11.6.2025–NLS–Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting, Baskets of Blessings">11.6.2025–NLS–Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting, Baskets of Blessings

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The podcast host begins by sharing Speaker Mike Johnson’s perspective on national politics, arguing that the Democratic party is experiencing a “communist wave” and that its leaders are beholden to a far-left activist base. Johnson expresses optimism for Republicans in the upcoming midterms, citing party unity, a favorable electoral map, and a strong economic record to run on. The host expands on this, criticizing the term “common sense conservative” as disingenuous and expressing alarm over recent election results. He points to the election of New York’s new socialist mayor, a controversial mayor in Coeur d’Alene, and a convicted killer to a council seat in Maine as evidence of a “cacistocracy,” where the least qualified people are gaining power.

In the second half of the podcast, the focus shifts to local Idaho matters, starting with a promotion for the “Baskets of Blessings” charity drive. The hosts are partnering with local businesses and school counselors to provide Thanksgiving dinners and gift cards to families in need throughout East Idaho, and they invite listeners to donate. The conversation then moves to a detailed critique of ranked-choice voting, prompted by upcoming local mayoral runoffs in cities like Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The host argues that ranked-choice voting is not a true runoff, claiming it lacks transparency, discards votes, and prevents voters from making an informed final choice between the top two candidates, a benefit he believes the traditional runoff system provides.

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LDS Church names Elder Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles">LDS Church names Elder Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

LDS Church names Elder Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles">

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the church leadership has called and ordained a new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest presiding body of the church.

The faith officially announced today that Elder Gérald Caussé, a 62-year-old native of Bordeaux, France, will be the newest apostle. He was called on November 6th.

“I’ve always had a testimony of Jesus Christ,” Elder Caussé said Thursday. “He’s always been in the center of my life. I know Jesus Christ lives. And I know He’s our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ. That’s the best responsibility or stewardship we might have in our lives.”

This new appointment follows a period of significant transition for the Church’s leadership. The calling comes after the passing of Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson in September. Following his passing, the First Presidency was temporarily dissolved until it was officially reorganized earlier this month under the Church’s senior-most Apostle, President Dallin H. Oaks. Elder Caussé’s ordination fills the vacancy created by this succession process.

According to the Church, at the time of his call, Elder Caussé was in his eleventh year serving as the Church’s Presiding Bishop, overseeing global operations, including humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and the organization of membership records.

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Fish and Game forced to put down food conditioned bears in Teton County">Fish and Game forced to put down food conditioned bears in Teton County

Fish and Game forced to put down food conditioned bears in Teton County">

The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game:

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (IDFG) — On Nov. 4, Fish and Game responded to reports of a black bear sow and three cubs that had been frequenting a Teton County neighborhood for over a month. The bears repeatedly received food rewards from unsecured garbage and other attractants, which prompted them to spend much of their time in yards and around homes. Due to their food conditioning and habituation, the decision was made to euthanize these bears in the interest of public safety. 

Relocating bears that have become extremely habituated and food-conditioned is not an option, as research shows they can quickly travel long distances to seek out human foods in their new locations. When it becomes evident that a bear has become excessively habituated to that food source or has lost its wariness of people, biologists and conservation officers often have no choice but to trap and kill the bear. 

Unfortunate situations like these serve as a reminder for residents living in bear country to properly store attractants and report bear issues quickly, to keep both people and bears safe. These bears were known to have been frequenting the neighborhood for over a month before they were reported to Fish and Game, making hazing or relocation efforts impractical.

All of Teton County is bear country, and reports of bears getting into garbage occur every year. Bears become particularly active in the fall, as they search for easy calories to fatten themselves up for winter. This often drives bears to seek easy food rewards from carelessly or improperly stored attractants like garbage. For the safety of both the community and the bears, Fish and Game is asking residents to properly store their garbage and other attractants, making them inaccessible to bears. 

Keeping bears wild and away from homes takes effort and cooperation

Luckily, there are a lot of things that people can do to prevent bears from becoming habituated, protecting both the residents in their neighborhood and the bears moving through it.

The key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to not allow them to access human food sources around neighborhoods and homes. 

Following the steps below helps protect both you and the bears:

  • Remove bird feeders between April and mid-November.
  • Feed pets inside.
  • Get a bear-resistant trash can and use it properly; don’t tamper with latches, prop them open, or overfill them. If you don’t have a bear-resistant can or if there is too much trash to fit in the can, keep it in a garage until the morning of pickup.
  • Do not keep coolers, refrigerators, or freezers outside.
  • If a bear has already visited your place and found food, take the above steps right away and call Fish and Game immediately. The bear will likely pay you a couple more visits, but if it finds no food, it will eventually move on.

Teton County residents can report bear problems to the Teton County Sheriff’s (208) 776-8200 or the Upper Snake Region Fish and Game Office (208) 525-7290.

Tight timeline and mail-in ballots? Local News 8 gets answers for Bonneville Runoff Elections">Tight timeline and mail-in ballots? Local News 8 gets answers for Bonneville Runoff Elections

Tight timeline and mail-in ballots? Local News 8 gets answers for Bonneville Runoff Elections">

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Ahead of several local elections in East Idaho heading towards a run-off on December 2nd, Local News 8 noticed viewers asking questions on social media about early voting and mail-in ballot procedures during run-off elections.

For answers, we turned to Bonneville County Clerk Chris Poulter. He says absentee ballots will go out to anyone who requested them for the November 4th election. He acknowledges voters will have to be aware of the December 2nd deadline.

“It does make a pretty tight timeline. But we are planning on sending out absentee ballots, likely between the 12th and the 14th. It doesn’t give people a lot of time to get them back. Once they get them.”

If you did not request a mail-in ballot for the November 4th election, but would like one for the run-off elections, the last day to request one will be November 21st. More information can be found here.

Early voting will also be available. It will look a bit different this year because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

“Normally, we do early voting up until the Friday before the election, but our office is closed Thursday and Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday. So we will be doing it from the 17th through the 26th.”

More information can be found on this website: https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/county-departments/elections.

Local News 8 will also contact the Bannock County Elections Office for their information on mail-in ballots and early voting.

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