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1.7.2026 – 3X Gold Medalist Nancy Hogshead on Protecting Women’s Sports, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Trump’s Foreign Policy">1.7.2026 – 3X Gold Medalist Nancy Hogshead on Protecting Women’s Sports, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Trump’s Foreign Policy

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Neal Larson and Julie Mason cover a wide array of local and national issues, beginning with the escalating fraud scandal in Minnesota and the subsequent calls for Governor Tim Walz’s resignation. Closer to home, the hosts discuss the selection process to fill the Idaho House seat for Legislative District 32 following Wendy Horman’s departure. They analyze the shortlist of candidates and the surprise last-minute withdrawal of former lawmaker Dean Mortimer. The conversation also turns to the future of education in Idaho, specifically House Bill 93 and the potential for federal parental choice programs to serve as a safety net for school choice advocates.

The episode features a compelling interview with three-time Olympic gold medalist and civil rights attorney Nancy Hogshead. She joins the show to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court case involving Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Hogshead explains the legal and biological arguments for maintaining sex-segregated sports and shares her personal disappointment with the Democratic Party’s stance on the issue. The show concludes with a look at international relations, including the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and strategic interests in Greenland, as well as significant updates to federal dietary and vaccine guidelines under the Trump administration.

**Episode Highlights**

*   Nancy Hogshead discusses the upcoming Supreme Court arguments regarding fairness in women’s sports.
*   The ballooning fraud scandal in Minnesota and the congressional oversight hearings.
*   Updates on the Idaho House District 32 vacancy and the future of school choice legislation.
*   Discussion on the “Don Rowe Doctrine,” Greenland, and new federal health guidelines.

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1.8.2026 – Senator Risch on Maduro, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, & Winter Window Deals">1.8.2026 – Senator Risch on Maduro, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, & Winter Window Deals

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In this episode, Neal Larson and Julie Mason are joined by U.S. Senator Jim Risch to discuss the recent and dramatic apprehension of Nicolás Maduro. Senator Risch provides insights into the 47-minute operation, the strategic importance of stabilizing Venezuela, and the broader implications of enforcing the Monroe Doctrine to keep adversaries like Russia and China out of the Western Hemisphere. The conversation also covers the logistics of managing Venezuela’s oil assets to prevent total economic collapse while transitioning away from the socialist regime.

The hosts then shift their focus to domestic issues, specifically the unfolding chaos in Minnesota involving Governor Tim Walz. They analyze the massive allegations of fraud involving federal funds, the recent shooting in Minneapolis, and the political fallout facing the state’s leadership. Throughout the morning, Scott and Todd from Advanced Window Products join the studio to celebrate their 40th anniversary, offering listeners a significant discount on custom windows to handle the chilly Idaho winter.

**Episode Highlights**
*   Senator Jim Risch details the swift operation to apprehend Maduro and the U.S. strategy for Venezuela’s future.
*   Discussion on the “Monroe Doctrine” and preventing geopolitical foes from gaining ground in the West.
*   Breakdown of the $9 billion fraud scandal rocking Minnesota and the pressure on Governor Tim Walz.
*   An intense exchange regarding immigration, assimilation, and fraud within the Somali community in Minnesota.
*   Lighthearted banter on whether it is acceptable to leave your car running while pumping gas in the winter.
*   Scott and Todd share a 40th-anniversary special offer from Advanced Window Products.

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Families of slain University of Idaho students sue Washington State University">Families of slain University of Idaho students sue Washington State University

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BOISE, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Bryan Kohberger murder case has taken another unexpected turn.

All four families of the murdered University of Idaho students are suing Washington State University, according to the Idaho Statesman.

The lawsuit maintains the University remained “idle,” despite knowing about what the lawsuit claims were “repeated instances of discrimination, sexual harassment, and stalking by Kohberger in its educational program.”

Kohberger was a teaching assistant at Washington State University while he was pursuing his P.h.D in criminology at the time of the murders.

The families claim WSU’s inaction on previous complaints that Kohberger was harassing women “ultimately culminated in Kohberger stalking and murdering the decedents.”

The Statesman got the 126-page complaint from Skagit County Superior Court in Washington. It seeks unspecified monetary damages. 

All four University of Idaho students – Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen – were murdered in an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022.

Bryan Kohberger took a plea deal on four counts of first-degree murder earlier this year.

He is serving four life terms plus ten years at the Idaho maximum security institution. 

Pocatello and Idaho Falls welcome new leadership">Pocatello and Idaho Falls welcome new leadership

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IDAHO FALLS/POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) —The City of Pocatello officially welcomed new Mayor Mark Dahlquist and City Council Members Dakota Bates, Stacy Satterfield, and Ann Swanson during the City Council meeting on Jan. 8, 2026.

Mayor Dahlquist, a lifelong resident of Pocatello, brings extensive experience in leadership and management to the role. From 2007 until 2025, he served as Chief Executive Officer of NeighborWorks Pocatello, where he focused on housing, community development, and neighborhood revitalization. Before that, he spent 17 years in leadership and management positions with Farmers Insurance.

After the ceremony, Dahlquist said, “To make our community the very best it can be. Just remember to be involved. Volunteer being advocates for the community. We all together will make this community rise and be the very best it can be.”

The City also recognized the three City Council members who were sworn in following the November election.

In Idaho Falls Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw officially began her term, taking the oath of office alongside elected City Council members during a ceremony at the City Council Chambers.

In addition to Burtenshaw, Brandon Lee was sworn in to City Council Seat 1. Jim Francis and Jim Freeman, who were reelected to Seats 4 and 6, also took the oath to begin their new terms.

Burtenshaw’s term begins following her election in December 2025. She succeeds outgoing Mayor Rebecca Casper, who served the city for 12 years and leaves a legacy of dedicated public service.

“I am honored to serve the residents of Idaho Falls and to begin this next chapter with such a dedicated City Council,” Burtenshaw said. “I look forward to engaging with our community, listening to their ideas, and working together to make Idaho Falls a great place to live, raise a family and grow a business.”

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