The Horror Film from Obama to Trump
Russell Meeuf from the University of Idaho joins Johanna this week to talk about his book White Terror: The Horror Film from Obama to Trump. He argues that horror films are a form of social and politi...
1 Juni 202436min
The Legacy of Cecil D. Andrus
Johanna is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Emily Wakild from Boise State University to learn more about one of Idaho’s most beloved governors, and the last Democrat to serve as governor of Idaho, Cecil D...
13 Maj 202446min
Sociology of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift
In March, Boise State sociology professor Dr. Sharon Paterson offered a workshop course about Taylor Swift. Learn about the sociology of a pop star as Johanna discusses the course with Dr. Paterson an...
15 Apr 202435min
The Big Give
This special episode of Context is dedicated to all of the families who have been impacted by organ donation. Johanna is joined by Heather Platts and Bruce Michael Miller, who perform together as the ...
4 Apr 202459min
The 51 Tunnels That Saved Twin Falls
Dr. Jim Gentry joins Johanna to talk about a little-known story from Twin Falls history that demonstrates the resilience of communities during booming or stressful times. Dr. Jim Gentry taught histor...
27 Mars 202438min
Cultivating the Spirit of the Masses: How the Buenos Aires Zoo Shaped Society in Argentina
Johanna is joined by Dr. Ashley Kerr to learn about how the Buenos Aires Zoo was used to shape the debates around immigration, women’s rights, and labor unions in Argentina in the early 20th century. ...
14 Mars 202443min
It’s Her Story: Sacajawea
Randy’L Teton talks to Johanna about her new book It’s Her Story: Sacajawea and her special connection to this incredible heroine in Idaho history. Randy’L Teton – Randy’L is a member of the Shoshone-...
13 Mars 202430min
