Podcasts about montanans

In this episode of The Dirt on the Past podcast, we sit down with archaeologist and author Doug MacDonald to discuss his fascinating new book, Land of Beginnings: The Archaeology of Montana's First Peoples. Doug takes us on a journey through Montana's deep past, discussing where the first Montanans came from, migration routes, the Lindsey Mammoth site, the Anzick site, DNA research, and so much more. We delve into the evolving methods of studying ancient sites, and the cultural significance of this history to modern Indigenous communities. Join us for an engaging conversation that sheds new light on the deep human story rooted in the land we now call Montana.

The dedication of the new unified campus for the Montana Rescue Mission (MRM) in Billings serves as the backdrop for a special look at how Montanans are caring for the homeless, vulnerable, and those facing hardships and challenges. In studio […] The post Rescue is a Big Mission, and Montanans Respond to the Call first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Come join us and about 2,000 of your fellow Montanans for the Montana Special Olympics Summer Games, as we broadcast live track-side from Lockwood high school for the events Friday morning, talking with event organizers, coaches, volunteers, and the special […] The post A Special Broadcast from the Montana Special Olympics Summer Games first appeared on Voices of Montana.

One in every 10 Montanans carries student loan debt. Borrowers far behind on payments will soon be hit with severe penalties.

Central Montana's Smith River is one of few you need a permit to float, and they're notoriously hard to get. Recent changes may help Montana residents have a better shot at getting a permit.

Montanans will pay less in income tax in coming years. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a half a percent tax cut into law Monday.

Colter Nuanez recaps the NFL Draft that saw two Montanans get their name called - and the post-draft frenzy that saw several more Big Sky Conference stars get NFL opportunities. Plus: the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by with her own unique post-draft recap.

In this episode we chat with Jackie Mohler, Executive Director of Family Outreach. Jackie discusses her legislative work on behalf of Montanans living with disabilities, and the ways in which engagement can -- and should -- continue after the session ends. Guest Bio: Jackie Mohler is Executive Director for Family Outreach Inc., a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. She has earned a Master of Education degree from MSU Billings, specializing in Special Education with Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jackie is a mother of two children diagnosed with learning disabilities who have greatly benefitted from developmental support services and these issues are very close to her heart. She brings over 25 years of experience working in the human services field in both direct support and management roles. As president of the Montana Association for Behavior Analysis in 2017, Jackie worked with colleagues and lawmakers to develop legislation creating a framework for behavior analyst licensure in the state of Montana. Jackie is a Licensed Behavior Analyst and serves as Vice Chair for the Montana Board of Psychologists. In 2020, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities selected her as an Emerging Leader, recognizing her commitment to civil rights and social justice. She continues to provide professional guidance to lawmakers concerning developmental disability services, interventions, and treatments.Organizations/resources mentioned in this episode: Family Outreach: https://familyoutreach.org/Behavioral Health System for Future Generations: https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/IndexBehavior Analyst Licensure Information (MT Department of Labor and Industry): https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psychologists/license-information/behavior-analystMontana Association of Community Disability Services: https://mtacds.com/Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

Soundman Jim and Mark host this show where our word of the week is “Hands Off,” in regard to the massive nationwide protests on April 5th. We will hear from speakers and participants of the Missoula event held at the Missoula County Courthouse. We will also hear from the Montanans for Palestine rally that immediately followed the rally at the Courthouse.

Opposition to Trump 's policies draw thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs.

Opposition to Trump 's policies draw thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs.

The law requires health insurance companies to cover mental health and physical health at the same level. Montana PBS's Anna Rau looked into whether or not that's happening and how it affects Montanans. She sat down with MTPR's Elinor Smith to explain.

