Lindsay Van Allen and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are bringing the best of the best of what their city has to offer. Did your city win?

Idaho’s strict abortion bans have made national headlines, and now a citizen-led initiative is fighting back. Idahoans United for Women & Families Executive Director Melanie Folwell joins host Lindsay Van Allen to explain what the campaign is doing to bring reproductive rights to the ballot, why the Idaho Supreme Court just sided with them, and how they’re trying to make up lost time in gathering signatures. 

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There is something magical about July in Boise: the days are long, ⁠the river is cool⁠, and the sunsets are cinematic! Host Lindsay Van Allen, ⁠Hey Boise newsletter⁠ editor Blake Hunter, and friend of the show Rachel Spacek are here to help you make the most of the month. From ⁠Botanical Garden summer concerts⁠, to breezy picnic hangouts, and the ⁠tastiest ways to beat the heat⁠, their ideas are sure to kick off your summer bucket list. 

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.  

For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Boise, ⁠check out Hey Boise’s⁠ take on what to do this month. 

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Tucked between the river and the foothills, ⁠Barber Valley feels like Boise's backyard⁠ — where new high-density growth meets beloved trailhead living. Executive producer Frankie Barnhill turns the mic on host Lindsay Van Allen to see what all the hype is about and dig into what makes this area one of the city's most quietly compelling neighborhoods.Want some more Boise news? Head over to our ⁠Hey Boise newsletter⁠ where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.

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It's been a news-packed week, so host Lindsay Van Allen and producer Frankie Barnhill are here to break down the biggest local stories. They dive into the controversial ‘Hetero Awesome Fest’

that raised more eyebrows than funds, thanks to a podcaster’s racist remarks. And a Utah senator seems set on pushing through a deeply unpopular public land sale proposal, while Idaho’s congressional delegation continues to catch flak for supporting “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Plus, Boise’s first professional soccer team is finally unveiling their name and mascot!

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We’ve all heard the rumors that Hidden Springs is allegedly a hotspot for swingers, so we're separating fact from fantasy. Candice Cook and Erik Zink with the ⁠Impulsive Duo⁠ join host Lindsay Van Allen to pull back the curtain on everything you’ve wondered about non-monogamy in the Treasure Valley. She asks the couple how they navigate jealousy, misconceptions, and what the upside-down pineapple truly means.Want some more Boise news? Head over to our ⁠Hey Boise newsletter⁠ where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.

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Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on trans rights has left many LGBTQ Idahoans wondering what the future holds, by exposing big questions about who gets to make deeply personal health care decisions. Jenna Damron from the ACLU of Idaho is breaking down what the decision means for trans kids in our state and what rights still exist after this ruling.  

Looking for more info? Jenna recommends checking out this site for info on patient support after the ruling, which includes resources for trans youth. 

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A proposal in Congress could force the sale of millions of acres of Idaho’s public lands, including parts of the Boise Foothills and some of the state’s most iconic peaks. That section of President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill is being framed as an affordable housing fix, but it’s not a guarantee that any of these acres would be used for housing—let alone affordable housing. Host Lindsay Van Allen is talking with Idaho Statesman opinion writer Bryan Clark to find out what could be lost if this bill passes. 

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When a protester engaged with a drag queen named Cookie Pusss at Canyon County Pride earlier this month, it seemed at first like any other video of a protester heckling a queer person. Instead, the queen asked a question that was so disarming, it completely flipped the script and even went viral on social media. JD Hawley, aka Cookie Puss, is joining host Lindsay Van Allen to unpack what led up to the tasty question, how that curiosity led to connection with the protester, and whether this approach could be a way to build bridges in even the most hostile places.

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City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Lindsay Van Allen and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes.

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