Voices of Montana

Artificial intelligence is advancing fast—and there are a lot of questions about where it’s headed. What does it mean for jobs, energy, and everyday life? Click on the podcast as we are joined by Kevin Frazier, Director of the  AI […] The post National AI Framework – Is it a Good Fit? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Tariffs and global trade — how are they impacting Montana, and what’s the upside for global trading in the Big Sky? Click on the podcast to hear one of Montana’s leading import/export specialists, Brigitta Miranda-Freer, Executive Director of the Montana […] The post Tariff Talk and Montana's Exporting Upside first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's last native river population of Arctic Grayling survives in the Big Hole River. On this episode of Voices of Montana, we explore the collaborative conservation effort bringing together ranchers, biologists, and anglers working to protect this iconic cold-water fish […] The post Montana's Arctic Grayling Recovery first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana anglers have a chance to help shape the future of fishing in the state. Click on the podcast to find out more as we talk with Greg Lemon and Adam Strainer from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks about the […] The post Fishing – Across the Big Sky, and For Public Comment on New Regs first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Eastern District Congressman Troy Downing joins the program to discuss some key federal issues affecting Montana, such as long-awaited reform of the Endangered Species Act and the long-overdue Farm Bill. We also discuss the value of the hometown post office […] The post A Push for Much-Needed ESA Reform in Congress first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Iranian conflict is revealing a much larger global struggle. From Iran's military ambitions and the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the influence of China, Russia, global oil supply chains, NATO alliances, and activity of targeted terrorist […] The post The Global Pieces to the Iranian Puzzle first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana has upped the game when it comes to apprenticeships. Click on the podcast as Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Swanson Swanson discusses the state’s approach to helping businesses find the labor they need, and leading employees to more […] The post Apprenticeships Flourishing in the State, with DLI Commissioner Sarah Swanson first appeared on Voices of Montana.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and while the subject is difficult, the reality is thousands of children across our country experience abuse or neglect every year. Click on the podcast to hear about the problems and the solutions, as […] The post Child Abuse Prevention – Montanans Making the Healing Happen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Artemis program run by NASA aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era and establish a sustainable presence that can support future missions to Mars. Aiden Agostinelli from the University of Montana […] The post Missions: Artemis II and UM's Presidential Search first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Reach Higher Montana, a state training and scholarship program, will be hosting over 30 schools in Wheatland County April 21st for the 3rd Annual Career Quest and Construction Day. Clock on the podcast as Andy Begger from Reach Higher Montana, and […] The post Reach Higher's 3rd Annual Career Training Day Attracts Record Numbers first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Forbes “World's Best Banks” Recognition, Economy, Agriculture, and Banking Trends, with Montana’s Banker, Bill Coffee. The post Top Thoughts with CEO Bill Coffee, as Stockman Bank Tops Forbes List Again first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The former U.S. Attorney is jumping into the race after Sen. Steve Daines stepped aside. What's his vision for Montana in Washington? Click on and stay connected, Montana. The post GOP Hopeful Kurt Alme Now on the Campaign Trail first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's strong culture of service and generosity is reflected in one remarkable statistic: 86% of Montanans are registered organ donors, far above the national average of about 56%.  Click on the podcast and learn more about Serve Montana and the […] The post Montana's Organ Donors: Giving the Gift of Life, Sight, Breath, Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Dr. Al Olszewski is an orthopedic surgeon, Air Force veteran, former Montana legislator, and Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Montana's western district. Click on the podcast and Stay Connected. The post Dr Al Olszewski Running in the Western District first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Two Supreme Court cases. One deep dive into their impact. Click on the podcast as Derek Oestreicher, Chief Legal Counsel for the Montana Family Foundation unpacks an 8–1 ruling protecting free speech for counselors and a controversial challenge to birthright […] The post Impact Cases from the High Court: Birthright, Free Speech first appeared on Voices of Montana.

4th Generation Montanan, Pharmacist, Small Business Owner. Click on the podcast to learn more about Kyle Austin‘s ideas on our country’s problems and solutions. The post Libertarian Senate Candidate Kyle Austin first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Primary election coverage continues with a visit from Democrat Ryan Busse. The post Western District House Race: Democrat Ryan Busse first appeared on Voices of Montana.

