The Purple Zone
By Alexis Morgan
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Hosted by Alexis Morgan, The Purple Zone explores how governance, public institutions, community, and history shape the places we call home.
Through conversations, storytelling, and policy analysis, the podcast connects local experiences to larger civic and political currents--from education, healthcare, and governance to culture, identity, and institutional change.
Rooted in Idaho but reaching far beyond it, The Purple Zone is less about hot takes and more about understanding how communities evolve, how decisions shape everyday life, and what it means to participate in civic life together.
Alexis Morgan is a PhD candidate in public policy and administration, longtime community participant, advocate, and civic storyteller.
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Rethinking Tech in the Classroom with Joey Palmer
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May 12, 2026 |
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1 in 5 Rural Idaho Students Rely on IDLA: And It Just Lost Half Its Funding
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Anti-Teacher Union Bill Breakdown (HB 516) & The System Impact
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Stories that Shaped Us and Built our Communities
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Idaho Lawmaking 101: The Budget, Medicaid, and a Rare Senate Rejection
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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All about Charter Schools and the Missing Innovation Pipeline with Duncan Robb
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Idaho’s Doctor Shortage, WWAMI, & the $1 Billion Rural Health Grant with Rep. Dustin Manwaring
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Federalism, Elections, and the Constitution: Who Actually Has the Power?
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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The Real Cost of Underfunded Special Education
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Efficiency Meets Reality: Hard Math, Hard Choices 2026 Legislative Session
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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The Room Where it Happens: Getting Access to Where Idaho Policy Decisions are Made
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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A Five-Year Grant Promise Cut Short: What’s Happening to Idaho’s Community Schools
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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When Policy Meets a Viral Moment: Inside Idaho’s HB 41 (Flags & Schools Bill)
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Assassination That Rewired American Government
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Human → AI → Human: Navigating AI with Integrity, Clarity & Curiosity
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Who Runs This Town? Local Government & the Art of Folding in the Cheese
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Beyond the Buzzwords of AI + Education: Transparency, Privacy Rights, and What Comes Next...
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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School Boards 101: The Role, The Questions, The Elections
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Conflict Isn’t the Enemy: But Do You Know What Is?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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AI in Education: Golden Ticket or Pandora’s Box?
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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AI in Education & Why Teens Are Disengaged with Dr. Rebecca Winthrop
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Policy Happens. Here’s How to See It
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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When Meta Meets PTA: Partnerships, Policies, & Student Safety
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Vouchers, Tax Credits, and the Fight for Idaho’s Public Schools
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The Culture Keeper: Building Schools Everyone Believes In
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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What If We Talked Like Everyone Mattered?--The Dignity Index with Tami Pyfer
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May 20, 2025 |
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Tech That Helps Parents Protect & Connect: Rethinking Digital Parenting with the Smartphone Alternative Troomi
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May 06, 2025 |
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Crowded Classrooms, Cheerful Chalkboards, and a Case for a New Elementary School
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA): Exciting Opportunities for Your K-12 Journey
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Anatomy of a School Bond Proposal
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Building Community Through Education: Insights from Lewiston Superintendent Lance Hansen
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Middleton Superintendent's Take: School Bond, Community Collaboration, & Highlights of the Year
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Professional Learning Communities: Boosting Student Success & Teacher Collaboration
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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MORE Talk, Measured Action: Social Media Event, Vouchers, & Ed Policy
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Homeschooling in Idaho: Audra Talley on the Benefits, Challenges, and What’s Next
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Revamping Idaho's Grad Requirements: Digital Literacy & Future-Ready Students
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Youth Mental Health in Idaho: Creating Upstream Prevention with Dr. Megan Smith
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Investing in Idaho's School Communities with Jackie Yarbrough
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Principal Power: How Middleton High is getting a BOOST in School Culture
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Idaho TECH Bill to Protect Kids and the More Social Less Media Movement
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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When Tragedy Sparks Change: A Conversation with YouMeWeAll Parents
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Marsing’s Community School Revolution: Bold Moves by School Leaders for Their Community
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Heartbeat of Music Education in Idaho with Mr. TJ Eriksen
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Funding, Attendance, and Teacher Retention with Superintendent Debbie Critchfield
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Buses to Books: West Ada Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub shares what's in store for the district
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Kids, Conversations, and the Future: Highlight Reel of My First Season
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Navigating Tough Choices: The Impact of Caldwell School District's Failed Supplemental Levy
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Early Learning for Kids 5 years and younger with AEYC
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Tackling Social Media's Effects on Gen Z: Insights from "The Anxious Generation" - PART 1
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May 21, 2024 |
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Tackling Social Media's Effects on Gen Z: Insights from "The Anxious Generation" Part 2
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May 21, 2024 |
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Beyond the Classroom: How Community School Strategy is Reshaping School Communities
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May 07, 2024 |
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Kids & Tech: Navigating Challenges in a Digital World
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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School Bond Passed in Idaho! Inside the School Board Strategy That Made It Happen
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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The Power of One: Meet the Teen Behind a Nationwide Wake-Up Call
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Rural Idaho Roots to Future Leaders: Why Student Dreams Matter
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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What’s Next for Idaho Schools? Insights from Superintendent Debbie Critchfield
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Capital to Community: How Education Policy is formed and directly impacts local communities PLUS Hot Topics for 2024
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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The role of School Board Members in the Idaho Education System
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Through a Teen’s Eyes: School, Stereotypes & Speaking Up
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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School Choice Options: Guide to understanding the 9 School Choice options for K-12 students in Idaho
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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High School Stereotypes: Insights from the Movie, The Breakfast Club
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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The Way Parents Prefer to Learn Deets on Schools
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Idaho's Advanced Opportunity Program: USE the $4,625 for your 7-12 grader
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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HOW to Select the Right School Board Members: The Influence of Your Vote on Public Education
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Parenting and Public Schools: The Decision That Matters Most
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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SNEAK PEEK into The SHOW Our Kids Our Schools
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Sep 08, 2023 |