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The Treasure Valley takes its sandwiches seriously, so our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and host Lindsay Van Allen are diving into the city’s best breaded options. From listener favorites to our own go-to orders—plus a new sandwich menu worth waiting in line for. We also get into sandwich pet peeves, picnic prep, and what flavors we think Boise’s still missing. 

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Introducing Live from SXSW - Outdoing Cancer Is A Team Sport from Science Will Win.

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While cancer deaths in the United States have declined in recent years, some populations are being left behind—facing complicated challenges to accessing the care they need. Intervening at the earliest stages of disease onset is critical to cancer treatment success and to reducing the risk of recurrence. So how do we create a world where all people with cancer are quickly diagnosed and can live better, longer lives as science advances? In this conversation, patient advocates and healthcare leaders from Pfizer, the American Cancer Society, and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, discuss the power of collaboration in the effort to “Outdo Cancer.”

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• Tyrone McClain, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Pfizer
Speakers
• Carmen White, U.S. & Global Oncology Health Equity Lead, Pfizer
• Pam Traxel, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network
• Mary Stutts, CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA)

This episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday, March 10, as part of Pfizer’s takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge.

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Idaho’s teachers are gearing up to elect their next state union leader, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education, to the Idaho Legislature targeting public education, to ongoing debates about DEI and politics in Treasure Valley classrooms — there’s a lot going on. Candidate and special education teacher Alicia Purdy joins host Lindsay Van Allen to discuss her vision to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for every learner while also elevating educator’s voices.

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Introducing Tina Knowles: "Matriarch" | Oprah's Book Club from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks, Oprah sits down with businesswoman, fashion designer, philanthropist and iconic mother, Tina Knowles, to discuss her empowering new memoir, Matriarch. Tina takes readers inside her enthralling life’s journey spanning multiple generations, revealing intimate moments of tragedy, perseverance, creativity, and the liberation of Black motherhood.

In a gratifying and astonishing conversation, Tina details her humble upbringing, her struggles with where she fit in as a Black woman, how she reinvented herself and how she shaped the mega-hit group Destiny’s Child.  Tina also recounts her personal journey of mothering her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, the infidelity that impacted her first marriage and how at the age of 70 she finally feels that she is enough. Tina takes questions from the audience as she reflects on the many moments of strength and wisdom she gathered from the matriarchs before her to pass on not just to her family, but the world.

For this conversation, Tina and Oprah are joined by a live audience in a Starbucks café in Chicago, enjoying Starbucks® Sunsera Blend™, their smoothest, brightest coffee with notes of citrus and toasted almond.

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Boise resident Matthew Allison has been described as a “goofy, local electronic music enthusiast” by those who have come across him. But how well did his friends actually know him? Last September, Matthew was arrested for creating and spreading violent extremist online content that led to real-world murders. ProPublica reporter James Bandler joins host Lindsay Van Allen to dig into the double life of the man behind a deadly propaganda ring called “Terrorgram” — and why he chose Boise as his home base.

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Introducing Deepak Chopra: How to Ask AI The RIGHT Questions To Grow, Heal, and Live a More Fulfilled Life from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions?

Do you ever feel lonely even when you're around people?

Today, Jay welcomes back the legendary Deepak Chopra after six years, to discuss the unexpected intersection of spirituality and artificial intelligence. Together they unpack the beautiful blend of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge innovation.

Jay reflects on his first meeting with Deepak and how their bond has evolved over the years. The conversation quickly flows into one of the most fascinating questions of our time: Can AI actually support our spiritual growth, rather than distract from it? Deepak shares his insights on the mysteries of the universe, the unseen forces that shape our reality, and why he believes consciousness, not matter, is the foundation of everything.

Jay and Deepak break down the fears surrounding AI, from misinformation to war, and why it’s so important for us to grow spiritually alongside our technology. They explore how storytelling, creativity, and love are deeply human qualities that no machine can replicate, and how we can use these gifts to shape a better, more compassionate world.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Ask AI Better Questions to Unlock Wisdom

How to Use Technology to Support Emotional and Physical Healing

How to Find Purpose Through the Art of Storytelling

How to Train AI to Reflect Inclusivity and Diversity

How to Embrace Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality

How to Create a Sacred Relationship with Technology

Deepak reminds us that the answers we’re looking for often begin with a better question. And with the right mindset, even the most advanced technology can become a tool for inner transformation and collective healing.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:41 What If the Universe Is Just a Giant Digital Simulation?

