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  • Episode 50: We‘re having a little TIF with local government.

    How does local government rob you blind? We'll tell you.  

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro: Rhythm of War (Main), by GoodBMusic
    Outro: Corporate Beat Ambient (IG Version 60s), by Lesfm
    Both selections are royalty free on Pixabay

    Links:

    https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/2105/MRA-General-Brochure?bidId=
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-12/does-tax-increment-financing-really-work-usually-no
    https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-business-health-missoula-8fcbf12f8858593001f1549d8b0b5dac

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    28 min
  • Episode 49: "Trust, but verify."
    Is Montana's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, overstepping his authority and sticking his nose where it doesn't belong? We'll tell you.
     
    SHOW NOTES:
    Music by:
    Intro : Called to Win, by GoodBMusic
    Outro: Relaxed Inspiration (IG Version Short 60s), by Lesfm
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay
     
    Links:
    https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ag-told-county-attorney-to-drop-2-misdemeanor-conceal-carry-charges/article_9d4b7b94-14c0-5ef6-8a92-79d328fb9bf1.html
    https://montanafreepress.org/2020/06/05/graybill-and-knudsen-starkly-different-visions-for-attorney-general/
    https://dojmt.gov/our-attorney-general/ag-role-and-responsibilities/
    State ex rel. Nolan v. Dist. Court of First Judicial Dist., 22 Mont. 25 (Mont. 1899)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Knudsen   
     
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    16 min
  • Episode 48: Congratulations, Montana. Your new Ambassador is also a criminal.

    The MT GOP has taken a page out of the Left's playbook and is now rewarding for bad behavior. We couldn't make this up if we tried.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:
    Intro: Epic Cinematic Trailer, by Lesfm
    Outro: Upbeat Guitar, by Lesfm
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay
     
    LINKS:
    https://dailymontanan.com/2021/08/02/ellsworth-pleads-guilty-to-obstruction-charge-stemming-from-may-traffic-stop/

    https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor-Gianforte-Announces-Montana-Ambassador-Award-Recipients

    https://montanafreepress.org/2021/08/02/jason-ellsworth-pleads-guilty-obstructing-officer/
     
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    17 min
  • Episode 47: "Do you know who I am?!"

    When your identity is tied to a title, arrogance always rears its ugly head. Example: MT GOP Legislator, Jason Ellsworth.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro = Pirates, by John Sib
    Outro = Inspire Background, by Asepirawan
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay

    LINKS:

    Jason Ellsworth Keeps Elected Officials in Check (jasonformontana.com)

    Ellsworth, GOP candidate in Senate Dist. 43 primary, explains FTC case that cost him $600,000 | Local News | ravallirepublic.com 

    Your Magazine Provider, Inc. | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

    FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | No. CV 08-64-M-DWM. | 20140619a58 | Leagle.com

    About Jason (jasonformontana.com)

    Ripoff Report | Jason W. Ellsworth Review - Hamilton, Montana

    Legislative leader charged with traffic violations, obstructing a peace officer – Daily Montanan

    State senator charged with reckless driving, obstructing a peace officer (montanafreepress.org)

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    29 min
  • Episode 46. "Don't bring it with you."

    Big Sky advice for political refugees headed to the 406.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro = Big On Time, by Charles Michel.
    Outro = end1, by Waelart.
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay.

    LINKS:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xlpOjcyst8

    https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/montana-housing-market-booming-but-whos-moving-here
    https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/pandemic-amplifying-tensions-marfa-texas/610207/
    https://www.insider.com/the-post-covid-19-future-for-bozeman-montana-2020-5

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    17 min
  • Episode 45: "We're having a revival!"

    Grab your hanky and clutch your pearls, as we connect the dots between Montana's Copper Kings of the past, and our politicians of today.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro = Te csak az Istennek orszagat keresed! by Czimbi, royalty free on Jamendo
    Outro = Ambient Atmospheric, by Jarikbasov, royalty free on Pixabay

    LINKS:

    https://southwestmt.com/blog/copper-kings/https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/electing-appointing-senators/contested-senate-elections/089William_Clark.htmhttps://variety.com/2010/dirt/real-estalker/lets-talk-about-huguette-clark-1201230529/  

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    23 min
  • Episode 44: "Knudsen's Trifecta of Malfeasance."

    How MT's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, managed to violate the GOP Platform, condemn all Montanans & obtain a shellacking from MT's conservative judges. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro = House Fashion
    Outro = Corporate Inspirational 4951
    Both music selections are by: Jarikbasov, and royalty free on Pixabay.

    LINKS:

    https://mtgop.org/about/party-platform/

    https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_Supreme_Court
    https://montanafreepress.org/2021/06/15/austin-knudsen-flipping-the-script/

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    17 min
  • Episode 43: "The cesspool and the incompetence of the MT Public Service Commission."

    The Swamp isn't just in Washington DC. It's in Helena too.

    SHOW NOTES:
    Music by:
    Intro: Broadway Walk - Big Band Music, by Julius H
    Outro: Corporate Uplifting, by M-Dewala
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay
    LINKS:
    https://missoulian.com/news/local/psc-candidate-brad-johnson-pleads-guilty-to-dui-will-check-into-rehab/article_2e073104-6dce-11df-98aa-001cc4c002e0.html
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Johnson_(Montana_politician)
    https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2018/05/16/candidate-profile-randy-pinocci-public-service-commissioner-elections/588483002/
    https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136863/randy-pinocci
    https://leg.mt.gov/content/Publications/Audit/Report/20-26.pdf
    https://twitter.com/MTValues/status/1397745426061688832?s=20 
     
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    26 min
  • Episode 42: "Well excuse me, but I think you've got my chair."

    We'll talk all about how the Montana Legislature walked off with our property.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:

    Intro: Desert Ride, by Charles Michel
    Outro: Upbeat Uplifting Inspiring Corporate, by Asepirawan20
    Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay.

    LINKS:

    “New chairs considered for seat of Montana Government”, Great Falls Tribune, 1/20/20. 
    http://www.helenahistory.org/views_of_the_capitol.htm https://www.pateauction.com/auctions/detail/state-of-montana-surplus-property-auction-bw30574

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    22 min
  • Episode 41: "We're gonna show you who's boss!" How the MTGOP legislature belly-flopped in its attempt to bully the Judiciary.

    Join us, as Tammi exposes the legislative malpractice of the MTGOP legislature, in their failed attempt to bully the Judiciary.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Music by:
    Intro: Cinematic 007-3 by, Musway Studio
    Outro: Corporate 004-2 by, Musway Studio
    Both music selections are royalty free on Jamendo
    LINKS:
    https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zpwbc-1030432
    https://mtgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Preamble-Platform-2018.pdf
    https://apnews.com/article/536c035f7a014f03a4d0bbd87585e06e
    https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2017-2018/Select-State-Settlement/Meetings/April-2018/everts-memo-legislative-authority.pdf
    https://courts.mt.gov/portals/189/library/docs/72constit.pdf
    https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0050/chapter_0050/part_0010/section_0010/0050-0050-0010-0010.html
    https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0050/chapter_0110/part_0010/section_0060/0050-0110-0010-0060.html
    http://www.kristinhansen.com/about-me/
    https://ballotpedia.org/Kris_Hansen
    https://missoulacurrent.com/government/2021/05/montana-supreme-court-3/ 
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    34 min

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