Topic: Boise State

Boise State University professor Jennifer Pierce is teaching second graders in Idaho about global warming using games like "tag" to simulate the greenhouse effect. Pierce argues that there are "not two sides" to the issue and that human activity is the definitive cause of climate change. This educational push comes as the Idaho legislature debates softening state science standards regarding human-caused climate change.

A formal knighting ceremony was held in Boise using a four-foot sword provided by a producer. The local culture is heavily influenced by Boise State University and its football team, the Broncos. Additional observations include the hospitality of local producers and the prevalence of vintage pinball machines in the area.