It’s a done deal – the ink is fully dried. A century-long water conflict and a decades-long process for resolve have come to its final conclusion with the official implementation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact. The […]
The Quakes Of Summer at Yellowstone National Park
It’s been another active summer at Yellowstone National Park, both above and below the ground. A swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in one day, some greater than 2.0 on the Richter Scale, took place in mid-July. During that month, […]
“We Just Don’t Get The Wins”: Crisis Care Across Montana’s Hospitals
Montana’s hospitals are in dire straits. COVID-19 cases are overwhelming staff to the point that the national guard has been brought in to help. The state’s biggest hospital is seeing the worst of it and was recently detailed by Kaiser […]
Ransomware & Cyber Extortion: Response & Prevention
Remember the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May? It threatened the flow of up to 45% of fuel to the east coast. Ransomware and data breaches have become too familiar to the general public as cybercrime has increased 600% since […]
The State Of The State & A New Frontier For Psychiatry
Montana is currently — and has been for years — behind the curve on both infrastructure and psychiatric needs across the state, but this may soon change. Click to hear Governor Greg Gianforte (pictured far left) discuss funding Montana’s infrastructure […]
Military Mental Health & Updates In Congress
What can be done to address Montana’s high rate of suicide among military veterans? What about mental health treatment in general for veterans? Listen to the podcast to find out what U.S. Congressman and House Committee of Veteran’s Affairs Member […]
An American Serengeti Versus Rural Montana
For folks who make their living in rural Montana, plans of an environmental non-profit creating an “American Serengeti” on the land may feel like a swipe at their core values. Click the podcast to hear Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen […]
China Consequences & A Multi-Trillion Dollar Budget Proposal: U.S. Senate Update With Steve Daines
Our Senators are back in Washington and there are some big decisions looming. Namely, the 3.5 trillion dollar budget. Click to hear Montana Senator Steve Daines’ thoughts on the possible implications of the budget if it were to pass along […]
Amending A Constitutional Crisis?
The Federal Government has increasingly exerted more authority across the country. In Montana’s case, it has now gotten to the point where state government, constitution and laws are now being challenged by recent federal mandates. Click to hear Montana State […]
State Security Update & 9/11 Reflections With Troy Downing
What can Montana do to manage in the dramatic price increases in prescription drugs and housing across the state? Click to hear Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and State Auditor Troy Downing discuss what his office is doing to […]