This episode features guest Anne Butler. Anne Butler is Pocatello's Director of Parks and Recreation. She, too, a native of Pocatello and ISU alumni work everyday to create more opportunity for those who do not have a voice.

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 Louise Bruce, the Idaho High Divide Senior Specialist for The Wilderness Society, who talks about the High Divide in Idaho; that’s the high elevation lands in the eastern part of the state that bridges between the Yellowstone ecosystem in the East with the central Idaho wilderness to the West.

Host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with economist Dr. Karl Geisler about insights from the Idaho Economic Outlook Symposium, including why Idaho’s economy is both highly diversified and relatively resilient in downturns. They explore recent trends in personal income growth, tax revenues, labor force participation, and population changes, and discuss what these mean for Idaho’s long‑term economic trajectory and policy choices.

Dr. Devaleena Pradhan and PhD student Makenzie Reed from the Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences, discuss what they are learning about the connections between molecules and behavior. We learn about unique research experiences including how their research “brings the ocean to Idaho.” If you are interested in learning about how fish, stress hormones, and parenting behavior are connected, then join us for this episode.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Brad Heusinkveld, the Interior West Regulatory Director of Vote Solar. They talk about a March 2025 Utah legislation that allows for the installation of balcony solar, or plug-in solar panels for residential homes.

On this episode, our guest Camille is a professor in the Human Performance and Sports Studies Program here at ISU and the head track and field coach at Highland High School. During this episode, you can hear from her how important relationships have been to her and how much one friend or colleague can change the trajectory of your future life or career.

In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Jason Christiansen, Executive Director of Kiesha’s Preserve in Bear Lake County, Idaho.

After learning of impending budget holdbacks of 3 percent of state appropriated funds for FY2026 and FY2027 in August 2025, Idaho State University began its budget planning process with a multi-month listening phase where all employees were asked to provide input through interactive sessions and a feedback survey. The video included here gives a complete overview of ISU's budget plans and answers many questions the public might have.

On this episode, our guest Chelsey Stucki shares her story about how she grew as an athlete and leader through her love of sport that took her all over the world!

The episode explores how Idaho understands, manages, and plans for its water future, featuring hydrologist Kendra Kaiser, director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) and assistant professor at the University of Idaho.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Kendra Kaiser, the Director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) and Associate Research Professor in the Department of Soil and Water Systems at the University of Idaho.