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Charlie and Luke are joined by Dr. Casey Burgat, Assistant Professor and Director of Legislative Affairs at George Washington University to discuss all things congressional. Originally aired August 06, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Michael Touchton
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Jaci and Charile are joined by Dr. Michael Touchton to discuss the response to COVID-19 in Latin American countries. Originally aired July 09, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Current Events
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Luke, Jaci, and Charlie reflect on the recent protests, state and local policy on policing, the presidential election, and the results of the Idaho primary. Original air date June 04, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Crisis Communication
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Charlie, Luke, and Jen discuss leadership and communication in response to the pandemic. Originally aired May 28, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Politics, Pandemics, and Fun Things to Do
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All four hosts meet remotely to continue discussion on the pandemic. Also... puppies. Originally aired April 30, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Coronavirus Updates
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Jaci, Charlie, and Luke talk about how parties differ in their response to coronavirus and what our hosts are doing to keep busy. The third segments has two stories not related to the pandemic. Original air date April 23, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Nisha Bellinger
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Dr. Nisha Bellinger and Charlie discuss international developments in COVID-19. Originally aired April 16, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Planning for Coronavirus
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Jen joins Charlie remotely to talk about planning for coronavirus affecting us individually. They also discuss elections during a pandemic and how they are chasing the COVID blues away. Originally aired April 09, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Coronavirus Continued
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Luke and Charlie discuss updates on coronavirus and how other countries, US state and federal government, and industries are responding. Original air date April 02, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Key Developments in Coronavirus
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This week, charlie and Jaci record remotely to talk about the developments in public health, economics, government response, and possible solutions. Original airdate March 26, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Wyatt Schroeder
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The third installment of our series on growth in the Treasure Valley has Wyatt, Schroeder sitting in with Jen and Charlie to discuss housing affordability and homelessness. Director of Community Partnerships for the City of Boise, Wyatt discussed the presence of both homelessness and affordable housing problems in the valley, and also what cities h…
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The Big Tent - Democratic Primaries, 2020 Presidential Race, Coronavirus
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Original air date March 05, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Josie Erskine, Peaceful Belly Farm
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In the second installment of our conversations on growth in the Treasure Valley, Luke and Jen are joined by special guest Josie Erskine to discuss changing lands in Idaho. Josie is the founder of Peaceful Belly Farm and provides great insight on the challenges facing farmers in the valley as well as approaches to farmland preservation. Original air…
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The Big Tent - Positive Politics
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Jaci, Luke, and Charlie talk about the 2020 Idaho legislative session, secession, and the Democratic primaries. Original air date February 20, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Greg Hill, Jeff Lyons
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Jen and Charlie sit with Boise State School of Public Service colleagues Greg Hill and Jeff Lyons to learn about the 2020 Statewide Idaho Policy Survey. Original air date February 13, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Iowa Caucuses and The 2020 State of The Union Address
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Luke, Charlie, and Jen host. Original air date February 06, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Amanda Visosky, HannaLore Hein
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Charlie and Jaci sit with special guests Annie Visosky (Idaho Women in Leadership) and HannaLore Hein (Idaho State Historical Society)to talk about women's suffrage nationally and here in Idaho. Original air date January 30, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Impeachment, Coronavirus, Iowa Caucuses
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Jaci, Luke, and Charlie discuss some of the month's most noteworthy news. Original air date January 23, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Cheers, Jeers, and Beers, Part 2
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Jaci and Charlie counter last week's episode with a brief discussion of the democratic primaries followed by their own "Cheers, Jeers, and Beers". Original air date January 16, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Cheers, Jeers, and Beers, Part 1
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Luke and Jen talk impeachment and then lighten the mood with the new segment "Cheers, Jeers, and Beers". Original airdate January 09, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - The Sofa Diaries
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Jaci and Jen are joined in the studio by guests Sonia Rosario and Suzy Rios to discuss their documentary film, "The Sofa Diaries". Original air date January 02, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Headline Popcorn!
