Topic: Idaho Politics

Interview · October 21, 2026

Episode 182 — A Doctor Speaks Out: Abortion, Medical Ethics & Idaho’s Prop 1 w/ Dr. Katherine Aberle

What does it mean to practice medicine when the smallest patients cannot speak for themselves? On Episode 182 of The Backlash, Dr. Katherine Aberle joins Dave Reilly to discuss abortion, medical ethics, and her opposition to Idaho’s Proposition 1. Dr. Aberle signed an open letter from Idaho physicians opposing the initiative and has been speaking at churches across the state, making the case for…

Interview · October 19, 2026

Episode 181 — Building Christian Communities in an Age of Chaos w/ Gabriel Rench

The West faces mounting debt, bitter divisions over immigration, and growing social unrest. What can ordinary people do to strengthen the communities their children will inherit? On Episode 181 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly welcomes Gabriel Rench of Moscow, Idaho—entrepreneur, political activist, CrossPolitic co-host, Fight Laugh Feast Network co-founder, and deacon at King’s Cross—for a…

Podcast · October 12, 2026

Episode 179 — New to Politics? It Shows. | Risch vs. Achilles & Taking Back the GOP

You started paying attention. You realized politicians lie. You’re angry. Now what? In Episode 179 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly breaks down Idaho’s U.S. Senate race between Jim Risch and Todd Achilles—and uses it to tackle a bigger question: how do you navigate politics without falling for every campaign pitch, manufactured controversy, and promise someone makes to get elected? Becoming…

Podcast · July 20, 2026

Episode 153 — Abortion Makes A Comeback? The Shocking Truth Behind Idaho’s Abortion Initiative

Podcast · July 13, 2026

Episode 152 — Post Falls Becomes First City In Idaho To Partner With ICE?

Post Falls has officially entered into a partnership with ICE—but what does that actually mean, and why has it sparked such a strong reaction? We'll examine the agreement, then zoom out to look at the true financial and social costs of immigration in Idaho using available data and ask what the state's future could look like if current trends continue. We'll also discuss the latest reports…

Podcast · June 24, 2026

Episode 148 — Reading the New & Improved 2026 Idaho GOP Platform

What does the Idaho Republican Party actually stand for? On this episode of The Backlash, Dave Reilly takes a deep dive into the newly adopted 2026 Idaho Republican Party Platform, reading the document section by section and breaking down what it means for Idaho voters, activists, elected officials, and the future direction of the state's dominant political party. From immigration, education,…

Podcast · June 22, 2026

Episode 147 — America First Wins Idaho: Moon Reelected, Israel Resolution Defeated

The Idaho GOP's grassroots movement scored another major victory this weekend as delegates from across the state gathered in Meridian for the 2026 Idaho Republican State Convention. In a closely watched three-way race, Chairwoman Dorothy Moon secured a historic third term, becoming the first Idaho GOP chairman to do so in more than four decades. Delegates also elected an entirely female…