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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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Season 53 Episode 18: What’s next in ed policy 28:46

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With the tax credit for private education costs now signed into law, and the future of the federal Department of Education up in the air, where does Idaho go next when it comes to public school policy? We talk to policy makers and Idaho's Secretary of State shares his goals for campaign finance legislation. We walk you through what legislators got up this week, including for those on death row.…

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Episode: Immigration Issues with Rachel Spacek of InvestigateWest 12:17

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Gov. Brad Little has indicated that the state of Idaho will cooperate fully with federal immigration enforcement efforts under President Donald Trump. Associate producer Logan Finney sat down with reporter Rachel Spacek of InvestigateWest to discuss what that state cooperation entails, policy changes that state lawmakers are considering, as well as the influence of the ag industry.…

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Season 53 Episode 17: Let The Negotiations Begin 28:51

לפני 7 ימים28:51

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This week, Gov. Brad Little signed a high-profile $50 million tax credit for private education costs. Kyle Pfannenstiel of Idaho Capital Sun brings us up to speed on efforts to contain Medicaid costs. Associate producer Logan Finney visits the Donnelly Public Library for an update on the library law. Then, Reps. Brent Crane, Jeff Ehlers, and Todd Achilles join us for a roundtable on the session.…

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Episode: Modernizing Vaping Laws with Rep. Jerald Raymond 9:51

לפני 9 ימים9:51

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Vapes are largely unregulated in Idaho, and Rep. Jerald Raymond is intent on keeping them out of the hands of minors. He's been working for several years to craft an updated taxing scheme and write regulations for vaping products, and he sat down Tuesday with associate producer Logan Finney to review four bills in the hopper.…

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Extra: Federal Firings at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area 10:59

לפני 14 ימים10:59

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On Presidents' Day, across the state Idahoans protested federal budget cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration. Hundreds showed up at the statehouse in Boise, while others protested in Salmon, Stanley, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and McCall. Those protests coincided with news that late last week, thousands of federal workers across the country received word that they had lost their jobs. On Thursday, Melissa Davlin spoke to Clare Vergobbi, one of several employees let go from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area last week, about the layoffs and how they might impact services for visitors.…

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Season 53 Episode 16: What Gets the Axe? 29:07

לפני 14 ימים29:07

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Idaho has no medical school and currently relies on the multi-state WWAMI agreement to educate and place Idaho medical students. This week, Dr. Mary Barinaga and Dr. Joseph Holmstead discuss a legislative proposal that might undo that medical education agreement and why doctors are concerned. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News brings us up to speed on the latest education bills.…

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Episode: Helping Keep Housing Affordable with Sen. Ali Rabe 11:04

לפני 16 ימים11:04

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Senate Bills 1042 and 1043 would reorganize Idaho's landlord-tenant code and require that landlords only charge application fees for a vacant unit to two prospective tenants at a time, as well as that those application fees must be related to the actual costs of a criminal background check and processing the application. Bill sponsor Sen. Ali Rabe spoke with associate producer Logan Finney after the Senate passed the bills off the floor Wednesday.…

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Season 53 Episode 15: Expanding Options 28:51

לפני 21 ימים28:51

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This week, Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke discusses managing fire and water issues alongside the federal government. Then, Rep. Jordan Redman and Rep. Megan Egbert share their views on Medicaid Expansion and its future in Idaho. Two things can be true at once: Medicaid Expansion was a lot more expensive than anticipated, and a lot of Idahoans depend on the program for their healthcare. So what’s next?…

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Extra: Managing Idaho's Water And Fire with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke 20:24

לפני 21 ימים20:24

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2024 was a rough fire year in Idaho. This week, Melissa Davlin sat down with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke to ask about Gov. Brad Little’s recommendations to improve the state’s firefighting capabilities moving forward. Last year also saw the culmination of a long-simmering water fight in eastern Idaho. A looming water shortage prompted senior water right holders to threaten to withhold the ability of junior rights holders to use their water, at least until the senior rights holders used their share. Had it gone through, it would have overwhelmingly affected agriculture, and could have meant fields going dry. Ultimately, stakeholders worked out an updated agreement that involved, among other things, prioritizing recharge efforts in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer.…

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Episode: A Freshman's Perspective with Sen. Camille Blaylock 12:20

לפני 23 ימים12:20

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Each new legislature brings at least a couple of new faces to the capitol building. First-term state Sen. Camille Blaylock of Caldwell sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to reflect on her first six weeks representing Legislative District 11 in the Senate.

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Extra: Medicaid and Disabilities Care with Christine Pisani 8:16

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Christine Pisani of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities spoke with producer Ruth Brown about possible federal and state level changes to the Medicaid program that have members of the disabilities community concerned about their coverage.

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Extra: State Spending Priorities with House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel 8:10

לפני 28 ימים8:10

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On Monday, the House passed a bill to reduce state income taxes to the tune of about $253 million, with Republican leaders hailing it as the largest income tax cut in state history. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to share her thoughts.

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Season 53 Episode 14: The Power of the Purse 28:51

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Lawmakers have made a concerted effort to return budget surpluses and provide tax relief to Idahoans. But how much can the Legislature cut before affecting vital services? This week, Christine Pisani of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities discusses concerns about the trajectory of Medicaid. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel and Majority Leader Jason Monks examine spending priorities.…

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Episode: Handling Harassment and Bullying at Schools with Rep. Chris Mathias 12:38

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Rep. Chris Mathias is sponsoring school safety legislation that would require local districts to notify parents of serious bullying, intimidation and harassment that involves their children. He sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to discuss the bill and his approach to legislating from the minority party at the capitol.…

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Season 53 Episode 13: One Month Down 28:46

לפני 5 weeks28:46

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Some lawmakers have made it clear they want to see deep cuts to Medicaid spending. This week, producer Ruth Brown sits down with House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude to discuss the future of Medicaid Expansion. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio, and Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University’s School of Public Service join the pundits to review the first month of the 2025 session.…

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Episode: Idaho Considering Electronic Driver's Licenses with Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen 12:08

לפני 5 weeks12:08

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Many states around the country are exploring ways to create digital driver's licenses that could be accessed through an app on our mobile phones. Associate producer Logan Finney sat down with Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen to discuss how Idaho might do so and what she learned from other states.

