KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

Great Falls Public Schools Board Member Bill Bronson discusses the upcoming Legislative effort to modify the Public School funding formula in Montana, and a January 22, 2025 Great Falls Rising panel discussion which he will be participating in to answer public questions around the topic, "Are Montana's Public Schools Under Threat?"

Interview with local Great Falls activist, author, blogger and web designer Leigh Larson, about her recent trips to Sweden and the US-Mexico border, and their possible implications on future US Immigration policy.

David chats with Jolene Schalper of the Great Falls Development Alliance about the updated progress report from the City Growth Policy update process, a free day of training (including lunch) for Great Falls business owners, and valuable suggestions for how to proceed into Great Falls' future. 

David Saslav interviews Tony Rosales, CMR Speech and Debate Coach, along with three of the student participants, about the upcoming Speech and Debate Tournament being held in Great Falls - judges are needed!

CEO and Dean of Great Falls College/MSU Stephanie Erdmann joins David in the studio, along with Quincie Jones, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education, and Julie Barnwell, Health Science Division Director, to discuss exciting new developments at the College.

Lisa Schmidt discusses recent developments with Montana Renewables' efforts to dispose of wastewater beneath the Madison Aquifer in Pondera County, near her ranch.

 Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Skyler Bilbrey of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana, their mission, and the fulfilment experienced by the youth who are served by the program, both in the schools and in the community.

Peace Place Director Louise Libertelli-Dunn discusses Peace Place, its founding and its mission to help families with neurodivergent children as well as children with developmental disorders to find a place of respite, and thrive.  Matt Donnelly joins the conversation to share his experience growing up as a young person on the autism spectrum.

Greg Grosenick, Executive Director; Cari Yturri, Development Director; and Tiffany Wilkson, Operations Specialist discuss Family Promise's mission to end childhood homelessness, and the upcoming "Night Without a Bed" awareness event at University of Providence

Distinguished Professor of History Nancy MacLean discusses her writings on the Christian Nationalism and a screening being held in Great Falls at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 23 at 6pm, with a moderated Q&A discussion to follow.