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 […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Live from Evergreen’s Treasure State Coffee, at 1405 U.S. Hwy 2 East.

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With Janicki Industries President John Janicki

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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 […]

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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 […]

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with DEQ Director Sonja Nowakowski

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With MT Ag Dir. Jillien Streit MFBF President Cyndi Johnson Korey Fauque, KW Agency Brian Akelstad, MT Pulse Crop Committee

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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.

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with Johnathan Wood, VP of Law and Policy, PERC, Property and Environment Research Center

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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