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AG Labrador Takes Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight All the Way to DC | Ep 125

AG Labrador takes Idaho's Medicaid fraud fight to Washington DC, pushing for federal data access to catch even more criminals stealing from Idaho taxpayers.  This week's report also covers Idaho's transgender bathroom law in federal court, who controls the Idaho GOP, Nampa's newly appointed mayor, a Caldwell police chief suing his own city, the Mountain Home fire investigation, and why pride flags are gone from Boise's Harrison Boulevard this June.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:16 Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight Goes to D.C. https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/]  03:18 Idaho's Bathroom Bill Heads to Federal Court https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction]   05:15 Caldwell Police Chief Sues City for $500K https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city [https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city]   06:58 No Pride Flags on Harrison Blvd This June https://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display [https://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display]   09:18 Who Controls Idaho's GOP Right Now? https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/]   https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/]  11:05 Is Idaho's Growth Reshaping Our Politics? https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/]    13:43 Mountain Home Fire Cause Finally Revealed https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes]   15:05 Nampa Finally Has a New Mayor https://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting [https://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting] https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death [https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death]  17:17 Outro

Congress Cuts Schools That Teach Gender Ideology — Idaho Already Led the Way | Ep 124

Congress cuts schools that teach gender ideology from federal funding, and Idaho already led the way — now the question is whether the Senate will finish what the House started.  This week's report also covers Idaho's record-breaking methamphetamine seizure, the deportation of 30 criminal illegals, a public land sale near the Tetons, and more stories shaping the state. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:00  House Bans 'Gender Ideology' in Schools https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/]  03:58 Idaho’s Bathroom Law Is Now Permanent https://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/]  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/]  https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law]  06:15 Idaho Deports 30 Criminals via ICE https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/]  08:19 Largest Meth Bust in Idaho History https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated [https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated]  10:12 Blue Cross Attorney Faces 10 Felony Counts https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material]  11:40 160 Acres Near Tetons Sold for $5M https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/]  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/]  13:59 Caldwell Pays $1,5M in Officer Lawsuit https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement [https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement]  15:37 Idaho Veterans Memorial Day 2026 https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/]  17:16 Outro

Nine Idaho Incumbents OUSTED—Little Barely Holds On as Idaho's GOP Resets | Ep 123

Nine Idaho Republican incumbents were ousted Tuesday night — and Governor Brad Little barely held on with just 51.7% of the vote, coming within 2,500 votes of the biggest political upset in Idaho history.  Idaho's GOP is resetting, and this week's report covers that and the news stories shaping the Gem State.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:01  Idaho Primary 2026: Little Barely Wins https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries]  03:12 Idaho Deports 100 Criminal Illegal Aliens https://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities [https://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities]    05:14 Two Navy Jets Crash at Mountain Home Airshow https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show]  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show]  https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base [https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base]   07:21 Pocatello Blocks AI Data Center Permit https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/]   https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/]    09:37 AG Labrador Puts 5 Child Predators Away https://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases [https://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases] 10:44 Canyon County School Bus Driver Admits to Child Exploitation https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children]  12:31 AG Labrador Wins Idaho $24M Opioid Deal https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement [https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement]  https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/]  14:45 North Idaho's Wildfire Season Looks Dangerous https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/]  16:29 Outro

Trump Endorsed Brad Little—But Idaho Conservatives Aren't Sold | Ep 122

Brad Little holds Trump's endorsement and a $1.4M war chest, but seven GOP challengers say Idaho's governor campaigns conservative and governs moderate — and the May 19th primary puts that debate to a vote.  This week's report also covers the feds' scrapping Biden's public land grab, the Rathdrum mayor's resignation under a domestic battery probe, Boise State's Canvas cyberattack during finals week, and $7 million in school choice tax credits still available for Idaho families. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:12  GOP Challengers Take Aim at Gov. Little in Crowded Primary https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/gop-challengers-take-aim-at-little-in-crowded-primary/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/gop-challengers-take-aim-at-little-in-crowded-primary/]    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s08LWSsyU0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s08LWSsyU0]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ewv6kXw4Aw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ewv6kXw4Aw] 03:39 Feds Officially Cancel Biden Era Conservation Rule https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/11/repub/feds-officially-cancel-conservation-rule-for-public-lands/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/11/repub/feds-officially-cancel-conservation-rule-for-public-lands/]   05:55 Rathdrum Mayor Resigns Amid Domestic Battery Investigation  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/04/rathdrum-mayor-resigns-amid-investigation-of-domestic-battery-incident/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/04/rathdrum-mayor-resigns-amid-investigation-of-domestic-battery-incident/]    07:08 Idaho AG Raúl Labrador Cracks Down on Illegal HOA Fees  https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-cracks-down-on-illegal-hoa-fees [https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-cracks-down-on-illegal-hoa-fees]  09:02 Nampa May Get Amazon Drone Deliveries Soon https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/amazon-proposes-drone-delivery-in-nampa-raising-questions-from-residents [https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/amazon-proposes-drone-delivery-in-nampa-raising-questions-from-residents]  10:41 Hackers Canceled BSU Finals During Finals Week https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-colleges-respond-to-nationwide-canvas-outage [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-colleges-respond-to-nationwide-canvas-outage] 12:33 Idaho's School Choice Tax Credit Has $7M Balance — Application https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/05/idahos-school-choice-tax-credit-has-7-million-balance-after-first-application-window/ [https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/05/idahos-school-choice-tax-credit-has-7-million-balance-after-first-application-window/]    14:04 Idaho Hosts World Jet River Race Championship 2026 https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/jet-boats-fly-up-and-down-the-payette-river-in-the-world-championship [https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/jet-boats-fly-up-and-down-the-payette-river-in-the-world-championship]   15:27 Outro

