KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

David Saslav interviews Cheryl Cohen and Sheila Rice, both with the Montana State Department of Commerce's Board of Housing, about the current competitive round of applications for new housing starts brought about by an important appropriation in the 2025 Montana Legislature, sparked by the Governor's Housing Task Force.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews five-time Emmy winning composer Jeff Beal with a preview of his latest album New York Etudes, Vol. 2.  For more information about the album, go to jeffbeal.com.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer and singer Laura Detrick and baritone Tim Buckheit talking about local choir Voices of the Falls and their upcoming concert taking place Thursday, March 12th at the United Church of Christ, 2900 9th Ave. So.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls artists Ron and Echo Ukrainetz talking about their art, inspiration, and a preview of the upcoming Western Art Week.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Grammy winning composer Christopher Tin talking about his career, his music, and a preview of his latest work of the Finale Concert Suite of Puccini's Turandot.  For more information about the artist, go to christophertin.com.

 

"2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. I'm proud to be a woman and it's nice to be recognized, but I suspect I share more characteristics with all ranchers, male and female, than are distinctive because of my gender."

-Lisa 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews comedian Sam Miller talking about his career, overcoming addiction, and why comedy can be healing.  For more information about Sam, go to sammillercomedy.com.

David Saslav interviews two of the leading lights from the Cascade County Historical Society, aka The History Museum, about the various displays on offer there, and some of the Second Saturday performances, talks and lectures upcoming in 2026.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The February 2026 edition runs 8:36 in length.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Lindsey Nussbaum and composer James Rickley about the upcoming Flowing Water Concert Series, featuring a concert by Lindsey taking place Wednesday, February 25th at noon at the New Hope Lutheran Church, 3125 5th Avenue South in Great Falls, MT.