We’re talking with Alex Jangard from the Boise Maker Shop about the joys of making your own stuff. From pens,... more

Are Idaho lawmakers scared of young people? Is Boise State’s budget at risk after a rough presentation at the statehouse?... more

We’re talking with Meridian Library Director Nick Grove about going viral for pushing back against censorship and harassment at a... more

It can be a real struggle to rent in the Treasure Valley, even though home prices have started to go... more

It’s a new year and a new you, but are you still drinking the same old coffee? Host Emma Arnold... more

Today, our producer Evelyn Avitia gives us a tour of Caldwell while sharing her favorite local eats and go-to spots,... more

It’s been a busy week in Boise, so we’re chatting about the local stories that mattered most. Lead Producer Frankie... more

Drag shows are the new target of conservative politicians in Idaho. There’s a good chance that a ban on all... more

If you’re ditching the hangover and trying Dry January, you should know about Sober 'N Boise. The sober movement is organized... more

Clark Corbin from the Idaho Capital Sun is here to tell us about how getting into Idaho’s winter sports is... more

Emma’s with the Idaho Statesman’s Mia Maldanado and our audio producer Evelyn Avitia to talk through this week’s news. They... more

Our lead producer Frankie Barnhill talks to host Emma Arnold about why she and other Boise comedians are calling for... more

Did you know that Boise is the most geographically isolated urban area of the Lower 48? Today, we’re chatting with... more

Boise’s food scene is evolving, so we’re talking with brunch experts JJ Saldaña and Antonio Hernandez about the best spots... more

We’re talking with Alex McCoy from American Ostrich Farms about sustainability and building their own processing plant during COVID. Also,... more

It’s our first weekly news chatter episode of 2023, and there’s plenty to cover. Boise State Public Radio’s James Dawson... more

The January blues are here but the Boise Weekly’s Minerva Jayne is here to shoo the inversion right out of... more

We’re chatting with Margaret Carmel about her beef with Boise’s late night dining desert. We dig into third spaces, Western... more

We’re ringing in 2023 with your New Year’s resolutions and predictions for 2023. Debates over public education, wild card candidates... more

Have you ever been to a play or concert in Boise and at the end of the performance, you realize... more

We’re awarding a few of our favorite episodes of the year with some classic yearbook superlatives. In this episode, Lead... more

It’s our winter break and we’re awarding a few of our favorite episodes with some classic yearbook superlatives. A while... more

Fry sauce is Boise’s favorite condiment. But, is it actually from Idaho? Turns out City Cast Salt Lake Host Ali... more

Emma’s movie bestie George Prentice from Boise State Public Radio is here to chat about two films he thinks are... more

Boise was declared the capital of the Territory of Idaho 158 years ago. But take a trip to Lewiston and... more

This time of year can be stressful, but we’ve got your back! Local therapist Ayako Otani is here to talk... more

We’re getting extra festive with the creator of the Boise Christmas Lights Map. Host Emma Arnold finds out what inspired... more

City Cast Boise’s Frankie Barnhill is catching up with producer Evelyn Avitia and Hey Boise Newsletter Editor Blake Hunter for... more

We’re talking with Ryan Marsh, co-founder of the Backyard Artists, about Boise’s DIY arts scene. The new grassroots nonprofit is... more

This season of Boise State football has been a wild ride. Changes in leadership, depressed fans, and a freshman quarterback... more

We're talking with Abigail Spencer from The Argonaut about what it’s like being a student reporter in Moscow right now.... more

Today on the show, we’re talking with Jennifer Hensley from the Downtown Boise Association. She shares why downtown is best... more

Happy Friday! Host Emma Arnold is chatting about the news of the week with freelance reporter Heath Druzin and lead... more

Hey City Cast Boise fam! We have a special treat for you: we’re proud to feature an episode from our... more

The roads might be slick and the air might be cold, but getting around town on two wheels is still... more

Today on the podcast, we’re playing 20 questions with our boss David Plotz. As the CEO of City Cast, he... more

Did you know the Boise Weekly is the only alt-weekly paper in the state? We’re talking with the paper’s editor-in-chief... more

On Dec. 5, 1982, a man was found dead in a local church of cyanide poisoning with $1900 and a... more

It’s been a busy week of news in Boise, so host Emma Arnold’s chatting about the stories behind the headlines... more

We’re talking with Jodi Eichelberger from Surel’s Place about why Garden City is becoming the hottest neighborhood in town. Amazing... more

We’re getting into the holiday spirit with Emma’s festive friend Jocelyn Robertson. We talk about the best light displays, the... more

We’re talking with Alley Repertory Theater’s Buffie Main about their upcoming production of “Cabaret.” We jazz hand into the similarities... more

We talked with travel blogger Lydia Weigel about her recent stay in the Big Idaho Potato Hotel. Just south of... more

We’re talking to KTVB’s Jim Duthie about folklore winter weather predictions. How accurate is the Farmer’s Almanac and are Wooly... more

