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Double XX is back with another episode; diving once again into the pool of lyrical masterpieces. With Carly Simon, Madi Diaz and many more! Lyrics are poems set to music, and the songs featured in this installment are nothing less than poetic triumphs!

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.

It's that time again; when our host gives an inside look at what artists have been in heavy rotation. But instead of picking from different decades, all of the music featured has come out within the last ten years. With the likes of Fazerdaze and Lianna La Havas featured, this Double XX installment is filled with new and exciting sounds!

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Christian Natoni, the Deputy Manager for Facilities Programs and Partnerships with the Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is the first part of a two-part series focusing on the future shipment of a high burnup nuclear fuel cask, which is also referred to as a spent uranium cask, from the North Anna Nuclear Power Generating Station in Virginia to INL.

Saddle up my friends, because the hoedown is back for another round! This episode of Double XX is all about modern country women. All of the music featured has been released in the last ten years to give listeners a taste of where this iconic genre is currently at! Time to get out those cowgirl boots again! Yeehaw!

Inside Higher Ed writes: The Trump administration's cuts to public radio and television may create news deserts and limit experiential learning opportunities for students.

In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Augie Gabrielli, Education Coordinator at the Boise WaterShed Education Center, about the center’s groundbreaking new Climate and Water Education exhibits.

Late last night, the House passed the Senate-amended Rescissions Act, which revokes $1.1 billion in critical funding for public media that had already been approved. As a result, KISU-FM has lost an unprecedented 25% of our annual budget. For a small, rural station like KISU—with limited discretionary spending—these cuts strike especially hard.

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.

Our very first Double XX Spotlight special features the one and only Arwen Baxter. A truly talented local singer songwriter, Arwen has been releasing music since 2022. During this episode, Arwen and Elle discuss the inspiration behind her music, as well as what she is going to get up to next in the world of songwriting. Giving us some lovely folk music about trees and longing for home, this music is perfect for easy listening.