City Cast Boise

It’s officially patio season and 103.5 Kiss FM’s Mateo joins host Lindsay Van Allen to help you find the best rooftops and patios around town. Whether you’re interested in the perfect spot for outdoor dining, or searching for the newest place to sip a cocktail while looking over the Boise skyline, we’ve got your guide. Let us know your favorite rooftop or patio by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Vote for us in Boise Weekly’s ‘Best of Boise’ contest here! Click on ‘Arts & Entertainment’ then you’ll find us in the ‘Podcast’ category. Check out Lindsay’s Instagram for more! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could your table scraps and lawn clippings be the solution to our rapidly filling landfill? Host Lindsay Van Allen is speaking with Lisa Knapp, who runs the compost program at the City of Boise. She shares everything you need to know about the city’s composting program — how it’s improving air quality, freeing up landfill space, and providing free gardening resources to people in Boise. Vote for us in Boise Weekly’s ‘Best of Boise’ contest here! Click on ‘Arts & Entertainment’ then you’ll find us in the ‘Podcast’ category. Check out Lindsay’s Instagram for more! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21 is the Idaho primary, and with early voting continuing through this Friday — have you made your plan to vote? While some high profile elections may be getting lots of coverage, local elections — including those for the three-person Ada County commission — have much more of an impact on our day-to-day lives. Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are breaking down two county commissioner races with big implications for our community. For more on the Ada County commissioner candidates, check out the Idaho Statesman’s questionnaire and this Idaho Press article on the District 3 candidates. Early voting ends on May 17; click here for info on where to vote early. You can also view your ballot in advance, and check your polling place if you choose to vote in-person on May 21. Want some more Boise election news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out: You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address. Throughout it all, she keeps winning elections and amassing followers, so it’s hard not to watch her meteoric rise and wonder: What does it mean for the future of American Politics? Host Bree Davies and Executive Producer Paul Karolyi have been covering Boebert’s wildest moments on City Cast Denver for years. And with only a month until her make-or-break primary on June 25, they’re talking to former friends and rivals, supporters and detractors, real people throughout Colorado who have been affected by her work in Congress, and hopefully Lauren herself. It’s a new limited series from City Cast, because no matter how you feel about her, you have to admit, it feels like Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose. Subscribe to Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose wherever you get your podcasts. Our first episode drops on May 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen and our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter are wrapping up the week’s news. We have updates on an altercation between police and a pro-Palestinian encampment, plus a breakdown of a hotly contested Boise Democratic primary. And, how you can show a little love to your favorite local podcast (wink!). Vote for us in Boise Weekly’s ‘Best of Boise’ contest here! Click on ‘Arts & Entertainment’ then you’ll find us in the ‘Podcast’ category. Check out Lindsay’s Instagram for more! Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working from home is still popular, with nearly one in five people in Ada County partially or fully working remotely. But when you want a change of scenery or a chance to get out the house, where can you go to get stuff done? Today on City Cast Boise, we’re going to breakdown some indoor and outdoor places you can go to break up the monotony, plus we have one unique suggestion that’ll surprise you. Host Lindsay Van Allen is creating our work-away-from-home guide with the help of Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and contributor Nick Quah. Where do you go when your home office just won’t do? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing worse than being in a rush and heading into a road that’s closed for construction, and right now there are multiple road closures around downtown Boise! So who’s to blame, and when will roads be back to normal? We’re finding out what’s happening with Idaho Statesman reporter Nick Rosenberger — who shares some tips for how you can avoid some of these construction headaches. Before you get frustrated driving through Boise’s maze of construction, try checking the Ada County Highway District’s road work map. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is just around the corner, and travel is on our minds. Now, there’s a new direct flight option — a nonstop to California’s wine country from Avelo Airlines. But why no East Coast flights? And could there be more local restaurants in your terminal soon? Contributor Nick Quah spoke with Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp a while back to get the scoop on all the changes. We’re re-sharing their chat as you dream about your next vacation. What nonstop destination is on your bucket list? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Move over, downtown: the Bench might be the city’s new best restaurant hub. Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen’s getting the scoop on the neighborhood’s secret spots from Bench-dwellers Rachel Spacek and Ryan Suppe. From quick and vegan lunch places, to meat-eater meals, to actually spicy dinner options, to the most anticipated — and controversial — restaurant opening on Latah, we’ve got your insider recommendations right here. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are breaking down the local stories of the week. We’re chatting about recent reporting on a Hyde Park restaurant controversy, and we take a look at our nonprofit sector as the Idaho Gives fundraiser wrapped up Thursday. Plus, a punny PSA that caught our attention, and some upcoming throwback concerts that have millennials ready to pounce on tickets. