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A New AnglePaul Reichert on supporting small businesses in southwest MontanaThis week Justin talks with Paul Reichert, CEO of Prospera, a nonprofit economic development organization focused on southwest Montana.Paul explains Prospera’s role helping small businesses as a “navigator and problem solver,” discusses some of the challenges facing the nonprofit — like financing infrastructure and community development projects — and answers Justin’s magic wand question: If Paul had a magic wand, what would he change to make operating and/or owning a small business in Montana easier? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...2025-07-1029 min
A New AngleEli and AI - One student's relationship with Artificial IntelligenceIn this week’s episode, Justin speaks with a former student, Eli, about his journey establishing a relationship with artificial intelligence.Eli turned to Chat GPT to help him with school, in social situations and while working on figuring out his life. He talks to Justin about how he uses Chat GPT as a sounding board and considers it something that really cares about him, while also being aware that it’s a human-made technology with flaws. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...2025-07-0329 min
A New AngleI&I - Artificial intelligence and a better lifeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.comToday is our June edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. The duo has been putting this episode off for a long time, but now is the time to talk about AI.In this conversation, Justin and Bryce talk about how AI could impact …2025-06-2631 min
A New AngleI&I - Time value of timeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.comToday is our May edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.This month, Bryce and Justin talk about time. They discuss it as a scarce resource and consider how to make the most optimal decisions regarding allocation. They parse …2025-05-2930 min
A New AngleThe Write Angle with Cassidy RandallThis week we bring you a special cross-over episode; a fusion of Montana Public Radio’s The Write Question and A New Angle. TWQ host Lauren Korn and Justin interview author and journalist Cassidy Randall about her gripping new book, Thirty Below - The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All Women’s Ascent of Denali.Cassidy Randall is an award-winning journalist and writer based in Missoula, Montana. Her work has appeared in prominent outlets such as National Geographic, The New York Times and Rolling Stone. This is a public episode. If you'd like...2025-04-2459 min
A New AngleJohn Adams of Montana Free PressThis week we’re re-airing a conversation with John Adams, executive director at Montana Free Press. With Adams as its founder, Montana Free Press launched in 2016 as an independent nonprofit. In this episode Justin and John talk about the Montana Free Press model, the state of journalism in general, and its future here in Montana. Justin asks John how the rise of Facebook and Google changed the business model for online newspapers.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWQkKNw2tQI_7y596hVCR3mIIfyH6RyFjHSpqgCX-MA/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If...2024-08-2228 min
A New AngleFree Marc FogelOn Independence Day, Justin sits down with Anne Fogel of Missoula, Montana, to discuss the plight of her brother, Marc Fogel, who has been imprisoned in a Russian labor camp since 2021 for attempting to enter the country with 14 grams of medical cannabis. Justin and Anne discuss Marc’s love of teaching history in classrooms across the world, the details of his arrest at a Russian airport and the frustrations of trying to obtain action from the Biden administration to designate Marc as wrongfully detained.Send a message to the White House here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/...2024-07-0427 min
A New AngleNarrated: A New Angle Master PlanThis is a narrated version of a recently published Substack post. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2024-05-2212 min
A New AngleEliza Donahue & Justin Short on loss in the mountainsIn 2022, Eliza Donahue was caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing. The accident left her with serious physical injuries, as well as mental and emotional trauma. In this episode, Justin speaks with Eliza and clinical social worker Justin Short, who founded a support group for those who’ve experienced loss in the outdoors like Eliza has. They discuss the cumulative nature of trauma, the emotional aftermath of a harrowing accident, and the healing role of community.Transcript available here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...2024-05-0228 min
A New AngleThe Climate AngleWe’re off this week due to the State of the Union Address, so in place of our regular programming, we’re bringing you the first episode of a new program we’ve developed in collaboration with Montana Public Radio: The Climate Angle.Enjoy! And if you have any suggestions for climate stories, please let us know. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2024-03-0758 min
A New AngleI&I - The Gen Z gender divideThis week's episode is our February edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.In this episode, Justin and Bryce discuss the emerging ideological divide between Gen Z men and women, the rise of zero sum thinking, and the potential implications for this polarization in American society.Full transcript available here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast...2024-02-2927 min
A New AnglePeri Sasnett & Kyle Langley of the Headwaters podcastThis week's guests are Peri Sasnett and Kyle Langley of Glacier National Park. These two are part of the team that makes Headwaters, a podcast about the history and critical issues facing Glacier National Park. Headwaters is an amazing resource made possible by the Glacier National Park Conservancy.In this episode Justin asks Peri and Kyle about how the podcast came to be, why it's important to tell these stories about Glacier National Park, and how increased visitation has changed the way information is conveyed to visitors. Justin asks Peri & Kyle about their favorite park stories.2024-02-0828 min
A New AngleMaritsa Georgiou - Montana’s national news anchorThis week's guest is Maritsa Georgiou, award winning journalist and national correspondent for Scripps News. Maritsa's reporting on the planned removal of the 2020 election ballot collection boxes earned her a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Journalism. After many years on air for NBC Montana, Maritsa moved to Scripps in 2021 and this year will begin hosting her very own live broadcast from Missoula weekday evenings.In this episode Justin and Maritsa talk about her family ties to TV reporting in Montana, her experience covering the pandemic and the Scripps News business model. Justin asks Maritsa what h...2024-02-0128 min
