Episodes

Barry Peterson’s family history in Elmore County reaches back to the arrival of the railroad. In this conversation with Dylan Stocker, he reflects on the mining communities, ranching families, Mountain Home Air Force Base, the expansion of agriculture, and the growth now approaching from Ada County. Barry also shares what his years in public service taught him about the relationship between government and the people it serves. They discuss local taxing districts, the proposed ambulance district...

What exactly is the proposed CuMo Mine, and what could a project of this scale mean for Boise County, the Boise River watershed and the Treasure Valley? On this episode of The Great Idaho Show: The Heart and Mind of Idaho, Dylan Stocker sits down with Sydney Luvaas, Mining and Policy Manager for Idaho Rivers United, for an in-depth conversation about the CuMo project in the headwaters of the Boise River watershed. The project is currently in the exploration phase, but the potential mine being ...

What if there really was buried treasure somewhere in Idaho, complete with a red X marking the spot? On this episode of The Great Idaho Show: The Heart and Mind of Idaho, Dylan Stocker sits down with David Foster, founder of 43rd State of Mind, to talk about a uniquely Idaho adventure. David and his team actually hide treasure chests across the state containing gold, silver, Idaho star garnets, cash and other prizes. Treasure hunters get 43 clues built around Idaho history, geography, landmark...

Something special is growing at Boise's historic Spaulding Ranch. On this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Ariel Agenbroad of University of Idaho Extension and Harvest Heroes Veteran Coordinator Connie Mae to talk about Harvest Heroes, the West Bench Farmers Market, agriculture, veterans and the new life taking shape at Spaulding Ranch. Harvest Heroes brings veterans and their families together through farming, gardening, education and community. Participants can g...

When most Idahoans dial 911, they assume an ambulance is on the way. In much of rural Idaho, that assumption simply isn't guaranteed. In this episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Mari Adams, Chief of Operations for the East Boise County Ambulance District, to discuss the realities of providing emergency medical care across more than 1,300 square miles. They discuss: • Why EMS is not considered an essential service in Idaho • The collapse of volunteer staffing • Long response times in mounta...

What happens when technology follows us into the last truly wild places? Steve Zettel of the Not in Wilderness Coalition joins Dylan Stocker to discuss a growing movement to preserve the wilderness experience from the constant presence of phones, satellite communications, music, livestreaming, and other modern technology. The conversation explores the purpose behind the Wilderness Act, why Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is uniquely valuable, and whether simple common courte...

On Idaho’s birthday, The Great Idaho Show sits down with a true Idaho legend. Roy Buckley has spent 93 years living Idaho life. Born near Marsing in 1933, Roy shares stories from a childhood shaped by farming, ranching, horses, haying, hunting, and hard work during some of Idaho’s most defining years. From running horse teams at six years old to hunting pheasants with a converted 1863 Springfield shotgun, Roy offers a rare firsthand look at a version of Idaho that few people today can fully im...

The Great Idaho Show | June 24, 2026 Where should Idaho families go fishing this Fourth of July? In this special summer fishing episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Roger Phillips (Public Information Supervisor) and Joe Kozfkay (State Fisheries Manager) to talk about where Idahoans can catch fish this holiday weekend and throughout the summer. From North Idaho to Eastern Idaho to Southwestern Idaho, this episode highlights some of the best fishing opportun...