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Recovery Radio August 2025

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 August 2025 edition of Recovery Radio runs 58:26 in length.

What's Trending August 2025 edition

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The August 2025 edition runs 11:50 in length.

Classical Journey--Interview with Janet Axelrod

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Broadway flutist Janet Axelrod talking about her career, a love for the flute, and a preview of her latest album "Act One, New Works for Flute and Piano by Today's Most Celebrated Broadway Composers."  For more information about this artist, go to janetaxelrod.com.

 

Front Range Outdoors--Interview with Paul Kemper

Host Marty Bannon interviews Paul Kemper, marketing director of the prairie-based nature reserve in central Montana American Prairie.  For more information, go to americanprairie.org.

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Public Land Culture Clash (8-8-2025)

I know other ranchers have experienced far more confrontations on state and federal lands. This story describes mine. The simple answer would be to offer respect and consideration, just like a good neighbor would. Instead, a few of my errant sheep would love to climb over my fence just as a new resident of Pondera County did.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Hope and the Future of Ag (8-1-2025)

A random email from a stranger who asks if she can visit the ranch will either turn out to be dreadfully boring or energizing. Meriwether Hardie's visit gave me hope for the future of agriculture. It turns out that my porch swing is the perfect setting for discussing the future of farming and ranching with a sympathetic and knowledgeable author.

 

-Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Alex Lawson (30:35)

David Saslav interviews Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, who is coming to Great Falls on Tuesday, August 12, to discuss the effect of the recent rescissions to Social Security's Trust Fund, Medicare, and Medicaid cuts. 

Classical Journey--Interview with Matthew Detrick

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinist from the Apollo Chamber Players Matthew Detrick with a preview of their latest album "BAN: Stories of Censorship," a musical response to global threats against the freedom of expression. For more information on this album, go to apollochamberplayers.org.

Electric City Currents--Ashleigh McCann

Host Matt Donnelly interviews collections curator of the History Museum Ashleigh McCann talking about an upcoming presentation of Remains to Be Seen: Relics of Great Falls Demolitions as part of the History Museum's Second Saturday series, taking place August 9th.

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Mary Proud (15:38)

David Saslav interviews Mary Proud, head of the Montana Chapter of the Star Legacy Foundation, about her own moving tale as a "loss parent" of a stillborn baby, and how it spurred her to lead the Foundation's mission into operation in the state of Montana.