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News & Politics Podcasts

The BYU-Idaho Radio Podcast includes local news, interviews, and BYU-Idaho devotional addresses. Check out our other podcasts for more content: BYU-Idaho Radio Headlines, BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, and BYU-Idaho Disciple Journeys.

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United States

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The BYU-Idaho Radio Podcast includes local news, interviews, and BYU-Idaho devotional addresses. Check out our other podcasts for more content: BYU-Idaho Radio Headlines, BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, and BYU-Idaho Disciple Journeys.

Language:

English

Contact:

208-496-2022


Episodes
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Local dentist office collecting toys for children in need

12/10/2025
Family First Dental in Rexburg is running its 1,000 Smiles Project to collect and donate toys to children in need. Anyone who donates will be entered into a giveaway to win free dental care for one year.

Duration:00:12:12

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Fresco to transform ghost kitchen into new restaurant

12/9/2025
Fresco Kitchen and Grill operates Doorzza Pizza out of its location in Rexburg. Now, Doorzza is on its way to being its own restaurant. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Matt Pyles, co-founder and general manager of Fresco and manager of Doorzza, about this story.

Duration:00:01:55

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BYU-Idaho devotional speaker encourages students to grow closer to God through lamenting

12/9/2025
Perry Rockwood taught students that lamenting to God is expressing frustration and honest emotion to Him in faith, and that it’s another way to feel greater joy.

Duration:00:22:25

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Perry Rockwood urges students to find more joy by lamenting to God

12/9/2025
Perry Rockwood talks about his devotional address "When Sorrow Meets the Savior," including what went into his topic and how students can do the same.

Duration:00:16:53

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BYU left out of playoff conversation despite 11-1 season

12/8/2025
BYU finished an impressive 11–1 season but was never seriously considered for the College Football Playoff, ultimately landing just outside the final bracket. Despite stronger metrics than Notre Dame and Miami, the Cougars were passed over, leaving fans questioning whether BYU was snubbed.

Duration:00:02:20

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Local ballet school presents ‘The Nutcracker’

12/8/2025
Ballet Etude is putting on “The Nutcracker” this weekend in the spirit of Christmas at the Romance Theater, and all are invited to attend.

Duration:00:14:42

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BYU-Idaho alumnus finds success with 3D animations on TikTok

12/5/2025
Steve J Cline is a BYU-Idaho alumnus who has found success creating 3D animation videos on TikTok. He was inspired by classes he took while in Rexburg.

Duration:00:14:07

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BYU lands elite talent with the highest-ranked class ever

12/5/2025
BYU lands elite talent with the highest-ranked class ever by BYU-Idaho Radio

Duration:00:01:54

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BYU fights for playoff respect in Big 12 title clash

12/5/2025
BYU fights for playoff respect in Big 12 title clash by BYU-Idaho Radio

Duration:00:02:27

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Kilani Sitake secures long-term future with BYU football

12/4/2025
BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake has agreed to a long-term contract extension, solidifying his future with the Cougars after years of on-field success and deep off-field impact. Players, staff and fans celebrated the news, praising Sitake’s leadership, character and commitment to the program.

Duration:00:02:30

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Montana conservation groups suing national forest over proposed logging roads

12/4/2025
A fight over a logging road project on the Idaho-Montana border. Conservation groups are working to protect endangered animals in the Continental Divide.

Duration:00:01:54

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BYU-Idaho to offer new AI Engineering minor starting in Spring 2026

12/4/2025
BYU-Idaho to offer new AI Engineering minor starting in Spring 2026 by BYU-Idaho Radio

Duration:00:03:14

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Ashton celebrates Christmas with all-day community event and light parade

12/4/2025
The Spirit of Christmas celebration is happening this weekend in Ashton and features several activities, including a light parade, craft fair, and free hot chocolate for all.

Duration:00:17:14

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Hawaiian half-marathon and 5K happening in Rexburg

12/3/2025
Great Western Racing and the BYUI Alumni Association are coming together to hold the first Island Christmas Half Marathon and 5K to provide exercise, scholarships and prizes to students.

Duration:00:13:11

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Teton Bagel opens in new location.

12/2/2025
Teton Bagel opens a new location in Hemming Village. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Joe Fuhriman, assistant manager about this development.

Duration:00:01:31

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Finding Help and Hope in Mental Illness - Jane Clayson Johnson BYU-Idaho Devotional

12/2/2025
Jane Clayson Johnson spoke to students at BYU-Idaho on December 2, 2025, about finding help and hope in mental illness. She shared her personal struggles with depression and how she was able to emerge from depression. During this devotional talk, she also taught steps students can use to find hope.

Duration:00:27:58

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Journalist teaches ways to find help and hope in mental illness during devotional talk

12/2/2025
Jane Clayson Johnson, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, shared her experience with mental health during a BYU-Idaho devotional. She talked to Brandon Isle about mental health and her recent documentary called "Pathway to Hope" about BYU-Pathway Worldwide students.

Duration:00:19:02

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Rexburg holds ribbon-cutting for Light the World Giving Machine

12/1/2025
Hemming Village in Rexburg hosted a ribbon-cutting for the three Light the World Giving Machines on Monday. The machines are filled with cards that patrons can “purchase” to donate goods and services through local and global charities. Photo Courtesy: Hans Koepsell/BYU-Idaho Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/light-the-world-giving-machines-officially-open-in-rexburg

Duration:00:02:00

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Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband coming to Idaho Falls

11/28/2025
Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand will perform their Christmas concert next week in Idaho Falls. Shupe started his band in college and has been performing and releasing new music for nearly 30 years.

Duration:00:18:14

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Nonprofit organization provides eye care for children in need

11/27/2025
EyeCare4Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults in need of eye care through charitable donations to provide eye exams, eye care and new glasses.

Duration:00:13:37