New Abortion Ballot Initiative, 100 Days of Protests, Plus Fair Tips

We’re rounding up the news you need to know this week, featuring our host Lindsay Van Allen and Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice. They’re chatting about a brand new strategic reproductive rights proposal that could change Idaho law and guarantee access to birth control, in-vitro fertilization, and abortion. They also dive into a recent legal victory for a local pro-Palestinian demonstration that has been protesting for over 100 days. Plus, Lindsay shares the foods you need to eat at the Western Idaho Fair, which starts on Friday!  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 16th episode: Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices