Dialogue

Technology Task Force

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 MST

The Students Come First Technical Task Force recommends some major changes to Idaho�s classrooms. This week on Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen and her guests, two members of the Technology Task Force, will look at how this aspect of Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna�s reform efforts will impact how educators teach and how students learn.

Technology Task Force

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:30:00 MST

In this Dialogue Web Extra, members of the Students Come First Technical Task Force discuss the effectiveness of online classes, if there is enough funding to handle the increased IT needs and if giving high school students laptops means the end of traditional text books.

Good Winter Reading 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:30:00 MST

Marcia Franklin talks with three Idaho authors about their work and gets their recommendations for good cold-weather reading. Guests include Tim Woodward, author of "Destination Idaho"; Kelly Jones, author of "The Woman Who Heard Color"; and Daniel Orozco, author of "Orientation."

Good Winter Reading 2012, cont.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:30:00 MST

Marcia Franklin continues her conversation with three Idaho authors about their work, their book recommendations, and their future plans. Guests include Tim Woodward, author of "Destination Idaho"; Kelly Jones, author of "The Woman Who Heard Color"; and Daniel Orozco, author of "Orientation."

Reporters' Roundup

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Newspaper editorial writers Kevin Richert (Idaho Statesman) and Corey Taule (Idaho Falls Post Register), joined by Idaho Reports host and reporter Greg Hahn, discuss what's making news around Idaho.

The Personal Lives of Political Figures

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

In this web extra, newspaper editorial writers Kevin Richert (Idaho Statesman) and Corey Taule (Idaho Falls Post Register), joined by Greg Hahn (Idaho Reports), discuss the ethics involved in reporting on the personal lives of political figures.

Refugees

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Marcia Franklin speaks with four refugees now settled in Idaho about why they had to flee their countries, and the joys and challenges of living in America. Guests are Fidel Nshombo, from Congo; Rusul Mousa-Bryant, from Iraq; Jumuna Gautam, from Bhutan; and Hosy Nasimi, from Afghanistan.

The Challenges of Being a Refugee in America

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Marcia Franklin continues her discussion with four refugees now settled in Idaho, focusing on some of the challenges they face, including discrimination, language difficulties, job placement, housing, learning cultural norms, and having guilt feelings.

STEM Research

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Governor Butch Otter proposes spending five million dollars to boost higher education research with the goal of creating new jobs. Host Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with scientists Mark Rudin of Boise State University, Richard Jacobsen of Idaho State University and Jack McIver of University of Idaho about their universities' cutting-edge research and what it means for Idaho.

Universities' Role in Economic Development

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Joan Cartan-Hansen continues her discussion with Mark Rudin of Boise State University, Richard Jacobsen of Idaho State University and Jack McIver of University of Idaho about future commercial applications of their cutting edge research, the Governor's IGEM proposal and how the universities' role in education and economics continues to change.

Legislative Preview 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Marcia Franklin previews the upcoming Idaho legislative session with statehouse reporters Betsy Russell of The Spokane Spokesman-Review, John Miller of The Associated Press, Clark Corbin of the Idaho Falls Post Register, and Greg Hahn of IdahoPTV's Idaho Reports.

After Reapportionment

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:30:00 MST

Political reporters Betsy Russell of The Spokane Spokesman-Review, John Miller of The Associated Press, Clark Corbin of the Idaho Falls Post Register, and Greg Hahn of IdahoPTV's Idaho Reports explore the potential effects of reapportionment on business at the Statehouse during 2012.

Calvin Trillin

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:30:00 MST

Humorist Calvin Trillin joins Joan Cartan-Hansen to talk about the art of writing, working on deadline, and the difference between writing about food and writing about eating. Trillin also discusses how he remembered the tenth anniversary of his wife Alice's death on September 11, 2001. And he shares a bit about his newest work, a children's book.

Trillin: A Humorous Look at the 2012 Presidential Race

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:30:00 MST

Calvin Trillin takes a humorous look at the 2012 presidential race. Trillin laments the loss of candidates like Herman Cain because his name rhymes so well. He also reviews the slate of republican presidential hopefuls and shares a few rhymes about the candidates.

Jan Schaffer

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:30:00 MST

According to the Pew Research, 41% of Americans get their national and international news from the Internet. What does that mean for the future of newspapers and television newsrooms? In a digital age, what is news and how do we know when we can trust what we read? J-Lab Executive Director Jan Schaffer explores the future of journalism with Joan Cartan-Hansen.