A New AngleI&I - The 2024 Prediction ShowThis week's episode is the January edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.Justin and Bryce take a look back at their 2023 predictions and offer some new predictions for 2024 and beyond. They discuss the economy, politics and culture. Justin asks Bryce what the odds are that in three years neither Trump or Biden is president.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JR926-P7fdcK8bUGGixxSu0_RHjzqWRLHT5HdVarRb8/edit?usp=sharing This...2024-01-2528 min
A New AngleJohn Adams of Montana Free Press (Part Two)This week's guest is John Adams, executive director at Montana Free Press. In the second installment of this two-part conversation Justin and John talk about the Montana Free Press model, the state of journalism in general, and its future here in Montana.They delve into the importance of funding transparency for non-profit news organization and the implications of A.I. for print journalism. Justin asks John about how Montana Free Press covers polarizing topics.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kq98HEHHSJIkGlwwTrIPFOO6IzM0VS1DTum8vRbUpF0/edit?usp=sharing This...2024-01-1828 min
A New AngleJohn Adams of Montana Free PressThis week's guest is John Adams, executive director at Montana Free Press. With Adams as its founder, Montana Free Press launched in 2016 as an independent nonprofit.In this episode Justin and John talk about the Montana Free Press model, the state of journalism in general, and its future here in Montana. Justin asks John how the rise of Facebook and Google changed the business model for online newspapers. Stay tuned for part two of their conversation next week.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWQkKNw2tQI_7y596hVCR3mIIfyH6RyFjHSpqgCX-MA/edit?usp=sharing2024-01-1128 min
A New AngleLance Neirby of Montana SilversmithsThis week's guest is Lance Neirby, CEO of Montana Silversmiths, the makers of fine trophy buckles and Western jewelry. Montana Silversmiths is celebrating 50 years in business, and their buckles feature prominently on the hugely popular Yellowstone series.In this episode Justin and Lance discuss the distinction between art and craft, securing fruitful partnerships and the history of Montana Silversmiths. Justin asks Lance about the future of manufacturing in Montana.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RJbhDJa9tNLYlg3GKFRQvrYiF-XQQQ_CRUDC0EAKt1E/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If y...2024-01-0428 min
A New AngleI&I- Solutions to the political labor crisisThis week's episode is the December edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.Justin and Bryce discuss solutions to the crisis in the political labor market including ranked choice voting, reestablishing community, changing election funding and more. Justin asks Bryce if there is a method to use compensation to hold our elected officials accountable.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JrUXyhn0Q2NaN51TullSbAtKxn_z4swzQWPdiZT_ZSE/edit?usp=sharing This...2023-12-2828 min
A New AngleNeighborWorks America CEO Marietta Rodriguez on affordable housingThis week's guest is Marietta Rodriguez president and CEO of NeighborWorks America, a national nonpartisan community development organization. Marietta was recently named one of the most influential nonprofit leaders in the country by The Nonprofit Times. Last month, she visited the University of Montana College of Business, and Justin was fortunate enough to get her on the show. In this episode Justin and Marietta talk about the difference between affordable and workforce housing, how to address the housing crisis and the connection between climate and housing. Justin asks Marietta if she had a magic wand to implement...2023-12-2128 min
A New AngleAndrew Schulz explains C2M BetaThis week's guest is Andrew Schulz, the community manager for C2M Beta. C2M Beta is an open innovation lab supported by Blackfoot Communications. C2M Beta offers a curriculum and a collection of resources designed to help entrepreneurs in Montana bring their ideas to life.In this episode Justin and Andrew discuss how C2M Beta came to be and the program's 12 week curriculum that helps entrepreneurs develop and refine their ideas. Justin asks Andrew about the role of technology in entrepreneurship and how equity plays out in C2M Beta's cohort selection.Transcript...2023-12-0728 min
A New AngleI&I - Crisis in the political labor marketThis week's episode is the November edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.Justin and Bryce discuss the crisis in the political labor market, where fewer people seem interested in running for office, and those who are elected have less experience in government. The pair talk about why this crisis is occurring, including the role of media, money and a shrinking labor supply.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14XLNNCxeGEJNt2Q9GnppNZsNb_ePbrQRnc-U9t-99IM...2023-11-3028 min
A New AngleI&I - A.I. and creativity part 2This week is the October edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This week, Justin and Bryce continue discussing A.I. and creativity with Justin's colleague at the College of Business, Professor Erik Guzik. Erik is an expert on creativity and entrepreneurship and recently published a study finding that generative A.I. can score in the top percentile of creative thinking.In this episode Justin asks Bryce and Erik how we as a society should manage A.I. and...2023-11-0228 min
A New AngleShaun Radley on bike racing in MontanaThis week's guest is Shaun Radley, purveyor of all things at MTCX and master of bike race organizing in western Montana. There is something special happening right now with the sport of cycling in Montana, and Shaun is a big reason why.In this episode Justin and Shaun talk about the upcoming 2023 and 2024 Pan American Cyclocross Championships, which Missoula has been selected to host in large part due to Shaun's efforts and connections. Justin asks Shaun about the application process to host that event and why bikes and biking are so special to so many people in this...2023-10-1928 min
A New AngleMolly Kruckenberg of the Montana Historical SocietyThis week's guest is Molly Kruckenberg, director of the Montana Historical Society, an organization charged with protecting and sharing Montana's past. The Historical Society is in the midst of building the Montana Heritage Center and Molly and Justin discuss the project in this episode.Molly describes the role the Historical Society plays in the state of Montana, how exhibit space in the new Heritage Center will be thoughtfully curated, and how she and her team highlight multiple perspectives to tell a story with as much accuracy as possible. Justin asks Molly about how the Historical Society is engaging...2023-10-1228 min
A New AngleI&I - A.I. and creativityThis week is the September edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This week Justin and Bryce are joined by Justin's colleague at the College of Business, Professor Erik Guzik. Erik is an expert on creativity and entrepreneurship and recently published a study finding that generative A.I. can score in the top percentile of creative thinking.Erik talks about his definition of creativity and shares the method he and his fellow researchers used to conduct their study. The...2023-09-2828 min
A New AngleI&I- This is WildfireThis week is the August edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This week, Bryce takes on the role of host to talk with Justin and Nick Mott about their brand new book, This is Wildfire: How to Protect Yourself, Your Home, and Your Community in the Age of Heat.Justin and Nick share their earliest experiences with wildfire and how their perceptions and understanding have changed since then. Bryce asks what the co-authors want the individual reader to...2023-09-0728 min
A New AngleI&I- Things are better than you thinkThis week is the July edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This week the two discuss some of the more encouraging signals in the economy. They cover declines in violent crime, inflation and increases in labor force participation rates over the last year or so. Justin and Bryce also dig into a recent study which found people across the world tend to believe things used to be better in the past and discuss why this might be and...2023-07-2729 min
A New AngleEmmy Award Winning Set Designer John Shaffner Part 2This week Justin returns to his conversation with Emmy Award winning production designer and art director John Shaffner about his career designing some of the most iconic sets in television, including Friends and Two and a Half Men.In part two of this two-part episode, they discuss the transition from network television to today's streaming services, the inner-workings of license deals and why the number of sitcoms produced each year continues to decline. Justin asks John about his connection to the University of Montana and continued dedication to the college.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com...2023-07-2029 min
A New AngleJeff Ament & John Wicks are Deaf CharlieThis week's guests are legendary Missoula-based musicians, Jeff Ament and John Wicks, who have collaborated to form the band Deaf Charlie. Their first full length album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, recently released on June 30th.In this episode they talk with Justin about the Deaf Charlie origin story and how the two musicians have yet to play together in a studio. They cover the challenges and opportunities of fostering creativity and collaboration with the only rule is, there are no rules. Justin asks about their upcoming show at the Ohana Festival and the decision to produce the album on vinyl.2023-07-0629 min
A New AngleExercise as MedicineThis week A New Angle hosts four guests doing amazing work to help us understand the role of exercise in treating cancer. These folks will headline the upcoming Exercise in Lifestyle Medicine and Oncology Care Conference at the University of Montana, July 12th and 13th.In this episode, Justin speaks with one guest who was part of the largest study of weight training in breast cancer survivors and learns why the University of Montana, as an R1 research university, is a great place to study the effects of exercise on cancer. Justin speaks with a breast cancer survivor...2023-06-2929 min
A New AngleI&I - Parking, why is it always so bad?This week is the June edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This month Bryce and Justin respond to a listener inquiry about parking. As it turns out, parking policies have driven much of how American cities look and feel.In this episode they explore studies on parking and congestion, the way American cities were built to accommodate ample parking and the potentials of a technological fix for our parking woes.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com...2023-06-2229 min
A New AngleI&I - Deaths of AbundanceThis week is the May edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. Last month, Justin and Bryce explored why America seems to be so deadly, and this time they’re talking about Bryce’s “deaths of abundance” concept.To do this, the two dive into a Plato allegory and look at the problems that come with creating abundance. Justin and Bryce talk about the tools people have for regulating emotions and desires, but the lack of infrastructure to support that, an...2023-05-2527 min
A New AngleCelinda Lake & Ed Goeas - A Bipartisan FriendshipThis week’s guests are Celinda Lake and Ed Goeas, award winning political pollsters and strategists who came together to write A Question of Respect: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation. The book is an exploration of how America grew so divided and how we might come back together.In this episode, Justin asks Celinda and Ed what they think of the state of our democracy now, and why this was the right time to write their book. Celinda and Ed talk about three key parts of the book — social media, super PACs and cable news — and Ju...2023-05-1128 min
A New AngleI&I - Why is America so DeadlyThis week is the April edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. Today, the two dig into the perplexing and inconvenient reality that Americans appear to be dying much younger than our counterparts in other advanced economies.Bryce brings up one article that shows Americans are dying more frequently at younger ages. Justin asks what some of the reasons behind that phenomenon are, and the two go through several of those possibilities. Tune in next month for...2023-04-2727 min
A New AngleMontana’s Freshwater with Wendy WeaverThis week’s guest is Wendy Weaver, executive director of Montana Freshwater Partners, an organization dedicated to restoring, enhancing and preserving Montana’s freshwater ecosystems. This team of five women based in Livingston includes a broad array of skills and capabilities, all focused on protecting Montana’s aquatic resources.In this episode, Justin asks Wendy what the current state of play is with Montana’s freshwater, and Wendy gives an example of one of Montana Freshwater Partners' success stories. Justin considers the perspective of the river and how it benefits from conservation, and Wendy discusses the impact of tourism...2023-04-1328 min
