Idaho Found welcomes Senator Dave Lent. As chair of the Senate Education committee, Senator Lent is focused on innovative ideas to support education excellence for Idaho students. He hopes to create a more customized education approach in K-12 public schools and to build on the success of programs, like the Idaho Launch Education program, in better preparing our students for the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

Today on Idaho Found, we are featuring a special editorial from our host, Mark S. Young, with additional commentary from podcast producer, Kelli Jenkins. In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on bolstering resilience in challenging times by tending to the four corners of our ecosystem: Education, Public Policy, Technology, and Economics.

Today on Idaho Found we speak with Dr. Scott Smith. Driven to serve his community, Dr. Smith left his private chiropractic practice to become the executive director of the Bingham Crisis Center. Under the direction of Dr. Smith, Bingham Crisis Center has grown and expanded many of their services.to become a resource for families as they shape their future instead of just surviving their present. Dr. Smith wants to deliver this message to members of our community in crisis, “We’re here”.

Today on Idaho Found we speak with Josh Wheeler. Idaho State Representative for District 35 Seat B, and President of Wheeler Electric, Inc. From building a family to building a business to building a community: Josh shares the impact his community had on his life, and his genesis for running for public office.

Park Price's professional journey includes significant roles in banking, automotive, and community leadership. Park moved to Pocatello as a young child and graduated from Pocatello High School and went on to earn an AB in Economics from Dartmouth College. Following college, Park served in the US Navy and was employed by General Motors. In 1979, he returned to Pocatello to open Park Price Motor Company and eventually left the automotive world in 2003 to become the President and CEO of Bank of Idaho until 2015. Park continues to serve his community through his multiple affiliations.

Former students from Idaho Falls High School and Idaho State University know him by his professional title, Mr. Francis. A teacher, mentor, civic leader, historian, and subject matter expert on the enduring founding principles that formed and informed some of the earliest leaders of the United State of America. He is our guide today in discovering how a nation is born on ideas and survives through the unfinished work.

Join Idaho Found hosted by Mark Young as he introduces a medley of highlights from 2024, our first full broadcast year. This episode spotlights diverse voices shaping Southeast Idaho's community and beyond.

Chris Aspinall, Director of Development for the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission joins Idaho Found to discuss the hunger and homeless challenges facing our community. Today’s discussion focuses on how rapidly rising costs of living, difficulties managing physical/mental illnesses, availability of affordable childcare, and other unforeseen challenges result in a large percentage of our population falling short on the requirements needed to maintain housing without some sort of assistance. Chris details the services available through the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, and how listeners can contact IFRM to receive help or donate to this cause.

Join Idaho Found in welcoming the General Manager of Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls FIber, Bear Prairie. Innovation demands energy. As baseload energy of the past is being retired, how is Idaho Falls Power meeting the energy demand for our innovative future? You might be surprised.

Idahoans fondly remember Fred Ochi as the artist who preserved the history of old red barns, landscapes, sheep wagons, and windmills in his iconic paintings. Jon Ochi, the son of Fred and Yoshiko Shikasjo-Ochi, has joined us today to tell the story of his Japanese American family.