Voices of Montana

China has doubled down on its tariff threat to starve America of critical minerals. It's not a boast. The communist country mines between 30-40 percent of all critical minerals in the world, and refines from 60-90 percent of the critical […] The post Critical Minerals – It's Time to Shore-Up the U.S. Supply first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What's up with the price of silver and gold?  While we're at it – what's up with our $37 Trillion National Debt?  They are both breaking into record high territory. Click on the podcast as Rick Green, Chairman of Patriot […] The post National Debt & Precious Metals – The Skinny and the Fallout on Historic Highs first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A tentative cease-fire and path to peace between Israel and Hamas is on the table — with signatures.  What's in the plan? Will it have any lasting impact? University of Montana Professor Mehrdad Kia is one of our region's leading […] The post Can Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Turn into Lasting Peace? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What are the issues our state’s cities and towns are wrangling with? All much the same, but also uniquely different. Typical Montana. Click on the podcast for community check-ins from Mayors in Dillon, Bozeman, Drummond and Richey, and to hear […] The post 94th Annual Convention of the Montana League of Cities and Towns first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We've been talking over the past few weeks about A.I. and education. The technology can be a great benefit, but it also poses its own set of problems that can hamper education. Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen joins us […] The post Montana Releases K-12 Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Fall is here, and the hunt is on! Click on the podcast as we go behind the scenes with Greg Lemon and Ron Howell from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Dale Moore, host of Shadow of the Rockies.  From […] The post The Hunt is Onnnn! first appeared on Voices of Montana.

You would be surprised at what animal activists have been sneaking into legislation. Mindy Patterson is President and Co-Founder of The Cavalry Group, a member-funded advocacy firm defending the rights of agricultural producers and other to use animals in their […] The post A Critical Time for Property Rights Advocacy first appeared on Voices of Montana.

As part of a national awareness effort, homeless shelter leaders in Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula took to the streets Oct. 9 – Oct. 10 to bring the plight of Montana’s homeless to light. In Kalispell and Great Falls, the […] The post Montana Conversations on a Bench – Shelter Leaders Talk about Homelessness first appeared on Voices of Montana.

It was indeed an honor to have the Honorable Cory Swanson, Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, visit in-studio. The outreach represented one of Justice Swanson’s tenets in judicial reform; a more public-facing court system. Click on the podcast […] The post Chief Justice Cory Swanson – Placing Outreach on the Supreme Court Docket first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Congressman Troy Downing The post Engaging Government and the Power of Words first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast to hear directly from Montana Senator Steve Daines, one of the leading Republicans on Capitol Hill, on how and why a clean continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government, already approved by the House, is being […] The post Shutdown Politics on Capitol Hill – Senator Steve Steve Daines first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Weeks after the assassination of Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk, the organization that he founded as a teenager in 2012 continues to carry on its advocacy of conservative principles and empowerment of young voters. Click on the podcast as […] The post @Montana State University – Turning Point USA Carries-On Without Charlie Kirk first appeared on Voices of Montana.

There’s a series of high-stakes, but seemingly low-profile legal battles taking shape. Case v. Montana, is in front of the U.S. Supreme Court and could redefine police authority to enter homes during emergencies. In addition, a coalition of 26 states, led […] The post Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen – Defending the Law first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Energy, taxes, econ development and many other topics were on the agenda for two of Montana’s oldest grassroots organizations, the Montana Association of Counties, and the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association, both of which recently held their annual conventions. Click on […] The post MACo/MECA – Grassroots Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

1 in 10 Montanans face food insecurity — including 1 in 6 kids.  Click on the podcast for an eye-opening conversation on hunger, hope, and the power of local action, with Gayle Carlson from the Montana Food Bank Network, Kaya Patten-Fusselman […] The post Feeding Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

There are two large public lands and property rights issues on the plate today that will affect Montana’s hunters, farmers, ranchers, rural communities and its economy. Ellie Brighton of the Montana Stockgrowers Association joins us to to discuss the proposed […] The post Revamping/Rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule & Corner Crossings first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's healthcare system, especially in rural areas, is under serious strain. With staffing shortages, overwhelming patient loads, and a wave of new federal regulations, many hospitals are at a breaking point.  In this episode, guest host Steve Arveschoug speaks with […] The post MT's Healthcare System, especially in Rural areas, is Straining. first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What Could a Proposed Rail Merger Mean for Shippers in Montana? Join guest host Steve Arveschoug for an insightful discussion on how the potential merger between two of the top six Class 1 rail transportation providers—Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern—could […] The post What could a proposed Rail Merger mean for Shippers in Montana? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

When you walk into a room and just before you flip that switch, what gives you the confidence the lights will come on? We’re going to find out what it takes to give us that confidence when Guest host Steve […] The post NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird, Keeping the Lights on in MT first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana is poised to step into the digital age in a big way, and this unique BYOP (bring your own power) digital campus design is helping to lead the way.  NorthWestern Energy has signed a letter of intent with Quantica […] The post Quantica, NorthWestern Energy Discuss Agreement on 5K Acre Digital Campus first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors — Mickey and Eva Kor. Eva is a well-traveled, (including to Montana) Holocaust speaker and the co-author of Surviving the Angel of Death: The Story of a Mengele Twin in […] The post Dr. Alex Kor – “A Blessing, Not a Burden” first appeared on Voices of Montana.

