Best Rabee Podcasts (2025)

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The Gem State Housing Alliance with Ali Rabe 48:55

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Ali Rabe is the new executive director of the Gem State Housing Alliance, a non-profit group focused on state wide housing affordability. The crisis with housing costs is real and affects all Idahoans. Ali is working to understand the policies, practices, and issues that are driving up costs so Idaho can potentially lead the way with addressing thi…

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Encore: The Rabe family and China 20:08

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This July, Thomas Rabe, Chairman of the John Rabe Communication Center, was granted the Friendship Envoy Award at the second Orchid Awards in Beijing for promoting cultural understanding and friendship between China and Germany. Eighty-eight years ago, his grandfather John Rabe, a German businessman stationed in Nanjing in 1937, managed to shelter …

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Idaho Milk Products with Luke Visser 34:06

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Luke Visser is a third-generation dairy farmer in Idaho, involved with his family's dairy operations. He kindly took me all though the Idaho Dairy Product plant and explained operations. Luke and several other dairy farmers have been able to take Idaho dairy and create high quality dairy derivatives that are enjoyed world wide. What the Idaho dairy…

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Political Actors & Operators in Idaho with Tammy Nichols 1:05:30

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Tammy Nichols is an Idaho State Senator who came on to talk about some of the political issues around elections that Idaho has faced for years. Political operatives from out of state get flown into Idaho to advocate for or against Idaho candidates. These people are housed, paid, and instructed to engage very specific dialogue. This is a problem acr…

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The Eagle Chamber with Brandy Furiani 57:09

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Brandy Furiani is the Executive Director of Eagle Chamber of Commerce and is coming to her last few days in the position. Over the last couple years, she has done a phenomenal job assisting her member businesses expand their visibility and support within the community. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit…

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Blues Zeppelin, 21. December 2025 1:59:50

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- Conversation & Music w/ Hans Theessink to celebrate his album, “75. Birthday Bash: Hans Theessink & Friends” (www.theessink.com/en) - Live Interview w/ Hank Shizzoe to celebrate his new album, “Get A Move On” (www.hankshizzoe.com)By Mark Stenzler

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Nell Zink Reads "The Welfare State" 29:58

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Nell Zink reads her story “The Welfare State,” from the December 29, 2025 & January 5, 2026, issue of the magazine. Zink is the author of seven novels, including “Doxology,” “Avalon,” and “Sister Europe,” which was published last year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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Mining in Idaho with Eric Jones 31:31

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Eric Jones is the CEO of Thunder Mountain Gold, a prospecting and mining company operating in Idaho. His company has contributed both environmentally and financially to the state, and I greatly appreciate his willingness to come and explain what his organization does. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit …

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Zhao Zhihai: A millet dreamer 13:35

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Against all odds, researcher Zhao Zhihai pioneered the world's first hybrid foxtail millet, achieving a major agricultural breakthrough. His "Zhangzagu" varieties broke yield records and introduced herbicide resistance, transforming a subsistence crop into a high-yield, drought-tolerant solution for China and Africa.…

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Finding Your Place In Idaho with Emily Wakild 1:05:14

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Dr. Emily Wakild is a professor and historian and came in to talk about how people find their places in Idaho. As people move to this state, there is an ever evolving problem with building housing and changing the landscape. Boise specifically recently voted to tax itself to preserve more of the surrounding hills and open space because people felt …

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Idaho's Budget with Ron Nate 1:34:39

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Ron Nate is the President of the Idaho Freedom Foundation and came on to talk about the budget issues Idaho is facing. The Foundation has produced a budget that would cut off an additional 1.8 billion dollars, and I asked Ron to come on to explain how they came to that number. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a no…

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Ghana Make A Difference with Austin Johnson 1:07:01

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Austin Johnson lives in the Treasure Valley and is the director of Ghana Make a Difference, an organization that runs an orphanage in Ghana on the banks of lake Volta. The area is a hot bed for human trafficking and slavery as parents routinely unknowingly sell their own children into slavery. As these children are liberated, they need not only foo…

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Value & Education with Scott Green 47:36

