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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.

Voices and Views V2.0 Interview with Abigail Hill (35:25)

David Saslav interviews Abigail Hill, Director of the City-County Health Department, about the recent isolated case of measles discovered in Great Falls, the current state of COVID-19, upcoming vaccination options, and more about what CCHD is responsible for. 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Drought in Our Schools (7-25-2025)

I interseeded a cover crop on half of my alfalfa field in an attempt to improve my soil and its water holding capacity. The alfalfa with the cover crop grew a third higher than the alfalfa alone. I would not have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself. This is just one of the ways I'm attempting to address the root problem of drought. Now, if only we would solve the root problems of failing education.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Plot Twists and Relatives (7-18-2025)

My Southern cousins brought perfect weather for their visit and managed to leave a plot twist when they left. Now, if they would send another inch of moisture her way, I wouldn't complain.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Opinions and Facts (7-11-2025)

I never worry too much about people who have a different opinion from mine, but I resent when they assume their opinion is factual. I have to think that our listeners feel the same way.  Abby and I needed a break from humanity after a hard day at the farmers market so we kayaked on the Missouri with some friends.