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Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Bob Quinn

David Saslav interviews Bob Quinn, organic farmer from Big Sandy, and founder and head of the Quinn Institute, currently doing some incredible research into how we can keep more farmers in business, grow more nutritious food with less water, more sustainably. 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Porcupined Plans (9-13-2024)

When a calf attempts to make friends with a porcupine, I have to change my plans to get those quills out as quickly as I can. I'm not as much of a cowboy as some so I need fast horses, a chute, vinegar, pliers and some skilled help.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Dawson Pass (9-6-2024)

When I stand on a ridge of oceanic shale and see endless peaks in every direction, I have to admire the people who first explored these mountains.

 

I hope you had a meaningful Labor Day, too.

 

Lisa

Electric City Currents--Interview with Christy Leskovar

Host Matt Donnelly interviews author Christy Leskovar talking about her career, writing process, and her latest book East of the East Side.  She will also discuss her book at Cassiopeia Books on Thursday, September 19th at 6 PM at 606 Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls.  For more information about Christy, go to christyleskovar.com.

 

 

Classical Journey--Interview with Nanette McGuinness

Host Matt Donnelly interviews artistic director and soprano Nanette McGuinness of the group Ensemble for These Times talking about her career, the formation and the ensemble itself, and their latest album Emigres and Exiles in Hollywood featuring music by Miklos Rozsa, Bronislaw Kaper, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Alexandre Tansman, and more, with Nanette herself singing on tracks from the album.  For more information about this ensemble and their discography, go to e4tt.org.

 

"What's Trending" September 2024 edition

This is the September 2024 edition of "What's Trending," a look at drug and alcohol trends happening in Great Falls and Cascade County. "What's Trending" is brought to you by the Cascade County Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance, Alliance for Youth, and the Great Falls, Cascade County Crimestoppers organization.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Brock Cherry

David Saslav interviews Great Falls City Planning Director Brock Cherry about the ongoing update to the City's Growth Policy, and Good Neighbor Day at the Great Falls Public Library.

Classical Journey--Interview with Matthew Detrick

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Matthew Detrick, violinist of the Apollo Chamber Players, talking about his career, the formation of the ensemble, and a preview of their latest album Trace of Time featuring music by Astor Piazzolla, Adolphus Hailstork, Julia Smith, and others.  More information can be found at apollochamberplayers.org.

Voices and Views V2.0 - The Clip Show

A retrospective look at the first half year of "Voices and Views V2.0" from the handoff from Thomas Risberg to David Saslav's rapid education in what matters most to Great Falls (Hint: Yourself Included!)

Classical Journey--Interview with Eugenia Moliner

Host Matt Donnelly interviews the acclaimed flutist Eugenia Moliner about her career, flute technique, and her latest album Song to the Moon, featuring music by Mahler, Schubert, Medtner, and a flute arrangement of a Dvorak work.  More information about this artist can be found at www.eugeniamoliner.com.