Voices of Montana

Diving into what's on the plate and what's ahead for Montana's resilient wool and sheep industry. There's a brand-new MSU Wool Lab opening this spring, what kind of impact will that have in the state?  We'll talk about a major […] The post LIVE from the 142nd Annual Wool Growers Convention first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as newly appointed Montana State Representative Stacy Zinn joins us in studio. A longtime DEA agent and former congressional candidate, Zinn has been on the front lines battling cartels, gang crime, and the growing fentanyl threat […] The post Former DEA Agent Has New Digs for an Old Fight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A powerful conversation with Iraq veteran Jeff Wells, founder of Wish for Our Heroes, Walk Among Heroes, and Winston's Warriors — and Montana filmmaker Doug Stebleton on their new documentary Walking Among Heroes.  40,000+ military families helped. WWII history preserved. Rescue […] The post Walking Among Heroes – The Jeff Wells Story first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Rural health care, award-winning rural education, Hi-Line ag, and the future of hometown radio — Voices of Montana is 406-in' to Malta, where we talked with Phillips County Hospital CEO Jo Tharp, Malta Public Schools Superintendent Steve Bucks, local AG […] The post Real Rural – Heathcare, Education, Community, first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Is the world heading toward a debt crisis?  University of Montana economist Dr. Robert Sonora joins Voices of Montana to break down Japan’s staggering 250% debt trap, China's aggressive debt-trap diplomacy,  and the U.S.’s quickly escalating national debt and what […] The post National Debt Plaguing Developed Nations Across the Globe first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana faces persistent mental-health challenges that are amplified by rural geography, workforce shortages, and a high veteran population. But there’s been a shift in the Veterans Administration's mental-health funding structure from outdated formulas that rewarded volume over innovation to new […] The post NAMI Keeps Veteran and Youth Mental Wellness in Sight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Nutrient standards, water and wells… how do we protect water quality without breaking small town budgets?  Click on the podcast as Kelly Lynch of the Montana League of Cities and Towns joins us to talk about community nutrient standards, private […] The post Nutrients, Water, Wells, and Municipal Care first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Guest-host Steve Arveschoug, a longtime economic development leader in Montana, sits down with two of the state's most recognizable mayors: Helena's Wilmot Collins and Billings' Bill Cole. They reflect on their biggest challenges and proudest moments — from pandemic pressures […] The post Reflections of a Montana Mayor first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Guest host Steve Arveschoug digs deep into what Winter 25-26 might have in store. He'll be joined by Montana's Weatherman, Ed McIntosh, and ag-weather expert Brian Bledsoe. How much moisture are we expected to receive? Are we heading toward one […] The post The Montana Winter Outlook first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana continues to face some of the toughest mental health challenges in the nation — from high suicide rates to limited access in rural communities. On this episode of Voices of Montana, we take a direct look at what's driving […] The post Jason DeShaw and BCBS of Montana Team for Mental Health the Country Way first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana State University President Dr. Brock Tessman has been on the job since the first of July.  Click on the podcast to find out what's on his plate … growing enrollment and boosting retention, advancing research and strengthening MSU's role […] The post Back in the Big Sky and Ready to Roll first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From ranching to roaring — meet Montana’s Dino Cowboy Clayton Phipps! He and Peter Larson of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research join the program to reveal the latest discovery rewriting dinosaur history — Nanotyrannus LIVES! The post Dino Cowboy Clayton Phipps's Discovery of New T-Rex Species Finally Confirmed first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Our special Veterans Day program, live from Perkins Family Restaurant in Billings where veterans enjoyed a free breakfast, this year features Jack Kindleman, one of the few remaining WW2 veterans alive today.  We also learn about the Veterans Treatment Court […] The post WW II Veteran Highlights Special Veterans Day Salute first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Living with Type 1 diabetes can be isolating — but for kids in Montana, there's a place where everyone understands what you’re gong through. Click on the podcast as Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance Executive Director Tonya Furhmann, and diabetes campers […] The post Montana Youth Diabetes Association – Mixing the Fun with Learning and Community first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown joins us to talk about consumer protection and insurance innovation. Commissioner Brown shares the update on the his investigation into a major data breach affecting over 460,000 Montana Blue Cross Blue Shield. […] The post Crypto-Fraud, Identity Theft, Insurance Rates, and Common Sense first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From the battlefield to the wilderness to Big Sky Country. Australian military veteran Lex D. Reilly brings his moving story of how courage, faith, and community can transform a warrior's heart.  Known worldwide as the Australian Viking, Lex is telling […] The post A Warrior's Healing Wilderness Journey Brings Hope for Peace for Many first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Holly O'Dell is President and CEO of Montana State Fund. She’s visiting our studio bringing $38.5 million dollars with her…. Okay, not exactly. But she is making the rounds across the state returning $38.5 million dollars in benefits to policy […] The post Non-Profit Montana State Fund Puts $38 Million Back into Employers' Pockets first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From FAA Chapters to Convention to Careers. Click on the podcast to hear from Montana FFA members and mentors after a successful 98th annual National FFA Convention. How will the next generation of producers shape Montana's agriculture? With Montana FFA Executive […] The post Young Montanans Preparing for a Future of Ag Leadership first appeared on Voices of Montana.

3rd generation Montana ranchers Dale and Janet Veseth have just made one of the largest and biggest donations for future generations in Montana's history.  The Veseth's are donating their $21 million, 38-thousand-acre ranch in Phillips County to the Ranchers Stewardship […] The post Keepin' It in Ag – Veseth's Donate $21 Million Cattle Ranch first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and handful of trade mission members unpacked some of their adventures and take-aways from the recent Montana Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan. From beef and wheat to bioscience and photonics, the trade mission aimed […] The post Made in Montana, Appreciated Worldwide – Unpacking the Trade Mission first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How far has gene therapy and genetics medicine advanced?  How accessible is that healthcare to Montanans? Click on the podcast to learn more about how Shodair Children’s Hospital‘s  world-class genetics program has served Montana families for 50 years, and how […] The post Making Gene Therapy Accessible in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From Montana to the world stage. Chef Miguel “Mike”  Hernandez just cooked his way to a top-five finish at the World Food Championships!  Yes, there’s a story behind it all. Click on the podcast as Mike visits in-studio to talk […] The post Montana Chef Takes Home Hardware from World Food Championships first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Every ten years, Montana voters get the chance to reexamine how their local governments operate. The question was on the ballot in 2024, and about a third of the counties and cities said, “Yes, let's take a look at what […] The post Local Government Reviews – Unique to Montana, Going on Now first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A $38 trillion national debt, government borrowing over $6 billion a day, federal health insurance subsidies for almost everyone, and a Social Security Trust Fund that no one really trusts anymore … government spending is out of control. What can […] The post Ideas for a Responsible Federal Budget first appeared on 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.