We're back from a short hiatus! Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. We begin with the sentencing of Kaleb Elijah Fleck, who received 50 years for the brutal 2023 homicide of a homeless man in Kalispell. Then, we examine the looming crisis at Flathead Valley food banks as pandemic-era federal funding disappears, threatening access to fresh produce and dairy for thousands of Montanans. Finally, we look at the controversial immigration-related bill moving through the Montana House and the legal and moral questions it raises for hospitals, churches, and nonprofits.Read more from this week's stories: Flathead man sentenced for 2023 killing of homeless man in KalispellFederal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelvesImmigration legislation advances despite strong opposition from nonprofitsRead more local and state coverage: Jurors view body cam footage in Jackson double homicide trialConstruction to begin on Sportsman's Bridge Fishing Access SiteGlacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

The National Endowment for the Humanities is reportedly next up in a series of DOGE cuts to federal spending. The money funds programs across the state providing Montanans with access to education on history, literature, philosophy and more.

Montana lawmakers recently passed a bill that will allow communities with a resort tax to fund workforce housing to help Montanans live where they work.

PERC, the Property and Environment Research Center, based in Bozeman, has recently published two studies of interest to Montanans. One shows the forest areas out west that are susceptible to catastrophic fires due to lack of management, and the other […] The post PERC Report Guides Course for Better Wildfire/Wildlife Management first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montanans with severe mental illnesses that are accused of crimes can languish in jail for more than a year as they wait for a bed at the state psychiatric hospital. New legislation would build a facility for those patients in eastern Montana.

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two bills into law Thursday that restrict transgender Montanans access to public accommodations and school sports.

Montanans living with severe mental illness are cycling in and out of ERs, jails, shelters and the state psychiatric hospital. Many never get the long-term help they need. One Missoula woman has been caught in that cycle for years. Her daughter uprooted her life to help. MTPR's Aaron Bolton brings us their story and reports on whether proposed reforms to the state mental health system offer them hope.

Montanans voice mounting concern about the impact of federal budget cuts and tariffs. Montana's governor and congressional delegation don't seem to share those concerns. And the Montana Legislature faces a busy, and possibly contentious second act.

Montanans voice mounting concern about the impact of federal budget cuts and tariffs. Montana's governor and congressional delegation don't seem to share those concerns. And the Montana Legislature faces a busy, and possibly contentious second act.

House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans; High moral stakes of proposed cuts to federal programs; AR food tax could be going away; Nursing homes close as Montanans age.

House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans; High moral stakes of proposed cuts to federal programs; AR food tax could be going away; Nursing homes close as Montanans age.

House Republicans passed a resolution calling for the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $880 billion from its budget over the next decade. But the committee couldn't meet that target without cuts to either Medicare or Medicaid, according to the congressional budget office. Tens of thousands of Montanans could lose coverage if that happens.

Montanans could face fewer hurdles getting their insurance to cover medications and treatments.

There's a new proposal in the Montana State Legislature that would create a gun registry for enhanced concealed weapons permits. As of February 2021, Montana no longer requires a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun in public. This means Montanans can now discreetly carry a handgun without a background check. But is anyone actually going through the process of getting their concealed carry license when they aren't legally required to? We spoke with UM students to get their thoughts on handgun culture, in college and out. Episode by Madelynn Pandis / Montana Kaimin Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/ Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana's independent, student-run newspaper. 

Ian Wargo is a first generation Montanan who is a member of the Region 1 FWP Citizen Advisory Council and FWP Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and concerned resident on the state of the land, herds and practices impacting wild spaces in Northwestern Montana. Ian discussed changes he's been witnessing on the landscape, practices that have impacted land management, wolves returning to the area, and how he feels there are ways to come together on common ground issues. **This is Part 1 of our 2-part discussion with Ian.**@thewolfconnectionpodBack from the Brink: Montana's Wildlife Legacy (PBS)Fire History in the Bob Marshall Wilderness (U.S. Forest Service)

Ian Wargo is a first generation Montanan who is a member of the Region 1 FWP Citizen Advisory Council and FWP Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and concerned resident on the state of the land, herds and practices impacting wild spaces in Northwestern Montana. We discussed potential common ground issues between the non-consumptive and hunting communities, including the sale of federal public land, changes to habitat management, and their impacts. Additionally, we explored topics such as studying predation and environmental easements. **This is Part 2 of our 2-part discussion with Ian.**@thewolfconnectionpod

Medicaid expansion is one vote away from the governor's desk. The program gives 75,000 low-income Montanans access to health care. A bill that would maintain the state's program passed a key vote in the Senate Thursday.

