Jamon Anderson

KISU’s Jaman Anderson sits down with Rachel Nelsen, student manager of Benny’s Pantry at Idaho State University, to discuss the pantry’s innovative partnership with the ISU Greenhouse. Rachel shares how the collaboration is bringing fresh, campus-grown produce to students facing food insecurity. Listeners will learn about the challenges and rewards of growing food for the campus community, how to get involved, and why supporting Benny’s Pantry matters now more than ever. This post includes access to Benny's Pantry volunteer opportunities sign-up forms.

Guests from the Eastern Idaho Water Rights Coalition, Keith Esplin and Roger Warner, presented to the City Club of Idaho Falls on May 15, 2025. Topics included water rights, groundwater use, and recharge efforts in Eastern Idaho. KISU's radio broadcast of the recorded forum airs on Monday, June 2nd, at 7:00 pm.

KISU-FM radio programs earned recognition at the 2025 Idaho Press Club (IPC) “Best of 2024” Awards, taking home three honors for radio content produced in 2024. The accolades include a fourth IPC award for The Nature of Idaho and two awards for Sustainable Idaho host Jodie Schwicht, bringing the total number of IPC honors for Sustainable Idaho to five since 2021.

Senator Lent and Representative Horman answered a range of questions from City Club moderator Liza Leonard and the audience, discussing 2025 legislative actions related to JFAC, education, constituent engagement, and more.

The Idaho State Civic Symphony will present its final performance of the season titled “Memories and Mysteries” this month on April 25th. This concert features guest composer and soloist Daniel Pesca performing the World Premiere of his new piano concerto, Up North. Dr. Daniel Pesca and Dr. Nell Flanders join KISU’s Jamon Anderson for a preview of the April 25th performance.

Rep. Wendy Horman, a school choice advocate, has introduced bills that she says empowers parents to direct education funds to the school setting that best fits their child’s needs—whether public, private, or religious. She will be debating Rod Gramer, an Idaho native, journalist, author, and strong advocate for the public education system, he opposes vouchers, arguing that privatization takes funds from public schools, which already offer “choice” through community schools, open enrollment, public charter schools, and homeschooling. Rod recently stepped down as President and CEO of Idaho Business for Education, where he led the organization for over 11 years, representing 200 members statewide.

KISU-FM will feature more than 30 hours of special holiday programming from December 21 through January 1. This is in addition to the many holiday-themed regularly-scheduled programs in KISU's line-up. We hope you’ll join us for traditional favorites like Jazz Piano Christmas, Toast to the Nation, and New Year’s Day from Vienna. This year's lineup also features many special music programs spanning traditional, choral, jazz, popular, and alternative genres. There even an hour of holiday cheer for Dead Heads the night of December 25th. Read more for a full lineup and schedule of this year’s KISU-FM holiday offerings.

Listen to our conversation with Idaho State Civic Symphony Conductor Dr. Nell Flanders and ISU Director of Choral Studies Dr. Jeff Francom. They’ll share insights into Joy to the World, a pair of captivating performances on Friday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 7th, featuring the ISU Choirs, Camerata Singers, ISU Children’s Choir, and the Idaho State Civic Symphony.

Symphony Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Nell Flanders and Native American flutist Hovia Edwards joined Jamon Anderson for a conversation about the upcoming November 2nd performance, Songs of the Land, by the Idaho State Civic.

Jamon Anderson interviewed Charles Johnston, ISU’s new Eports head coach, about the program’s recruitment efforts and the growing interest in Esports at the university. Johnston shared his excitement for the new Esports arena and his ambitious goals for the team’s future.