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Montana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMontana’s $2.2 Billion Surplus: What Happened?Montana began this session with a $2.5 billion surplus—but is now projected to end with a $1 billion deficit. What happened?In this episode, Senate President Matt Regier and Senate Finance and Claims Chair Carl Glimm break down House Bill 2, the state’s main budget bill. They explain how spending increased dramatically after nine Republican legislators joined Democrats to pass key funding measures, effectively giving Democrats the majority needed to push through higher spending.Now, with Montana’s Constitution requiring a balanced budget, the conservative majority is calling on Governor Gianforte to use his line-item veto power...2025-05-0114 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportBig Sky, Big Tech: Montana Senators on Digital Privacy and FreedomSenate Pro Tem Kenneth Bogner sits down with Senator Daniel Zolnikov to break down a powerful package of bills aimed at protecting Montanans’ most personal data—your brainwaves, your DNA, your devices. From digital rights to the “freedom to compute,” they lay out how Montana is leading the charge for real privacy in the age of big tech and foreign threats.2025-04-2417 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEducation Funding in Montana: A Growing Push for a Better WaySenator Becky Beard sits down with Kendall Cotton, Founder of the Frontier Institute, to discuss Montana’s education funding system — what’s working, what’s not, and how we can build a better path forward. From school zoning to funding formulas, they unpack the challenges students face today and explore ideas to make the system more fair, flexible, and focused on student success.2025-04-1720 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: Pregnancy Centers and Free SpeechSenate President Matt Regier sits down with his colleague—and sister—Representative Amy Regier to talk about her bill, HB 388, which protects pregnancy centers from being forced to refer women to abortion clinics or present abortion as an option.2025-04-1505 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 15 Agriculture and Wilderness in MontanaSenator Tony Tezak sits down with Representative Ed Byrne to discuss the current state of agriculture in Montana and how to properly manage our forests. 2025-04-1010 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: Chaplains in Montana's SchoolsRepresentative Kathy Love sits down with Senator Theresa Manzella to discuss her SB 525 which gives Montana schools the option to re-integrate chaplains into their systems. 2025-04-0804 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 14 Montana's Environmental Protection Act PackageIn this episode, Senator Wylie Galt and Speaker Brandon Ler break down four key bills they’re introducing in response to recent court decisions that expanded the scope of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). They explain why the Legislature is stepping in to reassert MEPA’s original purpose as a review process—not a regulatory weapon—and how their bills aim to restore balance, reduce litigation, and provide clarity for energy development, infrastructure, and state agency decision-making.2025-04-0312 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 13 SB 164 & the Truth About Trans SurgeriesIn this powerful episode, Sen. John Fuller and Derek Oestreicher explain SB 164 — a bill designed to protect minors from irreversible gender surgeries. Whistleblower Jamie Reed shares her firsthand account from inside a pediatric gender clinic, exposing alarming practices, while Elle Palmer, a brave young detransitioner, tells her personal story of regret and healing. Together, they shed light on the urgent need for safeguards and the reality behind the rhetoric.2025-03-2736 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: Preventing Abuse of Vulnerable People in Montana Caregiving FacilitiesAfter someone was killed in a Montana caregiving facility due to abuse, Sen. Ricci sits down with Sen. Yakawich to discuss his SB 296, a bill that would enhance penalties for crimes committed against vulnerable people in caregiving facilities.2025-03-2010 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 12 Luck of the Legislature: Montana & Ireland Strengthen Their TiesIn this special episode, Senator Cuffe sits down with the President of the Irish Senate to discuss the Ireland Trade Commission Bill, Montana’s deep Irish roots, and the lasting legacy of Thomas Francis Meagher. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on history, trade, and the future of Montana-Ireland relations!2025-03-1709 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 11 Who Really Holds the Power? The Senate's Role in ConfirmationsIn this episode, Senate President Matt Regier and Majority Leader Tom McGillvray dive into the Montana Senate’s constitutional role in confirming the governor’s nominees—including key judicial appointments. They’ll break down the confirmation process, discuss the importance of checks and balances, and explore what these decisions mean for the future of Montana’s courts and agencies.2025-03-1314 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportEp. 10 Creating a New Type of CourtSenator Usher, former vice chair of the Special Select Committee for Judicial Reform, joins Majority Leader Tom McGillvray to discuss a key judicial reform bill that will establish a General Claims Court in Montana. This bill is one of several efforts to streamline the court system, making it more efficient and ensuring fairer access to justice for Montanans.2025-03-0612 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: E-Verify and Stopping Illegal Hiring in MontanaSenator Forrest Mandeville and Representative Braxton Mitchell discuss some legislation they are working on that both enforces immigration reform and prevents illegal hiring, protecting Montana jobs. 2025-03-0405 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Insider Update: Only U.S. Citizens Should Be Able to Vote in Montana ElectionsSenator Bob Phalen sits down with Senator Theresa Manzella to discuss her SB 185 that would prohibit non-American citizens from voting in Montana’s elections. 2025-03-0105 minNews NowNews NowMontana Voting Rights Debate, Kalispell’s $6.8M Wastewater Plan & School Lunch Funding CutThis week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down Montana’s heated voting rights debate as lawmakers push new restrictions on voters deemed to have an “unsound mind.” Kalispell city officials look to fast-track a $6.8 million wastewater treatment upgrade, and a legislative subcommittee votes to cut $20 million in federal funds from a summer lunch program serving over 76,000 children. Get the latest updates on these major issues affecting communities across Montana.Read more from this week’s stories: House GOP passes bill restricting Montana voters of “unsound mind”Kalispell City Council poised to fas...2025-03-0109 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 9 China and the Cartels in MontanaSenate Pro-Tem Kenneth Bogner sits down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to tackle the growing threat of foreign adversaries in Montana. Their discussion highlights SB 306, a crucial bill that safeguards Montana homes by blocking foreign banks from gaining a foothold in the state’s real estate market.2025-02-2717 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: Getting Radical Liberal Ideology Out of Montana SchoolsSenate President Matt Regier sits down with Representative Jodee Etchart to discuss her HB 557 which prohibits using pupil-instruction-related days for state teacher organization meetings, ensuring they are reserved for training, parent conferences, and instructional improvement.2025-02-2505 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 8 Daycare in MontanaSenator Lenz joins former Representative Jennifer Carlson for a conversation on the over-regulation of private daycares and solutions to address it.2025-02-2016 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportInsider Update: The Senate President on Reforming MT’s Procurement ProcessSenate President Matt Regier sits down with Representative Terry Falk to discuss his senate bill 232, which aims to reform the procurement process in Montana. 