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In part 2 of the July – September 2024 installment of UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR, Film Forum Director and premieres co-programmer Sonya Chung talks with WAR GAME filmmakers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber, along with one of the film's participants, former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. For WAR GAME, the filmmakers, in association with the non-partisan organization Vet Voice, staged a White House war room simulation of a second January 6th-type insurrection attempt,  with former members of US military high command and politicians acting in both the government and insurrectionist roles. Bullock plays the role of president in the simulation. WAR GAME opens Friday, August 2. Please enjoy their conversation, recorded especially for this episode.

Voice of the People: Radio by and for the 99% will look at the threat to our democracy in the upcoming elections. Our word of the week is “coup.” We look at how only 22% of Americans today have confidence that the Presidential election will be “free and fair.” And we explore how a roleplay by non-Donald Trump supporting political players in the so-called Transition Integrity Project found their most contentious scenario being Biden winning the popular vote and Trump winning the Electoral vote and thus the Presidency. We follow that up with a review of the important article Matt Taibbi wrote a year ago titled “We're in a Permanent Coup,” in which he argues that it's better to have a bad president than to accepts coups and that the open insubordination shown by the leadership of the US intelligence community toward Trump adds up to a new tactic by the spooks to destabilize an elected US government and so a coup in fact. Also, in the first hour we continue to cover the pandemic and the economic catastrophe for the 99% allowed to happen by Congress while billionaires grow even richer. We take a look at how 57% of Americans thinks there needs to be a third party as an alternative to the Democrats and Republicans, and how Joe Biden is the clear favorite – in terms of donations – of US billionaires. And we follow that with a closer look at writer/journalist/prophet Chris Hedges' declaration that Biden is the candidate of choice of the elites and why it's not likely that a Trump loss will cause a civil war, despite his appeal to right-wing militias. We end the first hour reading a revealing letter from the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association to Montana Governor Steve Bullock, as an update to our coverage of the police/carceral state. In the third half hour we interview Jacob Elder, a Liberian refugee and now Missoula resident who is running for the Missoula Mayor position. Jacob tells his story on how he became a refugee as a child and how that led to his joining the US Marines, attending the University of Montana for both law and public administration degrees, and throwing his hat into the 2021 Missoula mayoral race. Then for the last part of the show we have a great conversation with sound sound guy Jim Gillan. We discuss Steven Levitsky's interview on Alternative Radio about the likelihood of a US coup, whether from Trump supporters or from other players. And we go from there with observations about the current condition of US democracy. Join us in our social distancing by listening from Noon to 2 pm on Saturdays in Missoula, Montana on 105.5 FM or streaming worldwide on 1055kfgm.org. And please join our Facebook Group (Voice of the People: Radio by and for the 99% on 1055KFGM.org Group) to access scripts of this and previous shows and other contact information.

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits FridaysStarting off in the Bistro Cafe, even more questions swirl after Bannon's arrest.Then, on the rest of the menu, Homeland Security won't talk about its endorsement of Bannon's fraudulent wall scheme; Montana Governor Steve Bullock asked a federal judge to take swift action to remove the Trump administration's chief steward of public lands; and, Facebook first stirred resentment, and then anger as it abandoned drilling equipment under the Oregon seabed.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where human rights monitors sounded the alarm over a recent spike in assassinations targeting civil rights activists in Iraq; and, prosecutors in Belarus opened a criminal investigation against opposition activists who set up a council to negotiate a democratic transition of power.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/8/21/1971054/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Blue-Moon-Spirits-Fridays

This morning's headlines include a small earthquake in southern Utah, proposed legislation allowing lawmakers to go back into session in certain circumstances, Montana Governor Steve Bullock suing the Trump Administration, and more.