A New AngleI&I — Why don’t we trust the media?It is pledge week here at Montana Public Radio. So, this week’s episode is a special edition of Incentives & Instincts with economist and friend Bryce Ward. Bryce and Justin talk about why our trust in media is so low when the quality and performance of media has arguably been improving.Justin asks Bryce how our trust in media has declined, and Bryce uses diet as an analogy for abundance of information and what that can do to our tastes. Bryce talks about how people are shopping more for information that engages them, not informs them, and Justin as...2023-03-3035 min
A New AngleI&I — Social Capital in MontanaThis week is the February edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society. Justin and Bryce talk about changes in Montana’s demographics and culture and the effects on the Montana economy and community cohesion, and to best do that, are joined by executive director of the Missoula Economic Partnership, Grant Kier.Bryce talks about the decline of volunteerism and Grant talks about his work bringing communities together. Both chat about the different ways we can reach out to new fa...2023-02-2328 min
A New AngleIndigenous Food Systems with Mariah GladstoneThis week’s guest is Mariah Gladstone. Mariah grew up in northwest Montana and is Blackfeet and Cherokee. In 2016, she launched in IndigiKitchen, an online platform dedicated to re-indigenizing diets and food systems. IndigiKitchen reaches a wide audience with a food based message of education, empowerment and activism.In this episode, Justin asks Mariah what her relationship with food was growing up. Mariah talks about how in New York City, she couldn’t find bison meat and gives a brief history of Indigenous food systems. Justin asks Mariah how she got her website off the ground, and wonders how...2023-02-1628 min
A New AngleLive From City ClubThis week is a conversation Justin moderated for City Club, featuring Bryce Ward and the director of UM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Pat Barkey. City Club aims to bring Montanans together to inform and inspire citizens on issues facing the community.In this episode, Justin asks Pat how Montana's economy has changed over the past decade and if this is a good time to be an entrepreneur. A question and answer segment is provided at the end of the episode, too, where City Club attendees ask interesting questions to the panel.City Club ho...2023-02-0928 min
A New AngleWildlife and Roads with Marcel HuijserThis week’s guest is Marcel Huijser. Marcel is a road ecologist with the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University. He studies the interaction between wildlife and transportation infrastructure, something anyone who’s spent time on Montana’s roads has likely thought about.In this conversation, Justin asks Marcel about the impacts of transportation on wild ecosystems and how big a problem some of those impacts actually are. Justin ponders what the best places are to put traffic mitigation implements, and Marcel gives some examples of great works of mitigation.Check out some of Mar...2023-02-0228 min
A New AngleI&I - The 2023 Prediction ShowThis week is the January edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society. Today, Justin and Bryce look back on the predictions they made for last year and make a few for 2023.In this episode, Justin and Bryce recap on their predictions about Covid, remote work, the economy, college athletics and politics. Bryce says he feels optimistic about where the economy is right now, and gives his prediction for what the economy might be like this year, and what...2023-01-2628 min
A New AngleAdam Peterman – Hometown Hero and World ChampionThis week’s guest is Adam Peterman. This year, Adam put together one of the finest seasons the trail running world has ever seen, including a win in his debut 100 miler, the hallowed Western States. In November, Adam won the World Mountain and Trail running championship. At only 27 years old, his future looks bright.In this episode Justin asks Adam about his formative years as a runner, what made him take a crack at 100 miles and what his thought process is like through a 100 mile day. Adam brings up the benefit of having some blind faith in yourself an...2023-01-1928 min
A New AngleLerone Martin on MLK’s Enduring LegacyThis week’s guest is Dr. Lerone Martin, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Martin will be visiting the University of Montana on January 26th as part of the President’s Lecture Series. And since this event is a key part of the university’s Martin Luther King Day celebrations, Justin is also joined by the University of Montana’s director of African-American studies and history professor, Dr. Tobin Miller Shearer.Justin asks Dr. Martin why we’re still studying Martin Luther King Jr., and D...2023-01-1229 min
A New AnglePink Bench Distilling — Grizzly Bears and ApplesThis week’s guests are Kris Boyd and Shawna Kelsey, the founders of Pink Bench Distilling in Troy, Montana. This story is one of community investment, engagement and revitalization.Justin asks Kris and Shawna how they came together around grizzly bears and apples, what is actually needed to make booze and what apple brandy even is. Kris offers that the forest nearby has between 35-40 botanicals that can be used in distilling spirits, and both women share that their goal is to make Pink Bench a family-friendly place, offering mocktails as well. At the end, Justin asks what in...2023-01-0529 min
A New AngleDollar Shave Club with Michael DubinThis week’s guest is Michael Dubin, founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club, a business that revolutionized direct to consumer marketing and created ripple effects throughout the global economy.Michael tells Justin the key insight that led to the creation of Dollar Shave Club and gives insight into what it was like being CEO. Justin asks about Michael’s priorities for making an impact outside of work. One of those priorities fits into Montana pretty well — a nonprofit to raise awareness about fuel mitigation and forest management. Michael talks about what he sees as the unique parts...2022-12-2929 min
A New AngleI&I – Nice Job, Society!This week is the December edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society. To close out the year, Justin and Bryce talk about some of the good things that have happened this year.Making it on that list include a relatively seamless midterm election season, a decline in the poverty rate, a stock correction, Medicaid expansion and a less extreme wildfire season. Justin and Bryce acknowledge that often in I&I they press pause on technological advancement, but note the...2022-12-2228 min
