1.27.2026 - Flags, School Choice, & Utah Fuel Tax

Send us Fan MailThis episode delves into a range of contentious issues, beginning with the ongoing debate in the Idaho Legislature over city flags. The hosts discuss how Boise Mayor McLean&apos;s decision to fly the LGBTQ+ flag has spurred new legislation to restrict flags on city property to only the U.S., state, and specific military flags, potentially affecting even banners for community events. They then pivot to commend Governor Brad Little&apos;s discreet move to opt Idaho into a new federal education tax credit from President Trump&apos;s &quot;One Big Beautiful Bill Act.&quot; This $1,700 credit, which refunds donations to non-profit scholarship organizations, is hailed as a win for school choice and parental freedom, though it faces predictable opposition from groups like Reclaim Idaho, accused by the hosts of prioritizing educational institutions over the actual well-being of children.The conversation intensifies with a heated critique of recent events in Minneapolis, where Neal expresses profound frustration over what he terms &quot;selective grief&quot; and &quot;cosplay activism,&quot; contrasting the widespread mourning for figures like Alex Pretti and Renee Goode with silence on Laken Riley&apos;s murder. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is sharply condemned for comparing children staying indoors during riots to Anne Frank&apos;s experience, with the hosts and callers labeling his remarks as manipulative and farcical. The program concludes with a significant focus on a potential economic challenge: Utah House Speaker Mike Moyle&apos;s proposal for a 30-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported to Idaho. This prompts a lively discussion among hosts and callers about various proactive and retaliatory strategies for Idaho, including building its own refinery, developing geothermal energy, implementing toll booths for Utah drivers, and increasing property taxes for Utahns owning land in Idaho, all aimed at protecting Idaho&apos;s interests and fostering self-sufficiency.---Highlights:*   Idaho Legislature debating flag policy due to Boise Mayor McLean&apos;s LGBTQ+ flag, potentially impacting community event banners.*   Governor Brad Little quietly opts Idaho into a federal education tax credit ($1,700) supporting school choice, drawing criticism from Reclaim Idaho.*   Hosts lambast &quot;selective grief&quot; in Minneapolis, contrasting mourning for Alex Pretti/Renee Goode with silence on Laken Riley&apos;s death, linking it to immigration policies.*   Minnesota Governor Tim Walz heavily criticized for comparing children staying home during riots to Anne Frank&apos;s experience.*   Discussion on Utah&apos;s proposed 30-cent fuel tax on Idaho, leading to calls for Idaho to build its own refinery, develop geothermal energy, and consider retaliatory measures.Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou