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Montana Values Podcast highlights the issues facing our great State & let's YOU decide if those issues truly embrace the Treasure State values we hold dear. Hosted by: Tammi Fisher

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    • Mar 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 99 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Latest episodes from Montana Values Podcast

    Episode 99: The Web of Deceit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:57


    Between Jason Ellsworth, Matt Regier and Rhonda Knudsen...Sir Walter Scott said it best: "Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive"' This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Music, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. MT PR Audio: https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-03-07/state-auditors-to-review-contracts-signed-by-senate-president LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/dec/25/state-sues-county-over-prerelease-center-decision/ https://mtstandard.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_bc9671b0-001b-11f0-be3a-0f0d795275a8.html https://kellywarnerlaw.com/montana-defamation-laws https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0120/0450-0080-0020-0120.html https://apps.montanafreepress.org/capitol-tracker-2023/bills/hb-260/ https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/mt/2023/bills/MTB00014074/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/03/07/ethics-committee-starts-investigation-into-former-state-senate-president/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/03/05/regiers-counsel-conundrum/ https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-03-07/state-auditors-to-review-contracts-signed-by-senate-president https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2008/10/091009usmagstipfinal.pdf https://www.taxnotes.com/research/federal/court-documents/court-opinions-and-orders/court-dismisses-employees-claim-of-tax-fraud-against-former-employer/1n87y https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/countrywide_2014-05-20_enforcement_petition_memo.pdf https://law.justia.com/cases/montana/supreme-court/2023/da-22-0182.html https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/06/17/maciver-appointed-new-legislative-auditor/86043222/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/29/ellsworth-attorney-demands-correction-to-audit-report-claims-report-defamed-former-senate-president/ Tort Claim: https://tinyurl.com/36aca6uv  DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 98: Montana's Latest "Letter to Santa" – Solving Nothing, Making Lawyers Rich.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 29:43


    For perverts, this legislation, HB 121, is a HUGE win. Great job, Montana GOP! Show Notes: Music: Intro = Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro =Background Music For Videos, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram#1 photo by Juan Marin, on Unsplash.com. LINKS: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB121/id/3039827 https://montanafreepress.org/2025/02/11/bathroom-bill-clears-gop-led-legislature-poised-to-become-law/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/11/montana-department-of-corrections-remains-committed-to-establishing-prerelease-center-in-northwest-montana/ https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/flathead-co-board-of-adjustment-rejects-proposed-prerelease-center DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 97: Galumph went the big green frog.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 41:33


    The biggest toad in the Helena Swamp, finds himself in the pot of boiling water.  This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Inspirational & Uplifting by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-contract-signed-by-republican-senator https://youtu.be/9ta1oZr9z4o?feature=shared https://helenair.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/jason-ellsworth-montana-legislature-gop-investigation/article_90095a1a-d45e-11ef-aa57-034ba6ebe269.html https://missoulian.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/regier-ethics-complaint-ellsworth-contract/article_82ba3011-fc2b-5329-91ad-7764caa80481.html https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/22/democrats-propping-up-alleged-corruption-in-legislature/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/20/ellsworth-says-contract-questions-are-manufactured-controversy-but-moves-to-cancel-170k-award/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/17/montana-senate-republican-leaders-looking-into-use-of-170000-of-state-funds-by-former-senate-president/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/01/24/audit-says-ellsworths-actions-constitute-an-abuse-of-his-government-position/ https://jasonformontana.com/about-jason/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 96: First, do no harm.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 37:40


    Healthcare in Montana used to be run by physicians. Too often now, it's profits over patients.  This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Positive Success - Corporate upbeat by, Sonican Dvir Silver Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram #1 photo by Martha Dominguez Audiogram #2 photo by Nat'l Cancer Society Both photos are royalty free on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://sosmt.gov/duties-functions/ https://sosmt.gov/#:~:text=Christi%20Jacobsen%20%2D%20Montana%20Secretary%20of,of%20State%20Website%20%2D%20Christi%20Jacobsen https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-12-04/secretary-of-state-likely-discriminated-against-cascade-county-applicant-labor-dept-says https://www.newsweek.com/montana-discrimination-investigation-christi-jacobsen-rina-fontana-moore-1992787 https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/07/a-propublica-investigation-of-helena-montana-oncologist-tom-weiner/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 95: Scalpel, STAT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 42:43


    Our postmortem analysis of Montana's 2024 General Election and beyond. This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Uplifting Upbeat Acoustic Guitar, by Ashot Danielyan Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Audiogram #1 photo by, Toon Lambrechts on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/11/07/republicans-sweep-montana-psc-races/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/11/07/in-conservative-flathead-democrats-double-legislative-presence-from-one-to-two/ https://electionresults.mt.gov/ https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=STATE&map=CTY https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY https://sentester.app.box.com/s/6lcgiiu8q3fbjxe7qzw0w43od2br94ow https://dailymontanan.com/2024/11/08/montana-democrats-must-clean-the-house-or-go-extinct/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 94: Pork Chop & Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 38:45


    MVP counts down the 5 worst political ads targeting Montanans this election cycle.  This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Corporate Life Upbeat, by Sunny Vibes Audio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engage-in-the-future/episodes/enGage-in-the-Future-Ep--15-e2proue https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/campaign-beat/2024-04-26/the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-one-of-these-ads-is-not-like-the-others https://host2.adimpact.com/admo/#/viewer/36ffda2b-a32a-4a7d-84b5-e8363d3a96e6/ https://www.instagram.com/monica.tranel/reel/DAjwFnZMIAP/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzQsmUl7UM https://x.com/MonicaTranel/status/1844347151553528276 https://library.municode.com/mt/butte-silver_bow_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engage-in-the-future/episodes/Who-is-Mike-Gage-e2lueu0 https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/home/Docket-of-Formal-Complaints/Lester-v-Gage.pdf https://ground.news/article/mike-gage-running-for-butte-silver-bow-sheriff https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/butte-sheriff-candidate-faces-allegations-of-campaign-finance-violations https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/campaign-beat/2024-10-04/no-surprises-in-the-senate-debate-a-shotgun-enters-the-chat https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2023-2024/Senate-Select-Committee-on-Judicial-Oversight-Reform/Meetings/24061213-June-2024/1-CI-128-Ballot-Language.pdf https://www.monicatranel.com/full-housing-plan DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 93: The Scapegoat Strategy and How Not to Do It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 30:11


    MT Attorney General Austin Knudsen is so dumb, he doesn't realize he can't use the Scapegoat Strategy when the public already knows that the MHP survey condemned HIM for HIS leadership failures, NOT Col. Lavin.  This episode is brought to you by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music By:  Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Perfect Ambient Corporate, by Bo Dleasons Audiogram photo by, Liona Toussaint on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/lawsuit-filed-against-montana-attorney-general-austin-knudsen-by-former-mhp-colonel/article_e3c043e0-8106-11ef-aed2-c3a909fffe0e.html https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-09-03/justice-department-orders-news-site-to-remove-highway-patrol-survey-responses https://montanafreepress.org/2024/10/01/montana-plans-to-contract-for-care-%20of-state-psychiatric-patients-prison-inmates/ https://montanafreepress.org/2024/07/11/montana-public-psychiatric-hospital-shuffles-top-leadership-again/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/10/02/state-prepares-to-contract-for-care-of-discharged-warm-springs-patients-state-prison-inmates/ https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/lawsuit-filed-against-montana-attorney-general-austin-knudsen-by-former-mhp-colonel/article_e3c043e0-8106-11ef-aed2-c3a909fffe0e.html https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/mhp-colonel-to-retire-after-30-years-of-service https://dailymontanan.com/2024/08/16/attorney-general-micromanaging-montana-highway-patrol-employees-say/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 92: Welcome the Hotel California.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 57:54


    Once you allow a Pre-Release Center to come into your town, you will NEVER get rid of it. Ever. This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Upbeat Emotive, by U-9608xy4i23x Both Music Selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Carles Rabada on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://www.mtpr.org/2024-08-29/the-montana-department-of-corrections-expanded-a-contract-with-a-private-arizona-prison https://cor.mt.gov/Facilities/CommunityCorrectionsBedAvailability http://www.cccscorp.com/programs/ccp/ https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/missoula-county-in-dispute-with-state-over-inmate-costs-treatment https://montanafreepress.org/2024/02/21/montana-prisons-still-overcrowded-after-arizona-inmate-transfer/ https://cor.mt.gov/Facilities/PrereleaseCenters#:~:text=The%20Montana%20Department%20of%20Corrections,centers%20that%20serve%20male%20offenders https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/great-falls-pre-release-center-escapee-on-the-loose/article_4fb91e6e-4228-11ef-9d5a-bf0b259e9292.html#:~:text=GREAT%20FALLS%2C%20Mont.,to%20the%20center%20on%20Sunday.&text=Hunter%20J.,asked%20to%20notify%20law%20enforcement https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/vincent-knight-reported-as-walkaway-from-missoula-pre-release-center#:~:text=Knight%20was%20last%20seen%20wearing,broadcast%2C%20rewritten%2C%20or%20redistributed https://www.kulr8.com/bozeman/gallatin-county-law-enforcement-tracking-inmate-escapee/article_24ecbc02-11d9-59cf-8a7b-19c1c4e26490.html#:~:text=No%20compatible%20source%20was%20found,cancel%20and%20close%20the%20window.&text=End%20of%20dialog%20window.,criminal%20possession%20of%20dangerous%20drugs https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/woman-walks-away-from-missoula-pre-release-center#:~:text=Prev%20Next,has%20pierced%20ears%20and%20tattoos https://www.montanarightnow.com/bozeman/man-fails-to-return-to-gallatin-county-pre-release-center-friday-night/article_b0a2f156-46aa-11ef-b070-8fb76f7c35fa.html#:~:text=Law%20enforcement%20asks%20the%20public,please%20contact%20your%20local%20enforcement https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/billings-man-sent-to-federal-prison-following-escape-drive-by-shooting DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.      

