KGPR Great Falls Public Radio

What's Trending June 2025 Edition

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The program runs 9:40 in length.

Ken Robison's "Lost Great Falls" book presentation

Historian Ken Robison discusses his new book, "Lost Great Falls" during a presentation at The History Museum in Great Falls, Montana, on June 14, 2025. This program runs 62:16 in length. 

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Bishop Marcus Collins and GFPL's Sarah Cawley (16:10)

Interview with Bishop Marcus Collins, of AT Worship Temple and Sarah Cawley, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Great Falls Public Library about the upcoming Juneteenth celebration in Gibson Park

Classical Journey--Interview with Talon Smith

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist and composer Talon Smith talking about his career, his music, with a preview of his latest album "Talon Smith: Debut."  For more information about this artist, go to talonsmithmusic.com.

 

 

Electric City Currents--Interview with Rich Liebert

Host Matt Donnelly interviews KGPR board president Rich Liebert talking about the importance of public radio and why it is a vital community service, and also the upcoming KGPR Listener Appreciation Party on June 18th from 6 to 9 PM at the Kellergeist, 111 Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls.

 

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Lance Boyd (27:45)

David Saslav interviews Lance Boyd, Great Falls Public Schools' Executive Director of Student Achievement, about the effects of State and Federal funding on upcoming academic offerings.

Electric City Currents--Interview with Ken Robison

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local historian and author Ken Robison talking about his latest book "Lost Great Falls."  Ken will also be giving a presentation at the History Museum on Saturday, June 14th about his book and the lost history in Great Falls.

Classical Journey--Interview with William Terwilliger and Andrew Cooperstock

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, both of the ensemble Opus Two and a preview of their latest album "Stephen Sondheim: New Chamber Music Arrangements."  For more information about the artists, go to opustwo.org.

 

 

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Brock Cherry and Alaina Mattimiro (54:12)

David Saslav discusses the latest updates on the multi-year project to update the Great Falls City Growth Policy, which is entering its final phase, following the gathering of over 2,300 surveys from Great Falls residents.

Electric City Currents--Interview with Mandy Brumwell

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Mandy Brumwell of Spark the Arts talking about what they are all about, how to get involved, and also their upcoming fundraiser soiree taking place Saturday, June 7th with doors opening at 5 PM with dinner at 6 PM at the Mansfield Convention Center.  For more information, email sparktheartsgf@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page.