Name: 02-28-84 - RADIO REPORT - CBS Radio - John Sattgast reports on the Nuke Train passing through Nampa, Idaho by Sattgast Audio/Radio
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Description: This audio aired on CBS Radio on Feb. 28, 1984. John Sattgast reports from Nampa, Idaho about protesters alongside the railroad tracks as a train passes through carrying deadly nuclear waste to Washington state.

This audio aired on CBS Radio on Feb. 28, 1984. John Sattgast reports from Nampa, Idaho about protesters alongside the railroad tracks as a train passes through carrying deadly nuclear waste to Washington state.

02-28-84 - RADIO REPORT - CBS Radio - John Sattgast reports on the Nuke Train passing through Nampa, Idaho

Former Idaho Gov. Cecil Andrus, who previously served under the Carter Administration as Secretary of the Interior, talks about the Democratic race for the White House. Andrus spoke at the Sandpiper Restaurant in Boise in early April 1984. This is an unedited version of that speech recorded by KIDO News Editor John Sattgast.

April 1984 - KIDO RADIO: Former Gov. Cecil Andrus speaks about Democrats' presidential race

Coming off if a Republican primary victory two days earlier, U.S. Congressman George Hansen, R-Idaho, speaks with reporters during a news conference, , Hansen had been convicted in March 1984 of filing false financial disclosure statements but had not been sentenced as of this date. He predicted exoneration of ethics charges, and at least a 60 percent win over Democratic challenger Richard Stallings.

In November 1984, Stallings defeated Hansen by less than 200 votes. In 1992, Hansen began serving four years in prison for defrauding two Idaho banks and 100 individuals in a $30 million investment scheme. 

This audio is unedited and provided in its entirety as recorded by KIDO News Editor John Sattgast.

05-24-84 - KIDO RADIO: U.S. Rep. George Hansen defends against ethics charges, predicts exoneration

On a statewide tour, U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, R-Oregon, stopped for a breakfast speech at the Charolais Restaurant in Ontario, Oregon where he spoke about his new position as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This unedited speech was recorded by KYET Radio News Director John Sattgast on July 3, 1981.

07-03-81 - KYET RADIO: U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield reflects on his position as Senate Appropriations Chairman

During the summer of 1981, U.S. Rep. Larry Craig was holding town hall meetings across his district. He stopped into KYET Radio in Ontario, Oregon and was interviewed by News Director John Sattgast about his visit to the Treasure Valley.

August 1981 - KYET RADIO: John Sattgast interviews U.S. Congressman Larry Craig, R-Idaho.

In August 1981, U.S. Rep. Larry Craig held a town hall meeting with constituents at Maudie Owens Cafe in Payette, Idaho, where he took their questions. He briefly talks with former KSRV News Director Ben Cook, who was working for Craig as his communications director at the time. The interview was recorded by KYET News Director John Sattgast not long after Craig stopped by the radio station for an interview.

August 1981 - KYET RADIO: U.S. Rep. Larry Craig, R-Midvale, holds a town hall meeting in Payette, Idaho

KYET News Director John Sattgast attended a breakfast meeting at VIP's Restaurant in Ontario, Oregon where U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood was speaking. During the meeting, sponsored by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Packwood told the audience he is requesting President Reagan forgo two 10% tax cuts in hopes of balancing the U.S. budget by 1984. Sattgast filed this voiced report.

01-18-81 - KYET RADIO VOICER: John Sattgast reports Oregon Sen. Bob Packwood asks Reagan to forgo tax cuts

During a meeting of Republicans at the Red Lion Riverside Inn in Boise, Idaho, U.S. Secretary of Interior James Watt blamed former Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus for excessive spending and mismanagement of the U.S. Dept. of Interior. This audio clip was recorded in January 1982 by KYET News Director John Sattgast.

January 1982 - KYET RADIO AUDIO CLIP: U.S. Secretary of Interior James Watt blames previous administration for mismanagement

Idaho House Minority Leader Walt Little, R-New Plymouth, tells KYET Radio's John Sattgast that he not only intends to run for re-election, but he also plans to put his hat in the ring for Speaker of the House.

March 1982 - KYET RADIO AUDIO CLIP: Idaho House Majority Leader Walt Little announces for Speaker position

During the Malheur County Fair in Ontario, Oregon in August 1981, Gov. Vic Atiyeh dropped by the KYET Fair Booth and talked with John Sattgast about his visit to Eastern Oregon.

August 1981 - KYET RADIO INTERVIEW: John Sattgast interviews Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh at the Malheur County Fair

More than 40+ years of audio reports and archives from veteran radio reporter John Sattgast (KBSU, KYET, KIDO, KPQ, Washington House of Representatives). Created April 5, 2025

02-28-84 - RADIO REPORT - CBS Radio - John Sattgast reports on the Nuke Train passing through Nampa, Idaho

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