A New AngleHome is where the Hearth isIt's the most wonderful time of year here in Montana. And to chat all about it, Justin is joined by Michael Legg, executive director of the Montana Repertory Theater, and Stephanie Nolan from Missoula's Poverello Center. These two great organizations have partnered in the production of Hearth: A Yuletide Tale, a story about homelessness and community.In this episode, Stephanie gives a run down of all the services the Poverello Center in Missoula provides. Justin asks Michael why going to the theater makes you think about things in a way you may never have otherwise. Justin ponders how...2022-12-0128 min
A New AngleI&I - Youth Sports Industrial Complex with Travis DeCuireThis week’s episode is the November edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which I speak with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader issues facing our society. This episode is about the youth sports industrial complex and joining Justin and Bryce is University of Montana head men’s basketball coach, Travis DeCuire.Justin starts the episode asking Travis and Bryce what the goals of youth sports should be, and what some of the failure points are. Travis talks about how kids don’t play on the playground as much anymore, and the lo...2022-11-1728 min
A New AngleLanding with Jeff Shapiro, Part 2This week is part two of Justin’s conversation with Jeff Shapiro, a professional adventure athlete whose many pursuits include climbing, hang gliding, paragliding, and wingsuit base jumping. Justin and Jeff discuss risk, uncertainty, the seasons of life and many other matters of consequence.In this episode, Justin and Jeff go deep. Jeff talks about how what he’s learned from flying translates to his relationships with people he cares about, and how he balances expectations of success with uncertainty. Justin asks how Jeff’s approach to risky activities has changed since becoming a father, and how he dec...2022-11-1027 min
A New AngleI&I – Election SeasonThis week’s episode is the October edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader problems facing our society.It is election season here in Montana and across the country. To navigate some big questions, Justin asks Bryce and guest Rob Saldin, University of Montana political science professor, if our democracy is really at risk. After Rob says yes, Justin goes on to ask how we can solve our problems, what the importance of civics education is and how to get more people to pa...2022-10-2727 min
A New AngleThe Write AngleJustin and Montana Public Radio's Lauren Korn from The Write Question talk about MTPR’s pledge week and the importance of public radio.Donate to MTPR during Pledge Week here: https://www.mtpr.org/tags/pledge-weekTranscript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9bg4FIfh1uv1rNISKO9prVGlovW5001oD8DKw682kw/edit This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2022-10-141h 01
A New AngleThe Yellowstone Floods with Nick MottThis week’s guest is Nick Mott. Nick is an award winning journalist and podcast producer based in Livingston, and the editor of this podcast. Over the last several months he’s published a series of articles with High Country News documenting the catastrophic Yellowstone floods that occurred in June 2022.In this episode Justin and Nick talk about the varying devastation of the floods, the politics of floodplains and the pressure the floods brought to bear on an already stressed housing system. Nick talks being evacuated and how he came to report on an event with such personal ties...2022-10-0628 min
A New AngleI&I Goes Back to SchoolThis week is the September edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society.In this episode, Justin and Bryce focus on our public school system. Bryce opens the conversation looking at the big picture and explains that public school is in a pretty good place. Justin and Bryce talk about the importance of success in improving both test scores and social-emotional well-being as indicators of healthy schools, and consider the effects of exposure to classmates with different backgrounds. Justin closes...2022-09-2928 min
A New AngleFormer GE CEO Jeff ImmeltThis week’s guest is Jeff Immelt, former CEO of General Electric and current venture partner at New Enterprise Associates. Jeff will be speaking at the University of Montana on September 27th as part of the Baucus Center’s Stockman Bank Speaker Series. He was kind enough to join Justin for a conversation in advance of his visit.Justin and Jeff speak about shocks and crises and a course at Stanford Jeff teaches called Systems Leadership. As a teacher, Jeff reflects on the importance of mental health in student populations and how he’s noticed students today are more p...2022-09-2228 min
A New AngleHal Herring Part Two, Guarded OptimismThis week is part two of Justin’s conversation with acclaimed journalist and writer Hal Herring. Hal is a contributing editor at Field & Stream where he writes the Conservation blog. He’s interested in complex topics central to life in the American West, and is currently working on a deep exploration of public lands.In part two of this conversation, Justin and Hal talk about the conflicts that strengthened the public lands system. Justin asks Hal how he addresses the tribal history of public land, and they talk about the issue of access to public lands for diverse and...2022-09-1526 min
A New AngleI&I — Building Social MuscleThis week is the August edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society. In this episode, Justin and Bryce are joined by Bryce’s wife, Maggie, who works in conflict resolution. The trio talk about how much less time people are spending with their friends and the atrophy of our social muscles. In light of the coronavirus pandemic and new collaborative environments, Bryce and Maggie talk about how social media can lead us to creating assumptions about people and building th...2022-08-2528 min
A New AngleI&I — How do we fix social media?This week is the July edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This month is the last in a three-part mini-series on social media, with a focus on solutions.In this conversation Justin and Bryce consider the three R’s of transforming the social media landscape, Bryce uses his metaphor of pollution to describe the effects of social media and we hear about the benefits these changes could have on society.Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/do...2022-07-2128 min
A New AngleCulture Wars with Bryce Ward and Sara RinfretIncentives & Instincts is a monthly series on A New Angle in which host Justin Angle speaks with economist Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.For the month of December, Bryce and Justin are joined by our dear friend Dr. Sara Rinfret, professor of Public Policy and Administration, and Acting Dean of University of the Montana's Blewett School of Law. Together, we break down the culture wars: what are they, how they affect our institutions, and ideas about what we could broker to move forward together.Transcript here:https://docs.google...2021-12-0228 min
