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In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Suzanne Asha Stone, Executive Director of the International Wildlife Coexistence Network, to explore the Wood River Wolf Project in Blaine County, Idaho. The conversation highlights how innovative, non-lethal deterrents such as fladry, Fox lights, and livestock guardian dogs have enabled ranchers and wolves to coexist, dramatically reducing livestock losses and wolf killings. The episode delves into the ecological benefits of wolves, the importance of removing livestock carcasses to prevent predator attraction, and the global impact of coexistence strategies, emphasizing that collaboration, education, and adaptation are key to sustaining both biodiversity and rural livelihoods.

This episode of The Nature of Idaho features hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett in conversation with Lance Davisson, Executive Director of the Treasure Valley Canopy Network, and Hannah Sanger, Environmental Administrator for the city of Pocatello, discussing the crucial role of urban trees in Idaho’s arid cities. They explore why cities must intentionally plant and care for trees to provide shade, reduce energy use, clean water, and create livable urban environments, emphasizing the challenges posed by Idaho’s climate and soil conditions. Both guests highlight the importance of tree diversity to prevent disease vulnerability and support wildlife, as well as the collaboration between nonprofits and cities to fund, plan, and maintain urban forests. The conversation also touches on practical tree selection guidance tailored to local conditions and the broader theme of community engagement for sustaining healthy urban canopies in Idaho's unique environment.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Mustafa Mashal, an Idaho State University professor in civil engineering and lead inventor for Sweetcrete, an innovative concrete blend that utilizes sugar beet byproduct, upcycled concrete aggregates, and water. To stay updated on the Sweetcrete research, follow Mustafa Mashal and Tadesse Wakjira, the principal investigator for the new research, on LinkedIn where they publish updates on their work. You can also follow the Instagram and Facebook for the College of Science and Engineering who are helping to get the word out about Sweetcrete.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Liz Alexander, president and full-time volunteer of the Nampa Rotary Club, about Rotary District 5400 and their Youth Eco Film Contest. To find out how the Southern Idaho Rotary group is transforming communities and making a difference, visit their website at Rotary District 5400. You can also check out their Facebook page at Rotary District 5400 and the Rotary District 5400 Environmental Sustainability Action Team YouTube Channel to view some of the contest winners.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Leigh Ford, the Executive Director of the Snake River Alliance, to express concerns about the potential dangers of spent nuclear waste transport.

Join Ben this time on the ROAR REport for an engaging conversation with ISU's Assistan Professor of Finance, Dr. Chris Chatwin!

On this episode of Pharmacy Fusion, host Tom Wadsworth is joined by Dr. Rikki Trussel, Bengal Pharmacy Manager, and Dr. Stephen Hotrum, both proud alumni of the ISU College of Pharmacy. Together, they discuss the grand opening of Bengal Pharmacy’s new location in Chubbuck, their expansion across East Idaho, and the innovative telepharmacy services they offer to enhance patient care and accessibility.

Hosts Associate Dean, John Curry, and Executive Director of Philanthropy, Tabatha Butler, interview supporters of the College of Education about their careers, philanthropy, and who inspired them. This month they interviewed Dr. Shon Hocker, Superintendent · Coeur d'Alene School District #271.

In this episode, host and Editor-in-Chief of The Bengal Newspaper Hadley Bodell welcomes Ben Graham, commercial music program student at ISU and co-author of an article in the upcoming November printed edition of the newspaper.

In this episode Parker Interviews Idaho State University’s new assistant concertmaster Dr. Laurana Wheeler Roderer. They discuss her previous works that revolve around sustainability and how they are important to the awareness of climate change. Throughout the episode they explore how music can connect people to environmental issues and spark a call to action. Dr. Laurana Wheeler Roderer’s work include, "A Storm We Call Progress”, this work is a chamber opera for string quartet and three voices, with a libretto co-written by Laurana Wheeler Roderer and Kirsten Barker, and music by Emma Cardon. The opera examines global sustainability through the story of a young woman coming to understand the impacts of humanity on the earth we all call home. A “Fish Out of Water”, this work for solo violin by Emma Cardon is a set of theme and variations that musically depicts a fish on a journey to find a mate, with their way blocked by treacherous obstacles and conditions. At its premiere, it was presented with original story text by Laurana Wheeler Roderer and original animations by Stacy Nuñez. And “Letters from the Anthropocene”, this song cycle for voice and piano with text by Laurana Wheeler Roderer and music by Jessica Rudman examines climate change from the perspective of an expectant parent.