2025-02-1809 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 98: Montana’s Latest "Letter to Santa" – Solving Nothing, Making Lawyers Rich.For perverts, this legislation, HB 121, is a HUGE win. Great job, Montana GOP! Show Notes: Music: Intro = Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro =Background Music For Videos, by Maksym Malko LINKS: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB121/id/3039827https://montanafreepress.org/2025/02/11/bathroom-bill-clears-gop-led-legislature-poised-to-become-law/https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/11/montana-department-of-corrections-remains-committed-to-establishing-prerelease-center-in-northwest-montana/https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/flathead-co-board-of-adjustment-rejects-proposed-prerelease-center DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "f...2025-02-1829 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 98: Montana’s Latest "Letter to Santa" – Solving Nothing, Making Lawyers Rich.For perverts, this legislation, HB 121, is a HUGE win. Great job, Montana GOP! Show Notes: Music: Intro = Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro =Background Music For Videos, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram#1 photo by Juan Marin, on Unsplash.com. LINKS: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB121/id/3039827 https://montanafreepress.org/2025/02/11/bathroom-bill-clears-gop-led-legislature-poised-to-become-law/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/11/montana-department-of-corrections-remains-committed-to-establishing-prerelease-center-in-northwest-montana/ https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/flathead-co-board-of-adjustment-rejects-proposed-prerelease-center DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are i...2025-02-1829 minNews NowNews NowMontana’s Bathroom Bill, Glacier Park Property Ruling, and Job Growth vs. Low WagesThis week on News Now, join reporter Taylor Inman as she covers the most pressing issues across Northwest Montana. The state legislature passes a controversial bill enforcing sex-segregated public facilities, sparking debate and potential legal challenges. A federal judge rules in favor of a private home inside Glacier National Park, raising questions about land use and conservation laws. Plus, Montana’s economy sees job growth, but wages remain low, making housing affordability a growing concern. Tune in for expert analysis on these major headlines shaping the state. Read more from this week’s stories: Bathroom bill c...2025-02-1511 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Insider Update: Restricting State Ownership of Water RightsSenator Wylie Galt sits down with Senator Becky Beard to discuss her senate bill 263 which aims to restrict the state from taking ownership of water rights. 2025-02-1407 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 7: Housing and Building Off of the Montana MiracleSenators Forrest Mandeville and Jeremy Trebas discuss the Montana Miracle and the legislation they’re advancing to build upon its success.2025-02-1313 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Insider Update: Providing Tax Relief by Lowering the Income Tax BracketSenate President Matt Regier sits down with Senator Mike Yakawich to discuss Senate Bill 203 aimed at adjusting the income tax brackets to provide tax relief to Montanans.2025-02-1107 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 6 What to Do About Montana’s Taxes with Grover NorquistSenator Greg Hertz, who serves as the chair of the Senate Tax Committee, sits down with Grover Norquist, the founder of Americans for Tax Reform to discuss what to do about Montana’s taxes. 2025-02-0619 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Special Segment: Homeschooling, Covid, and the Espinoza CaseSenate Pro-Tem Kenneth Bogner talks with special guest Leslie Hiner, an advocate for parental choice in K–12 education who currently serves as Vice President of Legal Affairs at EdChoice. Together they discuss educational freedom, homeschooling, and Montana’s infamous Espinoza Case. 2025-02-0437 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT. Majority Report Ep. 5: Water Rights and the HELD DecisionThe former Speaker of the House, Senator Wylie Galt, and Representative Randyn Gregg discuss water rights and the recent HELD decision. 2025-01-3013 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT. Majority Report Insider Update: School Choice in MontanaSenator Sue Vinton and education expert Trish Schreiber discuss school choice and legislation they are working on to enhance educational freedom and excellence in Montana. 2025-01-2808 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 97: Galumph went the big green frog.The biggest toad in the Helena Swamp, finds himself in the pot of boiling water.  This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Inspirational & Uplifting by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-contract-signed-by-republican-senatorhttps://youtu.be/9ta1oZr9z4o?feature=sharedhttps://helenair.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/jason-ellsworth-montana-legislature-gop-investigation/article_90095a1a-d45e-11ef-aa57-034ba6ebe269.htmlhttps://missoulian.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/regier-ethics-complaint-ellsworth-contract/article_82ba3011-fc2b-5329-91ad-7764caa80481.htmlhttps://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/22/democrats-propping-up-alleged-corruption-in-legislature/https://dailymontanan.c...2025-01-2641 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT. Majority Report Insider Update: Squatters in MontanaSenate President Matt Regier and Senator Becky Beard discuss her bill, SB 101, that seeks to proactively prevent squatting in Montana. 2025-01-2307 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 4 Montana’s Prison SystemRepresentatives Bill Mercer and John Fitzpatrick discuss overcrowding in Montana’s prison system and potential solutions. 2025-01-2316 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Insider Update - The Judicial BillsSenator Daniel Emrich and Majority Leader Tom McGillvray discuss two pieces of legislation they are bringing to reform Montana’s judiciary. 2025-01-2206 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT. Majority Report Ep. 3 Michael Farris and the Convention of StatesListen as Montana Senate Majority Leader, Tom McGillvray, discusses the Convention of states with former founder of Patrick Henry College, CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, and current co-founder of the Convention of States. 2025-01-1626 minThe SessionThe SessionThe Session | 2025 | Week 2 | Sausage Making and an Early GOP DivideThe 69th Montana Legislature is officially under way. This week, host Shaylee Ragar and reporters Tom Lutey and Mara Silvers dig in to how the—literal and metaphorical—sausage gets made and what an early GOP divide could mean for the rest of the session. 