Around 66,000 Montanans rely on the federal marketplace to buy health insurance. Many get enhanced subsidies that Congress passed to help people afford premiums during the pandemic. They expire later this year. For some, premiums could be more than three times as expensive if the subsidies aren't renewed.

Beginning of February Cattle Market Update with Karoline and Jordyn on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts   Have you been snowed in? Montanans sure have been! If you want to know how the cattle industry is reacting to these weather events, join our - - -> Weekly Email. You'll receive industry highlights, discounts on events like She's a Hand Ranch Camp, and much more!    “Do we have enough room in the feedlots? Do we have enough room on the rail? There's a ton of different factors, like the packing plants closing down, that will indicate that we are rebuilding the herd. The growth we're about to see is in replacement and bred heifers.” Karoline Rose Bohannan (12:12)   Join us for a quick recap of how the markets are reacting to the frigid cold, and important things to keep tabs on for the future!   Issues we address in this episode:  How the weather is affecting sales and the cattle themselves This year's cattle inventory numbers compared to last. What would a herd rebuild look like? Methods of mitigating risk and diversifying income on the ranch   Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps support us so that we can continue to ranch in the next generation.   Resources & Links:  Check out all things Cattleman U below!  Use code PODCAST when filling out your She's a Hand Ranch Camp application Use code BUSINESS at checkout for our Weekends on the Road Become a member of the Collective  Browse our Online Store View and subscribe to our new Video Podcast Channel Follow us on Instagram, @cattlemanu and on Facebook Find out more about KRose Company below! Follow us on Instagram, @krosecompany, @rose.karoline, and on Facebook   Looking for more episodes like this one?  Check out our website for more of what you love!   Cattleman U assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this episode. These conversations are the experiences told by our guests and should be considered as such. The information contained is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy.

Policymakers are determined to rebalance Montana's property tax system after bills spiked last year. But who should pick up the slack if some Montanan's taxes are cut? The governor is narrowly focused on two proposals. But lawmakers aren't sold on the right approach yet.

Guest host Courtney Kibblewhite is joined by Montana author Russell Rowland, 4th generation Montanan and Critically acclaimed author of six books including “In Open Spaces” and “Fifty-six Counties”, Russell Rowland talks about his career and the launch of a new […] The post Who is Montana author Russell Rowland? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Starting May 7th, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to board domestic flights or gain access to military bases and some federal buildings. Only 31 percent of Montanans have a REAL ID.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum; 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers' rights; Lawmaker says dismantling Education Dept. would harm Oregon schools; Harm reduction efforts fall short for Black men in Indiana.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum; 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers' rights; Lawmaker says dismantling Education Dept. would harm Oregon schools; Harm reduction efforts fall short for Black men in Indiana.

