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"What's Trending" February 2025 edition

"What's Trending" looks at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. This February 2025 edition of "What's Trending" runs 7:40 in length.

Classical Journey--Interview with Grant Harville

Host Matt Donnelly interviews music director and conductor of the Great Falls Symphony Grant Harville talking about the symphony's upcoming concert of Mood Indigo, a jazz-inspired concert taking place February 15th at 7:30 PM at the Mansfield Theater, featuring music by Ellington, Davis, and a saxophone concerto by special guest musician Jonathan Armstrong.  For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.

Front Range Outdoors--Interview with Graham Goff

Host Marty Bannon interviews Graham Goff, vice-president of Montana Trail 406 Association-Bike Route.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Thomas Risberg and Beth Price Morrison (69:57)

David Saslav interviews Thomas Risberg and Beth Price Morrison from Alliance for Youth about their programs for youths and young adults, and recent developments around addiction and substance abuse in the Montana Legislature (69:57)

Front Range Outdoors--Interview with Joanna Smith

Host Marty Bannon interviews Joanna Smith, vice president of the non-profit Fort Benton Trails Association. 

Electric City Currents--Interview with Larry Plant

Host Matt Donnelly interviews author and physical therapist Larry Plant talking about his latest book "Bird Food for Life: Little Stories Aimed at a Lighter, Brighter, and More Beautiful Life." 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Sarah Lundquist (24:25)

David Saslav is joined by Sarah Lundquist, Executive Director for Families for a Livable Climate, to discuss the organization’s mission and upcoming event on the Capitol steps in Helena, on January 24: Climate Advocacy Day.

Discover how this Montana-based group is mobilizing families across the state to tackle the urgent climate crisis through innovative programs and community engagement.

Excerpts from Bill Bronson's interview on Public School Funding, the Montana Constitution, and the 2025 Legislature

David Saslav and Bill Bronson, a trustee of the Great Falls School Board, discuss the upcoming decisions in the 2025 legislature, focusing on the public school funding formula, educator retention, and student mental health.

Classical Journey--Interview with Norman Menzales

Host Matt Donnelly interviews flutist Norman Menzales talking about his latest album "Panoramas" reflecting on his Filipino heritage through a series of chamber ensemble collaborations featuring music by Abelardo, Alcala, Villanueva, Shin, and Balsamo.  This album will be available on January 24, 2025 and for more information on this album, go to ravellorecords.com.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Bill Bronson (33:00)

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?"