The Big Tent

The Big Tent

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The Big Tent episodes

  • Special Guest: Dr. Matthew May

    This week, Luke and Charlie are joined by , Dr. Matthew May, to discuss the results of the 2026 Idaho Public Policy Survey. Dr. May is the research Director at the Idaho Policy Institute, and has joined us to share the poll's key finding and more!


    Read the report here: boisestate.edu/sps/2026-idaho-public-policy-survey/

    28 min
  • Special Guest: Pam Howland, Idaho Employment Lawyers

    Charlie and Jaci are joined by Pam Howland, owner, litigator and investigator at Idaho Employment Lawyers. Established in 2016, her firm focuses on Idaho employment law issues. She joins us this week to discuss her work and new challenges in employment law.


    Find out more information about Idaho Employment Lawyers at IDemploymentlawyers.com

    Check out Pam's Podcast, "Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break"


    28 min
  • Special Guest: Cody Gougler

    Join Jaci and Luke on an episode with special guest, Cody Gougler! Cody is the Deputy Athletic Director for External Affairs and BroncoPro Administrative Officer, at Boise State. Listen to learn more about Cody, himself, Boise State Athletics, and mushroom coffee!

    29 min
  • Venezuela, Minneapolis, and Top of Mind

    This week, our hosts get to together to discuss Venezuela and President Maduro's detainment. They also discuss recent ICE and Immigration enforcement events in Minneapolis. Lastly, Top of Mind is a more light-hearted, with a discuss about reality TV!

    27 min
  • Early Retirements in Congress, International Stories and Top of Mind

    To bring in the new year, Charlie, Luke and Nisha look ahead and discuss what recent events may indicate in 2026. Starting with what early retirements by Congress members signal. Then, on the International scene, what might be in store for Ukraine-Russia, the US-Travel ban on African countries and Elections worldwide. Last but not least, what does 6 7 mean, and Top of Mind!

    28 min
  • 2025 Recap Roundup!

    This week, Jaci, Nisha and America from production, host a special, end of year special! Together they do a Top of Mind for the year, discussing high, lows, and what they look forward to in 2026.

    26 min
  • Venezuelan Boat Strikes, Immigration, and Top of Mind

    This week, Jaci, Jen, and Nisha discuss the recent Venezuelan boat strikes, what happened and why. Next, they discuss recent comments about Somali immigrants, and broader immigration rhetoric. Next, Top of Mind is about Olivia Nuzzi's new book, RFK Jr. updates on Elmore County, and Australia's Social Media age-restrictions for children.

    28 min

About The Big Tent

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The Big Tent: a place for heavy news with a light touch, from public affairs experts. Each week, Boise State University professors Jaci Kettler, Charlie Hunt, Jen Schneider, Nisha Bellinger, and Luke…