Heath Druzin
Heath Druzin is Boise State Public Radio’s Guns & America reporter, part of a national collaboration between 10 public radio stations examining all aspects of firearms in America.
He previously covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and veterans issues for Stars and Stripes newspaper. This is his second stint Idaho – he covered crime, wildfires and government for The Idaho Statesman from 2005-2008.
Most recently, Heath was living in Mongolia, where he improved his horsemanship, though not his throat singing.
Heath grew up in Northern California and when he’s not reporting, you can find him hiking, snowboarding and brewing beer.
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There's a fledgling effort to organize against far-right ideology that's moving into Idaho's political mainstream.
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For a long time, families in crisis Emida, Idaho had no where to turn. Now, two residents have started the first suicide prevention group in the county.
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While mass shootings prompt gun control bills in many states, conservative states are considering bills loosening gun restrictions. One influential Idaho group makes the NRA look liberal. -
Businesses that sell emergency "prepper" food and other supplies are booming in response to coronavirus fears. It's especially true in places where Mormon church culture encourages preparedness.