A New AngleBonus: Justin Angle speaks with the Confluence PodcastJustin recently did an interview with Ashby Kinch, Associate Dean of the University of Montana Graduate School, for the Confluence Podcast. Check it out...and check out Confluence for more interviews with interesting folks at UM.https://www.umt.edu/grad/telling-our-story/confluence-podcast/default.php This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2021-11-1651 min
A New AngleI&I COVID-19 and Education OutcomesIncentives & Instincts is a monthly series on A New Angle in which host Justin Angle speaks with economist Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.This month, we discuss how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected childhood education: from enrollment to social & emotional learning and the ripple effects yet to come. Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-Wi_BikZvnY1h_fQFcYTNtmjzQIuLGTDC1DOd_JxWg/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...2021-10-2828 min
A New AngleI&I - Inequality...what's the problem?Incentives & Instincts is a monthly series on A New Angle in which host Justin Angle speaks with economist Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.This month the two consider income and wealth inequality. Is it a problem? And if so, what can we do about it?Transcript here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Fz5UDX4XAmrMVxezqD1eoOgven9rg7Rkj2Gb6AbTL4/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast...2021-09-2328 min
A New AngleI&I - The State of DiscontentIncentives & Instincts is a monthly series on A New Angle in which Justin Angle, marketing professor at the University of Montana College of Business, chats with prominent economist Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society.This month, we tackle the increasing frustration folks are feeling about the rapid changes happening in Montana.Transcript available here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fBDbKu8cr2iH0mra-4hgvG6IPxsRMMaXbKXVOGaPw0A/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2021-08-2529 min
A New AngleI&I - What's up with the labor markets?Incentives & Instincts is a monthly series on A New Angle in which Justin Angle, marketing professor at the University of Montana College of Business, chats with prominent economist Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society.This month, we try to make sense of the labor markets, both nationally and here in Montana, and attempt to separate signal from noise.Transcript available here:https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1jg0EhB6pNyu7zlUc70Ff7YM2v21xharx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...2021-07-2928 min
A New AngleSpecial Announcement: We're moving!Starting July 1st, A New Angle is moving to Montana Public Radio. Tune in on Thursday nights at 7:30 or Sunday mornings at 5:00, or just continue to follow us on this same feed in your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and helping us get to this exciting step! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2021-06-2208 min
A New AngleMark Synnott on the Everest you don't knowToday we're excited to bring back to A New Angle, legendary climber and New York Times best-selling author Mark Synnott.Mark’s new book – The Third Pole – documents the amazing story of his team’s mission to solve one of the great mysteries of Mount Everest history - whether or not George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were the first people to stand on the summit. That mission is also captured in the amazing films – Lost on Everest and the shorter edit, The Ghosts Above.It’s a riveting story that confronts many of the dominant and oversimplifi...2021-04-2045 min
A New AngleUphill both ways with Alan AdamsWe're especially excited today to welcome friend of the pod Alan Adams back to A New Angle. 2020 was a hard year for pretty much everyone. Alan decided to make 2020 especially challenging on a singular dimension – vertical feet traveled. In honor of his impending 40th birthday, Alan set out to climb 2,000,000 vertical feet on his skis and bike in a single calendar year. Not only did he do that, but along the way he upped the goal, set a world record and learned valuable lessons about life, priorities and perspective.Transcript available here:ht...2021-03-3034 min
A New AngleI&I with Anthony Johnstone. PLUS - A New Angle turns 3!A New Angle turns 3 years old today! Thanks to all of you for coming along for the ride.In today's episode, Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. This time, the two speak with University of Montana Professor of Law Anthony Johnstone about our current state of disunion and ideas for how to move forward.For full transcript, click here:https://umt.box.com/s/sahsda70s21xkl9e67yuvnts30ai4ign This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...2021-01-261h 02
A New AngleMorphose Exercise Systems disrupts physical therapyJohn Fiore is one of the first people I met when I moved to Missoula. His business, Sapphire Physical Therapy, has helped many of us overcome injury, launched many of the great PT’s in this town and sponsored many of the awesome events that bring us together. Sapphire was also one of the earliest supporters of A New Angle and we are eternally grateful.Transcript available here: https://umt.box.com/s/ipogayz66y6zi1mdxp34ob34awumdpbdAbout 5 years ago, John teamed up with serial entrepreneur Joe Jensen and then later Mi...2021-01-1946 min
A New AngleI&I - Happiness with John Sommers-FlanaganJustin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. This time the duo brings Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan into the conversation. John is Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. He's also a practicing clinician, host of the Practically Perfect Parenting Podcast and co-teaches a class called "The Art and Science of Happiness." We could all use a little more happiness these days, and John outlines some simple steps each of us can take to get some. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2020-09-2248 min
A New AnglePassenger Rail in Southern MontanaMissoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, Missoula City Councilman Jordan Hess and President of the Rail Passengers Association Jim Matthews join A New Angle and present a compelling case to bring passenger rail service back to southern Montana.For more information visit: https://montanapassengerrailsummit.org/And consider registering for the Montana Passenger Rail Summit on 9/17. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-09-0851 min
