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Summer travel is here, but finding cheap flights out of the Boise Airport can be tough. We aren’t an airline hub, which makes international trips feel daunting — and expensive! But according to Scott Keyes of the travel website Going, there’s killer flight deals happening here all the time — if you just know how to look. We’re resharing a conversation Scott had with our executive producer Frankie Barnhill, featuring his can’t-miss tips for your next big adventure.

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Introducing Five Superfoods to Boost Your Mental Health from Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D..

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Unlock the power of food to boost your brain health. In this episode, wellness expert Dr. Mark Hyman dives into the science behind five superfoods that can enhance mental acuity, reverse brain aging, and protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Discover practical tips to incorporate these brain-boosting foods into your daily diet for improved cognitive function and overall well-being. Join the Health Hacks community and follow @healthhackspod on social for exclusive insights, expert advice and the latest in health science.

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Boise’s food scene continues to grow as extravagant seafood and rustic Italian spots open around the Treasure Valley. That’s why host Lindsay Van Allen and Hello Meridian’s Natalie Plummer put together your guide to the hottest restaurants in town. They break down both the area’s classic and newest eateries you need to check out this summer. 

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Introducing Hannah Brown Has Healed from The Bright Side.

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From her tenure on both “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” Hannah Brown was thrown into the reality TV world of love and relationships. Was it real? And what did she learn about love on and off the camera? Since her stint on the shows, she has made her debut as a romance novelist. She came on the show to talk about what love is — and what it isn’t. 

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Today, host Lindsay Van Allen and executive producer Frankie Barnhill break down why this Friday packs a punch, with a Supreme Court decision that has major implications for abortion pills and healthcare access in Idaho. Also, the City of Boise has taken the reins on historic Union Block repairs. Plus, we’re celebrating cooler temperatures ahead and the two-year anniversary of City Cast Boise! 

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Introducing How Can We Be More Effective With Language? from Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.

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Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist Anne Curzan! Anne and Jonathan talk about how the English language has evolved since the 1300s and how our words are SO powerful because of their central role in our identities and communities. Plus, we talk about how to be a more generous speaker, listener, and caretaker of language.

Anne Curzan is the Dean of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, where she also teaches courses on the history of English, English grammar, language and gender, and the dynamics of conversations. She is a trained linguist and historian of the English language. Her TEDx talk at UM called “What makes a word ‘real’?” has over 2 million views on the national TED site. She earned her B.A. in linguistics from Yale University and her Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Her book “Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words” came out on March 26th.

You can follow Anne on Instagram at @annecurzan and find more information about her book on Penguin Random House.

Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN.

Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com.

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Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall.

Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com.

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Over the last few months, Meridian has been overrun with chicken restaurants. Some roads have three or four poultry eateries just blocks from each other, and it seems like every other week there’s a new restaurant announcement in the suburb. And with all these new options, how are you supposed to know where to get the best chicken sandwich in town? Our host Lindsay Van Allen decided the only thing to do was try them — all of them — and report back. 

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Introducing What’s the State of Misinformation? with Renée DiResta from Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.

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We’re all so used to turning to our phones for information, but how exactly does it travel across the internet…and what happens if that information is wrong? Renée DiResta is the perfect expert to break it all down for us! Jonathan and Renée dig into the differences and potential dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. From generative AI and Father Coughlin, to political polarization and being subpoenaed by Jim Jordan, we cover it all.

Renée DiResta is the Research Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory where she investigates the spread of malign narratives across social networks, and assists policymakers in understanding and responding to the problem. She has advised Congress, the State Department, and other academic, civic, and business organizations, and has studied disinformation and computational propaganda in the context of pseudoscience conspiracies, terrorism, and state-sponsored information warfare. Her latest book, “Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality” is out on June 11th.

You can follow Renée on Threads @renee.diresta and on LinkedIn.

Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN.

Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com.

Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn.

Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall.

Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Our drag brunch scene is becoming wildly popular with sold out venues and out-of-state queens traveling to the Treasure Valley to perform. Today on City Cast Boise, host Lindsay Van Allen learns why drag and brunch are a perfect combo with the help of Coco Freeo, owner of Served! Drag Boise. She covers the do’s and the don’ts, what you need to bring to have a great time, and why Boise might do drag brunch better than larger cities. 

Interested in checking out Coco Freeo’s next drag brunch? Click here to get your tickets for Saturday, June 22nd.

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Introducing Live from SXSW - Moonshot Culture: Innovating to Outdo Yesterday from Science Will Win.

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Throughout history, humans have coalesced around moonshot culture to achieve audacious goals—from eradicating smallpox, to sequencing the human genome, to landing a spacecraft on Mars. These feats of human ingenuity didn’t happen in a vacuum, they were born from intentional innovation, a “coalition of the willing,” and a vision to outdo yesterday. This fireside chat with Drew Panayiotou, CMO of Pfizer and Devon Still, ex-NFL player and founder of Still Strong Foundation, explores innovations in cancer, their personal experiences with family members needing healthcare treatment, and what it will take to achieve Pfizer's next big moonshot to outdo cancer and achieve its vision, a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives.

This episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday March 11 as part of Pfizer’s takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge. 

The Let's Outdo Cancer Campaign aims to focus on advances in fighting against cancer. To learn more, visit letsoutdocancer.com.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].