Black Friday at the mall? Pshh never heard of her. This holiday season, we’re giving you plenty of awesome reasons... more

It might technically be fall still but winter weather is certainly here. So we’re talking how to get cozy in... more

It’s been a tough news week in Idaho so we’re here to sort through what you need to know. Host... more

We know the holidays can bring fraught debates with family and friends. But this Thanksgiving, there’s at least one argument... more

Today, Host Emma Arnold is talking hot springs with our Lead Producer Frankie Barnhill. We dive into gatekeeping, etiquette, and the... more

The abrupt change to winter weather is hitting our unhoused neighbors hardest. So today, we’re learning how to help make... more

The holiday season is here, with lots of parties and dinners to enjoy with friends and family. But before you... more

Election night is in the rearview, so we’re talking about what the legislative results could mean for the future of... more

If you’ve been hiking in the foothills these last few years, chances are you’ve come across this very unusual, very... more

Plenty of 2022 General Election results are in from Idaho and there’s lots to chew on this morning! Emma Arnold... more

Today, host Emma Arnold talks with the Wassmuth Center’s Dan Prinzing. The center recently dedicated the new Phillip E. Batt... more

We’re having a day in Caldwell with our audio producer, Evelyn Avitia! She shares her favorite C-town eats, hangs, and... more

The countdown to Tuesday’s midterm election is on. So in this week’s weekly news chatter episode, host Emma Arnold is... more

Soups on and we’re talking mutual aid and feeding our unhoused neighbors with the wonderful folks at Boise Kitchen Collective.... more

Today, Host Emma Arnold is talking Boise coffee shops with City Cast Boise’s very own Evelyn Avitia and Blake Hunter.... more

We’re celebrating Dia de los Muertos by chatting with Lisa Sánchez about how she celebrates the Mexican holiday. The Boise... more

Happy Halloween, Boise! Lead producer Frankie Barnhill takes the wheel today to grill host Emma Arnold about Boise Halloween memories.... more

Happy Friday! Emma’s chatting about the stories of the week with KTVB’s Brian Holmes and City Cast Boise’s very own... more

8008IES, UDAHO and DZNUTZ? Carolyn Komatsoulis from the Idaho Press is in the passenger seat to talk about all the... more

Power struggles, note-passing, special sessions, oh my! Today on the podcast, host Emma Arnold gets the scoop on the two... more

One thing about Boise: we love our local craft beer. But with more than 20 breweries and counting in the... more

Host Emma Arnold talks with local supernatural enthusiast Julie Hahn about Boise’s haunted history. Late-night phenomena at Boise State’s Communications... more

Host Emma Arnold sits down with Boise State Public Radio Morning Edition host George Prentice and our own Frankie Barnhill... more

In Boise we give everything a standing ovation, which feels great for performers, but what does it do for the... more

Everyone’s talking about the possible merger between Albertsons and Kroger, which would be a big deal for Boise. But today,... more

When you think of the American Dream — the house with the picket fence and a yard — you’re probably... more

Fall in Boise means one thing to lots of people: Bronco Football is back on the blue turf. But for... more

Home prices continue to fall but rent’s still so damn high, the North End stands up to anti-LGBTQIA+ hate, and... more

Anthony Doerr is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. But he’s also one of us, Boise! And we are so excited to... more

We’re not afraid to admit it—Boise’s shopping scene needs a serious revamp. Our closets are hurting! Local thrift stores are... more

Election Day is exactly one month away, on November 8. And there’s a lot at stake in this election: voters... more

We’re getting real with Boise’s political TikTok star @socialistlyawkward. Lindsay is the creator of snarky videos that call out Idaho... more

Public school teachers in the Treasure Valley are going through it right now. Take the wild growth in schools of... more

Calling all ghouls and pumpkin spice latte lovers! October is finally at our doorstep. After the hellishly hot summer and... more

We have a lot of options for where to get our news in town, but diversity in local journalism is... more

Are bike bars the most obnoxious or entertaining Boise experience? We’re sure you’ve seen those loud spectacles cruising downtown, usually... more

Boise’s music scene has evolved a lot in a decade. When Treefort Music Fest started in 2012, it was this... more

We may call ourselves The City of Trees, but let’s face it, we live in a desert! Isn’t it time... more

18-year-old Boise High senior Shiva Rajbhandari loves to ski and runs track and cross country. And as of last week’s... more

Boise has a long history of punk music, from DIY basement house shows to unforgettable sets at Neurolux. And the... more

We’re two weeks into our state’s abortion ban. But you know what? We’re tired of hearing soundbites from politicians. We... more

We all know the story of Robin Hood. You know — stealing from the rich to help the poor and... more

When was the first time you visited the Sawtooths? Maybe it was a relaxing camping trip with friends along a... more

What’s one thing that unites the people of Boise and Salt Lake City? We’ll give you a hint – we... more

2020 was the final nail in the coffin for the Boise GreenBike program. The bike share — run by Valley... more

Boise is playing catch-up when it comes to vegan options, with only one vegan restaurant and another in the works.... more