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KISU radio first went on the air June 4th, 1999. When it first hit the airwaves, KISU barely made a ripple in the local radio market, broadcasting at only 450 watts. But since that day in June, KISU has grown in a lot of different ways. After just five months on the air, KISU's original general manager left, and long-time eastern Idaho radio veteran Jerry Miller was hired. In 2004 KISU increased its power from 450 watts to 4500 watts, and in April of 2008, KISU went on the air in Idaho Falls on translator K217EJ, broadcasting at 91.3 FM! The station now also consistently ranks high in local listener ratings survey, drawing more listeners than many local, more-established commercial radio stations!

When KISU first went on the air, all of its programming came from outside sources like National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and many independent program distributors. But in the spring of 2000 KISU reached a milestone when ISU student Jeremy Petersen aired KISU’s first-ever locally produced program, a music show titled “In House”. Since that first taste of local programming hit the airwaves, KISU has added many other locally-produced programs, and now provides local and regional news throughout the day, as well. And today, Petersen has moved on to provide the same excellent radio at Oregon Public Radio in Portland. In the mid 90’s KISU also went online, making it possible for people outside the listening area to listen to the station at any time through their computer. That became particularly important as KISU has also become the home for broadcasts of ISU women’s soccer, volleyball and basketball.

In 2008, KISU FM expanded with a stronger signal into the Idaho Falls, Idaho market by going on-air with a new translator at 91.3 FM, and in 2012 KISU erxpanded its signal throughout the Upper Snake River Valley by going on-air at 88.1 FM with a new translator in Rexburg.

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"African music", is what most people refer to when thinking of several unique genres of music from different parts of Africa. There is so much diversity and richness coming from all parts of Africa and this shows in its music. Here on In The Spirit of Africa, we'll be listening to all these different styles, acknowledging their uniqueness and also their similarities, and also, we appreciate Northern, Central, Southern, Eastern, and Western African music and musicians.

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Mar 22, 2022
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An interview with Idaho State University NIATEC Students & some great tips for being safe online

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Oct 07, 2014
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Bengal Buzz is a half-hour radio show featuring interviews with noteworthy ISU alumni, students, faculty, and friends. The program is dedicated to exploring and celebrating the individual stories and accomplishments of Bengals. Join us on the first and third Monday of each month (during the academic school year) at 7pm for Bengal Buzz on KISU-FM.

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: May 03, 2015
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Constitutional Conversations features the noted constitutional scholar, Dr. David Gray Adler, for 45 minutes of remarks and 45 minutes of Q & A. Adler has lectured nationally and internationally on the Constitution, the Presidency and the Bill of Rights. The programs are held at the Trinity Methodist Church, 237 N. Water Ave., Idaho Falls, with more information at http://alturasinstitute.com/

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Feb 11, 2018
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  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Jun 23, 2015
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House Call on KISU-FM airs LIVE in Southeast Idaho every Thursday at 8:30am. This is the audio archive for RECORDED shows.

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Aug 31, 2015
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Archive of the live, call-in, medical topics radio show hosted by medical doctors and brothers Fahim and Naeem Rahim. This is an archive of programs recorded in 2014

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Nov 06, 2014
Caption: Former Secretaries of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt (left) and Kathleen Sebelius participate in a panel discussion moderated by Post Register Editor and Publisher Roger Plothow at the Idaho Healthcare Summit on Tuesday morning. The summit was hel, Credit: Monte LaOrange, Post Register
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KISU-FM recorded audio for broadcasts of select events from the 2015 Idaho Healthcare Summit: **** Recorded for KISU-FM for Radio Broadcast **** File 1- Morning remarks with Q&A from Mike Kathleen Sebelius followed by afternoon remarks by Mike Leavitt **** File 2- Joint Session with panelists Mike Leavitt and Kathleen Sebelius with Roger Plothow **** File 3- JOINT SESSION: Impending Supreme Court Decision on Subsidies. SPONSORED BY WRIGHT-WAYMENT LAW OFFICE **** Information about the Idaho Healthcare Summit at idahohealthcaresummit.com

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Jun 22, 2015
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Features interviews with Thomas Heuser of the Idaho Falls Symphony and Grant Harville of the Idaho State Civic Symphony as they speak with KISU's Jamon Anderson about performances this weekend, Friday at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall and Saturday at the Civic Auditorium, both scheduled for 7:30pm. Mariachi Champaña Nevin is the visiting gues with both symphonies, and features trumpet and music composed by Jeff Navin.

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Feb 13, 2014
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Hear highlights from the August, 2015 Intermountain Energy Summit held in Idaho Falls, ID. Our KISU broadcasts include welcoming remarks from Idaho Falls Mayor, Rebecca Casper, and speeches by Jonathan Weisgall of Berkshire Hathaway, and Dr William Gern of the University of Wyoming, and many more.

  • From: KISU
  • Updated: Aug 31, 2015

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Joined in the Studio by Nick Bringhurst and Taylor Schultz, the two main characters in the Bye Bye Birdie production at ISU this summer. Bye Bye B...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2019
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Tami Comstock was joined by fellow Friends of the MPL board members to discuss the upcoming Spring Booksale to benefit the Marshall Public Library....

  • Added: Apr 22, 2019
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Animal, a member of Portneuf Valley Bruisers Roller Derby Team, talks with KISU's McKenzie Young about the upcoming bout on April 13 at H&R Hockey,...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2019
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KISU's McKenzie Young speaks with Westside Player's Jana Bontrager & Bart Nawotniak about the April show, a contemporary comedy for spring, being p...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2019
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  • Added: Mar 18, 2019
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KISU FM's McKenzie Young speaks with Pocatello Free Clinic Executive Director Christina Potts, and Board Member Kathy Olsen.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2019
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KISU FM's McKenzie Young speaks with guests from ISU's College of Education about the education career fair that is open to all, including ISU alum...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2019
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Doctors Fahim Rahim and Naeem Rahim welcome Ken Orr, General Manager of Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) to the KISU studios for a conversation ab...

  • Added: Mar 07, 2019
  • Length: 27:28
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Topics: HPV and other Public Health Vaccinations (Idaho Public Health Dept.) Guest: Doctors Fahim and Naeem Rahim welcome Ian Michael Troesoyer, RN...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2019
  • Length: 26:20
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In this President's Day edition of Know Your Media, our host, Dr. Zac Gershberg welcomes Dr. Kellee Kirkpatrick, an Idaho State University politica...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2019
  • Length: 30:18