The Big Tent

About The Big Tent

The Big Tent: a place for heavy news with a light touch, from public affairs experts. Each week, Boise State University professors Jaci Kettler, Charlie Hunt, Jen Schneider, Nisha Bellinger, and Luke Fowler get into the week's news, from Boise to beyond. Listen live every Thursday at 3:30 MT on KRBX 93.5 FM; stream live at radioboise.org; or listen later on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

KRBX and Boise State University

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2024

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

92 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Graham Platner Withdrawl, SCOTUS, and Top of Mind

   This week, Jaci and Lori join us to discuss the circumstances around Graham Platner's U.S Senate withdrawl. They also discuss some interesting takeaways from this year's SCOTUS term. Last but not least, Top of Mind!

2. 

   6 Jul 2026

   SCOTUS on Campaign Finance Law, America 250, and Top of Mind

   This week, Charlie, Jen and Jaci discuss the recent SCOTUS strike on campaign finance law. They also discuss celebrations and sentiment for America 250. Last but not least, Top of Mind!

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Bipartisan Housing Bill, Mamdani Endorsements and Top of Mind

   This week, hosts, Charlie and Lori, discuss the lack of Trump's signature on a recent bipartisan push for housing affordability,. They also discuss the success candidates, endorsed by Mamdani, have had in the primaries. Last but not least, Nisha joins the team for Top of Mind!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,767,330

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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