March 20, 2025
The Great Idaho Show - Ken Swanson - Idaho Historian
History buffs, this one's for you! In this episode, we sit down with Ken Swanson, one of Idaho’s most respected historians. With experience spanning the Idaho Historical Society, the J. Curtis Earl Estate, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, the redesign of the Idaho Statehouse, and the Idaho Military History Museum, Ken has been deeply involved in preserving and shaping the story of our state.
We’ll dive into some of Idaho’s historical moments, the challenges of preserving the past in a modern world, and the hidden stories behind some of our most iconic landmarks. Whether you love history, architecture, or just a great Idaho story, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!