Voices of Montana

Montana’s strong culture of service and generosity is reflected in one remarkable statistic: 86% of Montanans are registered organ donors, far above the national average of about 56%. Click on the podcast and learn more about Serve Montana and the […] The post Montana’s Organ Donors: Giving the Gift of Life, Sight, Breath, Health first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Dr. Al Olszewski is an orthopedic surgeon, Air Force veteran, former Montana legislator, and Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Montana’s western district. Click on the podcast and Stay Connected. The post Dr Al Olszewski Running in the Western District first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Two Supreme Court cases. One deep dive into their impact. Click on the podcast as Derek Oestreicher, Chief Legal Counsel for the Montana Family Foundation unpacks an 8–1 ruling protecting free speech for counselors and a controversial challenge to birthright […] The post Impact Cases from the High Court: Birthright, Free Speech first appeared on Voices of Montana.

4th Generation Montanan, Pharmacist, Small Business Owner. Click on the podcast to learn more about Kyle Austin‘s ideas on our country’s problems and solutions. The post Libertarian Senate Candidate Kyle Austin first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Primary election coverage continues with a visit from Democrat Ryan Busse. The post Western District House Race: Democrat Ryan Busse first appeared on Voices of Montana.

America’s biggest retirement program is heading toward a financial cliff. Within the next decade, Social Security could face automatic benefit cuts of more than 20 percent if Congress does nothing. Click on the podcast to hear from fiscal policy expert […] The post Securing Social Security Before Insolvency first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montanans have always believed in helping their neighbors and supporting their communities. But how do you turn generosity into something that lasts for generations? Click on the podcast as leaders from the Montana Community Foundation and community partners across the […] The post Building Montana’s Future Through Philanthropy and Community first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as Montana Congressman Troy Downing breaks down the high‑stakes debate in Washington over Homeland Security funding and why he’s backing the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. He also spotlights his […] The post Congressman Downing: DHS Funding, SAVE Act, Tribal Housing first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana’s housing shortage has driven prices to record levels—but new state laws aimed at removing development barriers may be starting to make a difference. click on the podcast as land-use planner and State Senator Forrest Mandeville discusses the housing reform […] The post Solutions to Montana Housing Crunch Moving Along first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Has the global market for critical minerals increased due to the war in Iran? Will that have an impact on Montana’s Stillwater mine, now and into the future? Click on the podcast for an update on where the critical minerals […] The post Critical Minerals and Sustainability at Stillwater Mine first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Voices of Montana celebrates National Agriculture Appreciation Day with a special program highlighting Montana’s number one industry. Longtime farm broadcaster, rancher, and former legislator Dr. Taylor Brown kicked-off the show looking at the evolving challenges and opportunities in agriculture. Montana […] The post Showing Appreciation For The Hands That Feed the World first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Commander Zinke called it the Army/Navy Team! Click on the podcast as Rep. Zinke and Aaron Flint, a candidate vying for the Western District House seat being vacated by Rep. Zinke, discuss the campaign trail, the war in Iran, and […] The post Congressman Zinke, Candidate Flint on Voices of Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Fraud is evolving fast in Montana, and AI is making scams more convincing than ever. Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Jim Brown joins Voices of Montana to break down the surge in crypto fraud, deepfake scams, and what you […] The post CSI Office Levels Up in the Fight Against Fraud first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast to hear stories about the real-life journey of some of your Made in Montana friends and neighbors. In this MIM Reprise we talk with: Deb Wheaton, of Gluten-Free Prairie, Westin Allen, with Blue Wing Woodcraft, and […] The post Made in Montana Reprise: The Entrepreneurial Spirit first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A controversial ballot initiative in Oregon is raising alarms across the country. Could it criminalize hunting, fishing, and ranching—and reshape how wildlife is managed in America? Click on the Voices of Montana podcast as “The Real Yellowstone” filmmaker Tom Opre […] The post Radical Animal Rights Proposal Threatens Hunting, Fishing, Agriculture first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast for a whirlwind tour of the 2026 Made in Montana Trade Show, featuring entrepreneurs, artists, new exhibitors, and Montana Commerce Department leaders. Highlights include speaking with the owners of numerous businesses, including K&K Metalworks, Ellie’s Gourmet […] The post Broadcasting Live from the Made in Montana Trade Show first appeared on Voices of Montana.

NextEra Energy has suspended its Glendive Wind Project, citing market conditions — but shifting local politics may also be playing a role. McCone and Prairie County Commissioners have approved a citizen driven zoning initiative that would impact the project, and […] The post Glendive Wind Project Suspended, Citizen’s Zoning Initiatives Break Through first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What happens when Montana takes control of 400,000 acres of federal forestland? Governor Greg Gianforte explains in discussing a first‑of‑its‑kind agreement he says could reshape wildfire prevention, recreation, and school funding. He also tells the story of a third grader […] The post Montana Enters Stewardship Agreement with US Forest Service first appeared on Voices of Montana.

How about a call from Morocco? REAL Montana Class IV is currently on its international study tour exploring global agriculture firsthand in the country of Morocco. Class members are visiting grain farms, dairy operations, research institutions, and export companies to […] The post Lesson in Real Time with REAL Montana in Morocco first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Who will ref the games? Like much of the country, Montana is facing a shortage of sports officials. Click on the podcast as we talk with officials and the Montana High School Association about the challenges, the rewards, and how […] The post Referee Shortage Begs the Question – Who Will Ref the Games? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

University of Montana historian and Middle East expert Dr. Mehrdad Kia discusses the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. While military strikes and regional tensions dominate headlines, Kia says the most important question may be what happens […] The post Is There a Path to Iranian Regime Change first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What would you write if you knew you had only minutes to live? Eighty‑three years after Montana’s deadliest mining disaster, a new song, “Goodbye Wives (Wifes) and Daughters,” is reviving the story of the Smith Mine explosion and one miner’s […] The post Saying Goodbye – 1943 Smith Mine Disaster Memorialized in Song first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana is at the center of the AI data-center boom. Are critics pushing misinformation about water and power use? Click on the podcast as energy expert Bob Morris, Lance Energy Chair at Montana Technological University joins us with real numbers […] The post Hard Data on the Impact of Data Centers first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Constitutional Scholar Rob Natelson discusses the bi-decennial vote in Montana, as required by our constitution, where voters can choose to call a state constitutional convention. The post State Constitution a Conumdrum? first appeared on Voices of Montana.