Rachel VandeVoort is the Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation, an office that advocates for the outdoor recreation industry and works to leverage its numerous benefits to the state. The office was created in 2016 by Montana Governor Steve Bullock, and he tapped Rachel to be its first director, where she built the office from the ground up. Since then, the office has experienced amazing growth in influence and effectiveness, and it has served as a shining example for other states that have formed similar offices. - A native Montanan, Rachel has a diverse background that makes her uniquely qualified for her role as Director. She grew up working for her family's river guiding business in and around Whitefish, MT and also spent time as a fishing guide. After graduating from the University of Montana, she worked in a wide variety of industries that are closely connected with land and recreation, including organic farming, skiing, and firearms manufacturing. Thanks to her diverse and deep experience in all facets of the outdoor world, Rachel has had great success finding common ground between sometimes-competing stakeholders to harness the collective power of Montana's recreation industry. - Rachel was slated to be a keynote speaker at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Partners in the Outdoors Conference, an annual gathering that brings together stakeholders from all corners of the conservation and outdoor recreation industries. But because of the COVID pandemic, the in-person conference was transformed into a virtual conference—and Rachel's keynote speech was transformed into this episode of Mountain & Prairie. I was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Rachel, because her work aligns so well with the theme of the Partners in the Outdoors Conference, specifically, how do we find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions for balancing conservation and recreation. - We covered a lot in a little over an hour, including the history of her job and the office, the staggering positive economic impacts of the outdoor industry, and ideas around funding conservation through recreation now and into the future. We also talked a lot about Rachel's eclectic background and how all of her varied experiences make her uniquely qualified for her position. Rachel shares some thoughts on finding common ground among competing stakeholders, the importance of understanding history in the West, and the collaborative nature of the outdoor recreation industry. Be sure the check out the episode notes for a full list of topics discussed. - Big thanks to Rachel for taking the time to chat and to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for partnering with Mountain & Prairie for this series of podcasts. If you have a chance, visit the Partners in the Outdoors website all of the conference content—there's quite a line up of virtual courses and learning opportunities. But in the meantime, enjoy this educational episode with Rachel VandeVoort. --- FULL EPISODE NOTES: https://mountainandprairie.com/rachel/ Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation CPW's Partners in the Outdoors Virtual Conference --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:45 - Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation explained 7:45 - Massive economic impacts of outdoor recreation 10:00 - Economic impacts in Montana specifically 11:30 - Process of creating the office for Montana 12:45 - Outdoor infrastructure in Montana 15:15 - The positivity of the recreational economy 17:45 - Learning from other states' outdoor rec offices 18:45 - How Montana's rec office differs from Colorado's 20:45 - Rachel's eclectic background 22:45 - Desire to stay in Montana 26:00 - First job in organic food 29:30 - Starting her job in the firearms industry 34:00 - Communication lessons learned from a childhood in recreation 37:15 - Techniques for finding common ground between competing stakeholders 39:45 - The false premise of "consumptive" vs "non-consumptive" recreation 46:45 - Thoughts on Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson, and the future of conservation funding 54:45 - Collaboration between outdoor rec stakeholders 59:35 - Favorite books 1:01:00 - Favorite films 1:02:45 - Rachel's family history in Montana 1:03:45 - Parting words of wisdom ----- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie Podcast Mountain & Prairie SHOP Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie  

This episode provides an overview of the policy and politics of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The guys begin by giving an LWCF 101 crash course. Next, they explain how Montana Governor Steve Bullock's recent decision to run for US Senate elevated the interest in LWCF, and put sportsmen and women in a position to potentially determine which party will control the US Senate next year. If you like hunting, fishing, access, trails, parks, or politics, you'll enjoy this episode.  

Joementum is real! So is the Coronavirus. Senator Elizabeth Warren is the last woman to exit the 2020 race for the presidency, leaving Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders to battle it out, and that's where we begin this week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show when Halli and her partner in politics, former White House correspondent Matthew Cooper slice and dice all things politics, and Donald Trump, too, the podcast available at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com and on all your favorite apps. Joe Biden's run for the presidency is proving to be like a lyric from a Frank Sinatra tune. “I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing. Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race. That's life!” Now, after Elizabeth Warren exits the presidential race it's Joe vs. Bernie and we're all in for a wild ride, but not just because of Election 2020. The Coronavirus is quickly spreading across America, and despite the ample warning it was on the way, the Trump administration appears not to be prepared for the pandemic. Trump is trying to play down the severity of the disease, even telling Americans it is OK to go to work, it's just a flu. The nation isn't buying it; everyone is on edge, even Chuck Schumer and Chief Justice Roberts in a battle royale over comments the Minority Leader made. And what about that parlor game if Joe Biden becomes the Democratic Party nominee for president, who will he choose as his running mate? Oh, and Halli's favorite, Montana Governor Steve Bullock is said to be throwing his hat in the ring for the Senate seat, even though he said he wouldn't.Joementum and a nod to Frank Sinatra. Can Bernie Sanders manage a comeback? Goodbye Elizabeth Warren, hello Coronavirus. What is the future of Roe v Wade? And we're just beginning this week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show podcast, always available at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com and via all your favorite apps. Listen here>> http://bit.ly/2IpuKXL