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Season 53 Episode 12: Defining Accountability 28:46

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This week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield joins Melissa Davlin to share her views on public dollars going toward private education. Senate Majority Leader Lori Den Hartog and Rep. Wendy Horman discuss their bill to provide tax credits to families to help pay for private education costs, and House Assistant Minority Leader Steve Berch walks through his concerns.…

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Extra: Rep. Steve Berch on Public Funds for Private Education 15:05

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. Not everyone is a fan of the idea. House Assistant Minority Leader Steve Berch discusses his concerns.

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Extra: Rep. Wendy Horman & Sen. Lori Den Hartog on Public Funds for Private Education 13:26

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Horman and Sen. Lori Den Hartog introduced a bill that would provide tax refunds for qualifying private education expenses.…

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Extra: Superintendent Debbie Critchfield on Public Funds for Private Education 19:54

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The big education news from this year’s State of the State address was Gov. Brad Little setting aside $50 million of public money for private education. Like the governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has previously expressed reservations about sending public money to private school. On Friday, she discussed what she’d like to see in a bill.…

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Episode: Another Decade of Fighting to Add the Words 8:09

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Gay and transgender Idahoans have asked lawmakers for years to protect them from discrimination under the state's human rights act. Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow and activist Nikson Mathews reflect on the ten years since the one and only legislative hearing on the "Add the Words" bill in 2015.…

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Season 53 Episode 11: Burning Priorities 28:51

לפני 7 weeks28:51

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Wildfire season is getting longer, and home insurance companies are noticing. Department of Insurance Director Dean Cameron discusses how wildfires are changing the home insurance industry. Boise State University’s Dr. Matthew May and Dr. Lantz McGinnis-Brown discuss this year’s public policy survey, and Whitney Bryen of Investigate West discusses Idaho’s high female incarceration rate.…

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Episode: Chief Justice Richard Bevan Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary 20:45

לפני 7 weeks20:45

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The annual State of the Judiciary address to the Idaho Legislature discusses the work of the courts and maintaining the state’s court system. Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bevan urged lawmakers to increase judicial compensation to help with challenges in recruiting and keeping judges in Idaho’s state courts. "Judges are elected officials, but taking that office requires the new judge to undergo a dramatic transition," Bevan said. "Becoming a judge often means relinquishing existing friendships, adjusting hobbies and revisiting how you spend every moment of your free time — all to ensure impartiality and fulfill constitutional duties."…

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Season 53 Episode 10: Education Choices 28:51

לפני 8 weeks28:51

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We get an update from producer Ruth Brown on the state of emergency medical services in Idaho. Mario Pile, associate director of student involvement at University of Idaho, shares his thoughts on the State Board of Education’s DEI resolution that led to the closure of the Black and African American Cultural Center. House Education Chairman Doug Pickett discusses proposals to use public funds for private education costs.…

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Episode: 2025 Policy Priorities Come Into Focus 22:50

לפני 8 weeks22:50

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The 2025 legislative session kicked off this week and the high-priority policy issues are already coming into focus. Legislative leaders and Gov. Brad Little touched on school choice, tax cuts, and Medicaid Expansion.

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Special: State of the State 2025 58:48

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Gov. Brad Little delivers his 2025 State of the State Address with commentary from Idaho Reports guests Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University's School of Public Service, and Lori Wolff of the Division of Financial Management.

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Season 53 Episode 9: 2025 Legislative Preview 28:48

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With the 2025 session just days away, we have a good idea of what’s at the top of the priority list. This week, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Dr. Jaclyn Kettler from Boise State University School of Public Service join the show to discuss what we learned at Friday’s Idaho Press Club Legislative Preview, where Gov. Brad Little and legislative leaders gave a sneak peek of their priorities for the upcoming session.…

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Episode: President Jimmy Carter's Idaho Float Trip 11:31

לפני 9 weeks11:31

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday, December 29 at age 100. The Georgian served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. Carter and his family visited central Idaho in August 1978 on vacation, a three-day raft trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with the family of then-Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus. The Idaho Reports team this week tracked down and got in touch with Judy Clapp, one of the U.S. Forest Service Kayak Patrol who worked the presidential float trip. The Reporters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ITjXfe0KA More: https://gorafting.com/jimmy-carter-middle-fork-salmon/…

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Extra: Examining the Lava Ridge Wind Project 19:21

לפני 12 weeks19:21

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Melissa Davlin sat down to discuss the Lava Ridge Wind Project with Rep. Lance Clow of Twin Falls and John Robison, Public Lands and Wildlife Director at the Idaho Conservation League. The project will include 241 wind turbines and related infrastructure on federal and state land in Jerome, Lincoln and Minidoka counties. The final plan is only about half of what was originally proposed, but it still faces local opposition.…

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Season 53 Episode 8: Fostering Change 28:51

לפני 12 weeks28:51

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This week, Don Day of BoiseDev catches us up on the unsuccessful merger between Kroger and Albertsons and how it might affect Idahoans. Producer Ruth Brown examines foster care concerns with Cadence Wright, a woman who aged out of Idaho’s foster system. Then, Rep. Lance Clow of Twin Falls and John Robison of the Idaho Conservation League discuss approval of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Magic Valley.…

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