Boise State Public Radio (Boise, ID)

Boise State Public Radio serves as the nonprofit, listener-supported NPR member station for southern and central Idaho, connecting both urban and rural communities. We are the sole providers of high-quality public radio news, classical music, jazz, and diverse cultural programming in the area. Our radio stations stand out due to their unique mission, dedicated audience, and collaborative partnerships.

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How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

1 day ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center

1 day ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Jaclyn Diaz

A House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair."
Hamas released the last U.S.-Israeli citizen believed to be alive and held hostage

2 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Hadeel Al-Shalchi |Carrie Kahn

Hamas has released the last remaining live U.S. Israeli dual citizen who has was held hostage in Gaza. The release was brokered in a deal between Hamas and the U.S.
Arab Gulf States Institute scholar discusses Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia

2 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and what Gulf leaders are seeking.
Meme-ing the conclave

3 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Scott Detrow

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Susan Bin of the Pope Crave account on X, which showcased a number of memes from the papal conclave that just took place.
Week in politics: U.S. stays away from new conflict, shakeup in Trump's appointees

4 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Scott Simon |Domenico Montanaro

The Trump administration is not eager to involve itself in international conflicts like the one between India and Pakistan.
Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk freed from immigration detention

4 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Adrian Florido

Updated May 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM MDTRümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student and Turkish national, was released from federal custody on Friday, hours after a judge in Vermont ordered the Trump administration to free her.
"Grizzly Confidential" by Kevin Grange

5 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Bob Kustra

Our guest today was a former paramedic and park ranger at Yellowstone and Grand Teton, where his work brought him face-to-face with North America’s most fearsome predator, Ursus Arctos – the grizzly bear. In his latest book, Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey Into the Secret Life of North America’s Most Fearsome Predator, author Kevin Grange gives a sneak peek into the secret life of a well-known species.
Are this year's NBA playoffs more physical?

5 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Jason Fuller |John Ketchum |Ailsa Chang

AILSA CHANG, HOST:All right. The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the games have been intense. They have been closer, in part because teams have been playing really great defense, really physical defense. A player even had a black eye after a game. But have these games been too physical? Some coaches have complained, saying referees have been letting calls slide, while fans and players seem to be enjoying the heightened intensity. But what is happening?