Thomas discusses Hillary Clinton and Tulsi Gabbard debacle, the State Department's findings about Hillary Clinton's emails, President Trump's tweet about a political lynching, Montana Governor Steve Bullock's proposed magazine ban, and Joe Biden returning to Scranton. Music Credits to Fantoms - Southern Dirt Episode Sources: https://www.apnews.com/14b14afc5d8647858489a2cf5385c28d https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/10/22/least-house-democrats-called-bill-clintons-impeachment-lynching/ https://bearingarms.com/tom-k/2019/10/22/montana-governor-calls-magazine-capacity-limit/ Visit our website: thethomassalandrashow.com Visit our Libsyn page: thethomassalandrashow.libsyn.com Email us about sponsorship, questions, or topics for future shows: info@thethomassalandrashow.com

On Tuesday, September 17, Business Forward welcomed Montana Governor Steve Bullock for a Solutions 2020: Real-world Recommendations for the Next President conference call. Governor Bullock discussed his 2020 agenda for growing our economy and improving economic opportunity.

Bolton bolts the dolt or is it the Dolt Bolted Bolton? That is the operative question this week as Halli and her partner in politics veteran White Correspondent Matthew Cooper tackle the top political stories of the week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show. And, we welcome the esteemed editor of the New York Times Book Review and author Pamela Paul in a conversation about one of our favorite topics: Books. The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is always available at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com and on all your favorite apps.In the world of politics, there's a lot to talk about this week beginning with the controversial exit of Donald Trump's third National Security Advisor, John Bolton. Did Bolton bolt the dolt or did the dolt bolt Bolton? How long will Bolton keep quiet about what's going on behind the scenes in the White House? Polls are pretty consistent, former Vice President Joe Biden still maintaining his lead in the race and still causing a lot of agita. Is Biden up for the job? Lingering in the background is Montana Governor Steve Bullock, a moderate with a record to sell. Impeachment? Guns? The Taliban? And we're just beginning. GAME OF THRONES author George R.R. Martin once said: “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies…The man who never reads lives only one.” That is no small truth. Esteemed New York Times Book Review Editor and children's books editor for the New York Times Maria Russo, share GRRM's point of view and are on a mission to reach out to the young. Together they have written HOW TO RAISE A READER, a book on fostering a lifelong love of books from birth to teens. But make no mistake. This isn't a primer only for parents. It is a celebration of the book, a reminder for us all that there is a vast world available to us all one bookstore, library, ebook away. In a world where way too much time is spent staring at a screen by teenagers and adults alike, HOW TO RAISE A READER might just be the gift book for all who would rather experience a thousand lives before they die, not just one.Join me, Halli Casser-Jayne, Matthew Cooper, and the New York Times Book Review editor, Pamela Paul this week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show Podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com and available on all your favorite apps.

Fires threaten the Amazon, Montana Governor Steve Bullock talks about his 2020 White House bid, and Tracee Ellis Ross discusses "mixed-ish" and her hair care brand Pattern Beauty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Montana Governor and 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Steve Bullock. They discuss his views on strengthening the Affordable Care Act, protecting women’s health rights, taking action on climate change, enacting sensible gun laws, and reducing the influence of dark money on American politics. The post 2020 Democratic Presidential Contender Montana Governor Steve Bullock on Health Care, Climate Change and Gun Safety appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Puerto Rico's fragile recovery after Hurricane Maria will likely be tested by a new storm....Dorian is now projected to become a major hurricane before taking aim at the U.S. east coast. Former Defense Secretary James Mattis is now giving his version of events for the first time since his tumultuous departure from the Trump administration. And is the stage set? New 2020 polls out this morning suggest half the candidates won't qualify for the next presidential debate. Montana Governor Steve Bullock is one of them, and says he isn't sweating it. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Molly Ball with TIME, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Franco Ordoñez with NPR Also, on today's program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, CNN's Chad Myers, Mari Rosas a hurricane survivor, and Errin Haines Whack with Associated Press

Democratic Governor and U.S. Presidential candidate Steve Bullock answers questions during a live town hall moderated by CNN's Alisyn Camerota in New York.

Four presidential candidates spoke at a Native American forum in Iowa on Monday And a tribal consortium endorsed Montana Governor Steve Bullock for president.

