Ashley Locke

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Ashley Locke |Asma Khalid

Ms. Rachel, the YouTube personality who has become wildly popular among toddlers, says she’s willing to “risk her career” to stand up for children in war-torn Gaza. Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Accurso, is a children’s educator who has become a sort of modern-day Mr. Rogers — with denim overalls, a pink headband and a cheery smile. She has billions of views on YouTube, where her videos and songs focus on language development. Recently, even Netflix began streaming some of her episodes.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Ashley Locke |Caleb Green |Grace Griffin |Lisa Mullins

If you’ve seen the hit TV show “Bridgerton,” you’ve likely heard the musical stylings of the Vitamin String Quartet. The group, made up of a rotating cast of classically trained musicians, reimagines pop songs as string instrument covers. The Vitamin String Quartet has been around for more than 20 years, and its current lineup includes Tom Lea on viola, Wynton Grant and Rachel Grace on violin and Derek Stein on cello.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Ashley Locke |Asma Khalid

Breastfeeding can be an important experience between a mother and a newborn. It helps babies bond with their mama and can protect them from infections and diseases. But for many families, breastfeeding is an arduous process. One concern from parents is that it’s hard to know how much you’re feeding your child. Researchers want to address this with a new device that helps measure the amount of breast milk an infant is drinking in real-time.

1 month ago | southernthing.com | Ashley Locke

Since it first appeared on the big screen in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon. From its three movie trilogies to its books and comics; from its toy franchises to its myriad of original streaming services…”Star Wars” and its worlds, characters and actors are part of the cultural lexicon. As a self-professed Star Wars nerd, I will strongly argue with just about anyone that the universe is the best thing imaginable.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Ashley Locke |Deborah Becker

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis lifeline. While President Trump wants to encourage Americans to have more babies and reverse declining birth rates, his administration has also to better understand the health of new mothers.