A New AngleI&I - How can we fix polarization?Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this installment they discuss potential solutions to our current state of political polarization. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-08-2556 min
A New AngleI&I - Why can't we solve problems?Justin’s monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this installment, Bryce and Justin discuss the latest Covid-19 developments and ponder why our country seems unable to solve problems. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-07-2850 min
A New AnglePaige Williams creates an audienceThis week we learn about a woman and a venture that epitomize A New Angle’s primary themes – creativity and hustle. Paige Williams is a creator, innovator and entrepreneur. Since 2013 she’s been grinding along the winding road of a start up trying to create something completely new. It started as the Audience Awards and is now AudPop…we actually discuss that re-branding decision in this conversation. Our interview covers a lot of ground - from Paige’s own documentary film making, to some big ideas about gender in entrepreneurship, to some unexpected questions for me. And Paige schools me on slam po...2020-07-0750 min
A New AngleIncentives & Instincts returns!Justin’s monthly conversations with Bryce Ward return. In this installment, Bryce and Justin discuss the latest Covid-19 developments in Montana before turning their attention to racism, both at the individual and systemic level. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-06-3059 min
A New AngleCovid Collab Finale (for now)A New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM College of Business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-05-1853 min
A New AngleRegenerative Agriculture with Malou Anderson-Ramirez & Lara BirkesMalou Anderson-Ramirez and her family are doing some bold, controversial and inspiring things on their ranch in Montana’s Tom Miner Basin, using technology in ways to make their operation more sustainable and more integrated with the natural system in which they live. Malou is joined by A New Angle alumna Lara Birkes, who helps us understand what’s happening in regenerative ag through the lens of rural entrepreneurship. You might recall that Lara referenced Malou’s family ranch on several occasions during our first pod, so it was great to get these two together for a dynamic conversation. Th...2020-05-1451 min
A New AngleCovid Collab #8A New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM College of Business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-05-1156 min
A New AngleCovid Collab #7 with Missoula Mayor John EngenA New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM College of Business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help.This week we're joined by Missoula Mayor John Engen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww...2020-05-0456 min
A New AngleCovid Collab #6 with Seth Bodnar and Charlie BeatonA New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM College of Business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help.This week we're joined by University of Montana President Seth Bodnar and The Big Dipper's Charlie Beaton. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...2020-04-271h 03
A New AngleCovid Collab #5 with Meg WhicherA New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM College of Business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help.This week we're joined by Missoula Parks and Recreation rock star, Meg Whicher. Meg offers a quick PSA on responsible outdoor recreation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...2020-04-201h 01
A New AngleOff Tour with Pearl Jam & Fitz and the TantrumsPearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Fitz & the Tantrums’ John Wicks are previous guests on A New Angle and they’ve both supported this podcast in many ways, most notably in the music we use for the show and the Drum Coffee we enjoy in Studio 49. The two developed a special bond through shared experience and a shared connection to this wonderful place we live in – Montana. In this conversation we talk about the hard decisions to postpone tours, creativity in this time of social isolation, and the prospects for important art emerging from this troubled moment in our history. 2020-04-1657 min
A New AngleCovid Collab #4 with Scott Burke, Justin Bruce & Mike BraunThis week we get updates from First Security Bank President and CEO Scott Burke, Coaster Cycles Chief Operating Officer Justin Bruce and UM College of Business Professor Michael Braun.A New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help. This is a pu...2020-04-1356 min
A New AngleCovid Collab #3 with an update from Dr. Dan PierceThis week we hear from Dr. Dan Pierce, Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Patrick Hospital. A New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...2020-04-0654 min
A New AngleI&I: Anne Helen Petersen on the Economics of BurnoutBuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen returns to A New Angle's Incentives & Instincts series for an in depth discussion of the economics of burnout. Anne's upcoming book, "Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," releases in September and is available for pre-order now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-04-021h 00
A New AngleCovid Collab #2A New Angle’s weekly series on all things coronavirus releases every Monday morning. Listen to economist Bryce Ward, Missoula Economic Partnership Executive Director Grant Kier, United Way of Missoula County CEO Susan Hay Patrick and UM business professor Justin Angle break down the latest developments, explain what they mean for Western Montana, and inform listeners on how they can get or give help. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-03-3059 min
A New AngleIncentives & Instincts - Material (In)securityJustin’s monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue, and as promised, our series now has a name: Incentives & Instincts. In this installment, Bryce and Justin discuss material (in)security and how the dynamics of accumulating wealth have changed over time and have affected various age cohorts in different ways. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-02-1853 min
A New AngleBONUS: ANA on Home Ground RadioThis week Justin Angle and Bryce Ward appeared on Home Ground Radio with Brian Kahn. They discussed their new monthly series on A New Angle. Home Ground was kind enough to let us drop that episode in our feed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-01-2429 min