Twenty presidential candidates are set to debate in the second round of Democratic debates. They'll take place in Detroit Tuesday and Wednesday night. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren will take center stage the first night. They'll be joined by South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. The other candidates are Montana Governor Steve Bullock, Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, former Maryland Congressman John Delaney and self-help author Marianne Williamson. What will be the biggest issues, and will the water crisis in Flint Michigan be a top talker?A lawyer for Russian national Maria Butina is accusing federal prosecutors of withholding exculpatory information about her that the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company provided to the FBI. Robert Driscoll, Butina's lawyer, sent a letter last Thursday to Justice Department officials requesting an investigation into possible misconduct by prosecutors and the FBI in handling information from Patrick Byrne, the CEO of online retailer Overstock.com. How important is this?Asked to comment on the US offer to form an anti-Iran maritime coalition, the German Foreign Ministry told Sputnik Tuesday that Berlin is not seriously considering the US proposal. “The US recently presented its concept of a naval observation mission in the Persian Gulf to a number of its allies, including Germany, and asked them to participate. The government took note of theproposal, but made no promises. Foreign Minister [Heiko] Maas has repeatedly stressed that, in our opinion, priority must be given to reducing tensions, and to diplomatic efforts. We are in close consultation with France and the UK. Participation in the US strategy of ‘maximum pressure' is ruled out for us,” the ministry said in a statement. What does this mean for US efforts to isolate Iran going forward?A Monday article in Politico titled, "DCCC in 'complete chaos' as uproar over diversity intensifies," states, "Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) was set to make an unplanned trip to Washington from her district Monday amid an outcry from top black and Latino lawmakers over a lack of diversity in the campaign arm's senior management ranks. POLITICO reported last week that black and Hispanic lawmakers are furious with Bustos' stewardship of the campaign arm. They say the upper echelon of the DCCC is bereft of diversity, and it is not doing enough to reach Latino voters and hire consultants of color. In addition, several of Bustos' senior aides have left in the first six months of her tenure, including her chief of staff — a black woman — and her director of mail and polling director, both women." How can Democrats deal with a diverse electorate when they are fighting diversity in their own leadership? "Northern Ireland's largest nationalist party on Tuesday called on the Irish government to prepare for the unification of the British region with EU-member Ireland, saying 'bullish' UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit posed a threat," Reuters reports. "[Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald's] comments come days after Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said the question of the unification of Ireland and British-ruled Northern Ireland would inevitably arise if Britain leaves the European Union without a divorce deal on Oct. 31."GUESTS:Bob Schlehuber — Producer for By Any Means Necessary and Sputnik news analyst. Joia Jefferson Nuri — Communications specialist for In The Public Eye Communications.Attorney Mark Shmueli — Manages a solo practice dedicated exclusively to immigration law. Shmueli represents asylum seekers before the Asylum Office and Executive Office for Immigration Review, and handles employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions. He has authored articles on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and the Violence Against Women Act for the Maryland Bar Journal and is a frequent lecturer at national and local conferences on immigration law. Mark Sleboda — International affairs and security analyst. Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: "The Frozen Republic," "The Velvet Coup" and "America's Undeclared War."

