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If the post-holiday blues are starting to settle in, don’t stress! Host Lindsay Van Allen and local content creator Katie Williams are here with a winter bucket list to help you savor the season. From the best cozy food, to tips for staying active, plus the must-see local snowy landscapes — we’ll help you make the most of winter in Boise.

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Introducing Ozempic & Weight Loss Drugs: How They Work in Your Brain | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah sits down with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, to talk about the new GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Dr. Ania, who has been on the forefront of GLP-1 medication research for the past 20 years, will talk through why it is biologically difficult for some people to lose weight, maintain weight loss and why obesity is a disease. She explains how the new GLP-1 medications work, how they can facilitate weight loss, and if they are safe. Dr. Ania answers questions from people around the country who are taking the GLP-medications and have lost a significant amount of weight. We will also share an update from Amy Kane who told her story of losing 160 pounds on weight loss medications last year on Oprah’s ABC Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.

Also referenced in this episode: "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About" by Mel Robbins, published by Hay House LLC is available wherever books and audio books are sold.

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Christian nationalism is gaining momentum in Idaho as some lawmakers aim to make the Bible required reading in public schools. But does this movement reflect the teachings of Jesus, or is it alienating the communities it claims to represent? Local pastor and writer Benjamin Cremer joins host Lindsay Van Allen to dive into the impact of this ideology and if he believes differing beliefs can still thrive in our state.

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The Idaho legislative session kicked off with big moves. Today political scientist Charlie Hunt joins host Lindsay Van Allen to look at a resolution to ban same-sex unions that advanced this week, sparking heated reactions, especially after Democrats helped it advance. We also dive into a bill that could raise the requirements for ballot initiatives. Plus, we share how we’re unwinding with a glass of wine or a massage after an intense political week.

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Introducing Is your gut microbiome preventing weight loss? | Dr. Suzanne Devkota and Prof. Tim Spector from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Belly fat is more than just stubborn weight – it plays a complex role in our health, interacting with the immune system and gut bacteria. But could gut microbes hold the key to understanding and managing belly fat?

In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Devkota, Director of the Microbiome Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai, shares groundbreaking findings on how gut bacteria interact with belly fat. Tim Spector, professor of epidemiology and scientific co-founder at ZOE, also joins the conversation to explain how the diversity of your gut bacteria affects weight and overall health.

Together, our guests share surprising ways the microbiome influences fat storage and offer practical tips for supporting gut health.

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00:00 The risks of internal fat

01:45 Quickfire questions

03:12 What is belly fat?

04:30 How dangerous is internal fat?

05:44 How our body uses belly fat

16:20 Groundbreaking study on gut bacteria

21:05 These gut bacteria live in your fat tissue

24:50 Gut health and your immune system

31:58 Why microbes are essential to survive

38:30 Why gut health starts at birth

46:40 The importance of sampling your gut microbes

50:50 Two changes you can make right now

53:02 Easy fermented eating tips

55:10 Why not all pickles are fermented

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Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector

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Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 

Mentioned in today's episode

Translocation of Viable Gut Microbiota to Mesenteric Adipose Drives Formation of Creeping Fat in Humans (2020), published in Cell

Our extended microbiome: The human-relevant metabolites and biology of fermented foods (2024), published in Cell Metabolism

Effects of a personalized nutrition program on cardiometabolic health: a randomized controlled trial (2024), published in Nature

Heritable components of the human fecal microbiome are associated with visceral fat (2016) published in Genome Biology

Dissecting the role of the gut microbiota and diet on visceral fat mass accumulation (2019), published in Scientific Reports

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Winter is here, and it’s the perfect time to try snowshoeing! Contributor and outdoor enthusiast Heath Druzin has ideas for beginner-to-more-adventurous types. Plus, host Lindsay Van Allen is gathering budget-friendly gear suggestions. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful trek near Bogus Basin or a picture perfect journey to a snowy hot spring, there’s lots of ways to give this low-key winter activity a try.

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Introducing Nikki Glaser Won’t Be Roasting Anyone at the Golden Globes (Or Will She?) from The Run-Through with Vogue.

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Nikki Glaser, host of the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, stopped by The Run-Through studio ahead of her big night! From workshopping material, to deciding what to wear, Nikki shares the “marathon” level of preparation that goes into MCing the star-studded event. Plus, she shares some of the unexpected downsides of being a roast queen. 

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Idaho’s legislative session just kicked off, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From Medicaid expansion, to school vouchers, and abortion laws — the debates promise to be fierce. Host Lindsay Van Allen is sitting down with Idaho’s Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow (D-Boise) to preview the session. How does she and other Boise Democrats plan on navigating a legislature that’s shifted even further to the right? 

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Introducing What Is Your Life's Purpose? | Oprah's Book Club with Eckhart Tolle from The Oprah Podcast.

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Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks offers a conversation with global thought leader Eckhart Tolle about his groundbreaking work, "A New Earth," which has sold fifteen million copies worldwide. Oprah says it has had more effect on her than "any other book by a living author."

Eckhart talks about overcoming cancer and reveals simple, transformative lessons on diminishing ego and becoming a more conscious human being. Oprah and Eckhart also engage readers, including the actor Chris Evans, as they share their favorite teachings and quotes from the book.

Eckhart and Oprah are joined by a live audience at the Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® store for conversation over the new Starbucks Cortado, a small but robust coffee classic made with three Starbucks® Blonde Roast ristretto shots and velvety steamed milk.

Whether you're new to Eckhart's work, or have been forever changed by his wisdom, this is the conversation for our times.

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Boise’s unique blend of outdoor beauty, local charm, and great eats makes it the perfect city for a solo adventure. Today on the podcast, host Lindsay Van Allen is joined by producer Evelyn Avitia to share easy solo date ideas that will help build your confidence. She dives into beginner friendly ideas, indulgent restaurants, and tips for tackling your fear of going out solo. 

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