A New AngleMore on the Future of Work with Bryce WardIn this second edition of our new monthly series, Bryce and Justin discuss the Future of Work and digest what we’ve learned on the podcast over the last two weeks. We reflect on Justin’s conversations with Scott Latham (12/31/19) and Michael Punke (1/7/20) and postulate some principles for thinking about our rapidly changing relationship to work and education. Justin also makes a bold promise – that this series will have a name...starting next month. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscr2020-01-1455 min
A New AngleBryce Ward returns for Episode 100!Today we click the century mark – 100 episodes of A New Angle – and in so doing, we bring back one of our favorite guests, economist Bryce Ward. In a new monthly series Bryce and Justin will investigate a broad theme: there’s lots going right in our society but something is clearly wrong. We’ll talk about economics, education, technology, health, media, happiness, and occasionally politics. We’ll debate and we’ll learn and hopefully you will too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewangl...2019-12-1753 min
A New AngleGrant Kier's job is our futureGrowth in Western Montana and its effect on our community are recurring themes of A New Angle. In this week’s episode we chat with Grant Kier, Executive Director of Missoula Economic Partnership. Grant’s job is to think hard about this stuff every day. His challenge is to guide, facilitate, and articulate a vision for growth that balances progress with character. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2019-12-1047 min
A New AngleBioscience Clusters & Early Childhood Education at innovateUM LIVE!This week’s episode was recorded live at the recent innovateUM conference. InnovateUM brings together community leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers, researchers, students and more for an annual celebration of the incredible innovation happening within the University of Montana orbit. A New Angle recorded in front of a live audience for the first time, capturing two micro-panel conversations. The first features previous podcast guest Brigitta Miranda-Freer of the Montana World Trade Center and MonTEC, along with Nicole Rush of the Missoula Economic Partnership in a discussion of the Montana Bioscience Cluster. The second features another previous guest – Erin Switalski, now at the...2019-08-1339 min
A New AngleJoe Anderson's unlikely journey to the self-defense industryJoe Anderson might just be the most interesting man on earth, and the conversation we had on this episode of A New Angle is that sort that gives you hope in our society’s ability to solve seemingly intractable problems. After a long and varied career in both law and rock & roll, Joe returned to his native Montana and landed with Reflex Protect, the creators of a non-lethal self-defense spray. Their amazing product can both save lives and get people engaged in a conversation about safety and self-defense that they were previously unwilling to entertain. This is a pu...2019-07-0245 min
A New AngleBobby Hauck goes back to the future at UMThis week's “A New Angle,” produced by marketing University of Montana Professor Justin Angle, features a conversation with UM head football coach Bobby Hauck. They pull the lens back a bit and talk about some of the larger issues facing UM, Grizzly football and the sport in general. Coach Hauck's passion for football and what it can do for young men is on display in this engaging conversation.The podcast is supported by First Security Bank and Blackfoot Communications. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...2019-04-0941 min
A New AngleFlipping the Mike(Foote)on Justin AngleA New Angle celebrates its 1-year Anniversary this week with a flipped format. Friend of the Pod and professional mountain athlete Mike Foote turns the mic on Justin Angle. Tune in to hear the wacky, winding path that brought Justin to Missoula and the University of Montana, what’s on tap for year 2 of the pod, and new music from Jeff Ament and John Wicks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2019-01-2958 min
A New AngleLarry Summers wants more speech and less comfort on campusThis week features Justin’s conversation with Larry Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury under President Clinton, President emeritus of Harvard University, chief economist to President Obama, among many other illustrious and influential positions. Larry and Justin discuss freedom of speech and expression on college campuses and the importance of universities to America’s future. It was a great privilege to visit with Larry during his recent visit to Montana and we are excited to bring you this important episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...2018-10-0943 min
A New AngleGeoff Peddicord - Missoula's Branding SuperheroGeoff Peddicord - Missoula's Branding Superhero by Justin Angle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2018-09-2552 min
A New AngleTester, Gianforte, & Ward on Higher Education and the 6-mil LevyInvestment in higher education is a hot topic across the country and in Montana especially. Every ten years since 1948 Montanans vote on a ballot measured called the 6-mil levy, which represents a substantial funding mechanism for the state's university system. The 6-mil levy returns to the ballot this November. In this special episode we present the viewpoints of Senator Jon Tester (D), Congressman Greg Gianforte (R), and UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research economist Bryce Ward. Each presents a different perspective on the value of higher education and offers some thoughts on the 6-mil levy. To be...2018-05-2248 min
A New AngleThe Dram Shop Origin Story with Zach MillarLearn how Missoula's Dram Shop went from crazy idea to booming business in this week's conversation with Zach Millar. This interview was done on location, catching Zach as he tuned up the shop for a regular day of business. That makes the sound quality a bit challenging, but we think the content is solid and authentic. The Dram Shop will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary on Saturday April 7th with cool promotional events happening all day. In conjunction with this, A New Angle is launching our first promotional give-away. Listen to the pod for details! This...2018-04-0349 min
A New AngleThe Future of Higher Education with Bryce WardIn this first episode of A New Angle, I sit down with Bryce Ward, Associate Director at the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research, to explore the future of higher education. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2018-01-2659 min
A New AngleA New Promo!On January 26 we are launching A New Angle, a bi-weekly podcast featuring cool people doing awesome things in and around Missoula, MT. Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2018-01-1702 min