In this episode, we discuss last week’s Democratic Debates. Who did well? Who has work to do? What are the tiers, and how many of these candidates could actually win the Democratic nomination? The Democratic Debates: Who “Won”? We’re starting to see some polling numbers that reflect what Democratic voters thought of the debates, and it seems clear that among the more top tier candidates, both Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris did well, while Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders failed to improve their numbers. If true, this certainly changes the dynamic of the race, with Biden and Sanders no longer a clear top two, resulting in a more wide open field. Still, before we get into the substance of the debates, let’s discuss just how wide open the field is. How many of these candidates could actually win the Democratic nomination? Ok, so if it’s clear that Warren and Harris did well, why do you think that is? What stood out about their performances? Who else caught your eye in these first debates? In the HuffPost/YouGov poll, Julian Castro, Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg also did well. Did we see anything from either of those three that suggests an ability to make a leap as a more serious contender? FiveThirtyEight had an interesting breakdown of the debate in five charts. Is There Any Real Daylight Between The Candidates on Policy? Obviously, there were a ton of issues covered over the two nights…What stood out to you? Vox has a good breakdown from the left of who won/lost on policy. Most of the partisan Republicans watching will likely view the real winner of the debates as President Trump, arguing that the policy conversation was far to the left of the average American voter, and that Vice President Biden’s chances of securing the nomination took a hit after performance. Is there truth to that? How much did Vice President Biden really hurt his chances of winning the nomination? Did these debates change your perception of which candidates could defeat President Trump next November? What’s Next? The next debates, which will again feature two nights of ten candidates each, will take place in Detroit on July 30 and 31. For those debates, the qualification thresholds remain the same: Candidates must register at least 1% support in three DNC-approved polls or receive donations from 65,000 people including a minimum of 200 in at least 20 states. One candidate who did not qualify for the first round of debates has already qualified for the second round: Montana Governor Steve Bullock. However, because the DNC has capped the number of candidates on stage at 20, a series of tiebreakers will be used to determine who gets left off the stage. The bar to qualify gets significantly higher for the September debates, with at least 2% support needed in three DNC-approved polls, and 130,000 individual donors. That means that currently the only locks for the fall debates are Biden, Harris, Warren, Sanders, and Buttigieg, leaving candidates like Booker and O’Rourke on the bubble. Looking Ahead to the 2020 Calendar The Iowa Caucuses will take place on Monday, February 3rd, followed by the New Hampshire Primary on Tuesday the 11th. Harry Enten at CNN highlights the importance of Iowa and New Hampshire: No one has won a major party nomination since 1972 without coming in the top two in either Iowa or New Hampshire. And a strong showing in both states can turn a wide-open race into a blowout (see: John Kerry in 2004). The Nevada Caucuses take place on Saturday February 22nd, and the South Carolina Primary on Saturday the 29th. Super Tuesday, when Colorado will vote along with a significant portion of the country – including California and Texas – is Tuesday, March 3rd.

Alabama Republicans pass the most extreme abortion ban in history, John Bolton tries to start a war with Iran, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio round out the 23-candidate field for the Democratic nomination. Then New York Attorney General Letitia James joins Tommy, Jon, Jon, Dan, and Akilah Hughes on stage at Kings Theater in Brooklyn. Audio note: At 13:01, Jon Favreau's microphone temporarily cuts out in the discussion about the Alabama abortion law. For clarity, here is his question to Akilah: "What can people do in the meantime starting now to protect access to abortion and to fight back?" 

Saudi Arabia says drones attacked one of its oil pipelines Tuesday, as other assaults targeted energy infrastructure elsewhere in the kingdom. Yemen’s rebels later claimed a coordinated drone attack on the Sunni power. This follows an earlier alleged sabotage of oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. has listed $300 billion more of Chinese goods for potential tariff hikes. Beijing vows to "fight to the finish" in the escalating trade battle with Washington that is fueling fears about damage to global economic growth. The U.S. Trade Representative's office says the list is a step toward implementing President Trump's threat to extend punitive duties to all Chinese imports. Montana Governor Steve Bullock says he's seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. He's distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state Trump carried in 2016.

The DNC announces new tie-breaker rules for the debates, Andrew Yang wants to abolish the penny, Howard Schultz appears to be reconsidering his independent run, half of the field could drop out after the Iowa caucuses, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock is definitely probably maybe running.Links:Here’s How The Democrats Will Limit The Debate Field If Too Many People Qualify (FiveThirtyEight)DNC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE FIRST TWO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATES (UPDATED) (DNC)The Penny Makes No Cents (Yang 2020)What’s a Penny Made Of? (Live Science)It cost 1.5 cents to make a penny last year (CBS News)Howard Schultz Has Largely Stopped His Presidential Prep Work (The Daily Beast)Howard Schultz Has Slowed Down His Pre-Campaign Press Tour (NY Mag)Ex-Starbucks boss Howard Schultz’s presidential rollout got tons of attention — and didn’t go well at all (CNBC)Some Of Today’s Candidates (Probably) Won’t Make It To Iowa (FiveThirtyEight)Potential 2020 candidate Montana Gov. Steve Bullock teases 'big announcement' (ABC News)Steve Bullock teaser video tweet thread (Twitter)

Episode 006 of the Bluetopsy Podcast with Daniel Blackman and Eric Cohen. In this edition of Bluetopsy, we welcome Montana Democratic Governor Steve Bullock. Governor Bullock has led the charge against dark money in politics and is featured in the Sundance film festival award winning documentary 'Dark Money' that can be viewed on PBS through October 31st. Bluetopsy explores Democratic and progressive politics with an array of perspectives from statewide to nationwide officials to grassroots organizations. We deconstruct the past and look to the future while covering it with a mix of intrigue, humor, and discussion. Subscribe to us today and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @bluetopsy.

