CRT Sneaks Into Idaho Schools Despite Ban | Ep 61

From the controversial discovery of CRT elements in proposed education standards that bypass legislative bans to the heated debate over Bible reading in schools and school choice funding, this week's Midweek Report examines Idaho's educational battlegrounds while covering crucial updates on hunting regulations, medical freedom, and local government transparency.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:56 Rewriting History: Idaho's Proposed Education Standards Divide

https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0377.pdf

https://idahofreedom.org/idahos-proposed-social-studies-standards-embrace-crt/

03:06 STEM Funds Controversy: Idaho Governor's Actions Questioned

https://idahofreedom.org/is-the-governors-office-funneling-taxpayer-dollars-into-an-anti-school-choice-nonprofit/

04:27 Idaho Lawmakers Divided on Fetal Development Curriculum

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/senate-bill-proposes-fetal-development-education-in-schools

05:27 Bible Reading Act Sparks Debate in Idaho Legislature

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/legislation-aims-to-reinstate-bible-readings-in-idaho-classrooms

https://idahofamily.org/our-school-sponsored-bible-reading-act-is-underway/

07:18 Risch, Crapo Lead Charge to Revitalize American Energy Sector

https://pocatellochubbuckobserver.com/2025/02/10/risch-crapo-daines-introduce-bill-to-unleash-american-energy/

8:30 Idaho Proposes Media Shield Law to Protect Confidential Sources

https://valleylookout.com/2025/02/07/independent-news-outlets-like-boisedev-eastidahonews-see-rise-in-subpoenas-idaho-bill-would-shield-some-confidential-sources/

11:00 Senator Pushes for Broader City Council District Representation

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/07/council-districts-25000/

12:27 New Legislation Could Amplify Citizen Voices in Idaho Politics

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/13/kuna-legislator-introduced-bill-requiring-remote-access-and-public-comment-at-city-county-meetings/

13:57 Idaho Debates Sabot Ban in Muzzleloader Hunts

https://www.lmtribune.com/outdoors/muzzleloader-bill-back-on-idaho-legislative-agenda-18715846

15:25 Idaho DFG Proposes Elk Hunt Changes

https://www.mtexpress.com/news/recreation/fish-and-game-proposes-reducing-elk-hunts/article_1ca13210-ea51-11ef-bdf0-2b974ca15026.html

16:50 Blaine County Wolf Trapping Ban Upheld Despite Pressure

https://www.mtexpress.com/news/environment/idfg-wolf-trapping-proposal-off-the-table-for-upcoming-season/article_1c1e2f6c-e4db-11ef-a55c-4fea6a6349a2.html

18:29 New Hope for Idaho's Wilderness Rescues Utilizing Satellite Technology

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/satellite-messaging-technology-could-save-lives-idaho-backcountry-search-rescue-teams/277-7192be61-ade3-4324-823d-15325068ec30

19:56 North Idaho College: Best Surgical Tech Program in the State

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/10/north-idaho-college-surgical-technology/

21:09 Idaho Considers A Responsible Choice for Medicaid Changes

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/11/health-insurance-for-millions-could-vanish-as-states-put-medicaid-expansion-on-chopping-block/

22:40 Medical Mandate Ban Advances in Idaho Senate

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-senators-send-bill-to-ban-business-medical-intervention-requirements-for-amendments/

23:17 Officer Accuses Caldwell Police Chief of Harassment in Federal Lawsuit

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/10/caldwell-police-chief-lawsuit-harassment-feb-10-2025/

23:59 Closing