    Episode 91: The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today - William Lyon Mackenzie King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 35:21


    This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. If you steal from us, we don't have to apply to you and grovel at your feet to get our money back. But we SHOULD condemn you for taking it in the first place. That would be the Montana way. SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H. Outro: Inspiring, Uplifting Corporate, by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Audiogram #1 photo by, Eleven Photographs, on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/08/15/montana-governor-gianforte-receives-property-tax-task-force-recommendations/ https://missoulacurrent.com/residential-property-taxes-3/ https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/city-of-missoula-proposes-unprecedented-tax-increase-as-state-sits-on-1b-surplus https://helenair.com/news/article_45060b28-5504-11ef-bd1f-47770a079bae.html DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 90: Failure to communicate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 35:52


    This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. Senator Steve Daines and State Sen. Greg Hertz have opposing agendas when it comes to taxing tipped workers in Montana. This inconsistency flies in the face of the Republican platform, and it's just plain dumb.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Good Times Are Coming, by Bo Dleasons/Bohdan Kuzmin Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/missoulas-plan-to-end-homelessness-10-years-later-whats-next https://youtu.be/VPqEgVKISr4 https://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-plan-end-homelessness-misleading/ https://missoulacurrent.com/urban-camping-strategy/ https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=304118 https://www.kulr8.com/elections/montana-political-show/senator-daines-to-introduce-bill-banning-federal-tax-on-tips/article_3008b62c-f24e-58cc-bce7-ba3535e6a7d7.html https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/tip-tax-montanans-earning-tips-will-soon-be-required-to-report-them-on-state-taxes https://montanafreepress.org/2024/01/18/tips-now-taxable-income-for-montana-income-taxes/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/06/22/trump-promises-no-taxes-on-tips-the-pros-and-cons-explained/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 89: The Wolf of Evergreen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 37:51


    "For as long as there have been gullible people, there have been charlatans eager to take advantage of them..." - Michelle Debczak This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild, Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Uplifting (smell of spring), by Alex Grohl Both music selections are royalty free, on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/historys-greatest-charlatans https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2017/02/18/bill-puts-political-practices-office-tug-war/98096506/ https://dailymontanan.com/2021/12/02/the-only-socialist-rag-is-the-tired-song-and-dance-skees-is-performing/ https://montanafreepress.org/2022/03/21/montana-constitution-50th-birthday-midlife-crisis/ https://montanafreepress.org/2022/07/18/bukacek-wins-public-service-commission-primary/ https://montanafreepress.org/2022/12/09/mangan-departs-montana-political-practices-office/ https://montanafreepress.org/2022/09/13/gospel-and-gop-according-to-montana-pastor-jd-hall/ https://ministrywatch.com/police-report-disgraced-pastor-jd-hall-investigated-for-assault-with-weapon-strangulation/ https://youtu.be/gmyYmzzimjM?feature=shared https://www.lukasschubertmt.com/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 88: Knudsen K'not Kommand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 36:07


    AG Austin Knudsen is a menace to his own office, our Highway Patrol, the practice of law, and our great state.  This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild, Wild West, by Julius H. Outro: Upbeat Corporate, by WaveCont Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://dailymontanan.com/2024/05/29/complaint-dojs-montana-highway-patrol-fired-trooper-in-retaliation/ https://dojmt.gov/attorney-general-knudsen-announces-retirement-of-mhp-colonel/ https://www.ktvh.com/news/montana-politics/judge-accepts-gun-case-plea-deal-arranged-by-ag-knudsens-office https://montanafreepress.org/2024/05/31/conservatives4mt-committee-puts-240k-behind-moderate-republicans-legsilative-primaries/ https://dailymontanan.com/2024/03/29/montana-highway-patrol-survey-shows-lack-of-trust-in-leadership/ https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/ag-austin-knudsen-charged-with-41-counts-of-professional-misconduct/article_5d08e014-4c5f-11ee-b218-bff37a7c3aa2.html DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 87: Ass, meet alligator. The parting of the red sea of the MTGOP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 49:45


    “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.” – Frederick William Robertson This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Kalispell https://www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, Julius H Outro: Upbeat Emotive, u_968xy4i23x Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Dr. Al audio: https://fb.watch/rjW3Qb4X0-/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/02/26/kalispell-republican-primary-challenge-tony-brockman/ https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/billpdf/HB0225.pdf https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/04/24/bill-to-increase-funding-for-individualized-education-programs-moves-to-governors-desk/ https://joneslawmt.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20170902114613/http:/lastbestnews.com/site/2017/07/lawyer-faces-sanctions-for-obstructing-political-probe/ https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/_docs/2018decisions/Eaton-v.-G.-Jarussi.vFINAL-signed.pdf https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-dark-money-emily-jones-obstruction/ https://web.archive.org/web/20170922065317/ https://missoulanews.bigskypre a/the-republican-operative-behind-an-opaque-media-launch/Content?oid=3321125 ss.com/missoula/the-republican-operative-behind-an-opaque-media-launch/Content?oid=3321125 https://web.archive.org/web/20190814163238/ https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1150096-montana-growth-network-2012-990-public.html#document/p1/a156059 https://austinformontana.com/attorney-general-elect-austin-knudsen-announces-transition-advisory-committee/ https://web.archive.org/web/20210425075229/https:/directory.mt.gov/govt/state-dir/agency/justice https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-republicans-use-joseph-stalin-quote-to-recruit-election-judges https://prod-static.gop.com/media/Rules_Of_The_Republican_Party.pdf?amp;_ga=2.155947314.881356587.1713982294-2140209442.1713982293 https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/03/22/flathead-republican-endorsements-regier-kalispell/ https://gopmontana.com/category/who-we-are/ https://marcco.org/2024/resources-and-data/ https://montanafreepress.org/2022/02/28/montana-attorney-general-hires-billings-attorney-civil-litigation/ https://www.fec.gov/resources/legal-resources/litigation/rnc_rnc_complaint.pdf DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 86: Something smells in the basement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 34:29