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Scott Green is the President of University of Idaho and came on to speak about the value of education in Idaho. There is a large concern about youth of Idaho and their opportunities as they move into adulthood. There is also a growing anxiety amongst adults about their ability to retool and retrain as the AI wave washes over humanity. The Universit…

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Andrew Martin Reads "Risk, Discipline" 41:23

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Andrew Martin reads his story “Risk, Discipline,” from the December 22, 2025, issue of the magazine. Martin is the author of the novel “Early Work,” and the story collection “Cool for America.” His new novel, “Down Time,” from which this story was adapted, will be published in March. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Rosie Stewart: Freedom-to-Read Revelations 28:03

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Why is freedom to read so important? I think we take for granted the idea that a multiplicity of voices are accessible to us, and our libraries are places that represent the voices of everyone in the community. There's a court case called Little v Llano just came out of the 5th district of the 5th circuit court of appeals, the district covers Texas…

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Barriers to Ag in Idaho & The Death Tax with Mitchell Searle 52:21

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Mitchell Searle is a multi-generation Idaho farmer and came in to speak on the difficulties around entering the ag field professionally. The astronomical cost of land as well as the variability of the product market has made this option all but impossible for anyone trying to start from scratch. For those inheriting an operation from an older gener…

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Sustainable Ranching in Idaho with Tori O'Neal 50:10

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Tori O’Neal is a fifth generation, sustainable rancher in Custer County, Idaho. She didn’t go straight into ranching, but instead headed to college, left the state, and worked in food product development. Throughout her work and travels, she recognized the growing trend of people feeling disconnected from the food they consume and the growing desir…

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A long lie of love 14:56

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When Shanghai police officer Jiang Jingwei was mistaken for a long-lost son, he made a decision that would change the life of a family 1,000 miles away. In 2003, in north China's Shanxi Province, an accident claimed Liang Qiaoying's eldest child and left her paralyzed, with the cognitive level of a young child. To protect her from the devastating t…

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Children & Families Services in the US with Alex Adams 38:33

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Alex Adams is the former head of Health and Welfare in Idaho and is now the Assistant Secretary for Family support, leading the administration for Children and Families at the US Department of Health and Welfare. He helps finance and oversee programs that help deliver vital services for our most in need populations, and as he points out, this area …

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Faith in Medicine in Idaho with Jim Souza, MD 1:21:06

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Dr. Jim Souza is the Chief Physician Executive at St. Luke’s Hospital system and came on to talk about the state of people’s faith in modern medicine. In recent years, people’s belief in the western medicine system has started declining. This has led to a paradox: we know more about medicine now than ever in recorded history and people are seeking …

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Giving Machines in Idaho with Sid Sullivan 47:18

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Sid Sullivan as a Giving Machine ambassador here in the Treasure Valley and came in to speak about the nature of the machines and what charities they go to help fund. There is a problem with giving that has become highlighted in the past decade with some organizations taking large sums of money and giving very little to those intended recipients. T…

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Ada County Solar Farms with Aaron Menenberg 52:05

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Aaron Menenberg works with Renewable Northwest to advocate for renewable energy sources in Idaho and came in to speak on the recent decision that was made by the Ada County Commissioners regarding solar farms on existing ag farms in the county limits. There is a big question about what ag producers should be allowed to use their land for, and Adam …

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Blues Zeppelin, 7. December 2025 1:59:52

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- Live Interview/Set w/ Beth Wimmer & Mike Bischof to celebrate her latest album (EP), "Nature" (www.bethwimmer.com) - Vully Blues Club concert preview w/ Heike Wyler - Remembering Tim Williams w/ Kevin Belzner & Cam HaydenBy Mark Stenzler

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Camille Bordas Reads “Understanding the Science” 30:37

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Camille Bordas reads her story “Understanding the Science,” from the December 15, 2025, issue of the magazine. Bordas is the author of four novels, including “How to Behave in a Crowd” and “The Material.” Her first story collection, “One Sun Only,” will be published in January. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Let Them Come to College of Idaho with David Douglass 1:15:25

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David Douglass is the president of College of Idaho and came in to talk about the incredibly unique work that the school does. It is consistently rated at the top of the country for upward mobility, offering students that come from little to no means a path forward to prosperity and success in life. In a state like Idaho, this is an invaluable reso…

