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Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Jolene Schalper (25:58)

David Saslav interviews Jolene Schalper, the 2026 Great Falls Chamber of Commerce's Athena Award Winner for notable women in business, about her award, her selection and surprise notification; about Great Falls as a city of opportunity for women entrepreneurs, her own downtown business, how to get started with networking, how to gauge our candidates for their support of Great Falls' business, and a new Giving Circle being formed by 100 women of Great Falls to make significant monetary impacts on local non-profits.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Evolution of Ponderings (4-17-2026)

A lot has changed since Prairie Ponderings began with a snarky letter. I share stories of what it takes to raise cattle and sheep in an effort to help people understand the foundation of our culture, food system and environment in a rapidly changing world. - Lisa

Electric City Currents Interview with Kaylee LaClair, Nik Asmussen, and Laureen Asa-Dorian Johnson

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Kaylee LaClair, Nik Asmussen, and Laureen Asa-Dorian Johnson all from the Great Falls Theatre Company talking about their upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie taking place at the University of Providence Theater on April 23rd, the 24th, and the 25th.  For more information, go to greatfallstheatre.com.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Clark Aasom and Karen Thornton (30:21)

David Saslav interviews Fish Wildlife and Parks manager Clark Aasom, and Karen Thornton, Chairperson of Northern Plains Resource Council's Golden Triangle affliate, Golden Triangle Resource Council, about upcoming Earth Day activities the public can partake in.

Classical Journey Interview with David Korevaar

Host Matt Donnelly interviews award winning pianist David Korevaar talking about his career, favorite composers, and a preview of his latest box set Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas.  For more information about the artist, go to davidkorevaar.com.

 

Classical Journey Interview with Ian Passmore and Gordon Johnson

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls Symphony music director candidate finalist Ian Passmore and interim music director Gordon Johnson with a preview of the upcoming concert "Echoes of Resilience" taking place at the Mansfield Theater, April 18th at 7:30 PM.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Life and Sea Changes (4-10-2026)

"The Easter Bunny's cottontail cousin posed for me as a distraction while the real Easter Bunny hid out at my ranch. If the gulf stream collapses, maybe I'll raise many cottontail cousins."

-Lisa

What's Trending April 2026

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The April 2026 edition runs 8:59 in length.

Electric City Currents Interview with Jake Blaine

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jake Blaine of the Belt Performing Arts Theater and the Great Falls band After 5 talking about future concerts in both his band and the theater itself, the Belt Valley players, and more.  For more information, go to beltperformingartscenter.com.

 

Letters from a Land of Grass - Spring Routines (4-3-2026)

"Geese are flying north, gophers are out and about, calves are cavorting -- it must be springtime at the ranch."

-Lisa