Voices of Montana

Podcasts

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Seth Bodnar’s Independent Run

Can an independent candidate win a senate race in Montana? Seth Bodnar joins the show to discuss his Senate campaign, its reported ties to the democratic party, government accountability, border security, tariffs, public lands and other top issues.

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