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Rural Hospital Grants & Idaho with Brian Whitlock 41:30

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Brian Whitlock is the executive director of the Idaho Hospital Association and came in to talk about the federal grant that Gov. Little is trying to garner for Idaho. Rural hospitals have always struggled with funding, and that problem has become exacerbated with recent legislation. Brian did an incredible job explaining how and why we need more fe…

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Canals & Ditches & Your Home in Idaho with Paul Arrington 54:51

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Paul Arrington is the Executive Director of the Idaho Water User Association and came in to speak on canals and ditches that run across private property in Idaho. This is a huge point of confusion for many moving here from out of state. Fun fact: a canal or ditch for water transport does NOT need to be marked on your property, but the mere existenc…

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Idaho's Budget Issues with Scott Bedke 54:33

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Scott Bedke is the Lt. Gov. of Idaho and came in to speak about Idaho’s budget issues. Idaho exited the legislative session in a tenuous situation with its budget and earning forecast, and on top of lower than anticipated earnings, it faces the question of adopting the tax policies outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill. All told, this would put Id…

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Idaho's Insurance Concerns with Dean Cameron 43:28

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Dean Cameron is the director of Idaho’s Department of Insurance and came on to talk about the revisions to insurance and issues that were being discussed during the shutdown of our federal government. Things like tax credits for individuals making over 400% of the federal poverty level were passed into effect temporarily during previous administrat…

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Sam Holland / Informal 37:45

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Today, we sit down with our friend Sam Holland, co-founder of Informal. Sam is a hardware builder at his core, but has a rare talent for making it feel inviting to all. He’s built everything from brain scanners to burrito holders, and brings that same creativity to the meetups he hosts. He also brings a healthy dose of humor to every conversation. …

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Future Republican Leaders of Idaho with Tyler Kelly 1:11:24

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Tyler Kelly is the chairman of the Idaho Young Republicans group and came in to speak on the group, the mindset, and what matters to young republicans. Politics have become unrecognizable to many of the older generations, and Tyler is working to bring issue based discussions back to the political realm where people can disagree but also not hate ea…

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Transit in the Treasure Valley with Elaine Clegg 51:00

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Elaine Clegg is the CEO of Valley Regional Transit and came in to speak about the current state and future of transit in the Treasure Valley. As the area grows, the cost and time to move around the area also grows. This is a problem for both private citizens as well as the growing industry. Elaine had some great insights into potential solutions. E…

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Joan Silber Reads "Safety" 46:03

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Joan Silber reads her story “Safety,” from the December 8, 2025, issue of the magazine. A winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story, Silber is the author of nine books of fiction, the most recent of which are the novels “Mercy” and “Secrets of Happiness.” Learn about your…

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US Dairy & International Trade with Erica Louder 38:30

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Erica Louder works with the US Dairy Export Council, an organization that works to improve and support US Dairy in international markets. The dairy industry in particular is blocked in many foreign markets, even though we have some of the highest quality dairy products in the world. In spite of this, US Dairy is doing quite well on the internationa…

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She power in China 21:28

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Women hold up half the sky. This is a well-known saying in China. It's been three decades since China declared gender equality a basic national policy. So, what is the progress in social status of Chinese women today? In this podcast, we will find the answer from Guo Ye, Director of the Women’s Studies Institute of China, who has been actively invo…

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Water & Ag Labor with Mike Simpson 21:21

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Mike Simpson is a US Congressman to Idaho and sat down with me to discuss Water and Ag Labor. Ag labor specifically is an issue threatening not just Idaho’s economy, but the national economy and food supply. The US has not made real immigration reform to supply growers and food producers with a viable foreign workforce since the 1960s. Congressman …

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Water, Fire, and Healthcare in Idaho with Mike Crapo 18:55

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Mike Crapo is a US Senator from Idaho and came on the show to discuss issues as he sees them with water, fire, and healthcare. Healthcare in particular is an issue that is plaguing Idaho as costs have skyrocketed in recent years and appear to only be getting worse. Senator Crapo had specific actions he’s taking to try to address that. Enjoy! The Ra…

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Water, Power, & Healthcare in Idaho with Russ Fulcher 39:49

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Russ Fulcher is a US Congressman to Idaho and sat down to talk about three crucial pieces of Idaho and the US: Water, Power, Healthcare. The turmoil around these three issues is massive not just in Idaho, but in the US. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho f…

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Blues Zeppelin, 23. November 2025 1:59:50

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- Live Interview w/ Janiva Magness to celebrate her latest album, “Back For Me” (www.janivamagness.com) - Lots of new bluesBy Mark Stenzler

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Daniyal Mueenuddin Reads "The Golden Boy" 1:07:54

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Daniyal Mueenuddin reads his story “The Golden Boy” from the December 1, 2025, issue of the magazine. Mueenuddin is the author of the story collection “In Other Rooms, Other Wonders,” which was published in 2009 and won both the Story Prize and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. His first novel, “This is Where the Serpent Lives,” from which this stor…

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Nuclear Power & Water with Jim Risch 17:05

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Jim Risch is a US Senator to Idaho and took time to come on the show to talk about two fundamental pieces of Idaho's economy: power and water. As an ag state, water is the source of massive feuds and turmoil, and building infrastructure for it's proper storage and management benefits not just Idaho but the west as a whole. Nuclear power is also a h…

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Insider Trading, Epstein, & JFK with Anna Paulina Luna 45:31

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Anna Paulina Luna is a Florida Congresswoman and came on the show to talk about emerging issues with the country. She is running legislation to address loopholes that allow for massive wealth accumulation amongst families in the federal government. She also voted to present the Epstein files just two days ago, and she has also been working on uncov…

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Dairy in the USA with Michael Dykes 51:48

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Michael Dykes is the CEO and President of International Dairy Food Association and came on to speak on the state of dairy, dairy products, labor, and trade in the USA. Idaho’s largest sector of the economy is agriculture, and within agriculture the largest sector is cattle, and within cattle the largest sector is dairy. Long story short, as dairy g…

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Hu Zijing: A TCM pioneer in South Africa 26:15

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For more than a decade, Hu Zijing has championed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in South Africa against all odds. His contributions have been both foundational and far-reaching: he played an instrumental role in launching South Africa’s first accredited university degree program in acupuncture and drafted the national regulations governing the…

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Geological Sciences in Idaho with Ander Sundell 48:59

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Ander Sundell is a professor of GeoScience at College of Western Idaho. The west has always been home to hardrock mining, but the US has largely gotten away from that industry in the last 75 years. With that decision to outsource our mining, refinding, and production of minerals, we have also ushered in a situation where we are largely dependent on…

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Louis Koen: Home away from home 18:44

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When Louis Koen first came to China in 2002, it wasn't part of a grand plan. As a teenager, he and his sister followed their mother from South Africa to Yinchuan in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, where she had taken a job teaching English. That move kick-started a journey of connection, discovery, and belonging that has lasted more than two decades…

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Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare with Amber Nelson 27:59

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Amber Nelson is the executive director of the Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare. This group reviews legislation, works with healthcare providers and systems, and makes recommendations on policy and modifications that are born out of problems once policy hits the ground. This conversation will remind anyone that no matter how well intentioned a po…

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American Nuclear E18: Idaho's Nuclear Education Mandate 26:49

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Richard McPherson is a world leading authority on Nuclear Technology. In Episode 18 of the American Nuclear series, we review the executive order by Idaho Governor Butch Otter in 2018. In this particular order, Governor Otter orders three things specific to the nuclear industry, ranging from the LINE commission to public/private partnerships to nuc…

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Madhuri Vijay Reads "Lara's Theme" 1:03:20

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Madhuri Vijay reads her story “Lara’s Theme,” from the November 24, 2025, issue of the magazine. Vijay is the author of the novel “The Far Field,” which won India’s J.C.B. Prize for Literature in 2019. She is at work on her second novel. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy The New Yorker

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Idaho's Workforce Development with Wendi Secrist 50:49

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Wendi Secrist is the executive director of the Idaho Workforce Development Council and came in to speak on Idaho’s workforce needs. There are large concerns in this state about employment, cost of living, and the future of our children, but Wendi came in with a different view. We also have many, many employers that are looking for skilled, high qua…