2025-01-1312 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep. 2 The Senate President and Pro-Tem Discuss Property TaxesThe Montana Senate President and Pro-Tem discuss what is top-of-mind for all Montanans: property taxes. Listen to some of the proposals on the table this legislative session.2025-01-0915 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Ep.1: Montana President of the Senate and Speaker of the House Give a 2025 Session PreviewThe President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House discuss the big items that both chambers will be focusing on in the 2025 session inlcuding property taxes, medicaid expansion, and judicial reform. 2025-01-0311 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMT Majority Report Intro: Hear Directly from Your Elected OfficialsSenate President Matt Regier and Pro Tempore Kenneth Bogner introduce the Montana Majority Report, your go-to source for quick, transparent, and informative updates on the policies, decisions, and people shaping Montana. 2024-12-3102 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportHear Directly from your Elected OfficialsSenate President Matt Regier and Pro Tempore Bogner reveal the Senate’s newest project. 2024-12-3003 minMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportMontana Majority ReportHear straight from your Republican Lawmakers in Montana. We aim to bring you transparent, informative news quicker than it takes to get your morning cup of coffee. 2024-12-1400 minNews NowNews NowMontana Elections & High-Speed Drama: Key Results and a Police Chase in Flathead ValleyIn this episode, we dive into the top stories shaping northwest Montana. We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights. Then, we switch gears to a dramatic police chase through Kalispell that ended in an arrest, giving insight into how law enforcement worked together to bring it to a safe close. Read more from this week’s show: GOP dominates Flathead races; two Democrats headed to LegislaturePolice chase through Kalispell ends with arrestMontanans back abortion amendment, nix el...2024-11-0909 minThe Inside Elections PodcastThe Inside Elections PodcastEpisode 31: New Montana Poll, Rating Changes, Connecticut 5 w/ Daniela Altimari of Roll CallNathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin unveil the latest Inside Elections/Noble Predictive Insights poll in Montana’s 1st District and discuss the latest rating changes, and analyze a critical House race in Connecticut with Daniela Altimari of CQ Roll Call.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @capitolwatch @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly ne...2024-09-1953 minLaura Coates LiveLaura Coates LiveTrump In Montana To Boost GOP In Critical Senate RaceDonald Trump is holding a rally in Montana as he looks to give the GOP a boost in one of the year’s most competitive Senate races. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned in Glendale, Arizona, earlier tonight as part of their tour through key battleground states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-1042 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 89: The Wolf of Evergreen."For as long as there have been gullible people, there have been charlatans eager to take advantage of them..." - Michelle Debczak This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild, Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Uplifting (smell of spring), by Alex Grohl Both music selections are royalty free, on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/historys-greatest-charlatanshttps://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2017/02/18/bill-puts-political-practices-office-tug-war/98096506/https://dailymontanan.com/2021/12/02/the-only-socialist-rag-is-the-tired-song-and-dance-skees-is-performing/https://montanafreepress.org/2022/03/21/montana-constitution-50th-birthday-midlife-crisis/https://montanafreepress.org/2022/07/18/bukacek-wins-public-service-commission-primary/https://montanafreepress.org/2022/12/09/mangan-departs-montana-political-practices-office/https://montanafreepress.org/2022/09/13/gospel-and-gop-according-to-montana-pastor-jd-hall/https://ministrywatch...2024-06-1537 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 86: Something smells in the basement."If something smells bad in the basement, it will eventually make its way to the attic." - Anthony Liccione This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, Kalispell's new premiere salon. https://www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Summer Adventures, by SergePavkinMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Heitkamp Audio: Alabama Goddam | Talking Feds Podcast 34:53 - 35:24 https://youtu.be/QsyJIuB9HEM?feature=sharedhttps://www.daines.senate.gov/2022/11/16/daines-elected-chairman-of-the-national-republican-senatorial-committee/https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-08-18/37-montana-republican-lawmakers-back-rosendale-for-senatehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/politics/matt-rosendale-senate-montana/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024...2024-04-1234 minSecureVote NewsSecureVote NewsSecureVote News Episode 13: Early GOP House retirements to stop Trump? Persecution of John Eastman; Fulton County, no signature verification; Montana Supremes strike down election reformsLowell and Lew look at the new theory that billionaire Never Trumper Paul Singer is inducing early retirements among GOP House members to give the Dems control. The scenario from there leads to Trump being taken off the ballot for insurrection after all. Another anti-Trump tactic: going after his lawyers, including legal scholar John Eastman and John Clark. The Montana Supreme Court has decided that “day of” registration to vote is a constitutional right, as is paying ballot harvesters to go on remote Indian reservations to gather in the Democrat vote. Meanwhile, a member of Fulton County, GA’s electi...2024-04-0317 minAmerican Democracy MinuteAmerican Democracy MinuteMontana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled VotersThe American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 2, 2024Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled VotersIn a victory for voters, Montana’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision March 27th, striking down four anti-voter laws which disproportionately impacted younger, disabled and Native American voters.To view the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website.Today’s LinksArticles & Resources:Montana Constitution - II.13.  