KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Hosts Marty Bannon and Dave Cunningham interview Camille Consolvo and Chuck Jennings, both of the Silver Crest Trail Association.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls author Carol Bradley talking about her latest book Striped Reckoning: Tiger Kings and the Battle to Rescue America's Captive Big Cats.  For more information, go to carolbradley.com.

 

David Saslav interviews Great Falls College Professor of Communications Amy Rae Pearson, and Montana Conservation Elder Gerry Jennings, about the upcoming October 9, 2026 event at the College entitled "Conserving Montana".

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local musician and songwriter Layloni Ghee talking about her career, her music, and her latest album Breathe Blue.  For more information, go to laylonighee.com.

 

The tests I make on my pouches of ready-to-eat meals are interesting -- and fun. I get to look for bubbles in the water when I test for leaky seals. - Lisa Schmidt

 

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.