Montana Values Podcast

In March of 2026, Montana experienced a political move not seen since its Copper King era.  Our 100th episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. https://www.syndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Outro Cinematic Closing Frame, by OpenMindAudio Audiogram Photo (poker hand) by, Michael Parzuchowski, on Unsplash Audigram Photo (rooster) by, Vadym, on Unsplash All music is royalty free on Pixabay and photos royalty free on Unsplash.  Links: https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-politics/montana-political-world-reacts-to-daines-decision-to-not-seek-reelection https://sosmt.gov/elections/ https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-buys-rightnow-102411.html https://montanatalks.com/ https://montanatalks.com/author/aaronflint/ https://www.warriorsandquietwaters.org/board/aaron-flint https://www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-buys-rightnow-102411.html https://www.daines.senate.gov/about-steve/ https://montanatalks.com/author/aaronflint/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/meet-us-attorney DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.          

Between Jason Ellsworth, Matt Regier and Rhonda Knudsen...Sir Walter Scott said it best: "Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive"’ This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Music, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. MT PR Audio: https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-03-07/state-auditors-to-review-contracts-signed-by-senate-president LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2024/dec/25/state-sues-county-over-prerelease-center-decision/ https://mtstandard.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_bc9671b0-001b-11f0-be3a-0f0d795275a8.html https://kellywarnerlaw.com/montana-defamation-laws https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0020/section_0120/0450-0080-0020-0120.html https://apps.montanafreepress.org/capitol-tracker-2023/bills/hb-260/ https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/mt/2023/bills/MTB00014074/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/03/07/ethics-committee-starts-investigation-into-former-state-senate-president/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/03/05/regiers-counsel-conundrum/ https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-03-07/state-auditors-to-review-contracts-signed-by-senate-president https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2008/10/091009usmagstipfinal.pdf https://www.taxnotes.com/research/federal/court-documents/court-opinions-and-orders/court-dismisses-employees-claim-of-tax-fraud-against-former-employer/1n87y https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/countrywide_2014-05-20_enforcement_petition_memo.pdf https://law.justia.com/cases/montana/supreme-court/2023/da-22-0182.html https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/06/17/maciver-appointed-new-legislative-auditor/86043222/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/29/ellsworth-attorney-demands-correction-to-audit-report-claims-report-defamed-former-senate-president/ Tort Claim: https://tinyurl.com/36aca6uv  DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

For perverts, this legislation, HB 121, is a HUGE win. Great job, Montana GOP! Show Notes: Music: Intro = Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro =Background Music For Videos, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram#1 photo by Juan Marin, on Unsplash.com. LINKS: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB121/id/3039827 https://montanafreepress.org/2025/02/11/bathroom-bill-clears-gop-led-legislature-poised-to-become-law/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/11/montana-department-of-corrections-remains-committed-to-establishing-prerelease-center-in-northwest-montana/ https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/flathead-co-board-of-adjustment-rejects-proposed-prerelease-center DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

The biggest toad in the Helena Swamp, finds himself in the pot of boiling water.  This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Inspirational & Uplifting by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-contract-signed-by-republican-senator https://youtu.be/9ta1oZr9z4o?feature=shared https://helenair.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/jason-ellsworth-montana-legislature-gop-investigation/article_90095a1a-d45e-11ef-aa57-034ba6ebe269.html https://missoulian.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/regier-ethics-complaint-ellsworth-contract/article_82ba3011-fc2b-5329-91ad-7764caa80481.html https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/01/22/democrats-propping-up-alleged-corruption-in-legislature/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/20/ellsworth-says-contract-questions-are-manufactured-controversy-but-moves-to-cancel-170k-award/ https://dailymontanan.com/2025/01/17/montana-senate-republican-leaders-looking-into-use-of-170000-of-state-funds-by-former-senate-president/ https://montanafreepress.org/2025/01/24/audit-says-ellsworths-actions-constitute-an-abuse-of-his-government-position/ https://jasonformontana.com/about-jason/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

Healthcare in Montana used to be run by physicians. Too often now, it's profits over patients.  This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Positive Success - Corporate upbeat by, Sonican Dvir Silver Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram #1 photo by Martha Dominguez Audiogram #2 photo by Nat'l Cancer Society Both photos are royalty free on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://sosmt.gov/duties-functions/ https://sosmt.gov/#:~:text=Christi%20Jacobsen%20%2D%20Montana%20Secretary%20of,of%20State%20Website%20%2D%20Christi%20Jacobsen https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-12-04/secretary-of-state-likely-discriminated-against-cascade-county-applicant-labor-dept-says https://www.newsweek.com/montana-discrimination-investigation-christi-jacobsen-rina-fontana-moore-1992787 https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/07/a-propublica-investigation-of-helena-montana-oncologist-tom-weiner/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.