America's biggest retirement program is heading toward a financial cliff. Within the next decade, Social Security could face automatic benefit cuts of more than 20 percent if Congress does nothing. Click on the podcast to hear from fiscal policy expert […] The post Securing Social Security Before Insolvency first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montanans have always believed in helping their neighbors and supporting their communities. But how do you turn generosity into something that lasts for generations? Click on the podcast as leaders from the Montana Community Foundation and community partners across the […] The post Building Montana's Future Through Philanthropy and Community first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as Montana Congressman Troy Downing breaks down the high‑stakes debate in Washington over Homeland Security funding and why he's backing the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. He also spotlights his […] The post Congressman Downing: DHS Funding, SAVE Act, Tribal Housing first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's housing shortage has driven prices to record levels—but new state laws aimed at removing development barriers may be starting to make a difference. click on the podcast as land-use planner and State Senator Forrest Mandeville discusses the housing reform […] The post Solutions to Montana Housing Crunch Moving Along first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Has the global market for critical minerals increased due to the war in Iran? Will that have an impact on Montana's Stillwater mine, now and into the future? Click on the podcast for an update on where the critical minerals […] The post Critical Minerals and Sustainability at Stillwater Mine first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Voices of Montana celebrates National Agriculture Appreciation Day with a special program highlighting Montana's number one industry.  Longtime farm broadcaster, rancher, and former legislator Dr. Taylor Brown kicked-off the show looking at the evolving challenges and opportunities in agriculture. Montana […] The post Showing Appreciation For The Hands That Feed the World first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Commander Zinke called it the Army/Navy Team! Click on the podcast as Rep. Zinke and Aaron Flint, a candidate vying for the Western District House seat being vacated by Rep. Zinke, discuss the campaign trail, the war in Iran, and […] The post Congressman Zinke, Candidate Flint on Voices of Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Fraud is evolving fast in Montana, and AI is making scams more convincing than ever. Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Jim Brown joins Voices of Montana to break down the surge in crypto fraud, deepfake scams, and what you […] The post CSI Office Levels Up in the Fight Against Fraud first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast to hear stories about the real-life journey of some of your Made in Montana friends and neighbors. In this MIM Reprise we talk with: Deb Wheaton, of Gluten-Free Prairie, Westin Allen, with Blue Wing Woodcraft, and […] The post Made in Montana Reprise: The Entrepreneurial Spirit first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A controversial ballot initiative in Oregon is raising alarms across the country. Could it criminalize hunting, fishing, and ranching—and reshape how wildlife is managed in America? Click on the Voices of Montana podcast as “The Real Yellowstone” filmmaker Tom Opre […] The post Radical Animal Rights Proposal Threatens Hunting, Fishing, Agriculture first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a whirlwind tour of the 2026 Made in Montana Trade Show, featuring entrepreneurs, artists, new exhibitors, and Montana Commerce Department leaders. Highlights include speaking with the owners of numerous businesses, including K&K Metalworks, Ellie's Gourmet […] The post Broadcasting Live from the Made in Montana Trade Show first appeared on Voices of Montana.

NextEra Energy has suspended its Glendive Wind Project, citing market conditions — but shifting local politics may also be playing a role. McCone and Prairie County Commissioners have approved a citizen driven zoning initiative that would impact the project, and […] The post Glendive Wind Project Suspended, Citizen's Zoning Initiatives Break Through first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What happens when Montana takes control of 400,000 acres of federal forestland? Governor Greg Gianforte explains in discussing a first‑of‑its‑kind agreement he says could reshape wildfire prevention, recreation, and school funding. He also tells the story of a third grader […] The post Montana Enters Stewardship Agreement with US Forest Service first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How about a call from Morocco? REAL Montana Class IV is currently on its international study tour exploring global agriculture firsthand in the country of Morocco. Class members are visiting grain farms, dairy operations, research institutions, and export companies to […] The post Lesson in Real Time with REAL Montana in Morocco first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Who will ref the games? Like much of the country, Montana is facing a shortage of sports officials.  Click on the podcast as we talk with officials and the Montana High School Association about the challenges, the rewards, and how […] The post Referee Shortage Begs the Question – Who Will Ref the Games? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

