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I'm a terrible shopper. I'm impatient, critical and generally grumpy about looking at options for things I need. However, shopping for bulls is kind of fun. 

-Lisa

As much as I am proud of little Bernadette for raising a nice heifer calf, my customers want beef, not live animals. Connie Hatfield, a prickly, exacting innovative rancher taught me to provide what customers ask for. 

-Lisa

My job last week was to wean lambs. The lambs' job was to return to their ewes. They were motivated to try innovative strategies.

-Lisa

KGPR's Matt Donnelly interviews local actress and freelance photographer Liz Lauver on the Great Beyond Film Festival taking place in Great Falls, Montana on February 5-7, 2026. This podcast runs 24:36 in length.

David Saslav interviews Terry Thompson, Cascade County Elections Administrator, about her experiences in the 2024 and 2025 elections in Cascade County, the lessons learned for 2026, the postcard received in households around Montana, and how listeners can best prepare for and participate in the upcoming primaries, general, and other elections coming to ballots in the next several months.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The January 2026 edition runs 9:37 in length.

Recovery Radio is a monthly show featuring candid conversations with individuals in recovery-sharing the raw, human stories of loss, resilience, and transformation. Each episode weaves together personal narratives, expert insights, and community resources, creating a rich tapestry of hope and guidance. This January 2026 edition of Recovery Radio runs 51:47 in length.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist Anna Shelest talking about her career, favorite composers, and a preview of her latest albums A Romantic from Karkiv featuring music by Sergei Bortkiewicz and Donna Voce III featuring music by Clara Schumann and Cecile Chaminade.  For more information about this artist, go to annashelest.com.

David Saslav interviews City Commissioner Rick Tryon and City Planning Director Brock Cherry about the upcoming unveiling of the long-awaited update to the Great Falls City Growth Policy, in January 2026, and the process for adopting it and using it to guide future zoning, annexation, and business development decision-making at the City Commission.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Great Falls musician and radio host Steve Keller talking about life in radio, local music, and his latest YouTube channel of the Great Falls Daily Connection.