Montana Governor Steve Bullock joins the show to discuss the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, how Democrats can win back voters in rural states, his work on the opiod epidemic, money in politics, and more.

  Bio Daiquiri Ryan (@daiquiriryan) is a Policy Fellow at Public Knowledge, where she uses her passion for the intersection of technology policy and social justice to help further innovative consumer advocacy. Prior to joining PK, Daiquiri spent time as a legal intern at Amazon and a Google Policy Fellow at the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Daiquiri is a current member of Google's NextGen Policy Leader's inaugural class and contributes NextGen's subcommittee on Data and Machine Learning's impact on marginalized communities. She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and B.A. in Political Science and Media Relations at Arizona State University. Daiquiri is a Texas native with a special affinity for college football, Elvis Presley and her dog Bobo.  Resources Public Knowledge Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue  News Roundup Montana becomes first state to pass a law challenging the FCC's repeal of net neutrality Montana Governor Steve Bullock, a Democrat, signed an Executive Order last week that requires internet service providers to abide by the FCC' 2015 net neutrality principles. The order simply states that ISPs with state contracts must abide by the principles. Bullock says this is a template that other states should use. harper Neidig has more in The Hill. FCC draft report says wireless broadband not a full substitute for wired  FCC Chairman Ajit Pai reneged on previous statements in which he suggested that the FCC would consider mobile broadband to be a full substitute for wired broadband. Back in 2014, the Obama era FCC under Chairman Tom Wheeler raised the definition of what is to be considered high speed broadband from 4 Mbps down and 1Mbps up to 25Mbps down and 3 Mbps up.  But last August, the FCC proposed 10 Mbps up and 1Mbps down for mobile broadband as an adequate substitute for wired broadband. Thankfully, in a reversal last week, Pai circulated a draft report stating that he would keep the current broadband definition intact. The Open Meeting is scheduled for January 30th. FCC to investigate false alarm in Hawaii You've heard by now that a false alert went out to Hawaiians last week warning them about an incoming ballistic missile strike. The alert turned out to be false. So the FCC says it's investigating. Apple and Verizon announce tax windfalls Verizon and Apple announced windfalls last week stemming from Republicans' tax overhaul. Verizon said the new tax bill would reduce their 4th quarter tax liabilities by $16.8 billion, which translates to $4.10 in earnings per share. Apple claims that it would repatriate some $250 billion in overseas cash from the overhaul. The company claimed that it would invest $350 billion in the U.S. economy over the next 5 years. Google's Sundar Pichai supports no NDAs for women reporting harassment Google CEO Sundar Pichai told Kara Swisher and Ari Melber last week that he would have "no issues" with women speaking out about sexual harassment, even if they are bound by an non-disclosure agreement. Pichai said he's not even aware of such agreements that would prevent women from telling their stories. Comcast's NCB merger conditions expire The merger conditions the feds placed on Comcast back when they acquired NBC Universal in 2011 have expired. This raises concerns for advocates who are concerned about Comcast now becoming emboldened to engage in anti-competitive practices. Kim Hart reports for Axios. EFF files amicus brief urging Ninth Circuit to require warrants for border phone searches Under President Trump, U.S. Customs searches of mobile devices belonging to people entering the U.S. have more than tripled at the U.S. border with Mexico. The Electronic Frontier Foundation wants those warrantless searches to stop. So it filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Cano, urging the court to apply the same Fourth Amendment standard to those entering the country that it applies to arrestees.   

Trumpcare is dead and alive and dead and alive again, and we discover from a terrifying New York Times interview that the President doesn’t actually know what health insurance is. Then Jon and Dan talk to Montana Governor Steve Bullock about his vision for the party and the country, and Ana Marie Cox joins to talk about Trump’s elimination of teen pregnancy prevention programs. 

Part 2 of 2 in this two-episode podcast series to engaged hunters and media platforms in the process of politics and policy making.  You have to be involved, and not just during an election year, for your voice to be heard.  Topics covered include stream access laws, collaborative efforts on landscapes, active forest management, economic value of public access, transfer of Federal lands to States, elk management, how getting elected to office gives you a wildlife management degree (not), importance of advocacy, vigilance in protecting your access and wildlife, the future generations and why we are engaged on behalf of the next generation.