City Cast Boise

City Cast Boise is the award-winning daily news podcast that connects us to the city we love. With a companion newsletter it’s the place where curiosity and passion for Boise meet.

Every weekday morning, our host Lindsay Van Allen will introduce you to your neighbors — from newcomers to born-and-raised Boiseans. It’s like eavesdropping on a great conversation overheard at your favorite downtown coffee shop, except in this case you’re invited to join in. With a clear-eyed vision of the challenges and triumphs of our rapidly changing Boise, the podcast will make you feel more connected to this city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at boise.citycast.fm.

Named Best Podcast in Boise Weekly’s Best of Boise 2025

1st place for “Best Interview” at Idaho Press Club 2024 Awards

Daily News
News Commentary
Society & Culture
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How to Enjoy Boise…for Under $50
27 min
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Is Downsizing the Future of Boise Real Estate?
15 min
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Why Boise Is Asking Your Kids For Feedback
21 min
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Public Land Battle, GBAD Election Explained, an...
25 min
105
Outrageous 1-Star Reviews of Boise’s Great Outd...
27 min
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How To Survive a Recession in Boise
21 min
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The Best Spring Hikes in Boise
18 min
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Wildfires Threaten Boise Every Year. This Neigh...
23 min
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Pride Flag Loophole, Library Elections, and Pat...
24 min
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How LDS Culture Shapes Boise’s Beauty Standard
21 min
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Tariffs Are Already Hitting Boise Home Renovations
16 min
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Power Ranking Boise’s Iconic Parks
25 min
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Is Boise’s Rapid Growth Actually Hazardous?
19 min
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Cybertruck Trashed, Pool Inspections Ending, an...
26 min
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Your Guide to May 2025 in Boise
35 min
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Why Caldwell Residents Want To Recall the Mayor
13 min
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The Fight for Trans Joy in Idaho
23 min
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What’s Next for Boise’s Fractured Relationship ...
22 min
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Pride Flag Fight, Forests Under Fire, and Weeke...
23 min
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These Are the Best Sandwiches in Boise Right Now
18 min
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Meet the Special Ed Teacher Running To Represen...
17 min
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How a Boise Man Went From Likeable DJ to Terror...
20 min
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Could Passenger Rail Return to Boise?
42 min
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Mayor Defends Pride Flag, Bernie Rallies Idaho,...
25 min
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Is Idaho Power Making Solar a Bad Deal? 
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