Audio: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.13.23

Kevin Richert|01/13/2023

From our friends at Boise State Public Radio, here’s a link to this week’s “Idaho Matters” Reporter Roundtable.

Idaho EdNews reporter Kevin Richert joins host Gemma Gaudette, Clark Corbin of Idaho Capital Sun, James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio, Kalama Hines of EastIdahoNews.com and Rachel Spacek of the Idaho Statesman.

This week’s topics include a first-year legislator’s questionable introductory remarks; the latest on the University of Idaho murder case and the national media feeding frenzy; a rancorous Caldwell School Board meeting; Gov. Brad Little’s $80 million student scholarship proposal; and longtime Idaho journalist Betsy Russell’s retirement.

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism, and extensive experience covering state politics and the Legislature. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

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