University of Montana historian and Middle East expert Dr. Mehrdad Kia discusses the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. While military strikes and regional tensions dominate headlines, Kia says the most important question may be what happens […] The post Is There a Path to Iranian Regime Change first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What would you write if you knew you had only minutes to live? Eighty‑three years after Montana's deadliest mining disaster, a new song, “Goodbye Wives (Wifes) and Daughters,” is reviving the story of the Smith Mine explosion and one miner's […] The post Saying Goodbye – 1943 Smith Mine Disaster Memorialized in Song first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana is at the center of the AI data-center boom. Are critics pushing misinformation about water and power use? Click on the podcast as energy expert Bob Morris, Lance Energy Chair at Montana Technological University  joins us with real numbers […] The post Hard Data on the Impact of Data Centers first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Constitutional Scholar Rob Natelson discusses the bi-decennial vote in Montana, as required by our constitution, where voters can choose to call a state constitutional convention. The post State Constitution a Conumdrum? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and Montana economist Dr. Patrick Barkey. The post Tariff Ruling and the No-So-Easy Road Back to Fiscal Responsibility first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Revenue Director Brendan Beatty joins Voices of Montana to walk us through the new homestead and long‑term rental reduced‑rate programs, who qualifies, and how to apply, stressing the March 1 application deadline, which was extended to March 20 shortly […] The post The X's and O's Behind the Homestead/Long-Term Rental Exemptions first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How much are you aware of the presence and cost of invasive species in Montana? Everyone who loves and lives here should be aware of the problem, and a part of the victory.  Click on the podcast as the Montana […] The post Invasive Species – Keeping Up the Good Fight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Featuring MACo President and Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, Lewis & Clark County Commissioner Andy Hunthausen, and Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier The post County by County the Work's Getting Done – LIVE from MACo first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Is your Heart Healthy? Want to know for sure? Click on the podcast as cardiologists and specialists from Billings Clinic teach us about heart disease and prevention, rural challenges, and the warning signs you shouldn't ignore.  Plus, a powerful patient […] The post Is Your Heart Healthy? Here's How You Can Know For Sure first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What better way to learn the stock market then to jump right in … Click on the podcast as Dax Schieffer, Executive Director of the long-standing Montana Council for Economic Education talks about the Stock Market Game, one of the […] The post The Stock Market Game – Financial Literacy for Students first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Have you thought about running for a local political office? How much do you know about elections and campaign law? click on the podcast to learn a whole lot more about the process as Mike Sistak, Advocacy & Political Management […] The post Need Campaign Lessons – Try Campaign School first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Local–federal cooperation in immigration enforcement is under a fresh spotlight in Helena and across Montana, as the Helena City Commission approved a 4–1 resolution that directs the Helena Police Department to essentially not cooperate with federal immigration law enforcement. The […] The post Reactions to Helena's Pledge of Non-Cooperation with the Feds first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Today's show dives into earthquake and volcanic dynamics with one of the nation's leading experts — Dr. Jamie Farrell, Chief Seismologist at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, and a University of Utah professor. Starting with the recent magnitude ~4.2 Montana earthquake […] The post Big Sky Rattled – 4.2 Quake and Other Seismic News first appeared on Voices of Montana.

NorthWestern Energy's 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP, is a long-range blueprint for how the utility plans to keep electricity reliable and affordable for Montana customers over the next 20 years. It's not a construction plan, it's not a final […] The post NWE's 2026 IRP a Blueprint for Meeting Energy Needs first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Sonja Nowakowski, joins us to discuss environmental policies, nuclear and geothermal energy potential, critical minerals, and more. The post The DEQ Agenda – With Director Sonja Nowakowski first appeared on Voices of Montana.

America turns 250 in 2026 — and Montana is already planning how to celebrate, educate, and engage. Click on the podcast for a discussion on the value of patriotism, civic engagement, and all the celebrations at hand. From Paul Revere's […] The post Celebrate, Reflect, 250 years of Freedom first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A group of current and former Montana republican legislators have filed a lawsuit against legislation passed in the 2025 session that shifted Montana's property taxes. They are asking a judge to throw out Senate Bill 542 for several key reasons. […] The post Senate Leadership Defends Suit to Upend Property Tax Shift first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Do you know what the growing trends are in your public schools? One way to find out is through more engagement. The “Educator for a Day” program is one of the ways the Education Foundation of Billings Public Schools is […] The post Want to be an Educator for a Day? first appeared on Voices of Montana.