Our postmortem analysis of Montana's 2024 General Election and beyond. This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Uplifting Upbeat Acoustic Guitar, by Ashot Danielyan Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Audiogram #1 photo by, Toon Lambrechts on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/11/07/republicans-sweep-montana-psc-races/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/11/07/in-conservative-flathead-democrats-double-legislative-presence-from-one-to-two/ https://electionresults.mt.gov/ https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=STATE&map=CTY https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY https://sentester.app.box.com/s/6lcgiiu8q3fbjxe7qzw0w43od2br94ow https://dailymontanan.com/2024/11/08/montana-democrats-must-clean-the-house-or-go-extinct/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

MVP counts down the 5 worst political ads targeting Montanans this election cycle.  This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Corporate Life Upbeat, by Sunny Vibes Audio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engage-in-the-future/episodes/enGage-in-the-Future-Ep--15-e2proue https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/campaign-beat/2024-04-26/the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-one-of-these-ads-is-not-like-the-others https://host2.adimpact.com/admo/#/viewer/36ffda2b-a32a-4a7d-84b5-e8363d3a96e6/ https://www.instagram.com/monica.tranel/reel/DAjwFnZMIAP/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzQsmUl7UM https://x.com/MonicaTranel/status/1844347151553528276 https://library.municode.com/mt/butte-silver_bow_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engage-in-the-future/episodes/Who-is-Mike-Gage-e2lueu0 https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/home/Docket-of-Formal-Complaints/Lester-v-Gage.pdf https://ground.news/article/mike-gage-running-for-butte-silver-bow-sheriff https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/butte-sheriff-candidate-faces-allegations-of-campaign-finance-violations https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/campaign-beat/2024-10-04/no-surprises-in-the-senate-debate-a-shotgun-enters-the-chat https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2023-2024/Senate-Select-Committee-on-Judicial-Oversight-Reform/Meetings/24061213-June-2024/1-CI-128-Ballot-Language.pdf https://www.monicatranel.com/full-housing-plan DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

MT Attorney General Austin Knudsen is so dumb, he doesn't realize he can't use the Scapegoat Strategy when the public already knows that the MHP survey condemned HIM for HIS leadership failures, NOT Col. Lavin.  This episode is brought to you by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music By:  Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Perfect Ambient Corporate, by Bo Dleasons Audiogram photo by, Liona Toussaint on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/lawsuit-filed-against-montana-attorney-general-austin-knudsen-by-former-mhp-colonel/article_e3c043e0-8106-11ef-aed2-c3a909fffe0e.html https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-09-03/justice-department-orders-news-site-to-remove-highway-patrol-survey-responses https://montanafreepress.org/2024/10/01/montana-plans-to-contract-for-care-%20of-state-psychiatric-patients-prison-inmates/ https://montanafreepress.org/2024/07/11/montana-public-psychiatric-hospital-shuffles-top-leadership-again/ https://flatheadbeacon.com/2024/10/02/state-prepares-to-contract-for-care-of-discharged-warm-springs-patients-state-prison-inmates/ https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/lawsuit-filed-against-montana-attorney-general-austin-knudsen-by-former-mhp-colonel/article_e3c043e0-8106-11ef-aed2-c3a909fffe0e.html https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/mhp-colonel-to-retire-after-30-years-of-service https://dailymontanan.com/2024/08/16/attorney-general-micromanaging-montana-highway-patrol-employees-say/ DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.  

Once you allow a Pre-Release Center to come into your town, you will NEVER get rid of it. Ever. This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Upbeat Emotive, by U-9608xy4i23x Both Music Selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Carles Rabada on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://www.mtpr.org/2024-08-29/the-montana-department-of-corrections-expanded-a-contract-with-a-private-arizona-prison https://cor.mt.gov/Facilities/CommunityCorrectionsBedAvailability http://www.cccscorp.com/programs/ccp/ https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/missoula-county-in-dispute-with-state-over-inmate-costs-treatment https://montanafreepress.org/2024/02/21/montana-prisons-still-overcrowded-after-arizona-inmate-transfer/ https://cor.mt.gov/Facilities/PrereleaseCenters#:~:text=The%20Montana%20Department%20of%20Corrections,centers%20that%20serve%20male%20offenders https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/great-falls-pre-release-center-escapee-on-the-loose/article_4fb91e6e-4228-11ef-9d5a-bf0b259e9292.html#:~:text=GREAT%20FALLS%2C%20Mont.,to%20the%20center%20on%20Sunday.&text=Hunter%20J.,asked%20to%20notify%20law%20enforcement https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/vincent-knight-reported-as-walkaway-from-missoula-pre-release-center#:~:text=Knight%20was%20last%20seen%20wearing,broadcast%2C%20rewritten%2C%20or%20redistributed https://www.kulr8.com/bozeman/gallatin-county-law-enforcement-tracking-inmate-escapee/article_24ecbc02-11d9-59cf-8a7b-19c1c4e26490.html#:~:text=No%20compatible%20source%20was%20found,cancel%20and%20close%20the%20window.&text=End%20of%20dialog%20window.,criminal%20possession%20of%20dangerous%20drugs https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/woman-walks-away-from-missoula-pre-release-center#:~:text=Prev%20Next,has%20pierced%20ears%20and%20tattoos https://www.montanarightnow.com/bozeman/man-fails-to-return-to-gallatin-county-pre-release-center-friday-night/article_b0a2f156-46aa-11ef-b070-8fb76f7c35fa.html#:~:text=Law%20enforcement%20asks%20the%20public,please%20contact%20your%20local%20enforcement https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/billings-man-sent-to-federal-prison-following-escape-drive-by-shooting DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.      

This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. If you steal from us, we don't have to apply to you and grovel at your feet to get our money back. But we SHOULD condemn you for taking it in the first place. That would be the Montana way. SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H. Outro: Inspiring, Uplifting Corporate, by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Audiogram #1 photo by, Eleven Photographs, on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/08/15/montana-governor-gianforte-receives-property-tax-task-force-recommendations/ https://missoulacurrent.com/residential-property-taxes-3/ https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/city-of-missoula-proposes-unprecedented-tax-increase-as-state-sits-on-1b-surplus https://helenair.com/news/article_45060b28-5504-11ef-bd1f-47770a079bae.html DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the creators of the media used within, nor are they intended to undermine or compete with any material existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair Use, is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of Fair Use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in these podcasts are not intended to infringe.