Conversations with cool people doing awesome things in and around Missoula, Montana.
We like say at the college that "Montana Means Business," but that's not just a catchphrase. Montana and our Missoula community inspire incredible creators. This podcast is about exploring their journeys. We hope the stories we share will resonate with you, at whatever stage you are in your career.
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I&I - The youth sports industrial complex
Justin W. Angle
In this episode of our Incentives & Instincts series, Justin and economist Bryce Ward revisit the youth sports industrial complex. They discuss how youth activities have evolved, the increasing pressure on families to overschedule their children, and the broader societal and economic forces driving these ... Read More
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Voices of Trade with KC Tolliver
Justin W. Angle
In this episode of our Voices of Trade miniseries, Justin and cohost Brigitta Miranda-Freer, the executive director of the Montana World Trade Center, speak with KC Tolliver, CEO of Summit Resources International. They discuss Montana’s role in global trade, Tolliver’s journey from a persistent entrepreneur ... Read More
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Craig Cowie and Constance Van Kley on the legal questions of Trump’s second term (part two)
Justin W. Angle
In part two of our conversation with University of Montana law professors Craig Cowie and Constance Van Kley, we continue the discussion about the constitutional challenges emerging in the early days of President Trump’s second term. The conversation delves into the implications of shutting down ... Read More
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Craig Cowie and Constance Vankley on the legal questions of Trump’s second term (part one)
Justin W. Angle
University of Montana law professors Craig Cowie and Constance Vankley join Justin to discuss the legal and constitutional implications of the early days of President Trump’s second term. They examine the administration’s mass firings, executive authority over federal agencies, and the legal challenges arising from ... Read More
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I&I - Why trust is essential
Justin W. Angle
In this installment of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward explore the critical role trust plays in society. They discuss its origins, its importance, and why trust in institutions is on the decline. With insights from research and historical perspectives, they break down ... Read More
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Youpa Stein on the plastic problem
Justin W. Angle
Youpa Stein is an activist, artist, and advocate for a plastic-free world. In this episode, Justin and Youpa discuss the widespread impacts of plastic pollution, from its presence in the human body to its role in climate change. Youpa explains why recycling alone isn’t enough, ... Read More
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Voices of Trade with Brian Cebull
Justin W. Angle
In the first episode of our new Voices of Trade miniseries, Justin speaks with Brian Cebull, CEO of GTUIT, an energy company based in Billings focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They discuss GTUIT’s innovative approach to mitigating natural gas flaring, the company’s expansion into ... Read More
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Slaven Lee on the value of public libraries
Justin W. Angle
Slaven Lee is the executive director of the Missoula Public Library, which was the first North American library to be named Best Public Library by the International Federation of Library Associations in 2022. In this episode, she highlights the library’s innovative “All Under One Roof” ... Read More
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I&I - The 2025 prediction show
Justin W. Angle
In our annual January predictions show, Justin and Bryce forecast what’s in store for 2025. After they dissect last year’s calls on economic stability, political shifts, and cultural trends, the two share their predictions and personal resolutions for the year ahead.
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Mallory Ottariano on building Youer
Justin W. Angle
Mallory Ottariano is the founder of Youer, an American-made apparel company headquartered in Missoula that offers bold, functional, and sustainable clothing for active individuals. Mallory shares her journey from experimenting with sewing and design in her Massachusetts hometown to building a thriving business in Montana. ... Read More
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Yarrow Kraner on the Hatch network
Justin W. Angle
Yarrow Kraner is the founder of Hatch, a global network of influencers committed to progress on pressing societal issues. Yarrow reflects on his early experiences pioneering social networking for good with initiatives that predated platforms like MySpace and Facebook, the unintended consequences of modern social ... Read More
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David Cohen on the power of startup communities
Justin W. Angle
David Cohen is the CEO and co-founder of Techstars, one of the most influential startup accelerators in the world. In this live episode recorded at the Scaling Montana Summit in Bozeman, Justin sits down with David to discuss Techstar’s mission to help founders succeed and ... Read More
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ProPublica's Dave McSwane on the unfolding medical drama in Helena
Justin W. Angle
J. David McSwane is an award-winning investigative journalist at ProPublica who recently published a story about Dr. Tom Weiner, a prominent oncologist at Helena’s St. Peter’s Hospital whose practices raised significant ethical, medical, and legal questions. McSwane takes us behind the scenes of his reporting ... Read More
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I&I - Declining trust in government
Justin W. Angle
In our December edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin sits down with economist Bryce Ward to unpack the complex and pressing issue of trust in government. With trust levels in government at historic lows, they delve into the historical trends, causes, and consequences of this ... Read More
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Access to capital in Montana
Justin W. Angle
Jennifer Isern, Morgan Slemberger and Karl Unterschuetz are the authors of recent reports on access to capital in Montana. In this episode, the three of them sit down with Justin to discuss the financial challenges faced by entrepreneurs, with a focus on barriers for women ... Read More
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Tracy McIntyre on cooperative business models
Justin W. Angle
Tracy McIntyre is the Executive Director of the Montana Cooperative Development Center. In this episode, she joins Justin to explain the unique world of cooperative businesses, or co-ops, highlighting how these community-driven organizations solve specific needs through collective ownership and democratic decision-making.
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Little Dumps’ journey from landscaping to tech
Justin W. Angle
Ross Peterson, Doug Shryock, and Steve Rice are the creators behind Little Dumps and Bulk Delivery Pro, two businesses that encapsulate the creativity and hustle this show has always tried to celebrate. In this episode, they recount their journey from running a landscaping operation to ... Read More
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I&I - The bad apple effect
Justin W. Angle
This month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with Bryce Ward, dives into the concept of bad apples in various social systems and their disproportionate impact on communities and institutions. Justin and Bryce discuss how a small number of bad apples can distort ... Read More
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Penny Ronning on human trafficking (part two)
Justin W. Angle
In part two of our conversation with Penny Ronning, the co-founder of the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, she speaks with Justin on the realities of child trafficking and online exploitation in the U.S. Ronning describes the signs of trafficking that ordinary people can observe ... Read More
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Penny Ronning on human trafficking (part one)
Justin W. Angle
Penny Ronning, the co-founder of the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, joins Justin to explore the pervasive but often unseen world of human trafficking in Montana and beyond. She explains how traffickers target vulnerable individuals across industries—from construction to nail salons—and the red flags for ... Read More
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BONUS: Live from MTPR's Pledge Week
Justin W. Angle
It’s pledge week at Montana Public Radio, and in place of our regular programming, we bring you the recording of a live conversation Justin did with two wonderful MTPR colleagues: Lauren Korn of The Write Question and Sarah Aronson, host of ... Read More
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I&I - The gamble of modern sports
Justin W. Angle
In this month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with economist Bryce Ward, Justin and Bryce delve into the shifting cultural and social dynamics within the sports industry. They focus on factors like the local connection to sports, the “Moneyball” effect, and the ... Read More
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Craig Cowie on expanding judicial power (part two)
Justin W. Angle
University of Montana law professor Craig Cowie returns this week to discuss the shifting the balance of power between regulatory agencies and the judiciary. Cowie explains how recent Supreme Court decisions, such as Loper Bright, are slowing down regulatory processes, creating uncertainty for businesses and ... Read More
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Craig Cowie on presidential immunity (part one)
Justin W. Angle
Craig Cowie joins Justin in this week’s episode to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity and its implications for prosecuting a president for criminal acts. The discussion centers around the tension between protecting a president from legal interference and ensuring accountability for ... Read More