Right of Suffrage ProvisionMontana Judicial Branch -  Opin...2024-04-0101 minNavigating Trump 2.0Navigating Trump 2.0Episode 36: Foreign Aid, Trump & NATO, and Mayorkas ImpeachedOn Episode 36 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill's Senior Writer Alexander Bolton about his interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that passed the Senate but appears dead in the water in the House, as well as McConnell's future plans and his place in the GOP. Also on the Debrief this week: Donald Trump's comments on NATO Mayorkas Impeachment Take 2 NY3 Election Results Trump in Court Terror Threat Scare Key Development in Hunter Biden case Age & Young Voters in...2024-02-1641 minD.C. DebriefD.C. DebriefEpisode 36: Foreign Aid, Trump & NATO, and Mayorkas ImpeachedOn Episode 36 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis is joined by The Hill's Senior Writer Alexander Bolton about his interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that passed the Senate but appears dead in the water in the House, as well as McConnell's future plans and his place in the GOP. Also on the Debrief this week: Donald Trump's comments on NATO Mayorkas Impeachment Take 2 NY3 Election Results Trump in Court Terror Threat Scare Key Development in Hunter Biden case Age & Young Voters in the 2024 Election Check out...2024-02-1641 minBusiness Game ChangersBusiness Game ChangersUnited Nations, UNESCO, Global Tyranny – Sarah Westall on Dan Happel’s ShowSarah Westall joins Dan Happel's show to discuss UNESCO and the global tyranny. We discuss how the United Nations rarely means what they say and how their latest actions is evidence of their desire for world domination via oppression of the masses. They should not be followed or funded by anyone wanting true justice, freedom and dignity for others. You can follow Dan Happel on his website at https://danhappel.com/   Links mentioned in the show: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get th...2024-01-042h 02Sarah Westall - Business Game ChangersSarah Westall - Business Game ChangersUnited Nations, UNESCO, Global Tyranny – Sarah Westall on Dan Happel’s ShowSarah Westall joins Dan Happel's show to discuss UNESCO and the global tyranny. We discuss how the United Nations rarely means what they say and how their latest actions is evidence of their desire for world domination via oppression of the masses. They should not be followed or funded by anyone wanting true justice, freedom and dignity for others. You can follow Dan Happel on his website at https://danhappel.com/   Links mentioned in the show: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get th...2024-01-041h 503 Martini Lunch3 Martini LunchRussia Moves Its Fleet, Rosendale Prayed for a Small GOP Majority, Goodbye Covid Vaccination CardsJim and Chad cheer the news that Russia apparently no longer thinks its ships are safe at its main naval base in Sevastopol, Crimea, and is transferring them to other bases. They fume that Montana GOP congressman Matt Rosendale, one of the Gaetz Eight, boasted that he prayed for a small GOP victory in the 2022 midterms to maximize his leverage, and they marvel that Covid vaccination cards - once touted as the all-important passport to freedom from far-reaching restrictions - are being retired by the CDC.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com2023-10-0516 minThe ProcessThe ProcessTalkin' Politics | GOP Continues To Lose Abortion Fight; Democracy Docket Montana Case; Shutdown Avoided (for now) But At What Price?; Amazon Goin' Courtin'@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsJoin Clara's Crusade Fundraising TeamCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/True or FalseGOP Will Continue their sisyphus like push on Abortion, Ultimately handing Dems major 2024 victoriesNorth Car...2023-10-021h 17The Rob Maness ShowThe Rob Maness ShowTim Who? GOP Establishment Backs Political Unknown in Key Senate Race | The Rob Maness Show EP 224You’re a political unknown, you can’t win. That is what I heard over and over in my first US Senate race after I retired from the military but it was obviously all just baloney pushed by Senate GOP leadership that wanted former Democrat Bill Cassidy to replace the 3-term Democrat incumbent, Mary Landrieu. Here we are today, with that same leadership pushing a complete political unknown because they say he’s “moderate enough to get elected” and the actual conservative candidate already lost by a very narrow margin the last time. That was the real problem I...2023-08-061h 05The Montana DSA PodcastThe Montana DSA PodcastRep. Zooey Zephyr: Building a Movement for Social and Economic Justice, Democracy and Human Rights for All in Montana     The Montana DSA Podcast’s 21st episode is a dialogue with Rep. Zooey Zephyr of Missoula --  a progressive, bisexual trans woman who fought for social and economic and environmental justice in the 2023 Montana Legislature, working tirelessly to defend our health care, our housing, our human rights, the rights of trans people and democracy itself. The GOP supermajority’s undemocratic censure of Rep. Zephyr kept her from her seat in the House for the last week of the session, unconstitutionally barred her from speaking in the House. Her response: “Despite all the cruelties, I believe people saw a glimpse...2023-05-0435 minThe Montana DSA PodcastThe Montana DSA PodcastTransgender Persons and Attacks on Democracy and Women's Reproductive Rights with Keegan MedranoIn this May 2, 2023 Montana DSA Podcast interview with Keegan Medrano, a queer Indigenous (Mvskoke) mixed race person who joined the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana as Policy and Advocacy Director in June 2021, Medrano describes the important struggles of the ACLU of Montana during the 2023 Legislature -- combating the ideologically far right Supermajority GOP's multi-faceted activities suppressing basic democratic legislative processes and promoting horrendous violations and injustices for vulnerable minority groups and individuals. As the 2023 Legislature adjourns, Medrano says the ACLU will be leading legal challenges against these unjust new laws, and he calls for renewed, sustained solidarity with...2023-05-0357 minThe ProcessThe ProcessTalkin' Politics | May 1, 2023: Missouri GOP Continues Attack On Sanity; Montana GOP Says "Hold Our Beer"; Gov. Parson Threatens Special Session For No Reason; Tucker Gets Shucked and Lemon Gets Squeezed; 2024 Continues To Heat UpHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Adam's Open: Fear Is PowerfulTrue or False: Open Displays of bigotry by GOP are actually having an impact Missouri GOP Rep in Jackson Co. Chris Sander, out of Lone Jack, MOFrom KC Star article: A censure of a gay Missouri Re...2023-05-011h 25The SessionThe SessionThe Session | 2023 | Week 12: GOP controls the budget and lawmakers collaborate on elk managementA 14 billion dollar budget passed out of the Montana House with support from the Republican supermajority. Democrats don’t have the power to change it, but they still tried.  Host Nadya Faulx and reporters Eric Dietrich, Ellis Juhlin, and Arren Kimbel-Sannit discuss the debate over how the state should spend tax dollars.  The spending plan calls for a deal to send state inmates to an out-of-state private prison.  And a package of legislation could change how and where people can hunt elk.   More legislative coverage:  Budget bill clears House debate w...2023-03-2709 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 85: Move over Barnum & Bailey. There’s a new circus in town and it’s the MTGOP.So, who's next? And is the MT GOP actually printing up the scarlet letters for all of us Republicans to wear that have revealed their horseshit? SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H, royalty free on Pixabay Outro: Corporate Acoustic Guitar Theme, by Andy Blackwood, royalty free on Pixabay Clown Music: Akashic Records, Fast Circus Clown Loop, royalty free on Jamendo LINKS: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpSaEgGacAQC5P-?format=jpg&name=largehttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpSaEgDagAENGjS?format=jpg&name=mediumhttps://flatheadbeacon.com/2016/02/28/don-k-enters-race-montana-senate/https://formergovernors.mt.gov/racicot/other/marcbio.asp DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are...2023-02-2338 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 84: Heretics & Their Witchy Ways.The heretics have taken over the MT GOP and any semblance of law or order is gone. They have no standards. Anything goes.