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.

Montana may be entering a new era in education, prompted by significant opportunities in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The Montana legislature has also addressed education reform with several new state laws over the past few sessions. What are those […] The post New Policies Ring New Bell for Education Reform first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We head to northwest Montana, where one of the state's most important pieces of infrastructure is celebrating 50 years of service. Libby Dam has helped control flooding, generate clean power, and provide recreation for half a century. Click on the […] The post Libby Dam at 50 – Powering, Providing, Protecting first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Training the Next Generation of Real-World Ranches – Click on the podcast for an inside look at the Montana Ranch Boot Camp — an immersive experience designed to train and inspire the next generation of ranchers. Guests Laura Nowlin, Executive […] The post Ranch Boot Camp is Hands-On, Heads-Up Education first appeared on Voices of Montana.

World copper demand is expected to double in the next decade. Will mining be able to keep up with that demand?  With the higher demand, and now looming tariff increases, Montana's miners are keeping their eye on the markets and […] The post Montana Mining and the Copper Run first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Taxes and tariffs – are they reshaping Montana's economy? Click on the podcast and catch Jeffrey Michael of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and Brigitta Miranda-Freer of the Montana World Trade Center break down how tariffs, trade disruption, […] The post Taxes, Tariffs, and Trade Wars – BBER's Midyear Update, first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Earthquakes have recently been triggered in the Pacific Ocean, as well as various places like Alaska and Nevada. On top of that, scientists have found a new thermal opening at Yellowstone National Park.  What's going on?? Click on the podcast […] The post Rumblings and Seismic Shifts – What in the World is Going On? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Interested in a new path to a teaching degree in Montana?  Then click on the podcast as Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry Commissioner Sarah Swanson lays out all the details of a new Teacher Apprenticeship Program DIL is launching […] The post Montana Launches Teacher Apprenticeship Program first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Congressman Troy Downing joins us fresh from Crypto Week in Washington, D.C., to break down what lawmakers are saying about the future of digital assets—and how Montana fits into the national conversation. Plus, we dig into some of the […] The post Congressman Troy Downing on Defense Bill, Crypto Week, OBBBA first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Wind development in Montana has met little resistance in the form of local zoning regulations. This has left some folks questioning if there are truly enough public safety and other guidelines to protect their local communities. Click on the podcast […] The post NextEra Energy Discusses Concerns on Montana Wind Project first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Filmmaker Tom Opre has asked a very good question — what is to become of our U.S. food supply if land for production agriculture is lost to development, trophy-ranch owners, or global NGO easements? Click on the podcast as Tom […] The post The Real Yellowstone – The Story You Need to Hear first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana has a new Government Trust Fund, the Growth and Opportunity Trust Fund. It kicks off with $900 million in seed funding from the state's surplus. Click on the podcast to hear veteran lawmaker and main sponsor, State Representative Llew […] The post MT's New Growth and Opportunity Trust Fund from the Inside Out first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as Madelynn Hust, Miss Montana Volunteer (pictured in blue), and MaKayla Sparks, Miss Montana Teen Volunteer (pictured in pink), talk about how the Miss Montana Volunteer program has been an inspiration in their young adult lives. […] The post Miss MT Volunteer Pageant Offers Confidence, Direction, Support first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for an intriguing conversation with two leaders shaping the future of rural power—retiring MECA Executive Director Gary Wiens, and incoming director Mark Lambrecht. We'll look back on Gary's 30-year legacy supporting Montana's electric cooperatives and hear […] The post MECA Leaders Shaping the Future of Rural Power first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Red Lodge always gears up for the world-famous Home of Champions Rodeo—but this year, there's more than broncs and bulls in the spotlight. Montana artist Jim Dolan will be placing one of his iconic “Call Home” phone booth metal sculptures […] The post Phone Booth Project Pays a Call to Home of Champions Rodeo for Mental Wellness first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Over 4 years in the making, this week downtown Billings is hopping with over 14-hundred extension agents from every corner of the country – here for the 2025 NACAA Professional Conference. The NACAA is the National Association of County Agricultural […] The post Century-old Ag Extension Conference Brings Agents & Family to Big Sky Country first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How many of you are concerned that Social Security benefits will be dramatically cut in the future to save the program? How many of you are concerned that there will be NO social security when you get to retirement age? […] The post Questions About Social Security's Future Need Answers Today first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Montana Dinosaur Trail is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer, and the trail's long-serving Volunteer Coordinator Victor Bjornberg joined us in-studio to talk about the history and the fun Montanans and travelers have exploring it.  Featuring Anne Boothe – Great […] The post MT Dino Trail Turns 20 with Events Galore first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We shine a light on Montana’s Shodair Children's Hospital—the state's only hospital dedicated exclusively to youth psychiatric and genetic care. CEO Craig Aasved, and Chief Development Officer Rusty Cash join us in-studio to talk about the impact Shodair has across […] The post Shodair Children's Hospital Raising Awareness on Montana's Mental Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Summertime is Montana time! Click on the podcast as Felix, Annette, Chance and Brenda join us from our affiliate KCGM in Scobey to talk about the fun in store this weekend for hundreds of folks who will take-in Pioneer Days […] The post Pioneer Days & Dirty Shame Show – Community Fun in Missouri River Country first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana physical therapists are concerned that Medicaid reimbursement rates are not meeting even the cost of their care, and that a bipartisan bill was recently vetoed that would have made some key adjustments. Click on the podcast to hear from […] The post Physical Therapists Concerned Reimbursement Rates May Force Patient Exclusion, Clinic Closures first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This program features guests from the Speak Up Symposium, a panel discussion on physical and mental health, which is a part of the 2025 Montana Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday, June 28 in Billings. Click on the podcast […] The post Speak Up Symposium Highlights Athletes' Need to Discuss Their Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Montana Family Foundation has filed a legal challenge to the recently adopted Montana constitutional initiative 128. CI-128 is a pro-abortion amendment that family groups fear would legalize risky abortion procedures in the state. Derek Oestreicher from the Montana Family […] The post Abortion Amendment Faces Legal Challenge & Safe Haven Baby Boxes first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a chat about Montana history, values, ranching, business, and banking, with Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. Stockman is Montana's largest family-owned bank, founded by Bill’s grandfather in the early 1950’s. The post Montana Banking, with Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This special episode celebrates the graduation of Class 52 from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy—a life-changing program for at-risk youth held in Dillon, Montana. Director Melissa Robbins joins us along with current graduates Hazel Wallace and Aaron Kyle, alumni Parker […] The post Graduation Day for Montana Youth Challenge Academy first appeared on Voices of Montana.

