Local journalist and international news icon, Nate Eaton, joins us in-studio to discuss his many accomplishments in the world of journalism. With his coverage of groundbreaking stories such as the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow case, Eaton goes deeper into the impact of local journalism and the future of East Idaho News.

Exceeding 25 years of experience in local government and city management, Travis Rothweiler joins our host, Brennan Summers, to shed insight on his role helping Twin Falls grow and thrive. Serving as the community's Chief Executive Council, Rothweiler outlines his daily responsibilities to the residents of Twin Falls while sustaining the services they depend on.

Welcome back for season 4 of the Main Street Idaho Podcast. Joining us for episode 1 is Rod Gramer, former President of Idaho Business for Education and a decades-long journalist and news executive. Rod lends his extensive background in the news media to discuss the current state of news literacy in the 24 hour news cycle, as well as the impact of government vouchers in conservative and liberal states across the nation.

Vice President of the Idaho Association of Hospitals, Toni Lawson, discusses the critical shortage of Idaho healthcare workers across the state. As new and incumbent legislators return to session in January, 2025, Lawson expresses her concerns of the compounding effects of repealing Medicaid expansion and women's reproductive healthcare.

We take the podcast back on the road for a special episode with Governor Brad Little at the Idaho State Capitol. After widespread discussions and months of debate, Little sits down with our host, Brennan Summers, to discuss the newly completed water agreement for Idaho farmers. Now known as "Idaho Water Day", November 22nd will mark the historic union between sensible water rights and long-term mitigation plans.

Joining us in-studio to discuss the infrastructure and development projects in Southeastern Idaho is Hyrum Pitt. As the Business Development Leader for Headwaters Construction, Pitt discusses the rising costs of educational facilities, residential homes, and commercial buildings in the State of Idaho.

Joining us for their first time on the Main Street Idaho Podcast is Executive Director of the Association of Idaho Cities, Kelley Packer. Here in-studio to discuss her involvement in the nonpartisan, nonprofit corporation, Packer details her advocacy for city governance and strengthening Idaho cities.

Friend and returning guest for episode 13 of the Main Street Idaho Podcast, Representative Josh Wheeler of District 35 comes to discuss his efforts to promote entrepreneurship for Idaho's youth. In addition to his already impactful strides furthering Career Technical Education opportunities throughout Idaho, he's now turning his focus towards young adults in a new Lemonade Stand Bill.

CEO of the Idaho Associated General Contractors, Wayne Hammon, joins Brennan for episode 12 of the Main Street Idaho Podcast. As funding ramps up for infrastructure expansion across the state, Hammon explains how his 12-year role as CEO has furthered the growth of Idaho roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, churches, and facilities. Hammon additionally recaps how he and former Governor Butch Otter revitalized the essential spending for government infrastructure during the recession and how new legislation can further the growth of Idaho into the future.