We have a vibrant and diverse population in Montana … that is trending older. Estimates are that 43% of Montanans are age 50 and older. That percentage is up from 35% in 2010. What are the priorities of the 50-plus […] The post LIVE from the Capitol – Fighting for the 50+ first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Betsy Gaines Quammen is a Montana-based historian and writer whose work explores the history and myths of the American West and how those stories have endured and shaped life in the region today. Betsy joined me on the podcast several years ago to discuss her amazing book, American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West, and since then, she's published another must-read: True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America. In True West, Betsy meets face-to-face with a wide range of folks here in the West– from militia members to hardcore environmentalists– and seeks to understand why they believe what they do. Combining these conversations with her deep understanding of history, Betsy is able to demonstrate the fascinating complexity and contradictions that define many of the people and issues in today's West. We recorded this conversation on stage at the 2024 Old Salt Festival, where Betsy was nice enough to join us for the three-day festival of music, food, and conversation. As you'll hear me say in the episode, Betsy and her work have played a huge role in my never-ending quest to try and understand this region, and I consider her to be a great friend and mentor. But even if you don't have any interest in the West's history or modern-day conflicts, there are big lessons to be learned from Betsy's approach to her work. She is committed to finding the humanity in everyone– even people she completely disagrees with. Rather than attack them and their ideas, she approaches them with genuine curiosity, really trying to understand what they believe and why. And even when no common ideological ground can be found, there is still mutual respect. And I think most people will agree that we need more of these types of respectful interactions these days. In this conversation, we talk a bit about Betsy's background and why she is so fascinated with understanding myths and the West. We talk about her commitment to having deep conversations with people across political and socio-economic spectrums, and she describes one of the unlikely friendships she built with a man whose views on politics, public lands, and the environment could not be further from her own. We discuss the importance of getting off the internet and having face-to-face conversations, how real estate development is changing the ecology and economics of the West, her thoughts on the future, and more. We also took questions from the audience, which was a lot of fun. Again, I can't thank Betsy enough for joining me onstage for this conversation, but more importantly, for the wisdom she has shared with me over the years. If you haven't read True West, I encourage you to pick up a copy as soon as you can, and I'd also encourage you to listen to our first conversation, where Betsy talks a lot about her life and career journey. And tickets for the 2025 Old Salt Festival are on sale now, so if you'd like to experience conversations like this in person– plus music, food, Western makers, and more– follow the link in the episode notes to grab your tickets. --- Betsy Gaines Quammen True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West Old Salt Festival Betsy's first M&P appearance Sign up for Ed's Good News from the American West Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/betsy-gaines-quammen-2/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:15 - Introducing Betsy at Old Salt 7:45 - Why the West? 10:15 - Discussing myths 14:15 - Betsy talks across the aisle 17:30 - Betsy's relationship with Lance 19:45 - Lance's email 23:15 - Creating conversations outside the internet 26:00 - Real estate development in the West 30:00 - Covid as a catalyst 34:30 - Predicting the future 35:45 - Q&A 39:15 - Should we trust the government? 41:30 - Lance's takeaways 43:30 - A ‘real' Montanan 49:45 - Our energy future 53:00 - Parting thoughts --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts  

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she reviews the week's biggest headlines in northwest Montana. A proposed hunting bill is stirring controversy between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, with concerns that it could unravel long-standing agreements and lead to legal battles. Meanwhile, Medicaid expansion is back in the legislative spotlight, with multiple bills shaping the future of healthcare access for nearly 80,000 Montanans. And in a much lighter—but no less impressive—story, young engineers put their skills to the test at the FIRST LEGO League robotics tournament, programming their autonomous machines to tackle underwater-inspired challenges. Read more from today's show:Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian ReservationTwo Republican Medicaid expansion bills advance in the Montana LegislatureFlathead Valley teams dive into robotics challenge qualifying for state competitionMore local and state coverage: Whitefish skier Townsend Reed sets sights on Freeride World TourMontana Senate Judicial committee takes up bill that criminalizes care for transgender youthOverhaul of troubled state psychiatric hospital leaves lawmakers in limbo A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Farming and ranching combined generate billions of dollars in revenue and employ tens of thousands of Montanans. They're also on the cusp of a generational sea change. One listener wants to know how young people are being encouraged and prepared for life as a farmer or rancher.

Farming and ranching combined generate billions of dollars in revenue and employ tens of thousands of Montanans. They're also on the cusp of a generational sea change. One listener wants to know how young people are being encouraged and prepared for life as a farmer or rancher.

Two people with Montana ties have been tapped to support the Trump administration's forest management, wildfire prevention and conservation efforts.

Up to 75,000 Montanans will lose health care coverage if lawmakers don't renew Medicaid expansion. There are competing visions to make the program permanent and some who want to end it.

Stewart Rhodes, a former Montanan and founder of the anti-government group, Oath Keepers, has been released from prison following President Trump's offer of clemency for the January 6th Capitol riot defendants.

Montana lawmakers will decide in the coming months what happens to health coverage for tens of thousands of people.