    "If something smells bad in the basement, it will eventually make its way to the attic." - Anthony Liccione This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, Kalispell's new premiere salon. https://www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Summer Adventures, by SergePavkinMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Heitkamp Audio: Alabama Goddam | Talking Feds Podcast 34:53 - 35:24 https://youtu.be/QsyJIuB9HEM?feature=shared https://www.daines.senate.gov/2022/11/16/daines-elected-chairman-of-the-national-republican-senatorial-committee/ https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-08-18/37-montana-republican-lawmakers-back-rosendale-for-senate https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/matt-rosendale-senate-montana/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/matt-rosendale-drops-montana-senate-race-less-week-rcna139115 https://gobergroup.com/bios/anna-mackin/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-rep-matt-rosendale-drops-re-election-bid-montana-rcna142513 Dr. Al Olzewski Audio: https://fb.watch/rjW3Qb4X0-/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 85: Move over Barnum & Bailey. There's a new circus in town and it's the MTGOP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 38:19


    So, who's next? And is the MT GOP actually printing up the scarlet letters for all of us Republicans to wear that have revealed their horseshit? SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H, royalty free on Pixabay Outro: Corporate Acoustic Guitar Theme, by Andy Blackwood, royalty free on Pixabay Clown Music: Akashic Records, Fast Circus Clown Loop, royalty free on Jamendo LINKS: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpSaEgGacAQC5P-?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpSaEgDagAENGjS?format=jpg&name=medium https://flatheadbeacon.com/2016/02/28/don-k-enters-race-montana-senate/ https://formergovernors.mt.gov/racicot/other/marcbio.asp DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 84: Heretics & Their Witchy Ways.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 29:37


    The heretics have taken over the MT GOP and any semblance of law or order is gone. They have no standards. Anything goes.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by AmusicMedia Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://mtstandard.com/news/article_78ac8c66-b3de-5286-a813-86e03520d623.html    https://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/11/27/commissioner-mitchell-set-stand-trial-destroying-county-owned-trees/   https://missoulian.com/flathead-county-official-could-face-charges-after-wild-ride/article_6d2502e0-12d0-5213-ba02-46dd467daa86.html   https://dailymontanan.com/2022/08/30/republican-state-reps-comment-on-native-communities-in-redistricting/ https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/18/derek-skees-calls-for-replacing-montana-constitution/   https://apps.montanafreepress.org/montana-legislature-lawsuit-tracker/?_gl=1*11oth12*_ga*YW1wLV9kTEJBNlZRcjlWMjRHNUprM2E5akE.   https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/mtleg/gianforte-seeks-2-6m-to-defend-laws-against-court-challenges/article_93dff9e6-9b5d-11ed-b180-ebb88e48f23e.html   https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/state-senator-charged-with-felony-assault-in-domestic-incident/article_23826855-7dd4-5cd2-bdeb-0340b712d7ae.html   https://www.abc.net.au/religion/the-problem-of-political-heresy-and-its-catholic-antidote/11742334   DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 83: The ”Butcher-ing” of Montana Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 30:27


    The incestuous mess in the Montana Legislature continues, courtesy of the MT GOP.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Aspire, by AudioCoffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://ictnews.org/archive/questionable-commentary-reveals-a-bunch  https://missoulian.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/house-democrats-call-for-rare-censure-of-butcherposted-on-feb-28/article_5bba1411-a349-50b0-89ed-05e6cbc36f3f.html https://missoulian.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/lawmaker-criticized-for-private-e-mail-messageposted-on-march-18/article_e7123414-3ad9-54c5-9931-40564dc07e59.html https://missoulian.com/news/local/senator-apologizes-for-calling-disabled-students-vegetables/article_b0de3637-87e8-5fd6-8057-b7f408f596e0.html https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/dan-bartel-appointed-to-state-senate-seat-vacated-by-new-budget-director/article_ff0e1bec-4620-55c3-8a9a-04d8be5fb505.html https://missoulian.com/jodirave/opinion-old-west-ignorance-alive-in-butcher---sunday-march-25-2007/article_50ced2f3-d576-547e-bf34-65749d7b8fbd.html DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 82: The Swamp Creature Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 24:19


    Failing up has its rewards, and it's the specialty of the MT GOP Swamp. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Minimal Inspiring Ambient, by ComaStudio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2023/jan/06/brad-tschida-serve-executive-director-montana-publ/ https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-b9sat-ddffa4 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qhakq-120727e https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59bs6-127213b DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 81: Doing the wrong thing while everyone is watching.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 26:32


    What the Montana GOP is doing, is the exact opposite of leading with integrity. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Wings of Liberty, by Evgeny Bardyuzha Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2008/10/091009usmagstipfinal.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/082-3084-your-magazine-provider-inc https://casetext.com/case/fed-trade-comm-v-ellsworth https://dailymontanan.com/2021/07/20/legislative-leader-charged-with-traffic-violations-obstructing-a-peace-officer/ https://montanafreepress.org/2021/08/02/jason-ellsworth-pleads-guilty-obstructing-officer/ https://quote.org/author/mike-mansfield-51489 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-political-science/article/abs/similarities-and-differences-between-leftwing-and-rightwing-radicals/C46411F0228745583D2EB8E91A19D881 https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/mao/works/red-book/ch26.htm DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 80: Crime, but no punishment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 21:56


    A liar, a bully, a fraud, and someone who shuns the rule of law for personal gain has been voted in to lead the Montana Senate.    SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro Theme Song: Wild, Wild, West, by Julius H Outro: Motivational Day, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: #47 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jeiur-109a0f2 #48 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hw5sa-10b62c9 #71 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4g8dj-125afe7   https://ballotpedia.org/Steve_Fitzpatrick   https://ballotpedia.org/Sue_Vinton   https://montanafreepress.org/2022/11/16/montana-lawmakers-select-leadership-ahead-of-2023-session/   https://www.montanavoterguide.com/candidate/regier-matt/   https://casetext.com/case/doctors-for-a-healthy-montana-v-fox-1   DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 79: Liar, Liar, House on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 31:44


    Anyone who adopts the horse sh*t in this Housing Task Force report that places state dictates over local control, is not a Republican. SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: We Confidently Go To Victory, by Alex MakeMusic Outro: Inspirational Background, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://deq.mt.gov/files/About/Housing/HTF_PhaseI_Final_10142022.pdf  https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0760/chapter_0020/part_0030/sections_index.html  https://mtgop.org/about/party-platform/  Disclaimer: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use"for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by Copyright Statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 78: There are Montana kids who are hungry. Let's feed them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 21:59


    Childhood hunger exists in Montana. We can fix that. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Kids, by AudioCoffee Outro: Inspiring & Uplifting Indie Rock, by QubeSounds Both music selections are royalty free via Pixabay. LINKS: www.gapfillersflathead.org https://www.eatthis.com/school-lunch-debt-in-america/  https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/9/27/the-other-student-debt-us-kids-struggle-to-pay-for-school-meals  https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/8/2/23287768/free-school-meals-student-lunch-debt Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 77: According to the MT GOP, your kids belong to the Government.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 25:48


    The New Montana GOP wants big government to parent our children. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: This Is Epic, by Music Unlimited Outro: Inspiring Uplifting Cinematic Piano Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0020-0010-0010.html#:~:text=%2829%29%E2%80%82%22Human%20being%22%20means%20a%20person%20who%20has%20been,person%20who%20is%20confined%20in%20a%20correctional%20institution.  https://media.dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Full-Text-of-Bill-LR131-1.pdf  https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2011/billpdf/SJ0009.pdf https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0020-0010-0010.html https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=37%2E8%2E307 https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/ruleno.asp?RN=37%2E8%2E802 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as comment, criticism, teaching, news reporting, scholarship and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by Copyright Statute that might be otherwise infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use, tips the balance in favor of "fair use." No Copyright Infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 76: Lawlessness and Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 33:04


    It's what you get, when you hire men with maturity levels of 14 year olds, to run the state. SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: Action Teaser, by Stringerbell Outro: News Corporate, by Skilsel Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.jurist.org/news/2022/09/us-dispatch-a-politicized-judiciary-could-facilitate-an-authoritarian-turn/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20first%20actions%20would-be%20authoritarians%20take,of%20the%20game%2C%20or%20the%20rule%20of%20law. https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/oath-keepers-leader-was-disbarred-by-the-montana-supreme-court-in-2015#:~:text=Rhodes%20formed%20the%20Oath%20Keepers%20in%202009%20after,Big%20Arm%2C%20Kalispell%2C%20and%20Trego%20over%20the%20years. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/montana-defies-order-transgender-birth-certificates-rcna48053 https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/judicial-branch https://ballotpedia.org/The_Republican_Party_Platform,_2020 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as comment, criticism, teaching, news reporting, scholarship and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by Copyright Statute that might be otherwise infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use, tips the balance in favor of "fair use." No Copyright Infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 75: I'll have a big, fat Charlatan sandwich, with a side of racist authoritarian.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 29:48


    The sexist, misogynistic, chauvinist Charlatans in the MT GOP are now saying the quiet part out loud. Hello racism.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Catch it, by Coma-Media Outro: The Weekend, by Chillmore Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.mtredistricting.gov https://www.havredailynews.com/story/2022/08/22/local/ed-butcher-speaks-at-north-central-pachyderms/539346.html https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/20147 adopted-criteria-state-legislative-dac-july-2021.pdf (mt.gov) https://ballotpedia.org/Edward_Butcher https://www.popsci.com/uterus-memory-cognition/Republican state reps comment on Native communities in redistricting (missoulacurrent.com) DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as comment, criticism, teaching, news reporting, scholarship and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by Copyright Statute that might be otherwise infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use, tips the balance in favor of "fair use." No Copyright Infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 74: Walking the plank.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 36:48


    The authoritarians of the MT GOP want us all to walk the plank, while pledging allegiance to them, and only them. SHOW NOTES Music by: Intro: Cinematic Action Intro, by makesound Outro: Inspiring Corporate, by TwoMountains Both music selections are royalty free on Jamendo. LINKS: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev.polisci.2.1.243 https://mtgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022_MTGOP_PlatformFINAL.pdf DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as comment, criticism, teaching, news reporting, scholarship and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by Copyright Statute that might be otherwise infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use, tips the balance in favor of "fair use." No Copyright Infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 73: “Begone, O frightful wig of deceit!” ― Stewart Stafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 41:11