12:36 How to Train AI to Unlock Ancient and Hidden Knowledge

13:39 Blending AI and Spirituality to Understand Consciousness

18:23 Could AI Really Lead to Human Extinction?

22:34 What’s Actually Holding Humanity Back From Progress?

23:37 How the Human Brain Transformed Over Time

26:11 The 2 Things That Set Humans Apart From All Other Species

27:16 Can Technology Lead Us to True Peace and Prosperity?

28:10 Will AI Replace Our Jobs or Unlock Human Creativity?

30:46 Do You Think AI Can Ever Have a Soul?

31:45 The Gender and Racial Bias Hidden in AI Systems

32:33 How to Build More Inclusive and Equitable AI Models

33:32 Why a Shared Vision Can Solve Any Problem We Face

36:13 Would You Trust AI to Know You Personally?

36:57 How You can Use AI to Get Better Sleep

37:29 Can AI Actually Give You Good Relationship Advice?

38:07 How AI Can Help You Find and Nurture Love

38:29 Why Personal Growth Solutions Should Never Be Generic

39:41 Your DNA Holds the Footprints of Human History

42:33 Rethinking the Big Bang: What Science Still Can’t Explain

44:31 Is Everything You See Just a Projection?

47:48 Why Fear of the Unknown Limits Our Growth

48:52 Want Better Answers? Ask Better Questions

51:41 The True Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think

54:30 How Your Brain Turns Experience Into Reality

55:08 Why Consciousness Is Still Life’s Greatest Mystery

56:28 The First Question You Should Always Ask AI

58:38 How ChatGPT Can Spark Deeper, More Intelligent Questions

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We’re sharing something a little different this time: it’s our first show recorded in front of a live audience! Last week, host Lindsay Van Allen was joined on stage at the Boise Depot with Mayor Lauren McLean and Valley Regional Transit CEO Elaine Clegg — who is also on the Amtrak board. They tackled a big, thorny question: will passenger rail service ever return to the Treasure Valley? Or is train travel connecting us to Salt Lake, Portland, Denver, and beyond just a nostalgic pipe dream? 

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Introducing It's Wedding Season! This Year’s Biggest Bridal Trends from The Run-Through with Vogue.

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Today is the first day of New York Fashion Week Bridal! Vogue’s Senior Living Writer (and resident wedding expert) Elise Taylor, and Senior Fashion Editor (and soon-to-be bride) Naomi Elizée join Chloe to discuss this season's latest trends. From Creative Directors to destination weddings, we debate what’s worth the time, money and hassle for any bride's forthcoming nuptials. As Naomi gears up for her big day, we also talk about the most important ingredients for a fabulous wedding and how to stay on track without making too many compromises.

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We’re rounding up the news of the week, beginning with a political rally that drew over 12,000 people to Nampa on Monday. Host Lindsay Van Allen and political scientist Charlie Hunt are discussing why Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) stopped in Idaho. And in Boise, a back-and-forth over a new state law has made the Pride flag outside City Hall a political hot potato, with Attorney General Raúl Labrador weighing in. Meanwhile, Micron is making moves too — quietly deleting DEI language from its website. 

We’re also looking ahead to the Boise River Marathon and celebrating spring the Idaho way — with Mormon cheesy potatoes.

To follow Lindsay’s recipe, thaw out your hash browns first then mix all the ingredients below together in a bowl. Bake in a 9x13 pan uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes:

2lbs of hash browns (frozen)

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1 pink of sour cream

1 C. Velveeta Cheese

1/2 C. grated onion

1/2 C. melted butter

1 teaspoon salt 

1/4 tsp. pepper

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Introducing How To ATTRACT Your Ideal Relationship & Create Healthy, Lasting Love | Danny Morel from The School of Greatness.

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While pursuing his third ego death, Danny Morel discovered he'd been unconsciously seeking external love his entire life to fill what was missing within. This transformative moment—lying on the floor shaking as years of stored energy released—finally revealed that he was "the one" he'd been searching for. Danny shares his profound journey from affair to divorce to cosmic alignment, where a mushroom journey predicted his future wife and daughter two years before they entered his life. His vulnerable account of breaking cultural patterns and releasing alcohol, sex, and old wounds demonstrates the deep spiritual connection between authentic self-love and magnetic partnership.

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In this episode you will learn:

• Why your romantic struggles directly reflect your relationship with yourself
• How to break unhealthy relationship cycles by taking 100% responsibility
• The three core blocks preventing women from finding fulfilling love
• Why "mind mates" bring temporary infatuation while soulmates trigger your deepest healing
• The specific practices Danny used to transform from people-pleaser to authentic partner

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