Voices of Montana

Montana has a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors. For proof of that, click on the podcast as this episode of Voices of Montana explores the impact of volunteerism across the state. First Interstate Bank representatives Brian Brown and Amberly […] The post The Community Impact of Volunteers first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a special episode  – remembering September 11, 2001, through the eyes of Montanans and Americans who experienced that extraordinary day firsthand. Former New York City firefighter Kevin Shea shares his memories of responding to Ground […] The post 9/11 Remembered first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Constitution wasn’t created in a vacuum — it was born from a crisis, intense disagreement and a remarkable series of compromises. With Constitution Week approaching Montana Senate Majority Leader Tom McGillvray and constitutional scholar Rob Natelson, Senior Fellow in […] The post Constructing the Constitution first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From chokecherry pit-spitting in Lewistown to bed racing and big-time music in Chester, Montana’s small communities know how to celebrate. Click on the podcast as we chat with Lewistown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Theron LaFountain about the 37th annual […] The post Sampling Montana’s Hometown Festivals first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Hi-Line Community Comes to the Aid of a Family in Need This wasn’t just another ordinary harvest season for some families along the western Hi-Line. Instead, the Woodring and Suta families were facing a summer of challenge and heartbreak. Baby […] The post Hi-Line Harvest of Hope first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Libertarian Senate Candidate Kyle Austin, a pharmacist and small business owner (Pharm406), stops in the studio to run through some key campaign issues and policy stances as he vies for the US Senate seat along with Republican Kurt Alme, Democrat […] The post Healthcare and Data Centers, with Senate Candidate Kyle Austin first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana’s noxious weeds are more than just a nuisance — they’re a growing threat to agriculture, wildlife habitat and the landscapes we love. Want to do your part? Click on the podcast as Becky Kington of the Montana Weed Control […] The post What You Need – To Fight the Weeds first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Studies show one-fourth of our country’s foster youth wind up homeless 4 years after aging out of the foster care program.  It’s addressing that problem that brings U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner to Big Sky Country. Click on the podcast […] The post Housing, Foster Care, and the Campaign Trail first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What does it take to make Wolf Point, and other small Montana towns a place where people want to stay, invest and build a future? Click on the podcast as we look at rural revitalization from the people actually doing […] The post Montana’s Main Street Revitalization: Wolf Point first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins Voices of Montana in-studio to discuss the recent work of the Department of Justice including the Montana term limits court cases, a recent pro-2nd Amendment court ruling his office supported, the state’s opposition to […] The post AG Knudsen Update from the DOJ first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What will Montana’s business climate look like five years from now? Click on the podcast as guest host Steve Arveschoug visits with Montana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd O’Hair to look at the opportunities and challenges ahead for […] The post What’s Next for Montana Business? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Who is working behind the scenes to build Montana’s economy—and how does that work affect the communities where we live? Guest host Steve Arveschoug talks with Montana Ambassadors Executive Director Spencer Buck and Montana Economic Developers Association Executive Director Allison […] The post Who’s Building Montana? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana is growing—and that means Montana is going to need a lot more power. Guest host Steve Arveschoug visits with Northwestern Energy CEO Brian Bird for a wide-ranging conversation about the state’s energy future, including the status of NorthWestern’s merger […] The post The Power to Grow first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Bigger negotiation pool — better health outcomes.  That’s the approach the 2023 legislature took in completing a near 20-year long journey to bring Montana’s more than 400 school districts under one insurance umbrella for bigger savings and better health outcomes. […] The post Changing the Healthcare Equation in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast and go beneath the waves with LT. Connor Smith of the USS Montana and his wife, Isabel, for a fascinating look at submarine life, Navy service and the unique bond between Montana and its namesake submarine. […] The post Down Below and Up Above – Montana Celebrates Navy Week first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as PSC Commissioner Brad Molnar gives his defense against a 1-year suspension from Montana Governor Greg Gianforte for workplace infractions. The post Suspended PSC Commissioner Molnar Argues Due Process Violations first appeared on Voices of Montana.

There’s a movement toward healthier diets in America, with less additives and processing. In line with that is renewed interest in foraging for edible and nutritious foods on our public lands. Click on the podcast as Beth Brennan, creator of […] The post The Feast in the Forest first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Jeff Michael, Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, leads a discussion on Montana’s current economy – both the good and bad – after wrapping up a statewide series of presentations and discussion. The post Montana’s Economy Here and Now first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Live from the Energy Open in Colstrip, energy experts and leaders join Voices of Montana at the conference to focus on key issues facing the country’s energy future, such as energy distribution and production, data centers, and the on-going process […] The post Live from the Energy Open – Montana’s Energy Future Starts Here and Now first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana economist Patrick Barkey, host of the radio series “The Montana Economic Minute” and former Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, joins the program for a broad-based glance around the economy, including discussions on energy, debt, inflation, […] The post Economist Pat Barkey – Energy, Debt, Inflation, Cashless Society first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How are we educating today’s youth on opportunities and drawbacks from the fast-moving technology know as Artificial Intelligence? Click on the program as Code Girls United founder and CEO Marianne Smith talks about the changes to the program since its […] The post Code Girls United Leads-Out on Youth and AI Issues first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Live from Evergreen’s Treasure State Coffee, at 1405 U.S. Hwy 2 East. The post The Recreation and Resource Economy of the Flathead first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Janicki Industries President John Janicki The post Janicki Industries’ $800 Million Montana Choice first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Join us for a great hour of history and fun, as we talk with members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoying across Montana this week as part of their “History in Motion” program that, this year, is tracking the […] The post Historic Military Vehicles Convoy Across the State first appeared on Voices of Montana.

