In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we ask an important question: What are Montana students being taught about abortion? Are college classrooms fostering open dialogue — or is one perspective quietly dominating the conversation?

Host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Montana native Emily (Kokot) Schneller to discuss her firsthand experience navigating pro-life advocacy on campus at Rocky Mountain College in Billings where she earned her degree in Political Science with High Honors. During her time at RMC, she served as an officer for Young Americans for Freedom and hosted nationally recognized speakers including Rachel Campos-Duffy, Liz Wheeler, and Kristan Hawkins.

In 2019, Emily gained national attention after attempting to display a pro-life memorial of crosses on campus — an effort that sparked unexpected backlash and national media coverage. That experience helped shape her book, Misled: How the Pro-Abortion Message Deceives Young Americans (2022), where she explores how abortion messaging reaches young Americans through textbooks, professors, and social media.

This conversation examines campus culture in Montana, the pressures students face when expressing dissenting views, and whether true academic diversity still exists in higher education. Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, or simply curious about the future of free speech in Montana colleges, this episode offers a thoughtful and personal look at the conversation shaping the next generation.

To obtain a copy of Emily Schneller's book Misled: How the Pro-Abortion Message Deceives Young Americans, email [email protected]

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta unpacks the idea that abortion beliefs can be categorized along a sliding scale—from “fundamentally opposed” to “fully supportive”—and challenges whether that framework actually reflects reality. Are we dealing with a gradient of opinion… or a foundational question about human life that ultimately forces a clear moral line?

This episode explores the difference between emotional nuance and moral clarity. With compassion and conviction, Tanaia invites listeners across Montana to consider whether abortion beliefs can truly be held on a spectrum—or if abortion is a question that demands a definitive answer.

If you care about building a culture of truth, dignity, and life in Montana, this episode will challenge you to think more deeply and speak more clearly.

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In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta sits down with Deb Tilden, a pioneering voice working to change the narrative around women’s healthcare and abortion.

Deb is a keynote speaker, advocate, life coach, consultant, and citizen lobbyist—and the co-founder of S.M.A.R.T. Women’s Healthcare (Science Matters in Abortion Related Trauma). Her work challenges the status quo of abortion-on-demand by centering holistic, science-driven healthcare and honest conversations about risk, trauma, and long-term outcomes.

Drawing from her own personal abortion experience, Deb shares her long and winding journey back to wholeness—and how untangling the cultural and industry narratives around abortion became central to her healing. Since 2003, she has walked alongside women, men, and families impacted by abortion, helping them move toward restoration, truth, and connection.

Together, Tanaia and Deb explore the need for bridging dialogue—conversations that move beyond labels and divisive language and instead focus on compassion, science, and collaboration. This episode invites listeners into a space where truth and empathy can coexist, and where cultural transformation begins with listening.

If you’re seeking a conversation that is honest, grounded, and deeply committed to healing individuals and strengthening families and society, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Abort Ignorance Montana, we share our raw thoughts and response to Charlie Kirk's assassination. On September 10, 2025 a young man named Charlie Kirk was on a college campus in Utah when he was intentionally shot amidst his open debate event. He was the founder of Turning Point USA and led a movement of truth that influenced young people all across the United States. Charlie was passionate about free speech, open dialogue, and sharing truth. That's exactly what he was engaging in when he was murdered - simply for sharing his opinions openly. 

Charlie Kirk was also adamant that abortion was harmful to men, women, and families. He was a strong voice in our culture for the preborn and now that he is gone, there is a void of truth in our state and nation. This episode shares our raw response to this brutal assassination and attack on free speech. It was recorded immediately after his assassination in September 2025. Join us as we honor Charlie's legacy. Charlie - we will take it from here. 

Resources:

https://youtu.be/tMZmm_Snj-k?si=35VjFmGGtBnht-st

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Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 2 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about men, fatherhood, and abortion.

Together, they explore how abortion affects men emotionally, relationally, and practically—often leaving fathers unheard, unacknowledged, and disconnected from their role as protectors and caregivers. Bryce shares his perspective on the responsibility men feel toward their children, the innate desire to provide and nurture, and how abortion interrupts that calling before it ever has the chance to take root.

This episode challenges the cultural silence around men and abortion, inviting listeners to consider how healing the abortion conversation must include fathers too. Through vulnerability, reflection, and truth, this conversation sheds light on the overlooked impact of abortion on men—and why acknowledging it matters for families, relationships, and the culture of life in Montana and beyond. Make sure to also listen to part 1 of this discussion on men and abortion right here on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast.

References:

https://www.usccb.org/prolife/programs/rlp/rue.pdf

https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/male-psychology-magazine-listings/men-bereaved-by-abortion

https://www.sarasotapregnancy.com/guys-feel-loss-too-men-and-post-abortion-pain/

https://supportafterabortion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Support-After-Abortion-Mens-Research-White-Paper-VF3.2-1.pdf

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Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but its impact reaches far beyond women alone. In part 1 of this discussion on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, host Tanaia Puchta is joined by her husband, Bryce Puchta, a new father, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about men, fatherhood, and abortion.

Together, they explore how abortion affects men emotionally, relationally, and practically—often leaving fathers unheard, unacknowledged, and disconnected from their role as protectors and caregivers. Bryce shares his perspective on the responsibility men feel toward their children, the innate desire to provide and nurture, and how abortion interrupts that calling before it ever has the chance to take root.

This episode challenges the cultural silence around men and abortion, inviting listeners to consider how healing the abortion conversation must include fathers too. Through vulnerability, reflection, and truth, this conversation sheds light on the overlooked impact of abortion on men—and why acknowledging it matters for families, relationships, and the culture of life in Montana and beyond. Make sure to also listen to part 2 of this discussion on men and abortion right here on The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast.

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Abortion impacts real people and real communities. The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast exists to educate, advocate, and help heal Montana’s culture through thoughtful dialogue, lived experience, and a commitment to understanding.

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Abortion is one of the most debated—and misunderstood—issues in Montana today. In this episode of The Abort Ignorance Montana Podcast, we take a clear, compassionate look at the current state of abortion in Montana, unpacking the laws on the books, the legislation history of abortion in our state and how these policies are shaping real lives across our state.

We explore the impact of abortion on women, families, and communities, explain the different types of abortion, and outline where abortion services are currently provided in Montana. This episode is designed to cut through confusion, challenge misinformation, and ground the conversation in facts—while centering the human cost often left out of public debate.

Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to stay informed, this episode equips you with the knowledge needed to engage thoughtfully, advocate responsibly, and help foster a culture of truth, dignity, and healing in Montana.

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What if what you didn’t know changed everything?

In this powerful origin episode, the founder of Abort Ignorance Montana shares the personal journey that led to the creation of the organization. Once unaware of what abortion truly involved and its lasting impact, she reflects on the moments that challenged her assumptions and opened her eyes.

This episode explores how ignorance—often unintentional and widespread—shapes the abortion conversation, and why education, compassion, and honest dialogue are essential to healing Montana’s culture. It also examines how abortion affects more than just women, impacting men, families, and entire communities in ways that are often overlooked.

From personal awakening to public advocacy, listeners will hear how truth became the catalyst for action. Whether you’re deeply invested in the abortion issue or just beginning to ask questions, this episode invites you to listen with curiosity, reflect with empathy, and consider how understanding can lead to meaningful impact.

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