Voices of Montana

Episode

Mexican Cartel Presence in Montana?

Families held as hostages and migrants forced to smuggle drugs. These are some of the scenes Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, Vice President of the Western States Sheriffs Association, recounts from recent Mexican cartel operations he’s experienced. Sheriff […]

Montana’s Sergeant At Arms

Bozeman native and Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson discusses her recent confirmation as chief law enforcement officer, how security measures have ramped up since the the January 6 riots and the most recent assault at the capitol building that […]

Legislative Update: Infrastructure Spending

For our weekly legislative update, Senate President Pro Tem Jason Ellsworth joins us to discuss  broadband expansions and infrastructure spending. Ellsworth also discusses rules in allocating federal funds that have not yet taken effect.

Prescription Drugs & The Middleman in Montana

Why is it the middleman who is always to blame? Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing joins us to talk about how getting the middleman out of the prescription drug supply chain could make your medications more affordable.

The Stimulus, Inflation, The Deficit & Debt

What happens to inflation when the federal government spends nearly $5 trillion it doesn’t have in a matter of a few months’ time? The federal government has sent $1.9-trillion dollars from the treasury to the states. It’s lining up for […]

Rural Values Celebrated on National Ag Day

March 23rd is National Ag Day. Agriculture has been such a vital part of Montana. Yes, it’s our #1 economic driver, but agriculture’s value is measured in far more than just dollars and cents. It’s where we learned to be […]

REAL Montana Class IV

          Class Four of the REAL Montana leadership program has now passed the half-way mark in their intensive two-year training program!  This extraordinary program, is successfully developing resource industry leaders, despite the pandemic. Class Four members […]

Sustainable Power in the Grid?

Record winter storms leading to rolling blackouts have many wondering if there is enough power in the power grid. Listen to the podcast and explore the issue of Montana’s energy capacity and future with guest John Bushnell, NorthWestern Energy Sustainability […]