A conversation about education, and journalism

Kevin Richert | 08/12/2024

The back-to-school edition of the West Ada School District’s podcast is a little bit about the 2024 legislative session, a little bit about journalism — and a little bit about Idaho EdNews.

EdNews managing editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell and senior reporter Kevin Richert are guests on the podcast, joining West Ada Multimedia Specialist Ken Hyde and Community Liaison Katie Rhodenbaugh.

The conversation covers a lot of ground — from the school facilities law and the libraries law passed earlier this year to EdNews’ niche in Idaho’s changing media landscape.

Click here to listen, and click here to watch.

From left, West Ada School District Multimedia Specialist Ken Hyde; West Ada Community Liaison Katie Rhodenbaugh; Idaho EdNews senior reporter Kevin Richert; and EdNews Managing Editor and CEO Jennifer Swindell.

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevinRichert. He can be reached at [email protected]