This episode of Voices of Montana, broadcast live from Big Sky Economic Development, explored REAL Montana’s leadership development program, its impact on participants and the importance of preparing industry leaders for the future. Guests discussed their professional growth through the […]
Bipartisan Bill Moves in Congress for Critical Permitting Reform
The Senate is pushing the biggest permitting overhaul in years, and Montana just became the 11th state to sign a federal permitting agreement. Emily Domenech, who runs the federal Permitting Council, joins Voices of Montana to explain what the Senate […]
Big Sky Politics and the 2026 Elections, with Jon Bennion
Montana voters delivered some interesting results in this year’s midterm elections. Republicans maintained control of state government, Democrats made legislative gains, and a Democrat won the western congressional district. What to make of it? Click on the podcast as author […]
BNSF’s Concerns Over Troubled UP/Norfolk Southern Rail Merger
Two of America’s biggest railroads want to become one, but many across the country are not boarding that train. Click on the podcast as Zak Andersen, BNSF’s Chief of Staff and VP of Communications (and UM Grizzly grad), explains why […]
Agri-Tourism Sprouting Across the State
What happens when you combine Montana’s agricultural heritage with one of the state’s largest economic engines — tourism? Click on the podcast as we explore agritourism: the growing business of inviting visitors onto farms and ranches for authentic Montana experiences. […]
Election Day +1 with Congressman Troy Downing
Voices of Montana host Tom Schultz goes over some election results, then congressman Troy Downing stops by in-studio after his re-election to talk about the favorable results for Democrats across the nation and what’s next for Montana and the country.
Congressman/Candidate Troy Downing – Updates From the Capitol & Campaign Trail
Click on the podcast for an update on some key Montana water bills making their way across our delegation’s desk, and specifically, recently passed amendments to the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement that allow for more flexibility for the tribe. […]
Montana’s Overcrowded Jails and the Price of Public Safety
Montana communities are confronting overcrowded jails, rising operating costs and difficult public-safety decisions. On Voices of Montana, host Tom Schultz talks with State Sen. Barry Usher, public-policy advocate Jennifer Owen and Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino about proposed detention funding […]