According to numerous polls, a majority of Americans believe boys DON’T BELONG in the girls’ bathroom or locker room. Jeff Laszloffy, President and Executive Director of the Montana Family Foundation joins the program to discuss how parents and local school […] The post Montana Family Foundation Sends Letter to Schools Over Reinstated Biological Gender Definitions first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The conflict playing out at Northern Cheyenne Tribal Headquarters began months ago, when President Gene Small attempted to get the tribal council to initiate a financial audit of more than $90 million it was awarded by the federal government through […] The post Funding, Jurisdiction, Transparency at Heart of No. Cheyenne Conflict first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Northern Cheyenne made history this week as their Chiefs removed and permanently banned several tribal council leaders after they allegedly illegally removed Council President Gene Small after his inquiries into what happened to more than $90 million in federal […] The post Tribal Troubles Lead to Historic Ouster at Northern Cheyenne first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Air Force veteran and Montana Congressman Troy Downing and Army Ranger veteran Blake Fuhriman, Founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Navigation Network, offer genuine responses to the attack and tragic lost of life of 9/11/2001, and the 09/10/2025 assassination […] The post The Heart of America – Tested Again 9/10-11 first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast to experience the Kick0ff broadcast of this 3rd annual For the Farmers appreciation tour. The post For the Farmers — LIVE first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar is under investigation for alleged workplace misconduct. The allegations are led by fellow commissioner, Jennifer Fielder, who has requested Governor Gianforte dismiss Molnar from the position. Molnar admits his style may not be to […] The post PSC President Brad Molnar Responds to Complaints first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's petroleum industry contributes around $7 billion yearly to the state's economy. That's a tremendous impact – what does the future hold? Click on the podcast as we broadcast live from the Montana Petroleum Association's annual convention, featuring Billings Philips […] The post Montana Oil and Gas Impacting Our Communities first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as a handful of young Montanan’s talk about their promising futures thanks to those who have created and guided Code Girl’s United and the Montana Robotics Alliance. The post Montana's Young STEM Students Step Up and Stand Out first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The conversation about combating the high price of prescription drugs took on a more a serious note after President Trump sent out a directive seeking price reforms from major pharmaceutical companies. Will Big Pharma come to the table? Americans often […] The post Lower Drug Costs – What's it Going to Take? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging—and new research is showing how lifestyle, diet, and exercise may help prevent or delay cognitive decline. Want to learn more? Then please click on the podcast as two of Montana’s leading […] The post New Research is Promising in Battling Dementia/Alzheimer's first appeared on Voices of Montana.

At the University of Montana, enrollment is climbing, research is expanding, and new programs are reshaping the future of the workforce. Click on the podcast for a Voices of Montana conversation with UM President Seth Bodnar. President Bodnar shares with […] The post University of Montana Preparing for Impact first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Rich in natural resources, Montana is going to play a big part in America's energy future, but what that future looks like raises many questions. Click on the podcast as we explore the state's energy sectors and go in-depth with […] The post Moving Energy Across a Complicated and Aging Grid first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for an informative and encouraging discussion with Trustee Walter Panzirer on the challenges of rural healthcare and how, and why, the Helmsley Charitable Trust is providing millions of dollars to help Montana’s rural hospitals and clinics […] The post “Your Zip Code Shouldn't Determine Your Healthcare” first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana has record low unemployment, but the job market is tight, and employers have roughly 70-thousand job openings in the state.  Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Sarah Swanson joins us in-studio as we go in-depth on a new […] The post Montana 406 Jobs Initiative Aims High Amid Record Low Unemployment first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Hamas – Israeli conflict is now more than 20-months long. The war to dismantle the terrorist organization has shaken the region, brought devastating civilian losses in Gaza, and drawn in outside powers that could lead to a larger and […] The post Israel-Hamas/Iran – The Dynamics of an Old and Tiring Conflict first appeared on Voices of Montana.

After 14 years of working the application, the Westmoreland Rosebud Mine has cleared the final hurdle to a 19-hundred acre mine expansion that will produce around 34 million tons of federal coal and extend the mine’s operation through 2039.  Click […] The post Rosebud Mine Expansion Comes at Needed Time first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Emergency care is often the front-line of healthcare—fast-paced, high-pressured, and critical to saving lives. Click on today’s Voices of Montana podcast and hear all about what it takes to operate an award-winning emergency department, as Billings Clinic's Emergency Services Director […] The post Healthcare in the Trenches – Billings Clinic and 50 Years of Emergency Care first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How would you define courage? How about a 580-mile walk. You have to have passion, a purpose, and really good shoes. A long-distance walk does take courage and perseverance (it’s a big deal), but women who have been rescued from […] The post How would you define courage? How about a 580-mile walk! first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Libby native Ryggs Johnston is breaking barriers. He's the first Montanan to ever compete in The British Open Championship… and he made the cut.  Click on the podcast to hear Ryggs talk about the experience of playing in one of […] The post Ryggs Johnston – From Libby to Australia to the British Isles first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Plans have been announced for a major A.I. project coming to Montana that will challenge what we think about data centers. It'll be designed not just for computing, but for community. Click on the podcast as Travis Jank and Steve […] The post Proposed Montana A.I. Center is a Sustainable Leap Forward first appeared on Voices of Montana.