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by AmusicMedia Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://mtstandard.com/news/article_78ac8c66-b3de-5286-a813-86e03520d623.html    https://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/11/27/commissioner-mitchell-set-stand-trial-destroying-county-owned-trees/   https://missoulian.com/flathead-county-official-could-face-charges-after-wild-ride/article_6d2502e0-12d0-5213-ba02-46dd467daa86.html   https://dailymontanan.com/2022/08/30/republican-state-reps-comment-on-native-communities-in-redistricting/https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/18/derek-skees-calls-for-replacing-montana-constitution/   https://apps.montanafreepress.org/montana-legislature-lawsuit-tracker/?_gl=1*11oth12*_ga*YW1wLV9kTEJBNl...2023-02-0929 minBusiness Game ChangersBusiness Game ChangersCabal is STILL Implementing, They are Insane, Evil & Could Do Anything w/ Dan HappelDan Happel joins the program to discuss the state of the ongoing war against the globalist cabal. His research into the cabal and their globalist plans has spanned over 3 decades. We discuss whether the cabal is really losing and what we must do to continue the fight. You can see more about Dan Happel on his website @ https://DanHappel.com     Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick...2023-02-021h 16Montana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 83: The ”Butcher-ing” of Montana ValuesThe incestuous mess in the Montana Legislature continues, courtesy of the MT GOP.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Aspire, by AudioCoffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://ictnews.org/archive/questionable-commentary-reveals-a-bunch  https://missoulian.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/house-democrats-call-for-rare-censure-of-butcherposted-on-feb-28/article_5bba1411-a349-50b0-89ed-05e6cbc36f3f.htmlhttps://missoulian.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/lawmaker-criticized-for-private-e-mail-messageposted-on-march-18/article_e7123414-3ad9-54c5-9931-40564dc07e59.htmlhttps://missoulian.com/news/local/senator-apologizes-for-calling-disabled-students-vegetables/article_b0de3637-87e8-5fd6-8057-b7f408f596e0.htmlhttps://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/gov...2023-01-2530 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 82: The Swamp Creature ShuffleFailing up has its rewards, and it's the specialty of the MT GOP Swamp. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Minimal Inspiring Ambient, by ComaStudio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2023/jan/06/brad-tschida-serve-executive-director-montana-publ/https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-b9sat-ddffa4https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qhakq-120727ehttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59bs6-127213b DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright...2023-01-0924 minThe SessionThe SessionThe Session | 2023 | Week 1: “The House is ready for business”Montana lawmakers take their oaths of office and begin their work in the state capitol.  Host Nadya Faulx and reporters Shaylee Ragar, Ellis Juhlin, and Arren Kimbel-Sannit discuss a rules debate that's dividing the GOP, how moderate Republicans are working with Democrats, a Montana Freedom Caucus, and the beginnings of the state budget. 2023-01-0912 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 81: Doing the wrong thing while everyone is watching.What the Montana GOP is doing, is the exact opposite of leading with integrity. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Wings of Liberty, by Evgeny Bardyuzha Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2008/10/091009usmagstipfinal.pdfhttps://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/082-3084-your-magazine-provider-inchttps://casetext.com/case/fed-trade-comm-v-ellsworthhttps://dailymontanan.com/2021/07/20/legislative-leader-charged-with-traffic-violations-obstructing-a-peace-officer/https://montanafreepress.org/2021/08/02/jason-ellsworth-pleads-guilty-obstructing-officer/https://quote.org/author/mike-mansfield-51489https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theoryhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-political-science/article/abs/similarities-and-differences-between-leftwing-and-rightwing-radicals/C46411F0228745583D2EB8E91A19D881https...2022-12-1526 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 77: According to the MT GOP, your kids belong to the Government.The New Montana GOP wants big government to parent our children. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: This Is Epic, by Music Unlimited Outro: Inspiring Uplifting Cinematic Piano, by QubeSounds Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0020-0010-0010.html#:~:text=%2829%29%E2%80%82%22Human%20being%22%20means%20a%20person%20who%20has%20been,person%20who%20is%20confined%20in%20a%20correctional%20institution.  https://media.dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Full-Text-of-Bill-LR131-1.pdf  https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2011/billpdf/SJ0009.pdfhttps://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0020-0010-0...2022-10-0625 minThe Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowThe Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowArren Kimbel-Sannit at Montana Free Press Writes Exposé On J.D. HallWednesday, July 20th, my cell phone rang. A number I didn't recognize showed up, and I answered. On the other end was Arren Kimbel-Sannit, a reporter with Montana Free Press in Helena. He wanted to know if I had time for an interview regarding J.D. Hall. I still want to know how he got my number. Nevertheless, on September 13th, the result of that interview and Arren's other investigations were published at MTFP in an article over 7,000 words long titled 'The gospel - and the GOP - according to J.D. Hall.' In...2022-09-232h 23Montana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 75: I’ll have a big, fat Charlatan sandwich, with a side of racist authoritarian.The sexist, misogynistic, chauvinist Charlatans in the MT GOP are now saying the quiet part out loud. Hello racism.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Catch it, by Coma-Media Outro: The Weekend, by Chillmore Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.mtredistricting.govhttps://www.havredailynews.com/story/2022/08/22/local/ed-butcher-speaks-at-north-central-pachyderms/539346.htmlhttps://history.house.gov/People/Detail/20147 adopted-criteria-state-legislative-dac-july-2021.pdf (mt.gov) https://ballotpedia.org/Edward_Butcherhttps://www.popsci.com/uterus-memory-cognition/Republican state reps comment on Native communities in redistricting (missoulacurrent.com) DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they i...2022-09-0429 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 74: Walking the plank.The authoritarians of the MT GOP want us all to walk the plank, while pledging allegiance to them, and only them. SHOW NOTES Music by: Intro: Cinematic Action Intro, by makesound Outro: Inspiring Corporate, by TwoMountains Both music selections are royalty free on Jamendo. LINKS: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev.polisci.2.1.243https://mtgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022_MTGOP_PlatformFINAL.pdf DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to compete with or undermine any material existing or forthcoming. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is...2022-08-1636 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 72: The Montana GOP rats have stolen command of the ship.The real GOP elephants, are now swimming in unsafe waters. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Epic Cinematic Trailer, by Pavel Yudin Outro: Aspire, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2022/07/01/crowded-primaries-create-winners-out-of-would-be-losers/ https://www.thoughtco.com/totalitarianism-authoritarianism-fascism-4147699 DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, s...2022-07-1336 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 61: A peek behind the curtain at the Montana GOP extremist operatives.In this show, we talk about who the MT GOP extremists really are behind closed doors. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intros: Scared Stallion Horse, royalty free on Mixit. Country Bluegrass 2, by Caffeine Creek Band, royalty free on Pixabay Outro: Successful Construction, by Tim Taj, royalty free on Pixabay https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223649384316739  Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for p...2022-01-1024 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 59: Fielder‘s Felony Follies? We‘ll let you decide.Carry on, Montana GOP - by continuing to cover up and embrace corruption, you become exactly what the Democrats hope you to be. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Honor and Sword, by ZAKHARVALAHA Outro: Inspire Corporate, by LESFM Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0211W$BLAC.VoteTabulation?P_VOTE_SEQ=S251&P_SESS=20151https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0070/part_0020/section_0090/0450-0070-0020-0090.htmlhttps://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/24/montana-ag-knudsen-did-not-harass-hospital-staff-says-special-counsel/https://montanafreepress.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11.22.21-Special-Counsel-Report-St.-Peters-Inquiry_with-exhibits.pdfhttps://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-probe-provides-more-info-on-ag-hospital-dispute/article_914a07fa-fd35-522d-94...2021-12-0827 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 48: Congratulations, Montana. Your new Ambassador is also a criminal.The MT GOP has taken a page out of the Left's playbook and is now rewarding for bad behavior. We couldn't make this up if we tried. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Epic Cinematic Trailer, by Lesfm Outro: Upbeat Guitar, by Lesfm Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://dailymontanan.com/2021/08/02/ellsworth-pleads-guilty-to-obstruction-charge-stemming-from-may-traffic-stop/https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor-Gianforte-Announces-Montana-Ambassador-Award-Recipientshttps://montanafreepress.org/2021/08/02/jason-ellsworth-pleads-guilty-obstructing-officer/   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of th...2021-08-1616 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 47: "Do you know who I am?!"When your identity is tied to a title, arrogance always rears its ugly head. Example: MT GOP Legislator, Jason Ellsworth. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Pirates, by John Sib Outro = Inspire Background, by Asepirawan Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Jason Ellsworth Keeps Elected Officials in Check (jasonformontana.com) Ellsworth, GOP candidate in Senate Dist. 43 primary, explains FTC case that cost him $600,000 | Local News | ravallirepublic.com  Your Magazine Provider, Inc. | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | No. CV 08-64-M-DWM. | 20140619a58 | Leagle.com About Jason (jasonformontana.com) Ripoff Report | Jason W. Ellsworth Review - Hamilton, M...2021-07-2528 minPRESS RUNPRESS RUNThe stunning GOP report on voter fraud that Fox News won’t touch If you’ve been enjoying ad-free PRESS RUN since its launch, or just recently became a reader, please consider subscribing for $6 a month to support fearless media commentary. Thanks!Stay healthy. Be kind. Concluding a months-long investigation into an avalanche of dubious voter fraud and tampering allegations, Michigan’s Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee released its findings this week. The report obliterates each and every “stolen” election claim that Trump and Fox News have been peddling about Michigan since last November. Not surprisingly, the right-wing cable network has made no mention of the GOP conclusi...2021-06-2400 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 44: "Knudsen's Trifecta of Malfeasance."How MT's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, managed to violate the GOP Platform, condemn all Montanans & obtain a shellacking from MT's conservative judges.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = House Fashion Outro = Corporate Inspirational 4951 Both music selections are by: Jarikbasov, and royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://mtgop.org/about/party-platform/ https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_Supreme_Court https://montanafreepress.org/2021/06/15/austin-knudsen-flipping-the-script/ Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is...2021-06-2316 minGo Right with Peter Boykin GoRightNews.comGo Right with Peter Boykin GoRightNews.comGOP Gains House Seats Thanks To CensusGOP GAINS HOUSE SEATS THANKS TO CENSUS The U.S. Census Bureau released the results of the 2020 census and how it will affect the number of House seats each state gets. All in all, the Republicans will gain 2 seats and the Democrats will lose 1 seat. The process is called reapportionment: Every 10 years, following the census, seats in the House of Representatives are shuffled based on population data across the country. The 2020 census showed a shift in population from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and the West. Here's how it shakes out: 2021-05-1002 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 33: "It's back to the future for the Montana GOP legislature." How fascism in Helena is driving the MT GOP bus.Why is the Montana GOP letting its RINO fascists drive the bus? We'd like to know the answer to that too.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = "Aggresive  Epic Cinematic Orchestral Invasion 132" by Timmoor Outro = "Background Loop Melodic Techno #03" by Zen Man. Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Links: Kalispell Mayor Johnson clip:  https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=005d5dd4-ae76-41cf-b38f-233073bc2769&prefilter=826,5879 start at 1:26:45 - 1:29:45   https://www.britannica.com/topic/fascism/Varieties-of-fascism   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to under...2021-02-2821 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 33: "It's back to the future for the Montana GOP legislature." How fascism in Helena is driving the MT GOP bus. Why is the Montana GOP letting its RINO fascists drive the bus? We'd like to know the answer to that too.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = "Aggresive  Epic Cinematic Orchestral Invasion 132" by Timmoor Outro = "Background Loop Melodic Techno #03" by Zen Man. Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Links: Kalispell Mayor Johnson clip:  https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=005d5dd4-ae76-41cf-b38f-233073bc2769&prefilter=826,5879 start at 1:26:45 - 1:29:45   https://www.britannica.com/topic/fascism/Varieties-of-fascism   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to under...2021-02-2821 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 31: "Fuller's Follies." In his zeal to insult, RINO John Fuller, confirms he is a sexist bigot.An MVP *BONUS* episode: How one Montana GOP RINO confirmed everything we said about him.