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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 edition of recovery radio runs 49 minutes in length.

David Saslav Interviews Sandi Filipowicz (YWCA's Executive Director), Greg Grosenick (Family Promise's Executive Director), and Cari Yturri (Family Promise's Development Director) about a new granting vehicle awarded to the Continuum of Care through the United Way of Cascade County, called "Homeless to Housing Hub", and how the community can contribute to the push to end homelessness in Great Falls.

David Saslav interviews Steve Held, who ran for the Eastern Congressional (District 2) Seat in 2024, about his travels around the state and the conversations he has with everyday Montanans about the issues the vast majority of them consider important.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The program runs 7:57 in length.

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local author and historian Daniel Wells talking about "A Rattling Good Time: Variety Theater in Great Falls, 1888-1896," a presentation as part of the History Museum's Second Saturday Series, taking place on July 12th at 1 PM. 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews members of the Great Falls Theatre Company Tim Luoma, Ryan Hurley, and dramaturg Laureen Johnson talking about their upcoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof" taking place July 10th, 11th, the 17th, and 18th at 7 PM, and a 2 PM matinee on the 19th all at the Great Falls High School Davidson Auditorium.  For more information, go to greatfallstheatre.com/events.

This edition of "Recovery Radio" features the Veterans Treatment Court in Great Falls, Montana. The program's total length is 27:46.

Interview with Mary Gopher Parenteau and Jane Weber around the upcoming unveiling of a section of Great Falls' Northwest Bypass being dedicated to Jim Loud Thunder Gopher on July 3, 2025 - a culmination of House Bill 447, brought by Rep. Jane Weber and passed in the 2025 Montana State Legislature.

The path from soil to grass to livestock to meat to read-to-eat, shelf-stable meals is arduous, expensive and essential for all of us. I just tested a new path for putting meat and vegetables into ready-to-eat, shelf-stable meals and I didn't kill anyone. I call it a win. 

-Lisa

Summertime brings celebrations and no celebration is complete without food. My daughter tried to recreate the Whoop-Up burger, but it just wasn't the same without the rodeo. 

 

-Lonnie