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All four hosts gather for a holiday game of headline popcorn. Interesting, important, and sometimes wild headlines (meth gators???) from throughout the year are drawn and discussed at random. Original air date December 26, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Helen Ingram
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On this special Thanksgiving episode, Luke and Charlie are joined by Dr. Helen Ingram to discuss the intersection of public policy and democracy. Original air date November 28, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Sofa Diaries
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Jen and Jaci are joined by special guests Sonia Rosario and Suzy Rios to hear about their upcoming film "The Sofa Diaries". Original air date January 02, 2020.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Year in Review 1
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As the year (decade even!)is about to change, Luke, Charlie, and Jaci talk about changes in leadership. Original air date December 12, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Year in Review 2
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This episode of Year in Review features all four hosts reflecting on Environmental Politics and Policy issues we saw in 2019. Original air date December 19, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Seth Ashley
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This week Jaci, Charlie, and Jen are joined by Seth Ashley to talk media literacy. Original air date December 05, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Hot topics in National News
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Luke, Jaci, and Charlie discuss some of the big news in national politics: Impeachment hearings and Rudy Giuliani. Original air date November 21, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Luke Malek
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This week Charlie and Jaci sit down with Luke Malek to talk about parental leave policy. Original airdate November14, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - 2019 Local Elections
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Luke, Jen, Charlie, and Jaci cover the results of the local elections. Originally aired November 7, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Halloween Spooktacular
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On this episode, all four hosts dive in to the spooky topics of the upcoming mayoral election and the impeachment proceedings before discussing their favorite things about Halloween. Originally aired October 31, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Ellyn Enderlin
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This week, Jen and Jaci welcome Dr. Ellyn Enderlin, glaciologist in the department of geosciences at Boise State University. This fascinating episode covers the topic of glaciers, glaciologic research, and climate change. Originally aired October 17, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Fall Radiothon, Part Two
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Week two of our special hour-long Radiothon episodes sees the Public Affairs Avengers back in action. The hosts of Vital Idaho and The Big Tent team up to tackle conversations on the democratic debates, impeachment, the supreme court, and the impact community radio has here in the Treasure Valley. Also... Trivial Pursuit. Originally aired October 1…
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The Big Tent - Fall Radiothon, Part One
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The Big Tent and Vital Idaho team up for the first of two special hour-long Radiothon episodes. The Public Affairs Avengers Luke, Charlie, and Beth bring news of the upcoming local election, some national stories, and of course, the importance of community radio. Originally aired October 3, 2019Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Peter Risse
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Guest Peter Risse, Associate Dean of Extended Studies at Boise State University, joins Jaci, Luke and Charlie in the studio this week. They discuss what the division of Extended Studies does and its reach and impact on the region. Originally aired September 26, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Sonya Rosario and Susie Rios
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This week, Sonya Rosario and Susie Rios discuss the upcoming documentary "The Sofa Diaries" and the relationship between mothers and daughters. Originally aired September 12, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Boise Greenbelt 50th Anniversary
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Special guest Brandi Burns joins Charlie and Luke to discuss the upcoming celebration of the Boise River Greenbelt's 50th Anniversary. She relates the history of this Boise feature and informs listeners o upcoming plans from the Boise Department of Arts and History. Originally aired September 19, 2019.…
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The Big Tent - The Latino Card
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This week, Jaci and Charlie sit down with The Latino Card hosts JJ Saldana and Rebecca De León. They discuss their podcast and the importance of diverse voices in media. Originally aired September 05, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Headline Roulette
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All four hosts are in the studio this week! Jen, Luke, Jaci, and Charlie lighten things up with a episode of headline roulette. Originally aired August 29, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Guest Nicole Lang
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This week, Jaci and Luke interview Nicole Lang from Boise State's School of Social Work. She discusses the importance of social work in the valley and her work in the new field of veterinary social work. Originally aired August 15, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - No Politics with Brooke Burton
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This week Jen and Luke welcome Brooke Burton. They took a break from politics to discuss arts and culture in Boise. Originally aired August 08, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Crises in Higher Education
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This week, Luke and Jaci are joined in the studio by SPS colleague Chris Birdsall. They discuss public funding cuts to state universities and other crises facing the higher education system. Originally aired August 01, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Meth Gators and Other News
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Guest Monica Hubbard joins Jaci and Luke in the studio to discuss the matter of Meth Gators. The episode deals with the dangers of pharmaceuticals in the water supply, drug disposal, and the opioid epidemic. And Garth Brooks, of course. Aired July 25, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Mandela Fellows
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Luke and Jaci welcome into the studio two members of the Mandela FellowshipAired July 18, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Crises in Higher Education
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This week, Luke, Jen,and Jaci discuss some of the crises and possible solutions facing the higher education system. Aired July 11, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Fourth of July Special
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Special guest Charlie Hunt joins Jaci and Luke for this special Fourth of July episode. They discuss representation past and present, campaigning, and the importance of Fourth of July appearances. Aired July 4, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent - Family Separation
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Special guests Randy Magen and Alyssa Reynolds from the School of Social Work discuss the impact of family separation both at the border and in the foster care system. Aired June 27, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent- Summer Entertainment Episode
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Luke, Jen, and Jaci talk about summer entertainment in this politics-light episode. From women's soccer, to podcasts, to miniseries, our hosts give their thoughts and recommendations for how to beat the heat this summer. Aired June 13, 2019.Door Radio Boise
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The Big Tent- Corey Cook Farewell Episode
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In this special one-hour episode, Jen, Luke, and Jaci bid farewell to one of the original hosts of The Big Tent, Dean Corey Cook. He discuses what public service means to him, thoughts and predictions on the upcoming changes at Boise State, and our hosts have a chance to thank him and express what they will miss about him and his leadership at the …
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The Big Tent- National Parks, Jen's Research, and the Death Zone
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With both Luke and Jen having recently returned from visits to national parks, they discuss their experiences with parks and the tragedy of the commons. Jen also tells us about some of her recent research before the show is wrapped up with news about Mt. Everest and "The Death Zone". Aired May 30, 2019.…
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