It’s Friday, and political scientist Charlie Hunt is joining host Lindsay Van Allen to break down the week’s biggest headlines. They begin with a⁠ new GOP-backed ballot initiative⁠ that would scrap Idaho’s grocery sales tax and ask why the Republican-led legislature hasn’t done it themselves. Also, Boise is leading the nation in ⁠the fastest-rising rents,⁠ while ⁠commutes are slowing to a crawl⁠. Plus, they’re gearing up for a ⁠weekend jamboree for the⁠⁠ river ⁠that keeps us cool and connected.

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