A.C. Valdez

Sep 30, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | A.C. Valdez |Tom Lin

You’re probably thinking plenty about the presidential race. It’s September in an election year. It’s natural. In this “If You Can Keep It” discussion, we’re turning to some consequential races you might not be keeping front of mind: those concerning state supreme courts. And in 33 states this November, voters will decide their state supreme court’s justices.

Sep 19, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | A.C. Valdez

It’s been a busy month for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Some of his closest advisors–two deputy mayors and the city’s schools chancellor–have had their phones seized by investigators. Also, a top lawyer within the administration has resigned. So,what exactly is being investigated? And what implications does said investigation have for New York City and beyond?

Sep 12, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | A.C. Valdez

There’s not much time left in this election. Early in person voting will be underway in Pennsylvania next week. A lot’s at stake, especially if you are an election official.The Justice Department is taking action. It’s already prosecuting cases against people who threaten election workers.  They’re also investigating dozens more. But what’s the nature of these threats? And since elections are administered by states, what role does the federal government have? Copyright 2024 WAMU 88.5

Sep 12, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | A.C. Valdez

You’ve likely heard the saying “all politics is local.” But here’s the hitch. For many local offices, there’s often just one candidate running in a race. Sometimes, nobody’s running at all.In 2022, 67 percent of races went uncontested. That’s according to the nonpartisan research organization BallotReady. That not only leaves voters with a lack of choice, but also raises questions about how and where we choose to live and who influences local policies. So why do uncontested races matter?

Aug 4, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | A.C. Valdez |Margot Susca

Look. If you like to cook,you’vemade your share of mistakes.But that’s okay! Mistakes are how we learn, in the kitchen as in so many other places in life. That’s why we’re talking with author (and pasta shape inventor) Dan Pashman. He’s been testing the finest Italian sauce receptacles and cooking in the kitchen with his daughters. He’s out with a new cookbook, “Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People.” So, why reinvent the classics?