LIVE from the CSI’s 2025 Investing in Montana Summit, Commissioner James Brown co-hosted this show exploring the investment landscape for businesses in Montana. The podcast features an inside look on business development and capital-raising strategies from Paul Reichert of Prospera […] The post CSI's Investing in Montana Summit first appeared on Voices of Montana.

For the third consecutive season, the weather does not favor a rise in water levels for Flathead Lake. In fact, new projections indicate the lake may wind up three feet below full pool by August. How will this impact the […] The post Flathead Lake Levels Forecast Challenges Ahead first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana's burgeoning film industry got a boost this spring when Story House Montana purchased the former Roseburg wood products plant in Missoula with plans to turn the project into a full-service movie studio – with housing, to boot. Click on […] The post Story House Montana – Big Stages for Big Sky Movies and More first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Summer is a great season in Montana, but it's also considered the 100 deadliest days on Montana's roadways. So, it's time for extra caution as residents and tourists are out-and-about exploring the many thousands of miles of Big Sky Country. […] The post Working to Change Montana's 100 Deadliest Roadway Days first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Congressman Troy Downing weighs-in on his support for President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The post Congressman Troy Downing: One Big Beautiful Bill is Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Hunting regulations in Montana can spark debate and curiosity among hunters—and now's your chance to shape them. Click on the podcast as FWP Director Christy Clark discusses the upcoming “season setting” process, a statewide review that happens every other year, […] The post FWP Season-Setting Process Underway – Want to Help? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Bryan Mussard, a rancher and entrepreneur from Dillon, has joined forces with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the quest to Make America Healthy Again. Bryan and Marcia Mussard own and operate Reminisce […] The post Montana Rancher Bryan Mussard Leading the Charge for Sat Fats and a Healthier Diet first appeared on Voices of Montana.