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we’re resharing our guide to the best margaritas around Boise. City Cast Boise producer Evelyn Avitia has the low-down on the best icy cocktails, whether you’re looking to enjoy a unique twist on the original or for the best local classic. Want some more Boise food and drink intel? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where locals-only info every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Boise community. The wildflowers are blooming in the Boise Foothills, and we’ve got the perfect Greenbelt biking (and sipping/snacking) itinerary. In this episode, we’re sharing our best insider tips for enjoying the month of May, from an epic flea market, to beginner tennis lessons, to a Greek food festival you won’t want to miss. One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: our rundown of the best margaritas in town — just in time for Cinco de Mayo. And if you need to buy a new bike to enjoy the Greenbelt, we have a guide for that, too! For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Boise, check out Hey Boise’s take on what to do this month. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May is National Bike Month, so we invited Whitney Schrader and Matt Schlimgen with the Boise Bicycle Project to help you get the most out of cycling around town. They’re covering how to get a new budget-friendly bike, and an easy way to get your current bike repaired. Plus, host Lindsay Van Allen gets the lowdown on the best trails and places to ride in town. Click here to donate to Boise Bicycle Project through Idaho Gives! Want some more Boise transportation news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Idaho’s legislative session ended without a single bill proposed to address our near-total abortion ban, so a group of Idahoans have decided that it’s time for the people of the state to step in. Melanie Folwell, a spokesperson with Idahoans United for Women and Families, joins host Lindsay Van Allen to explain their new approach to bring back access to reproductive care through a ballot initiative. Want some more local news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Idaho was in the national spotlight as the U.S. Supreme Court heard our emergency abortion case. Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen is discussing which way the justices seem to be leaning with executive producer Frankie Barnhill. We also have an update on the signature gathering for a ballot initiative to open primaries, and share some key election dates to put on your calendar. Plus, we’re diving into the literal dumpster (truck) fires happening around Boise — and what to do with your lithium ion batteries instead. Remember: Today is the last day to register if you want to vote early in the May 21 primary. Here’s where to register or update your info. Early voting runs May 6-17, with locations around Ada and Canyon Counties. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably seen City Cast Boise host Lindsay Van Allen’s viral social media videos over the years. But despite being very open on social media about her thoughts on Idaho politics — especially when it comes to her career as a nurse — she’s fairly private. Not anymore! To celebrate Lindsay’s birthday month, executive producer Frankie Barnhill’s turning the mic around on her. We’re finding out more about Lindsay’s background, what books she’s reading, her fave Boise restaurant, and what keeps her in the Treasure Valley. Want some more info on Boise movers and shakers? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a landmark decision several years ago, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that when homeless shelters are full, Boise can’t punish unhoused people for sleeping outside. So, why are advocates reporting that the police are still ticketing homeless people? City Cast Boise podcast host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Idaho Statesman reporter Rachel Spacek who’s dug into this question. Plus, we find out how a new Supreme Court case could change the law. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boise likes to brag (with good reason) about our parks, with plenty of amenities for kids — and grownups who feel like kids. But which is the very best park of all? From BBQs to play structures, we’re diving into what makes these public spaces so beloved with Becca Bailey from Boise With Kids and Marissa Lovell with From Boise. Will your favorite park make the cut? Want some more Boise guides? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning, and plenty of guides to the city on our website. Plus, check out Becca’s printable parks report card. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Idaho is at the center of a landmark case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday. Depending on what the justices decide in Idaho v. United States, our abortion ban could change federal law. Today on City Cast Boise, reproductive rights reporter Kelcie Moseley-Morris with States Newsroom is here to break down what this case is, how it could affect healthcare in our state, and the implications the SCOTUS ruling could have on the rest of the country. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a rundown of what you need to know every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injunction is the word of the week in Idaho. Today on City Cast Boise, we explain the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision enabling Idaho to enforce its ban on transgender healthcare for youth and what it means for Idahoans. We’re also breaking down why Boise was abuzz after three new billboards popped up. Plus, we’re weighing in on how a judge’s preliminary ruling will affect the Sierra Club’s Friday protest. Finally, we’re honoring the passing of Idaho Rep. Sue Chew, the state’s longest-serving Democratic lawmaker who represented the Boise Bench for almost 20 years. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices