Join Ben this time on the ROAR Report for an inspiring conversation with retired Army General and ISU graduate Antonio Taguba!

In this episode, Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett are joined by Erik Molvar and Greg LeDonne (dawn) from the Western Watersheds Project to discuss livestock grazing and its potential impacts on our western landscapes.

On this episode Parker interviews Ben Otto who is an energy consultant from Boise Idaho. They discuss the future of coal power plants. They discuss their environmental impact, and what lies ahead for coal power plants and clean energy in Idaho. To learn more about the future of coal power in Idaho go to the EPA.gov/power-sector

Idaho State football has set the time for its 2025 Spring Football Game. The Bengals will showcase their work from spring ball April 12, at 2:00 PM in the ICCU Dome.

The 28th Annual Feeding the 5000 Families Campaign in Pocatello is April 12, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 PM at the LDS Caldwell Park Building on the 700 block of E. Lewis Street in Pocatello. McKenzie speaks with Jolene Barnett Stephens and Kia Shaw about this community collaboration. There is a meal provided by local faith communities and meaningful conversations about food insecurity.

Roy Ayers was a visionary composer, musician, bandleader, vibraphonist, and vocalist. He forged a powerful and unique blend of jazz, funk, R&B, rap, and soul that was all his own. His music was brilliant, sounded amazing, and grooved like crazy. He died at the age of 84 in March of 2025.

The deadline for applications is coming up on May 2 to apply for Sage Grouse Action Team grant funds from the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation OSC). Funds for successful applications will be available by July 1, 2025.

On this episode Idaho State University’s new Ecology and Conservation President Charlie Medema speaks with Parker about reactivating the club, Charlie’s plans to engage students in meaningful conservation efforts, and what the future holds for the club. For more information or interest in joining the club email either charlesmedema@isu.edu or  ecologyandconservationclub@gmail.com.

Each year, the International Affairs Council plans and runs the Frank Church Symposium, an entirely student-led and funded event that brings global perspectives to Idaho State University. KISU sat down with representatives from the Council to discuss what the event means for the ISU community and how this year’s symposium is extra special.

Don't miss the chance to listen to this month's Bengal Tales, where Amy Dressel sits down with Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement, Tabatha Butler, and the 2025 Professional Achievement Award Recipient for the College of Education, Ronda Black.

This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Chris Chatwin, Assistant Professor of Finance. They discuss financial literacy, baseball, and the exciting lineup of events for Financial Literacy Week, including movie night, trivia, giveaways and other fun activities.