    Charlatan "preacher" JD Hall left a wake of destruction when he fled Big Sky Country. SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: The Shield, by Hot Music Outro: Happy Day, by Stockaudios Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://guardianlv.com/2014/08/did-preachers-viral-twitter-beef-with-teen-lead-to-suicide/ https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/two-men-dragged-out-of-river-church-revival-event-montana-church-followers-protest-national-pastor-and-women-speaking-in-church https://www.sidneyherald.com/news/local_news/hall-accused-of-embezzlement-and-assault-with-a-weapon/article_a71785ca-0912-11ed-965e-4f9027ac7ae2.html https://churchleaders.com/news/429483-disgraced-pastor-jd-hall-assault-with-weapon-strangulation-police-report.html https://servuschristi.com/my-testimony/ Disclaimer: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as of comment, criticism, teaching, news reporting, scholarship and research. Fair use, is a use permitted by Copyright Statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use, tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 72: The Montana GOP rats have stolen command of the ship.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 36:25


    The real GOP elephants, are now swimming in unsafe waters. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Epic Cinematic Trailer, by Pavel Yudin Outro: Aspire, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2022/07/01/crowded-primaries-create-winners-out-of-would-be-losers/  https://www.thoughtco.com/totalitarianism-authoritarianism-fascism-4147699 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, us a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 71: Question: If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you jump too? Answer: Yes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 27:27


    When deviant behavior is normalized, deviance increases.   SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: Typographic Percussion, by Brightest Avenue Outro: Uplifting Piano, by Music Unlimited Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-groupthink-2795213 https://www.alleydog.com/video/social-psychology/the-8-symptoms-of-groupthink.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalization_of_deviance DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, us a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 70: ”How about a big salad? It's a salad, only bigger with lots of stuff in it.” - Elaine Benis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 35:02


    Ms. Arntzen, an educator & Director of the Montana's Office of Public Instruction, is notorious for her inability to use grammatically correct language, her refusal to educate herself on Land Board issues, & now notorious for violating the laws she advocates for. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Lose Control, by AlexiAction Outro: News Corporate, by Skilsel Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/feb/24/flathead-locals-testify-support-school-bus-safety-/ https://mtstandard.com/about-elsie-arntzen/article_23f2ea14-8580-11e3-b596-0019bb2963f4.html https://helenair.com/news/local/arntzen-adviser-makes-40-more-per-hour-than-his-boss-but-works-much-less/article_2c252307-3c1b-5896-b862-4953714ed795.html https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21150235-school-superintendents-letter-to-superintendent-elsie-arntzen DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, us a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 69: When feeding kids jeopardizes your job.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 21:37


    Charity is defined this way: 1.  an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need 2.  the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need 3.  kindness and tolerance in judging others SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: War Is Coming, by Musictown Outro: Sunshine, by lemonmusicstudio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://realestatealliance.org/lgbtq-real-estate-alliance-calls-on-national-association-of-realtors-to-remove-discriminatory-member/ https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/missoula-organization-of-realtors-hate-speech-prohibition-will-withstand-judicial-scrutiny#:~:text=MISSOULA%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Missoula%20Organization%20of%20Realtors%20said,tolerated%20in%20any%20profession%E2%80%9D%20The%20Daily%20Montanan%20reports. https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4148&context=caselrev https://multiplelistingservice.org/how-it-works/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, us a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 68: Gov. Gianforte's Dirty Laundry of Administrators.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 22:10


    By truly doing nothing substantive to address the house aflame at Warm Springs, Greg Gianforte's administration has almost assured the death of mental health treatment in Montana. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: "We will get there" by Kinemesis Music Outro: "Energetic Success Flowing Corporate Upbeat Music" by REDproductions Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Acadia-Montana/reviews https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/montana-facilitys-chemical-restraint-raises-questions/#:~:text=BUTTE%2C%20Mont.%20%28AP%29%20%E2%80%94%20When%20Annette%20Smith%20found,Oregon%20Senate%20Human%20Services%20Committee%20on%20April%2011.?msclkid=cb89e036c71a11ecb8885ac4a1358855 https://dphhs.mt.gov/Facilities/IBC/index?msclkid=7f277631c71711ec89eed8025976850e https://dailymontanan.com/2022/04/21/montana-state-hospital-administrator-removed-as-dphhs-begins-work-with-private-consulting-firm/?msclkid=549899b3c71511ec8fd543d28620f7b4 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, us a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 67: Control Freaks & Cheats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 16:35


    Right now, the people running the State Parties aren't leaders. They aren't credible and they have no standards. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Epic Travel on Celtic Roads, by Lesfm Outro = Inspiring Journey Background Music for Videos, by Lesfm Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2022/04/08/rigging-the-vote/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or complete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 66: Gov. Gianforte's Minnesota Come-Back Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 17:45


    Gov. Gianforte had a "come-back plan" alright...for Minnesota, NOT for Montana. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Fight For Your Rights, by Playsound Outro = Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by Amusicmedia Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://governor.mt.gov/_docs/OpenLettertoMNBusinesses.pdf  https://montanacomeback.com/governor-elect-gianforte-announces-commissioner-of-the-department-of-labor-industry/  https://dli.mt.gov/_news-events/2021/05/mt-rtw-bonuses  https://www.quotes.net/citizen-quote/399920 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the media contained within, no are they intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, new reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 65: If Governor Gianforte wants his name on a building, we have 50 million reasons why he should choose the Montana State Hospital.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 24:20


    Grandma's black eye. Courtesy of the Gianforte Administration and the MT State Legislature. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Hybrid Trailer Epic, by Alex MakeMusic Outro = Inspiration, by Tim Taj Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/townnews/politics/montana-state-hospital-gets-an-extension-to-fix-problems-tied-to-deaths/article_0cbcd1f5-8141-5e49-abbc-77ef97d44b0a.html https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2022-03-14/the-state-hospital-has-more-time-to-try-to-save-its-medicare-funding DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the media contained within, no are they intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, new reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

    Episode 64: Paging Nurse Ratched to administration, STAT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 24:07


    Malpractice. Incompetence. Our state is failing us.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro=Hospital Life (Main Title) by, Alper Cavus, royalty free on Jamendo Outro=Corporate TV, by Zakharvalaha, royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montana-state-hospital-placed-on-immediate-jeopardy-after-federal-inspection/article_b4a65fcb-44b5-5ecb-86e2-b4f418970a4e.html   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 63: Why didn't you do something to help us? Signed, Montana kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 29:06


    How dysfunctional is Montana's Child Protective Services Division? We'll tell you. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Epical Drums 04, by Grigoriy Nuzhny Outro: Stay with me, by Michael Ramir C Both music selections are royalty free on Mixkit. LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2019/feb/10/mismanagement-alleged-throughout-montanas-child-an/ https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2015-2016/Children-Family/Meetings/Nov-2015/nov2015-cfsd-perf-audit-exec-summary.pdf Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 62: Hi Billings City Gov't. Your taxpayers would like a word with you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 26:41


    If you steal property from the government, steal the government's money, well that's a felony criminal offense. But what happens when the government steals from you? We'll tell you.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: The Epic Trailer, by Alex MakeMusic Outro: Upbeat Corporate, by Penguin Music Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINK: https://www.ktvh.com/news/2018/05/18/6-billings-rate-payers-suing-city-over-franchise-fees-for-water-sewer-and-garbage/ Disclaimer:These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 61: A peek behind the curtain at the Montana GOP extremist operatives.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 24:40


    In this show, we talk about who the MT GOP extremists really are behind closed doors. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intros: Scared Stallion Horse, royalty free on Mixit. Country Bluegrass 2, by Caffeine Creek Band, royalty free on Pixabay Outro: Successful Construction, by Tim Taj, royalty free on Pixabay https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223649384316739  Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 60: Hi. We‘re the government & we‘re here to solve the affordable housing crisis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 22:45


    Government loves to talk about affordable housing, but it fails to recognize it's the one who caused the crisis. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Epic Inspiration, by Alex MakeMusic Outro = Christmas Epic Magic Dance, by Lesfm Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/12/17/the-enemy-of-affordable-housing/ Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 59: Fielder‘s Felony Follies? We‘ll let you decide.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 26:59


    Carry on, Montana GOP - by continuing to cover up and embrace corruption, you become exactly what the Democrats hope you to be. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Honor and Sword, by ZAKHARVALAHA Outro: Inspire Corporate, by LESFM Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0211W$BLAC.VoteTabulation?P_VOTE_SEQ=S251&P_SESS=20151 https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0070/part_0020/section_0090/0450-0070-0020-0090.html https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/24/montana-ag-knudsen-did-not-harass-hospital-staff-says-special-counsel/ https://montanafreepress.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11.22.21-Special-Counsel-Report-St.-Peters-Inquiry_with-exhibits.pdf https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-probe-provides-more-info-on-ag-hospital-dispute/article_914a07fa-fd35-522d-94ec-339736fbce63.html DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational. or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in the podcast are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 58: Injustice & Intimidation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 25:32


    Injustice and intimidation. The 2 attributes of the Montana Attorney General's leadership. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: The Power of an Heroic Epic Story, by Lesfm Outro: Cheerful Cinematic Song (w/o guitar solo) by ZAKHARVALAHA Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/24/montana-ag-knudsen-did-not-harass-hospital-staff-says-special-counsel/ https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0020/section_0030/0450-0050-0020-0030.html https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-probe-provides-more-info-on-ag-hospital-dispute/article_914a07fa-fd35-522d-94ec-339736fbce63.html https://casetext.com/case/estate-of-frazier-v-miller  Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 57: It‘s all in who you know.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 26:20


    Is Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen, doling out favors to his political comrades? Do the signs point to YES? SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Russian Folk Kalinka, by Muza Production, royalty free on Jamendo Outro: Inspiring Exciting Piano, by Lesfm, royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/helena-man-accused-of-flashing-gun-in-mask-dispute-signs-plea-deal/article_2b222d5b-8b30-55b4-aa8e-5354bdc7b9b9.html https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0080-0010-0010.html   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 56: Smoke & Mirrors. The investigation that will go nowhere.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 16:25


    A *bonus* follow-up episode on our 54th show where we highlighted the shenanigans of MT's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Fairies & Witches, by ykaiavu Outro: The Corporate, by Tim Taj Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINK: Episode 54: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-duh22-111393d Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.    

    Episode 55: Extremists are the last kids picked for the kickball team.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 13:56


    The extremists are actually lazy, opportunist dumb-dumbs, who believe Montana is for sale. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Chasing Victory (Main), by Zakharvalaha Outro: Successful construction, by Tim Taj Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINK: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/montana-extreme-trump/2021/10/22/0f82afbc-0037-11ec-a664-4f6de3e17ff0_story.html Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 54: Wash, Rinse, Repeat. Montana‘s Attorney General is back in hot water.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 20:59


    Does MT's AG, Austin Knudsen, lack the professional and emotional maturity for the job? We'll tell you. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Action Epic Cinematic Victory, by GoodBMusic Outro: Inspiration, by Tim Taj Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/10/22/attorney-general-overstepped-authority-in-hospital-incident-critics-say/ Montana AG overstepped authority in hospital incident, critics say (montanafreepress.org) Montana Medicaid Fraud | Whistleblowers Report Here | Rewards for MT Info (medicaidfraudhotline.com) Sheriff Disputes MT Attorney General's claim to jurisdiction in hospital incident | 406 Poltics | helenair.com 17-8-402. Definitions, MCA (mt.gov) 2-15-501. General duties, MCA (mt.gov) Helena hospital says doctors 'threatened' by public officials over ivermectin request | 406 politics | helenair.com Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 53: The All-American Breakfast, Lucky Strikes & Propaganda.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 28:20


    "Propaganda is the executive arm of the invisible government." - Edward Bernays SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Uplifting Inspiring Corporate, by Asepirawan Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Clay Travis on Twitter: "Joe Biden ran his entire 2020 campaign from his basement arguing he'd make the country safe from covid by following the “science.” Yet more Americans have now died of covid in 2021 under his administration than in 2020 under Trump. https://t.co/9wTQilIyQ4" / Twitter Tom Cotton on Twitter: "Joe Biden promised not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000. But he wants to give the IRS access to your personal bank account if you have just $600. Once again, Biden is not telling the truth." / Twitter Robby Starbuck on Twitter: "Democrats: We won't tax the middle class *fingers crossed behind their back* Reality: Inflation is the largest tax that the middle class has been hit with in modern times. It's tax by a different name. https://t.co/jGjEQIwZ2B" / Twitter Montana Republican Party on Twitter: "Tell me you're trying to gerrymander congressional districts, without telling me you're trying to gerrymander congressional districts. Dems on the MT Districting and Apportionment Commission will go first. https://t.co/sl0kvaSWsP" / Twitter From Zero to Zillion, Who Still Cares About the National Debt? (freethepeople.org) Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff (justice.gov) Steve Daines on Twitter: "Labeling parents as threats because they hold elected school board members accountable for what's going on in the classroom is a clear attempt to silence political opposition." / Twitter Matt Rosendale on Twitter: "I am outraged that the Biden Administration has directed the FBI to investigate parents for daring to oppose the teaching of Critical Race Theory to their children. What's next for this administration? Threatening to send concerned parents to Gitmo?" / Twitter Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 52: Rights are expensive.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 30:47


    Is deference to the Constitution a Montana value? If so, get out your checkbooks. SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: Epic Trailer, by dhineshlhmm Outro: Upbeat Ukulele, by lesfm Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2017-02-14/budget-cuts-will-cripple-montanas-already-overburdened-public-defenders-attorneys-say https://missoulacurrent.com/government/2021/09/defenders-caseload-legislative/ https://sixthamendment.org/the-right-to-counsel/ Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 51: Extortion is a sewer. Literally.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 25:24


    Local government harms tax payers by extorting unincorporated communities. We'll tell you how.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: A Song of Wolves & Dragons, by Xelementumign1s Outro: Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by Amusicmedia Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://mtgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Preamble-Platform-2018.pdf https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/02/28/independence-sewage-treatment/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/03/06/kalispell-residents-voice-concern-water-sewer-rate-adjustments/ https://evergreenwaterdistrict.com/about-us Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 50: We‘re having a little TIF with local government.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 27:16


    How does local government rob you blind? We'll tell you.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Rhythm of War (Main), by GoodBMusic Outro: Corporate Beat Ambient (IG Version 60s), by Lesfm Both selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/2105/MRA-General-Brochure?bidId= https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-12/does-tax-increment-financing-really-work-usually-no https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-business-health-missoula-8fcbf12f8858593001f1549d8b0b5dac Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

    Episode 49: "Trust, by verify."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 15:48


    Is Montana's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, overstepping his authority and sticking his nose where it doesn't belong? We'll tell you.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro : Called to Win, by GoodBMusic Outro: Relaxed Inspiration (IG Version Short 60s), by Lesfm Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   Links: https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ag-told-county-attorney-to-drop-2-misdemeanor-conceal-carry-charges/article_9d4b7b94-14c0-5ef6-8a92-79d328fb9bf1.html https://montanafreepress.org/2020/06/05/graybill-and-knudsen-starkly-different-visions-for-attorney-general/ https://dojmt.gov/our-attorney-general/ag-role-and-responsibilities/ State ex rel. Nolan v. Dist. Court of First Judicial Dist., 22 Mont. 25 (Mont. 1899) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Knudsen      Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

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