We’re chatting about the news of the week with host Lindsay Van Allen and our executive producer Frankie Barnhill. They’re talking about the latest example of far-right extremism after a Boise man was arrested on suspicion of soliciting hate crimes and murder in an international terror ring. Meanwhile, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is preparing for a “United Against Hate” summit next week in Moscow. And housing’s scarce in Boise, but would you want to live near the airport? Plus, our take on the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” 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. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re digging into the big stories of the week, starting with the latest on a possible grocery store merger making national headlines. Host Lindsay Van Allen and our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter are chatting about the proposed Albertsons-Kroger acquisition, and what it could mean for your grocery budget. And ahead of the Labor Day weekend, how the Wapiti wildfire could affect your travel plans. Plus, balloons are in the air all weekend and Idaho’s first Trans March is coming up.  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. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a landmark decision several years ago, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that when homeless shelters are full, Boise can’t punish unhoused people for sleeping outside. So, why are advocates reporting that the police are still ticketing homeless people? City Cast Boise podcast host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek who’s dug into this question. Plus, we find out how a new Supreme Court case could change the law. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boise likes to brag (with good reason) about our parks, with plenty of amenities for kids — and grownups who feel like kids. But which is the very best park of all? From BBQs to play structures, we’re diving into what makes these public spaces so beloved with Becca Bailey from Boise With Kids and Marissa Lovell with From Boise. Will your favorite park make the cut? Want some more Boise guides? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning, and plenty of guides to the city on our website.  Plus, check out Becca’s printable parks report card.  Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a rundown of what you need to know every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Democratic lawmaker who represented the Boise Bench for almost 20 years.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 food recommendations? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 social media moment this week.  Want some more Boise top picks? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI is investigating a mysterious Christian sect with members in southern Idaho. KTVB’s Morgan Romero is joining us to break down what she learned while reporting on this church, including the alleged abuse members faced. She’s sharing why it’s so hard to find any information about the group, and how their secretive practices may have created the perfect environment for predators. Want some more Boise stories? 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. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, who shares what to expect, and what new evidence we might see.   Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a breakdown of what’s happening every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know what happened to the first person to discover gold in the Boise Basin? Or what structures were knocked down to make room for the Idaho State Capitol building? IdaHistory founder Mark Iverson puts host Lindsay Van Allen to the test. They dive into the wacky and uncanny stories that led to the Boise we know and love today.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, people have said to keep an eye on the Boise Bench, because it’ll be the next big thing. Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger is talking with our host, Lindsay Van Allen, about a newly proposed development on Latah Street, what changes it could bring to the area, and whether or not it would mean having to trade convenient parking for housing. Plus, we discuss other challenges that have made it tricky to revitalize the Bench. 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. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 new host Lindsay Van Allen, about the repercussions this exodus will have on your access to healthcare. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet for a daily dose of news. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the oldest debates in Boise isn’t about politics. It’s about how to pronounce our city’s name! Are you on team boy-ZEE or boy-SEE? We’re resharing our chat with Boise State University linguist Michal Temkin Martinez, who gives us the download on the history and social science behind this local quirk.  How do you pronounce Boise? Which way is the right way, and does it matter? Email us your take: boise@citycast.fm Want some more Boise insider info? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an election year, and it’s Friday! Who’s running to represent you at the statehouse? Guest host Nick Quah is chatting with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter, to learn what we know (so far) about local legislative candidates. They also get us up to speed on a new GOP-backed bill to make it harder for ballot initiatives to pass. Plus, is Boise finally catching up to the food truck trend?  Mentioned in the episode:  With Empty Apartments, Are We Really in a Housing Crisis? (City Cast Salt Lake)  Candidate Filings (Vote Idaho) 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re meeting with a friend, taking a break, or trying to get some work done — a good coffee shop is more than just a place to grab some caffeine. Today, the City Cast Boise crew has coffee shop recommendations for whatever vibe you’re seeking in the Treasure Valley.  Let us know your coffee shop philosophy 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscars are this weekend, and there’s one theater in Boise that’s shown every single movie nominated for Best Picture: The Flicks. So to get us in the film award show mood, guest host Nick Quah is talking with Carole Skinner, who owns The Flicks with her husband. They’re digging into the Academy Award nominations — and Carole shares what it took to open the iconic Boise institution 40 years ago. Want some more Boise icon intel? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get the inside scoop on the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re marking Women’s History Month by talking with local business owner Kylie North, owner of the Water Bear Bar. She came on the show a while back, to talk with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter about how the bar quickly became one of the city’s favorite watering holes. Plus, we find out why Kylie and her wife named the bar after a microscopic animal. Want some more Boise intel? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boise really comes to life in March, helped along by the official start to spring and later sunsets once Daylight Saving Time starts. Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter shares their picks for the coolest things to do this month with our executive producer Frankie Barnhill. We’re talking St. Patrick’s bar crawls, getting in the gardening mood, and navigating Treefort Music Fest.  Want some more Boise event info? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. For more Irish food inspo, check out our convo with Minerva Jayne last year.  Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive producer Frankie Barnhill’s rounding up the news of the week with Boise State Public Radio’s George Prentice. Republicans are headed into what’s expected to be a hectic presidential caucus this weekend — but we won’t know for sure because journalists aren’t allowed in. Boise State University is bragging about a big jump in the school’s graduation rate, and Idaho made national headlines for the failed execution of a death row inmate.  Plus, George tells us about his longtime crush on a famous actress he finally gets to interview.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Nikson Mathews testified against House Bill 421 a few weeks ago, he introduced himself to lawmakers as “your happy fulfilled trans neighbor.” Blake Hunter with our Hey Boise newsletter is talking with Mathews — who is running for the legislature — about the anti-LGBTQ+ bills Boiseans should be following.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a failed school levy in the spring, the Caldwell School District implemented a pay-to-play system for student sports and activities. Cross country coach Alexis Martinez is talking with our host Lindsay Van Allen about how this new system is affecting students, and why he thinks the district fell short on getting the levy passed. Plus we find out how he’s using the nearly $10,000 he raised for student athletes there.  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. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you grow a local music scene? That’s the question Eric Gilbert with Duck Club Entertainment has been trying to answer for the last dozen years. He joins guest host Nick Quah to talk about how the company has gone from a small, DIY crew to owning two venues and operating two festivals each year.  Thinking of attending Treefort Music Fest this year? Heads-up that ticket prices are going up on Friday, March 1.  Want some more Boise music intel? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get the scoop on local concerts every week.  Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrift store shopping in the Treasure Valley isn’t what it once was — but if you know where to look you can still find a good haul. A while back, producer Evelyn Avitia chatted with local thrifters Emma Arnold and Rachel Spacek about how things have changed, and how to still find a good deal. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Budget airline Avelo just announced a new direct flight to California’s wine country from Boise. So are tickets out of BOI airport actually getting more budget-friendly? Scott Keyes with the website GOING tells us why we’re in the golden era of cheap flights, and how you can fly from Boise to Europe and back for less than your month’s rent — if you’re smart about it.  Want to learn more about what’s going on at BOI? We recently spoke with Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp to find out about upcoming changes to food court options, parking, and much more.  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Nick Quah is rounding up the week’s news with Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter. They’re discussing how Republican state lawmakers seem to be targeting Boise’s new tenant protections with a bill in the House, a 26-story luxury apartment building named “Arthur,” and gentrification arriving to west downtown. Plus, why Blake Hunter might hop a flight to wine country someday. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices