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Voices and Views V2.0: Interviews with Sandi Filipowicz and the "Salute to Women" Awardees of 2025

Voices and Views V2.0: David Saslav Interviews Sandi Filipowicz and the "Salute to Women" Awardees of 2025:

Sandi Filipowicz (00:00:27)

Jamie Wyatt Marshall (00:06:22)

Shanna Bulok Chism (00:14:02)

Kathy Hankes (00:44:54)

Sarah Seekins Graft (00:58:08)

Anitra Hall (01:11:09) 

Lt. Col. Frankie Mercado (01:27:03) 

Rev. Jessica Crist (01:36:55)

Voices and Views V2.0: Heather Hoyer, Jackie Mainwaring, and Luke Diekhans of GFPS

David Saslav interviews Heather Hoyer, Jackie Mainwaring, and Luke Diekhans of Great Falls Public Schools about their preparations for the upcoming school year, the new CORE school, and issues for the upcoming Legislative session.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Ken Robison and Rich Ecke

David Saslav interviews Ken Robison and Rich Ecke of the "Save the Boston & Montana Barn Committee" about the ongoing effort to save the last remaining structure in place on the old Boston & Anaconda Mining Company site in Great Falls, a utility barn adjacent to the Anaconda Hills Golf Course.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Shaun Tatarka (24:55)

David Saslav interviews Shaun Tatarka, Executive Director of the Great Falls Food Bank, about the upcoming Letter Carriers Food Pick-up Drive on May 10, 2025, and other initiatives from the Food Bank.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Lacey Gallagher (1:00:56)

Interview with Lacey Gallagher of the Cascade County-City Health Department about the wide range of health and health awareness offerings available to citizens of Cascade County to ensure a longer, healthier life and lifestyle.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Tiffany Wilkson and Cari Yturri (23:35)

David Saslav interviews Tiffany Wilkson and Cari Yturri from Family Promise Great Falls about their mission to prevent and address family homelessness in Great Falls, and their upcoming SOC HOP and other fundraisers.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Denver Cobb and Kathy Hankes (38:50)

David Saslav interviews Denver Cobb and Kathy Hankes from Great Falls Veterans Treatment Court - its mission in helping veterans choose an alternative to serving time in the criminal justice system, rebuilding their lives, and avoiding relapses.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Mick Davis (38:48)

David Saslav interviews Mick Davis, driving instructor in the Great Falls Public Schools system and one of the instructors in the new Adult Drivers Education classes now being offered for adults on campus at Great Falls College - MSU.  

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Amy Rae Pearson and Wybie Naber Y Rosario (26:59)

David Saslav interviews Great Falls College faculty member Amy Rae Pearson about the upcoming "Otter Voices" Speech Symposium being held February 27, 2025 at on campus at Great Falls College.  Joining David and Amy in the studio is last year's Otter Voices' winning speaker, Wybie Naber y Rosario, who discusses their approach to public speaking and their experience at last year's Symposium.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with NeighborWorks' Sherrie Arey (32:45)

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with NeighborWorks Executive Sherrie Arey, discussing the upcoming opening of Great Falls' new permanent supportive housing project, known as "The Baatz Building".