I-194 is a Montana citizen’s initiative that is expected to make the November ballot that will prohibit corporations in Montana from spending to influence elections. Proponents say it’s step in the right direction to lessen the large influence of money […] The post The Power of Money in Politics and a Montana Plan to Counter It first appeared on Voices of Montana.

with DEQ Director Sonja Nowakowski The post Big Hole River Repairs and Energy Task Force Findings first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With MT Ag Dir. Jillien Streit MFBF President Cyndi Johnson Korey Fauque, KW Agency Brian Akelstad, MT Pulse Crop Committee The post Local Ag Leaders Discuss Farm Bill, Labor Issues, Women in Ag Leadership on For the Farmers Tour first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Featuring Fergus County Commissioner Ross Butcher on grizzly bears in Central Montana,  Sheriff Ryan Peterson on area drug enforcement and the new hazardous weather and safety plan, Fair Board Chair Brad Yaeger, 4-H kids and the derby. The post Bears and Fairs – 406’n to Lewistown first appeared on Voices of Montana.

with Johnathan Wood, VP of Law and Policy, PERC, Property and Environment Research Center The post State Management of Grizzlies Critical Step in Collaborative Conservation first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Can an Independent candidate truly chart a course outside the two-party system? Click on the podcast as Eastern District Congressional Independent candidate Dr. Michael Eisenhauer discusses that proposition as well as some of his key policy positions on healthcare, the […] The post Independent Candidate on the Trail for Common Ground Solutions first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a host of good information on what to do WHEN IT’S HOT AS YOU KNOW WHAT. Featuring: Steven Don, Dean of MSU-Northern College of Technical Sciences Ed McIntoch, Q2 and Northern Broadcasting Meteorologist Shane Clouse, […] The post Keeping it Cool – On the Road and In the Garden first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Did you know Montana is becoming a hub for defense innovation? Click on the podcast as we sit down with Al Deibert of Montana State University’s Institute for National Security Research and Education to discuss the research and development, advanced […] The post The Cutting Edge of Life-Saving Military Gizmos first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs joins Voices of Montana to discuss his remarkable career, the role of faith in his music, and preserving America’s rich musical heritage. Skaggs is one of the many great performers lined up for the […] The post 15th Anniversary Red Ants Pants Ready to Roll first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Want to know what our kids are thinking in school? The 2025 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey will clue you in. Click on the podcast – the survey is top of mind for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen, […] The post A Summer Session, with State Supt. Susie Hedalen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

He wouldn’t share his favorite hunting spot (again), but Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined Voices of Montana to share a 4th of July message on the value of Patriotism and keeping our country strong. The post Governor Gianforte With a Message for a Special Celebration first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Grab your picnic baskets and a lawn chair – it’s time for a Montana tradition more than 50-years-old — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. MSIP is now in its 54th season bringing free, world-class theater to communities across Montana and […] The post 54 Years and Counting – Montana Shakespeare in the Parks first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The Wall That Heals has returned to Billings, bringing healing, remembrance and gratitude to Montana this Independence Day. Click on the podcast to hear from some of the volunteers and organizers discuss the value of this powerful tribute and why […] The post The Wall that Heals in Montana for the 4th of July first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana has quietly become home to one of the nation’s most concentrated optics and photonics clusters, and that expertise is helping position the state at the forefront of the emerging quantum economy. Click on the podcast for an in-depth discussion […] The post Strong Growth Continues for MT’s Quantum & Photonics Industry first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana is a great place to start and grow businesses, and successful businesses need good information to make good decisions. Click on the podcast and that’s exactly what you’ll find from the Montana experts headlining the Investing in Montana Summit, […] The post Business 101 and Beyond at the Investing in Montana Summit first appeared on Voices of Montana.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we visit with Montana 250 Commission member Chris Averill about patriotism, civic engagement, and the events planned across the Treasure State. From the importance of knowing our history to serving our communities […] The post American and Montanan Patriotism at 250 first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Live from the 2026 Association for Communication Excellence – ACE – national gathering in Billings. The post Professional Communicators Converge on Billings to Sharpen Their Craft first appeared on Voices of Montana.