Idaho's Ban on Men in Women's Bathrooms Faces a Federal Lawsuit | Ep 121

Idaho's ban on men in women's bathrooms now faces a federal lawsuit from the ACLU, who call it discrimination — we break down exactly why they're wrong.  From a $6.83 million criminal fine hitting Boise Cascade, to a Canyon County sheriff warning Idaho has shifted from a cartel destination to a distribution hub, a Governor's race shakeup with major union endorsements, and a former Nampa priest sentenced for abuse — this week's report covers the stories driving Idaho's legal, political, and cultural landscape.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.  👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.  Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ [https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/]  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho [https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ [https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/]  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:17 ACLU Sues Over Idaho Trans Bathroom Law https://www.idahoednews.org/news/transgender-idahoans-file-lawsuit-challenging-criminal-penalties-for-using-preferred-restrooms/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/transgender-idahoans-file-lawsuit-challenging-criminal-penalties-for-using-preferred-restrooms/]  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/30/transgender-idahoans-sue-over-law-that-criminalizes-using-bathrooms-that-align-with-gender-identity/ [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/30/transgender-idahoans-sue-over-law-that-criminalizes-using-bathrooms-that-align-with-gender-identity/] https://www.kivitv.com/news/aclu-six-transgender-idaho-residents-file-federal-lawsuit-challenging-new-restroom-law [https://www.kivitv.com/news/aclu-six-transgender-idaho-residents-file-federal-lawsuit-challenging-new-restroom-law]   https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/27/in-wake-of-bathroom-bill-commercial-tenants-ask-for-gender-neutral-bathrooms-property-owners-weigh-options/ [https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/27/in-wake-of-bathroom-bill-commercial-tenants-ask-for-gender-neutral-bathrooms-property-owners-weigh-options/]  03:05 Boise Cascade Fined for Chinese Plywood by DOJ https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/doj-fines-boise-cascade-6-3m-for-buying-chinese-plywood-shirking-tariffs [https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/doj-fines-boise-cascade-6-3m-for-buying-chinese-plywood-shirking-tariffs]   05:12 Vallivue Land Deal Raises Red Flags https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/district-policy-state-law-come-into-question-over-vallivue-land-deal/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/district-policy-state-law-come-into-question-over-vallivue-land-deal/]    06:47 Twin Falls Trustee Violated Election Law https://www.idahoednews.org/news/attorney-general-says-twin-falls-trustee-violated-elections-integrity-law/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/attorney-general-says-twin-falls-trustee-violated-elections-integrity-law/]  08:49 Idaho's Shifting Role in Drug Trafficking https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-is-now-more-a-drug-distributorship-than-a-depository-says-canyon-county-sheriff [https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-is-now-more-a-drug-distributorship-than-a-depository-says-canyon-county-sheriff]   10:27 Little Gains Police & Fire Union Backing https://www.idahoednews.org/news/police-firefighter-unions-endorse-little-after-he-lost-teachers-union-support/ [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/police-firefighter-unions-endorse-little-after-he-lost-teachers-union-support/] 12:39 Nampa Catholic Priest Sentenced for Abusing Minor https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/nampa-priest-sentenced-to-15-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-sexual-abuse-involving-teen [https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/nampa-priest-sentenced-to-15-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-sexual-abuse-involving-teen] 14:15 Idaho's Newest State Park Near Salmon https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/historic-ranch-near-salmon-is-idahos-newest-state-park/ [https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/historic-ranch-near-salmon-is-idahos-newest-state-park/]    15:46 Outro