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Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Sarah Lundquist (24:25)

David Saslav is joined by Sarah Lundquist, Executive Director for Families for a Livable Climate, to discuss the organization’s mission and upcoming event on the Capitol steps in Helena, on January 24: Climate Advocacy Day.

Discover how this Montana-based group is mobilizing families across the state to tackle the urgent climate crisis through innovative programs and community engagement.

Excerpts from Bill Bronson's interview on Public School Funding, the Montana Constitution, and the 2025 Legislature

David Saslav and Bill Bronson, a trustee of the Great Falls School Board, discuss the upcoming decisions in the 2025 legislature, focusing on the public school funding formula, educator retention, and student mental health.

Classical Journey--Interview with Norman Menzales

Host Matt Donnelly interviews flutist Norman Menzales talking about his latest album "Panoramas" reflecting on his Filipino heritage through a series of chamber ensemble collaborations featuring music by Abelardo, Alcala, Villanueva, Shin, and Balsamo.  This album will be available on January 24, 2025 and for more information on this album, go to ravellorecords.com.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Bill Bronson (33:00)

Great Falls Public Schools Board Member Bill Bronson discusses the upcoming Legislative effort to modify the Public School funding formula in Montana, and a January 22, 2025 Great Falls Rising panel discussion which he will be participating in to answer public questions around the topic, "Are Montana's Public Schools Under Threat?"

"Whats Trending" January 2025 edition

"What's Trending" looks at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. This January 2025 edition of "What's Trending" runs 9:49 in length.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Solitude to Think (1-5-2024)

New Year's is always a good time to reflect. I wonder if chickens feel a sense of self separate from nature.

 

Happy New Year!

Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Leigh Larson

Interview with local Great Falls activist, author, blogger and web designer Leigh Larson, about her recent trips to Sweden and the US-Mexico border, and their possible implications on future US Immigration policy.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Slinkies of 2024 (12-27-2024)

Sometimes, my Slinky stretches so far that it gets a bit tangled.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Christmas Magic (12-20-2024)

Our free Conrad Community Christmas Dinner is always a fun way to forget about worries and enjoy the day. Everyone is welcome to come to the Conrad Community Center, 311 S. Virginia, at 2 p.m. on December 25.

 

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Buying Bulls Online (12-13-2024)

I miss the free lunch, but buying online saves travel time. I haven't found a decent bull for sale on Amazon yet so I still count this as buying local.

 

See what you think.

 

-Lisa