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December in the Treasure Valley is pure magic. From dazzling lights displays, to personalized candle making, and chill skiing outings — plus the local comfort foods you need to eat this month — we’ve compiled all the best ways to make this month merry and bright. Host Lindsay Van Allen is getting festive with our producer Evelyn Avitia and friend of the show Mia Maldonado. 

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Boise community. Want some more ideas for what to do in December? Head over to our website where you’ll find even more things to do this month, and subscribe for our free Hey Boise newsletter.

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Thanksgiving brings plenty to the table — and plenty to clean up afterward. But what if your dinner scraps could help Boise bloom instead of sitting in a landfill? And can turkey bones go in the compost, or do they belong in the trash? We’re revisiting our conversation with Lisa Knapp — who runs Boise’s popular composting program — to share how you can make your holidays a little more eco-friendly. 

Since we first published this episode in Spring 2024, Boise launched an apartment compost drop off program. Find out more here. And for even more details on things can be composted or recycled, check out the city’s guide here. 

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Introducing Season 6 | 1. The Raid from This is History: A Dynasty to Die For.

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A young king finds himself locked out of power by his mother and her tyrannical lover. Time is running out, so he decides to take a huge risk and try to take back his country.

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Our local outdoor spaces aren’t just beautiful—they’re therapeutic. Plus they’re the perfect antidote to stress that offer a chance to decompress and let nature work its magic. From meandering Greenbelt walkways to Warm Springs paths, join Host Lindsay Van Allen and Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter as they explore these outdoor escapes. 

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Introducing HIV: Racing to Identify a Killer from Incubation.

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After four decades of dedicated research on HIV, scientists have made extraordinary progress in treating the disease. But we still don’t have a vaccine or a cure. On today’s show, we’re joined by two veteran scientists who have dedicated their careers to HIV research. First up is Christine Rouzioux, a virologist from the Nobel Prize winning team of scientists who first identified the HIV virus. For the second half of the show we talk with Richard Koup from the National Institutes of Health, who explains why it’s so hard to create an HIV vaccine.

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The holidays are here, but what if your family isn’t around? Whether you’re navigating estrangement or simply can’t be with loved ones, this time of year can still be filled with magic and meaning. Host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are exploring how to beat the loneliness, ways to find unexpected joy, and create traditions that are uniquely yours.

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Introducing How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Forty percent of people in the UK and US have high cholesterol. Knowing how to lower it can be confusing. In today’s episode, we simplify the science of cholesterol, drawing from ZOE’s 2021 PREDICT study, which explored its link to the gut microbiome.

Dr. Sarah Berry explains the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, discusses how cholesterol can impact your health, and shares tips on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Sarah is a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program.

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00:00 Introduction

01:40 Quickfire questions

04:01 What is cholesterol?

05:50 LDL vs HDL cholesterol

11:35 How diet affects cholesterol

13:55 Which fats should you increase?

16:00 Why do some people have high LDL levels?

18:40 The gut microbiome and cholesterol

20:37 What is ApoB?

24:00 Why don’t all doctors measure ApoB?

25:50 Why triglycerides matter to your health

29:30 Triglycerides and post-meal responses

30:45 Which foods can help lower cholesterol?

33:20 Saturated fat explained

35:30 How refined carbs affect cholesterol

39:50 Can you trust ‘low fat’ food labels?

41:15 The benefits of whole grain carbohydrates and fibre

45:03 Sarah’s personal view on statins

48:13 Cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women

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Happy Friday! Host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill are breaking down the news of the week, starting with a push to mandate the Bible be read in public schools. Will Idahoans like being forced to mix church and state in this way? And the Boise Airport is now 100% powered by clean energy, so we’re checking in on the city’s big climate goals. Plus, we’re chatting about a cosmic local character, and putting Festival of Trees on our calendar next week.

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Introducing So, Are We Buying Guns Now? from Hysteria.

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While Trump is busy casting his cabinet and staff picks with former reality stars, Fox News hosts, sex pests, and even some of America’s Worst Women, Alyssa and Erin are here to keep you posted. They discuss the rights and wrongs of the women Trump picked and question who will even make it to the inauguration. Then they ponder the question on a lot of our minds right now: is it time to buy a gun? Finally, they discuss the ways to prepare mentally and physically for a second Trump presidency without descending into doomsday prepping madness.

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Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence (NPR 11/13)

Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick? (NYT 11/13)

5 things you need to know about Susie Wiles (Politico 11/8)

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary (AP 11/15)

Meet the billionaires leading Trump’s transition team (Politico 11/07)

What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations (BBC 11/18)

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate (AP 11/18)

Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’ (The Hill 11/14)

The USPS will honor Betty White with her own stamp in 2025 (NPR 11/17)Buying a Gun Won’t Save You (Jezebel 11/15)

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We’re sharing our favorite spots in the Treasure Valley to make holiday shopping merry and meaningful. Natalie Plummer from the Boise Bubble podcast and Hello Meridian joins host Lindsay Van Allen to help you deck the halls with gifts from Boise’s local businesses! Whether you’re shopping for a picky tween or a friend who loves self-care, our local gift guide has ideas for all your loved ones. 

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