What does it take to rebuild a family legacy, redefine an industry, and create a nationwide franchise from scratch? Jack Clark shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up on a 20,000-acre ranch to leading a $15 billion well-water service revolution. In this compelling episode of The Root of All Success, host The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Jack Clark, founder of 180 Water, at Smokers Abbey in Gallatin, Tennessee. Jack, a seventh-generation Montanan, opens up about his family's deep roots in Montana, the loss of their iconic ranch, and his personal mission to rebuild their legacy with integrity and innovation. Discover how Jack transitioned from working on a cattle ranch to founding 180 Water—a groundbreaking franchise in the well-water pump service industry. He talks about disrupting a traditionally mom-and-pop industry, leveraging mentorship, and scaling with purpose. Jack's insights into entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and navigating the tax system will inspire anyone with a dream of making an impact. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable advice on scaling operations, overcoming obstacles, and turning vision into reality Who is Jack Clark? Jack Clark is the founder of 180 Water. He and his family live in Helena, MT, not far from where he grew up cattle ranching. He started Western Water Wells in 2014 and his desire to help others find success in the water well industry has only grown. Jack's life follows the theme of accomplishing impossible tasks with unique solutions. Utilizing Jack's heart for service and the talents of his growing team, he has built 180 Water. Jack's goal is to empower a new generation to provide for their families and communities and break the scarcity mindset. Jack Clark's Website Link: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/ Jack Clark's Social Media Link: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552036402458 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/180_water/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast This episode is sponsored by Dubb. Up your email game and make videos that convert! Get two free weeks and 50% off your first two months with this link: therealjasonduncan.com/dubb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legislation targeting transgender Montanans re-emerged at the statehouse the first week of the session. A bill to restrict who can use certain public bathrooms, locker rooms and sleeping quarters was introduced Friday.

Medical debt will no longer impact your credit score. The Biden administration Tuesday finalized rules that will remove the debt from credit reports.

I'm so excited to have Brooke Yates joining us today! She is one of the most wonderful human beings I have ever been lucky enough to know. Brooke has such a unique and inspirational story. She not only owns a brand called Ranch Raised, she's also a doctor practicing in rural Montana. Brooke shares a little about being a 5th generation Montanan and how she was practicing as a physician's assistant for 20 years. You hear how she made the decision to go back to school to receive her Doctor in Medical Science degree while having three kids and still working full time.   She also talks about getting into the apparel business in 2018 and opening a retail store. Today she focuses on her wholesale business for Ranch Raised. She shares her wisdom on how she keeps her expectations steady of what load she can carry as well as the challenges in designing and creating an apparel line. We cover where she gets her drive, determination and ability to not know a stranger.    Resources & Links: Ranch Raised clothing on NRS Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Wired for Love by Stephanie Cacioppo Mindfulness App Headspace App Headway App Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Join the Of The West Email List List your jobs on Of The West   Connect with Brooke: Follow on Instagram @ranchraisedofficial or @brookeyates11   Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website   Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls 45 mins Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive who helped build one of the world's most iconic gun companies, and was nominated multiple times by industry colleagues for the prestigious Shooting Industry Person of The Year Award. Busse is an environmental advocate who served in many leadership roles for conservation organizations, including as an advisor for the United States Senate Sportsmen's Caucus and the Biden Presidential Campaign. He remains a proud outdoorsman, gun owner, father, and resident of Montana. Ryan grew up on a family cattle ranch and wheat farm, and graduated with 16 kids in a rural public school. He and his wife Sara have raised their two boys in Northwest Montana, hunting, fishing, and respecting the lands, waters and people of the Last Best Place. For more than 25 years, Ryan was a successful executive who helped build an iconic American gun company from Kalispell. But he also saw how unchecked extremism risks all gun owners' rights—and how that extremism could take away American freedoms and even jeopardize our democracy. Ryan sees the same thing happening to Montana: wealthy extremist Greg Gianforte bought his seat with his own money, not the will of Montanans. He's tossed responsibility aside and now he's raising our taxes, making Montana unaffordable, defunding our public schools, locking up our public lands, hijacking our freedoms and rigging the system for the rich. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.     Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing