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The Connector: Idaho Daily News

Boise State Public Radio
Boise
Idaho
Boise State University
Idaho Legislature
Boise State Public Radio
Boise, United States
Boise, Idaho
Micron Technology
Nampa
Wildfires
Winter Olympics
Meridian
Bogus Basin
Proposition 1
Mcclatchy
Payette Lake
Kratom
Moscow
Transgender Rights
Medicaid

Start the day your way — informed. The Connector serves up the essentials: Idaho news, headlines, and local stories. Get up to date on what’s happening in Idaho and across the Mountain West. New episodes every weekday morning.

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Recent Guests

Richard Bevin
Retiring Idaho Supreme Court chief justice.
Idaho Supreme Court
Episode: Friday, Oct. 30
Alexis Bridges
St. Luke's OB-GYN who cares for patients with high-risk pregnancies.
St. Luke's
Episode: Friday, Oct. 30
Stephanie Tote
Representative of the Lawyering Project.
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Episode: Friday, Oct. 30
Tom Luna
Stop Prop 1 representative
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Episode: Friday, Oct. 9
Deborah Tice
Mother of Austin Tice, guest discussing the disappearance case
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Episode: Friday, Sept. 25
Julie Luketa
State Public Radio News reporter
Boise State Public Radio News
Episode: Friday, Sept. 11
Jessica Mailey
TSA spokesperson
Transportation Security Administration
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 10
Chris Dennison
Boise Police Chief
Boise Police Department
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 10
Roy Mitchell
Boise Fire Division Chief
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Episode: Thursday, Sept. 10

Hosts

Troy Oppie
Host of The Connector: Idaho Daily News, Boise State Public Radio (Boise State University)
Lauren Patterson
Host of The Connector: Idaho Daily News, Boise State Public Radio News (and The Connector)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Exactly what my morning routine needed

    I’ve been hoping for a local news version of a podcast to get me up to date while I get ready in the mornings, and lo and behold, it exists! Grateful for this. I’m more informed because of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WideChipRickie
    United States6 months ago
  • Great way to stay up to date with Idaho news

    This podcast is a great easy way to stay in the know about local news headlines going on in Idaho. I live in Idaho and I feel more informed after listening to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCA
    United States10 months ago
  • It’s okay

    I’m all for local news and I appreciate those who bring it. Some is put through the agenda filter, but they try to be objective for the most part.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SkolPotato
    United States2 years ago
  • Mostly Boise daily news

    I get that most Idaho public radio listeners are likely in the Boise area, but calling this podcast “Idaho Daily News” implies information relevant to the rest of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BleatBarm
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love it! Nice getting a quick update on all the local news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spanish Sahara
    United States2 years ago

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Some episodes feel agenda-driven, but overall informative and reliable.
Clear, concise local updates with credible reporting.
This show keeps me informed for my mornings with Idaho headlines.

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Friday, Oct. 30
Q: What the data show about late-term abortions in Idaho?
State data showed seven pregnancy terminations after 20 weeks from 2011 to 2025. Alexis Bridges says later terminations are typically associated with lethal fetal anomalies, and Idaho's current law limits physicians' ability to provide that care.
Friday, Oct. 30
Q: But how would that impact the handful of lawsuits that are currently challenging Idaho's abortion ban?
Stephanie Tote says the outcome depends on how Proposition 1 opponents respond if it passes, and the legislature could also amend or repeal it. Proposition 1 would not resolve the lawsuit concerning adults helping minors access out-of-state abortions without parental consent.
A new book explores six decades of protecting wild places in Idaho
Q: So how did you go about putting the book together?
I started by looking back at the early days when the Nature Conservancy was a small organization and then examined how it grew into a large, globally active entity, using a combination of archival materials, photographs, and interviews to tell the Idaho story.
Wednesday, May 20
Q: What does the regional variation in Idaho politics imply for future sessions?
Different regions may push different policy agendas, shaping leadership, committee assignments, and legislative success.
Wednesday, May 20
Q: What can primary elections tell us about a local electorate?
They reveal party directions, candidate ideologies, and policy priorities that signals how the general election may unfold.

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A concise daily briefing that blends Idaho-focused headlines with regional Mountain West updates, delivered by seasoned Boise State Public Radio reporters. Episodes consistently cover local government policy, education and university initiatives, infrastructure projects, public safety, and ongoing public health and safety concerns, with frequent deep dives into technology, elections, and community life in Idaho's capital and surrounding areas. The show is known for fast-paced, multi-voice reporting, clear context from reporters and officials, and practical takeaways for listeners who want to stay informed as they start their day. Notable strengths include cross-institution collaboration, timely policy updates, and a strong emphasis on actio... more

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7. Jessica Mailey
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