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Idaho Reports Season 54 begins at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8, on Idaho Public Television.

Starting January 8th, Idaho Reports is moving to Thursday nights at 8:30 pm.

But while the program is switching showtimes, it’s staying true to its mission. As it enters its 54th season, Idaho Reports continues to deliver in-depth panel discussions and interviews with policy makers and stakeholders on issues affecting Idahoans’ daily lives.

Each week of the legislative session, we'll bring policy analysis and news updates to viewers like you in every corner of the state, including how Medicaid cuts could affect healthcare services for all Idahoans, what’s next in education policy proposals, and how lawmakers are navigating a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall.

- Melissa Davlin, Host and Lead Producer

Upcoming budget reductions could undercut Idaho cybersecurity

The state of Idaho’s cybersecurity system stops an average of 400 million malicious activities every week. Despite growing cyber threats, budget pressures are keeping some state agencies from asking to fund the technology to keep Idahoans’ data secure.

Watch the State of the State address Monday, January 12, live with analysis on Idaho Reports.

The legislative session kicks off with Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address at 1 pm Mountain Time. Hear his budget proposals and policy priorities live on Idaho Reports, followed by immediate analysis with Lori Wolff of the Division of Financial Management, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News, and Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University.

Hey there, thanks for reading this pre-session newsletter. The fact that you're here makes you one of our most engaged Idaho Reports audience members. The team is so excited to start 2026 bringing you fresh reporting and insights from the state capitol each week.

Our new timeslot for 2026 sets up a new rhythm: podcast episodes on Wednesday, broadcast shows on Thursday, and the end-of-the-week newsletter here on Friday.

Be sure to pass this email along to a friend or neighbor who wants to stay informed about their Idaho state government. Your word-of-mouth endorsement is our best advertising!

- Logan Finney, Producer and Writer

Your support for public media means more now than ever. The generous support of our viewers like you makes it possible for Idaho Public Television to tell Idaho’s stories.

Idaho Reports on Idaho Public Television is made possible through the generous support of the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.