Gemma Gaudette

Boise

Mom, wife, wanna be fashionista, slow runner & foodie (if eating your kids cold french fries counts as a gourmet meal.) Host of Idaho Matters for @KBSX915.

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Economist breaks down the implications of Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | kisu.org | Gemma Gaudette

President Donald Trump is once again making headlines with a tariff plan that could shake up global trade. He announced that the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports from more than 150 countries, saying it’s just not possible to strike deals with everyone right now. Major retailers, like Walmart, are already warning shoppers to expect higher prices on everyday items. So what does all of this mean for your wallet and the world economy?
Economist breaks down the implications of Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

President Donald Trump is once again making headlines with a tariff plan that could shake up global trade. He announced that the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports from more than 150 countries, saying it’s just not possible to strike deals with everyone right now. Major retailers, like Walmart, are already warning shoppers to expect higher prices on everyday items. So what does all of this mean for your wallet and the world economy?
'Unfit Parent:' An author interview with Jessica Slice

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Last year, parents in the U.S. reported being overwhelmed, even burned out. Of these parents, though, there is often one group that is overlooked — the one in 15 parents with disabilities. Jessica Slice talks about this in her new book, "Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World," and she joined Idaho Matters to talk more about her perspective.
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 23, 2025

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Lori Vallow Daybell was recently found guilty in a trial in Arizona, an interesting discussion happened earlier this week at one of JFAC’s spring meeting stops in Idaho Falls and the Idaho National Laboratory is currently building its first new nuclear reactor in 50 years. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 16, 2025

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

An update on the upcoming Kohberger trial, federal work requirements could be imposed on Medicaid recipients, a new committee is looking at barriers to housing in Idaho and state revenues below the Idaho Legislature's forecast. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: May 16, 2025

3 weeks ago | kisu.org | Gemma Gaudette

An update on the upcoming Kohberger trial, federal work requirements could be imposed on Medicaid recipients, a new committee is looking at barriers to housing in Idaho and state revenues below the Idaho Legislature's forecast. It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: May 14, 2025

3 weeks ago | kisu.org | Gemma Gaudette

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as the next U.S. surgeon general. Dr. Means is a wellness advocate and former surgeon who’s stirred up debate for her alternative views on health and medicine. Supporters say she will bring fresh thinking to a broken system, while critics are raising concerns about her lack of recent medical practice, as she left her surgical residency in 2018 and her medical license has been inactive since 2024.
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: May 14, 2025

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as the next U.S. surgeon general. Dr. Means is a wellness advocate and former surgeon who’s stirred up debate for her alternative views on health and medicine. Supporters say she will bring fresh thinking to a broken system, while critics are raising concerns about her lack of recent medical practice, as she left her surgical residency in 2018 and her medical license has been inactive since 2024.
Robert Prevost becomes first Pope from the United States

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

On Thursday, history was made in the Roman Catholic Church as one of the shortest conclaves in history. The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, a U.S. native born and raised in Chicago, as the 267th pope of the church. And on Friday, as Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass, he called his election both a cross to bear and a blessing. So what does this mean for the Catholic Church and the world as a whole?
Idaho-Phoenix deal: Has any progress been made?

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Gemma Gaudette

Almost two years ago to the day, the University of Idaho announced it would be acquiring the for-profit University of Phoenix, which sent shockwaves through our state’s political and educational circles. And now, with the state-mandated deadline to close the deal, how close is this acquisition to becoming a reality? Kevin Richert is the senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Education News and he joined Idaho Matters to give us an update on this story.