Local–federal cooperation in immigration enforcement is under a fresh spotlight in Helena and across Montana, as the Helena City Commission approved a 4–1 resolution that directs the Helena Police Department to essentially not cooperate with federal immigration law enforcement. The […]

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Today’s show dives into earthquake and volcanic dynamics with one of the nation’s leading experts — Dr. Jamie Farrell, Chief Seismologist at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, and a University of Utah professor. Starting with the recent magnitude ~4.2 Montana earthquake […]

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NorthWestern Energy’s 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP, is a long-range blueprint for how the utility plans to keep electricity reliable and affordable for Montana customers over the next 20 years. It’s not a construction plan, it’s not a final […]

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Director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Sonja Nowakowski, joins us to discuss environmental policies, nuclear and geothermal energy potential, critical minerals, and more.

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Director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Sonja Nowakowski, joins us to discuss environmental policies, nuclear and geothermal energy potential, critical minerals, and more.

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A group of current and former Montana republican legislators have filed a lawsuit against legislation passed in the 2025 session that shifted Montana’s property taxes. They are asking a judge to throw out Senate Bill 542 for several key reasons. […]

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Do you know what the growing trends are in your public schools? One way to find out is through more engagement. The “Educator for a Day” program is one of the ways the Education Foundation of Billings Public Schools is […]

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Click on the podcast for an interesting look at an evolving economic and political landscape, as two union leaders discuss their support for new tech development projects that environmental organizations often oppose. Jason Small of the Montana AFL-CIO, and Riley […]

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America turns 250 in 2026 — and Montana is already planning how to celebrate, educate, and engage. Click on the podcast for a discussion on the value of patriotism, civic engagement, and all the celebrations at hand. From Paul Revere’s […]

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The Governor’s office has been opposed to the controversial grazing permits and variances awarded the “non-profit” American Prairie, which has purchased roughly $100 million in Montana Ranch land since 2012. Click on the podcast as Governor Gianforte discusses why the […]

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