host Lindsay Van Allen to help you make the most of this beloved festival. Want some more Boise arts and culture 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....
Mar 18, 2024•22 min
It’s Friday, so time to round up the news of the week. City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen is chatting with our executive producer Frankie Barnhill. We’re talking about an expansion of birth control access, the details of a far-right secret boy’s club, and our top picks of the week. 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 abo...
Mar 15, 2024•26 min
Boise is a unique and changing city, and we definitely play by our own set of unwritten rules. Whether you’re a newcomer or can trace your Idaho roots back five generations, Vulture culture critic Nick Quah and our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter have tips to survive our changing city. Plus, we learn why host Lindsay Van Allen describes herself as “casually outdoorsy.” What’s your #1 rule for surviving Boise? Email us: boise.citycast.fm. Want some more Boise survival tips? Head over to ...
Mar 14, 2024•30 min
The Treasure Valley used to be a popular place for OBGYN doctors to practice. Now? According to a recent study, 22% of these doctors have left Idaho since August 2022 — shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Meanwhile, labor and delivery units — including one in the Treasure Valley — have closed. Dr. Caitlin Gustafson is President of the Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare, which partnered with the Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative to conduct the study. She’s talking with our ne...
Mar 13, 2024•28 min
When you drive on the connector into downtown, you can’t miss the giant construction cranes — a visible symbol of the way Boise is changing. Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger is here to get us up to speed on the tall new buildings that will forever change the view, starting with a 26-story luxury apartment tower. Plus, Nick tells executive producer Frankie Barnhill why Boise’s downtown hotel boom isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Want some more coverage of how Boise is changing? Head over...
Mar 12, 2024•21 min