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Adventure Movie & Animation Soundtrack, by Julius H Outro = Tropical EDM Summer, by Timmoor Both selections are royalty free on Pixabay.   Links: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-9v43i-f7935b   Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as cri...2021-02-1321 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 29: "You're not the boss of me!" State intervention into city government is not the answer."Leave the cities alone. Respect the ballot box. Let the residents of the cities decide if the city has overreached, and elect a new council that can roll back regulations." "...Hard NO on HB 259." SHOE NOTES: Music: Intro = "Inmenso" by Charles Michel. Outro = "Happiness" by Geri Art. Both selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/01/26/legislation-targets-whitefish-affordable-housing-program/https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/docs/Resolution_Platform_2020.pdfhttps://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billpdf/HB0259.pdfhttps://www.evictedbook.com/books/evicted-tr Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to...2021-01-3117 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 27: "Could I speak to the man of the house?" How one MT GOP leader turned sexism and bigotry into blunt force weapons.How one MT GOP leader turned sexism and bigotry into blunt force weapons.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro=Cinematic Epic Blockbuster 2 by: MUSWAY STUDIO Outro=2012 Jazz Piano by: Bellanger Jacques JBabe Both are  royalty free on Jamendo LINKS:  https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/media/documents/DRAFT_12_FINAL%5B1%5D-ben_1468872234.pdf  https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billhtml/HB0112.htm https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billhtml/HB0113.htm Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of t...2021-01-1419 minSpotlight MontanaSpotlight MontanaSpotlight Montana: UM Political Science professor weighs in on riots, impeachmentHear from Robert Saldin, Political Science Professor at the University of Montana and director of the Mansfield Center's Ethics and Public Affairs program, on the future of the GOP party last week's riots in our nation's Capitol, what's next and how Montana is being impacted.Watch Spotlight Montana at nbcmontana.com or listen to it on Spotify and iTunes.2021-01-1427 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 26: "Whackadoos and Water"How the Montana GOP nutters allowed common sense to float downstream. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = The River, by Serban Mircea-Constantin Outro = Smooth Jazz Piano, by Watermeloff Both music selections are royalty free on Jamendo LINKS: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6569058/Hellgate-Treaty.pdfhttps://montanafreepress.org/2020/12/22/cskt-water-compact-clears-congress/https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/gop-legislators-accuse-daines-of-betrayal-over-water-compact/article_3e1966c2-b4fc-565e-90ac-79a615364658.htmlhttps://dailyinterlake.com/news/2020/dec/31/state-gop-vice-chair-says-shes-neutral-water-compa/ Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright Disclaimer under...2021-01-0312 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 25: "Do as we say, not as we do."Montana's Red Agenda game of hopscotch, over Republican principles and rule of law.  SHOW NOTES: Intro=Disco Box (2016) by Scary-World Outro=Christmas (full) (2018) by BEARDMUSICSTOCK both selections are royalty free on Jamendo LINKS: https://courts.mt.gov/portals/189/library/docs/72constit.pdfhttps://ballotpedia.org/Cary_Smithhttps://ballotpedia.org/Derek_Skeeshttps://montanafreepress.org/2020/12/08/lawmakers-continue-rules-debate/https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/media/documents/DRAFT_12_FINAL%5B1%5D-ben_1468872234.pdfhttps://montanafreepress.org/2020/11/19/covid-and-the-capitol/https://www.lccountymt.gov/fileadmin/user_upload/Health/Board_of_Health/Documents/2020-12-17_BoH_Regulations.pdf Disclaimer: These podcasts are in NO way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, n...2020-12-2114 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 20: Monkey Business - brought you by a select few in the Montana Republican Party.What do you do when you want to circumvent the law-making process? Attempt an end around run, to change the rules. Just ask the "smarties" of the MT GOP.  Music by: Intro = Monkey Business (2020), by MonkeyMan, royalty free via Jamendo Outro = Caffeine Creek Band, royalty free via Pixabay Skees on Rules audio clip: via Oct 5, 2020 Northwest Liberty News interview Links: https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans/article_ab4d4c06-cc11-54eb-b8f2-a49c89287672.html   https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans   https://www.mtpr.org/post/legislature-rejects-rule-changes-proposed-republicans   https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2085575684718/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans   https://davidbedey.com/ Rep. David...2020-10-2617 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 20: Monkey Business - brought you by a select few in the Montana Republican Party.What do you do when you want to circumvent the law-making process? Attempt an end around run, to change the rules. Just ask the "smarties" of the MT GOP.  Music by: Intro = Monkey Business (2020), by MonkeyMan, royalty free via Jamendo Outro = Caffeine Creek Band, royalty free via Pixabay Skees on Rules audio clip: via Oct 5, 2020 Northwest Liberty News interview Links: https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans/article_ab4d4c06-cc11-54eb-b8f2-a49c89287672.html   https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans   https://www.mtpr.org/post/legislature-rejects-rule-changes-proposed-republicans   https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2085575684718/montana-lawmakers-reject-power-grab-by-majority-republicans   https://davidbedey.com/ ...2020-10-2617 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 19 - Political career lifer, or convicted criminal? The final leg of the race for Montana's next Governor.Ask yourself before you vote a straight ticket: will Greg Gianforte represent my Montana values? Would he come to my aid before his own? Does he have the character of a man my children should emulate? Likewise, ask yourself will Mike Cooney represent my Montana values? Would he come to my aid before his own? Does he have the character of a man my children should emulate?   Ask yourself before voting a straight ticket promoted by MT GOP: Did the MT GOP ensure it endorsed candidates who represent my Montana values and the Republican platform? Or are they no longer a...2020-10-1021 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 19 - Political career lifer, or convicted criminal? The final leg of the race for Montana's next Governor.Ask yourself before you vote a straight ticket: will Greg Gianforte represent my Montana values? Would he come to my aid before his own? Does he have the character of a man my children should emulate? Likewise, ask yourself will Mike Cooney represent my Montana values? Would he come to my aid before his own? Does he have the character of a man my children should emulate?   