KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

David Saslav interviews Lacey Hallett, the new Executive Director of United Way of Cascade and Hill Counties, and Cooper Thomas, the United Way Board Chair, about the 2026-27 annual fundraising drive that benefits a huge swath of Great Falls' non-profit organizations.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel talking about his career, his works, and a preview of his latest recording of Spring Cadenzas, featuring world renowned violinist Midori.  For more information about the composer, go to derekbermel.com.

 

David Saslav interviews Tech Sergeant Brianna St. Lawrence-Brody and Nick Reid of the Montana Air National Guard about Tech Sgt. St. Lawrence-Brody's recent award as Airman of the Year for 2026.

When Autumn Holzgen pointed out the difference in vegetation between upstream and downstream of this short and stout rock dam, I might have giggled in delight. - Lisa Schmidt

David Saslav interviews Cascade County Elections Administrator Terry Thompson on the upcoming mid-term elections being held in Cascade County. 

Hosts Marty Bannon and Dave Cunningham interview Becky Cooper, manager of Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument.

 

 

Hosts Marty Bannon and Dave Cunningham interview Jessica Zephyrs, VP of Marketing and Communications for the Adventure Cycling Association.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews cellist Jay Gregg and violinist Mary Papoulis, both of the Cascade Quartet, with a preview of their upcoming season opener of Tango taking place Friday, September 25th at 7 PM at the Ozark Club at the History Museum in Great Falls, and Sunday, September 27th at 2 PM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

 

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The September 2026 edition runs 6:48 in length.

David Saslav interviews Taylor Barnes of Inkstick Media, about her reporting and travels in North Central Montana, Utah, and other key geographical centers of the Sentinel Missile supply chain.