Idaho State University is expanding access to career-focused higher education by launching three accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs designed to help students enter Idaho’s workforce sooner.

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin renovation operations at the popular Mesa Falls Recreation Area beginning Aug. 10, 2026. During construction, the entire Upper Mesa Falls area will be closed.

In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with MBA student and first-generation college graduate Baylee Boring about thriving in fully online programs, using artificial intelligence for research, and unpacking nepotism through the lens of the TV series Blue Bloods. From small-town Idaho to cutting-edge AI methods, Baylee’s story offers practical insights for students, educators, and leaders navigating today’s digital learning environment.

I’m happy to welcome back good friend Grant Harville for another conversation about music and culture. In this episode, Grant takes the lead to discuss Kendrick Lamar winning the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018 for his album, Damn.

This episode of "The Nature of Idaho" features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila from the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett from Zoo Idaho. Their guest is Dr. Alistair Smith, Chair of the Earth and Spatial Sciences Department at the University of Idaho, and together they talk about forest fires, specifically how fire plays a role in forest ecology.

Idaho State University President Robert Wagner sits down with Vice President for Health Sciences and Senior Vice Provost Dr. Rex Force to explore how ISU is expanding health professions education, growing clinics, and building partnerships that deliver care and opportunity across Idaho. From rural telepharmacy to new residency programs and a bold college reorganization, they unpack how ISU’s health sciences enterprise is evolving to meet the state’s urgent workforce and community health needs.

The Idaho State Track and Field program wrapped up an outstanding week at the 2026 Big Sky Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Portland State University. The Bengals brought home conference titles, school records, All-Conference honors, and numerous point-scoring performances.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Ethan Sims, an emergency medicine physician at St. Luke’s Emergency Medicine of Idaho and the Executive Director of the Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health (ICCH).

For these episodes, I was joined by three commercial music students, Sky Olsen, Max Fedotov, and Brandt Moon, to talk about their trip to Treefort 2026.

At the May 14, 2026 City Club of Idaho Falls forum, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane explains how Idaho’s elections really work, why turnout varies so widely across the state, and how an influx of outside money and new lobbying tactics are reshaping the political landscape. From close legislative races decided by just a handful of votes to multimillion‑dollar campaign and lobbying efforts, McGrane offers data‑driven insights on what’s at stake for Idaho voters this primary season.

Roar Report host Torin Gray sits down with filmmaker John Evans to talk about the new Spark of Madness Film Festival, a Rocky Mountain–focused indie showcase bringing 100 eclectic films to ISU’s Bengal Theater from May 21st to the 23rd. Hear how a Robin Williams quote, a DIY mindset, and a growing community of volunteers turned a wild idea into a full-fledged festival experience with food trucks, international films, and accessible pricing.