George Prentice

Boise

Host of Morning Edition at Boise State Public Radio (Boise, ID)

Editor at Boise Weekly

Host of Morning Edition @KBSX915

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Articles

Here's what you need to know about the sunflower lanyard program at the Boise airport.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Even Van Gogh saw sunflowers as symbols of gratitude. Indeed, centuries later, someone had the idea of using the sunflower as an image of compassion. , when the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program was launched. Simply put, it allows someone with a non-visible disability to be seen by airport employees who could then offer assistance. And now, Boise will become the first city in Idaho to adopt the program.
Mahyor Lauren McLean talks about Trump White House policies, the Pride flag at City Hall, and the Galloway Law.

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

When global politics erupt, sometimes it can seem half-a-planet away. But with every passing day, Bosie is more of a global community. So, those eruptions, particularly late, can hit close to home. “We are a very global community,” said Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.
What to Watch: Hacks, Moneyball and The Handmaid's Tale

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Drama, comedy, tariffs, baseball, and music — we’ve got it all in this week’s segment of What to Watch!Our resident movie critic and Morning Edition host George Prentice is here to break it all down. Idaho Matters MoviesWhat to watch
Here's where you can watch PHil McGrane testify before a Congressional subcommittee

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Trademarks. Torts claims. Business and nonprofit creations. Wills. Lobbyist registry. The administration thereof and much more fill the days of the teams of professionals at the Secretary of State office. But get Secretary Phil McGrane going on elections and … well, you probably know. “I think one of the biggest challenges I have, especially as an election nerd … well, there’s a lot of things I would like to talk to Congress about,” said McGrane.
SCREEN: It’s difficult not to fall in love with 'The Friend'

3 weeks ago | idahopress.com | George Prentice

The title of "The Friend" is simple — perhaps too simple, given its layers and nuance. But if simple means pure or unembellished, I’m in. And I’m WAY in on "The Friend," the movie. I’ve been a fan of "The Friend" since it was a 2018 bestselling novel; but truth be told, the book was a complex read.
High school senior from Payette County wins statewide poetry contest

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

The Poetry Out Loud competition is not unique to Idaho; it happens in states and countries all around the world. This year, hundreds of students from across Idaho showed interest in the state competition. Rebecca Martin from the Idaho Commission on the Arts sat down with our Morning Edition host, George Prentice, to explain how the competition works, and they were joined by a very special guest from New Plymouth High School.
She's Idaho's champ in the Poetry Out Loud competiiton (take a listen).

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Plato said, “Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” And 5th century BC poet Simonides of Ceos wrote, “Poetry is painting that speaks.” Indeed, poetry is meant to be spoken, and no one has known that better over the last several weeks than hundreds of Idaho students who have been participating in the Poetry Out Loud competition. “This is the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud,” said Rebecca Martin, education director at the Idaho Commission on the Arts.
Something historic will happen on The Boise Farmers Market opening day this year.

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Spring comes to us in a number of ways. Meteorological spring: March 1Vernal equinox: March 20Treefort: March 26Baseball’s opening day: March 27But for many of us, it will be the opening day of the Boise Farmers Market; and this year, that’s Saturday, April 5. “Let’s spring into the market,” said Amber Bierele, BFM executive director. The market has a fascinating history (but we’ll save that one for another day).
There were salutes, smiles and tears as Idaho Guard Airmen deploy to the Middle East

3 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Emotions and pride ran high as the sun was coming up over Gowen Field on Saturday, as families and friends waved goodbye to just over 300 Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho Air National Guard.
What to Watch: A new series, a new movie and Conan O'Brien (again)

4 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

A brand new streaming service is getting rave reviews, there's a series looking back at historical villains and we're tipping our hats to Conan O'Brien. Resident movie critic and Morning Edition host George Prentice joins Idaho Matters to talk about all of this and, of course, give us an idea of What to Watch.