Ask yourself before voting a straight ticket promoted by MT GOP: Did the MT GOP ensure it endorsed candidates who represent my Montana values and the Republican platform? Or are they no longer a...2020-10-1021 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 15 - "Political Strategies for Dummies. Get your copy from the Montana GOP today!"This episode exposes the strategic "geniuses" of the Montana GOP, & their failed plan to put a Green Party candidate on the ticket in the 2020 Montana senate race. Music by: Drums and Strings (2018) TOULA - Royalty free via Jamendo SHOW NOTES: HELENA (AP) -- A Texas-based conservative group is funding the Go Green Montana PAC to support Green Party candidate Wendie Fredrickson of Helena in her bid for the U.S. Senate, Lee Newspapers of Montana reported. The Green Party of Montana said it has no affiliation with the PAC, has had no contact with Fredrickson and is not endorsing her...2020-08-2918 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 15 - "Political Strategies for Dummies. Get your copy from the Montana GOP today!"This episode exposes the strategic "geniuses" of the Montana GOP, & their failed plan to put a Green Party candidate on the ticket in the 2020 Montana senate race. Music by: Drums and Strings (2018) TOULA - Royalty free via Jamendo SHOW NOTES: HELENA (AP) -- A Texas-based conservative group is funding the Go Green Montana PAC to support Green Party candidate Wendie Fredrickson of Helena in her bid for the U.S. Senate, Lee Newspapers of Montana reported. The Green Party of Montana said it has no affiliation with the PAC, has had no contact...2020-08-2918 minMCVcast | MT Conservation VotersMCVcast | MT Conservation VotersS2E10 "We are Montana" with Dr. Cora NeumannThis week we close out Season 2 of MCVcast with former U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Cora Neumann, founder of the organization We Are Montana. Plus Aaron Murphy, Whitney Tawney and Jake Brown cover the mess within the U.S. Postal Service and how it may impact voting, the new (and old) anti-public lands plank in the GOP platform, and a Montana rejection from the U.S. Supreme Court. Development Director Shelly Siedlaczek also provides an update on how to support MCV’s October 1 gala. LINKS: * Mike Cooney’s rally to save the U.S. Postal Service: https://bit.ly/3hyc9c6 ...2020-08-2800 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 14 - "The fox seeking to guard the hen house."This episode speaks to the Montana values of character and personal responsibility (or in this case, the lack thereof) in the 2020 race for State Auditor. Episode 14 - SHOW NOTES: Music: Electric Love - Royalty-Free Music by https://audiohub.comhttps://helenair.com/gop-senate-candidate-says-montana-fwp-part-of-liberal-deep-state/article_e4e67f34-601d-516b-bf0a-6d975d510887.htmlhttps://politicalpractices.mt.gov/Portals/144/2020%20Complaints%20and%20ONC/Perkins%20v%20Downing.pdf?ver=2020-05-28-134613-140https://apnews.com/73adf496239f88b6335b41497f00fa4dhttp://politicalpractices.mt.gov/Portals/144/2020%20Decisions/Perkins%20v%20Downing%20SD_023.pdf?ver=2020-07-16-130752-393www.troydowning.comhttps://politicalpractices.mt.gov...2020-08-0914 minMontana Values PodcastMontana Values PodcastEpisode 8 - "The circus hi-jinx of the Public Service Commission"Ladies and Gentlemen, and Children of all Ages, step right up! The circus is in town!" Transparency in government is a Montana value and a GOP value. So why is the highly paid Public Service Commission clowning around with the media & each other? We'll tell you.    Episode 8 is sponsored by: Ramsay & Hank Properties of Kalispell.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Blue Jay Studio, "Circus Waltz - Edit 1" Filu and Dina, contributing artists. And also by: Phon _-_Circus "Turned". Commercial break music by: Watermeloff, "Smooth Jazz Piano." All music is royalty free via Jamendo. https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/05/22/what-is-the-psc-hiding/  https://missoulian.com/news...2020-05-2816 minRadio America NewsRadio America NewsKavanaugh Fight Fires Up GOP VotersWhile the fate of the Brett Kavanaugh nomination remains up in the air, Senate Conservatives Fund President Ken Cuccinelli says the fight is uniting Republicans in a way that he thinks will dramatically boost GOP enthusiasm heading into the midterm elections in less than five weeks.Predictions of a blue wave have dominated political chatter even though the Senate map strongly favors Republicans.  Ten incumbent Democrats are running for re-election in state won by President Trump and pickups in Missouri, North Dakota, Indiana and even Montana and West Virginia are possible.Democrats are champing at the b...2018-10-0314 minRadio America NewsRadio America NewsMoore Victory Sends Shockwaves Through GOPRoy Moore defeated interim Sen. Luther Strange in the run-off for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama Tuesday, a decisive win that the Senate Conservatives Fund says is already having reverberations throughout the nation. Moore, twice elected Chief Justice of Alabama and twice removed for refusing to follow federal court orders on the Ten Commandments and same-sex marriage, defeated Strange by roughly ten percentage points.  Strange was appointed to the seat earlier this year by disgraced former Gov. Robert Bentley following the confirmation of former Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general. Not only did Moore win and w...2017-09-2711 minThe Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report Podcast: Politics & BeyondThe Respass Report - Episode 19: Trump Embarrassment World Tour + Montana GOP Candidate Chokeslams ReporterDiscussing Trump's embarrassing first international trip, the Montana GOP candidate for Congress chokeslamming a reporter, and thoughts on the awful Betsy Devos.2017-05-2632 minAnderson Cooper 360Anderson Cooper 360DOJ: Sessions did not disclose Russia meetings and foreign contacts on Security clearance form; GOP Montana US. House candidate accused of body slamming reporter; CBO: 23 million more uninsured by 2026DOJ: Sessions did not disclose Russia meetings and foreign contacts on Security clearance form; Comey notes, White House "tapes" not turned over to Congress; GOP Montana US. House candidate accused of body slamming reporter; CBO: 23 million more uninsured by 20262017-05-251h 09Radio America NewsRadio America NewsUnpopular Obama Key to GOP Senate MajorityThe perfect storm of an unpopular president and a Senate map showing Democrats playing defense in the most competitive states suggests Republicans may be on the verge of reclaiming the majority in the upper chamber for the first time in eight years. According to the latest Crystal Ball summary from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Democrats hold the ten Senate seats most likely to switch parties in 2014. Democrats currently hold 55 seats to the GOP's 45. Republicans need a net gain of six seats to wrest control from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Crystal...2014-03-1710 minUC RadioUC RadioUC Radio 491 - UC Radio is back baby!!!! GOP Convention news, Big Foot killed in Montana, and Perry says helloUC Radio 491 - UC Radio is back baby!!!! GOP Convention news, Big Foot killed in Montana, and Perry says hello Subscribe to the show for freeDownload MP3 file hereComplete shownotes for show UC Radio "PLUS" iPhone app - now IOS 5 Compliant, iPhone wallpapers, Twitter and Facebook contacts and feedsUC Radio Android App Tunes The Pretender by Foo Fighters - get it Walk Away by Boss Martians - get it Too Much Thinking by Black Tie Revue - get it When Things Were New by Spankin...2012-08-2948 min