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  Winona LaDuke is ready for the next economy

  Justin W. Angle

  Today’s we bring you Winona LaDuke, an internationally renowned activist, economist, and organizer working on sustainable development, renewable energy and smarter, more secure food systems. She’s also a two time United States Vice presidential candidate, running both times with Ralph Nader.

  Winona visited the University ... Read More

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  Conrad Anker sees the climate changing

  Justin W. Angle

  Today’s conversation is with Conrad Anker, legendary mountaineer and leader in the outdoor community. He's climbed some of the hardest routes on the most notorious mountains around the world, from Everest to Antarctica.

  Conrad is a mentor, philanthropist and activist. In particular, he is working ... Read More

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  Special Announcement: We're moving!

  Justin W. Angle

  Starting July 1st, A New Angle is moving to Montana Public Radio. Tune in on Thursday nights at 7:30 or Sunday mornings at 5:00, or just continue to follow us on this same feed in your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and helping us get to this exciting step!

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  Bob Giordano and Gene Schmitz see more bikes in Missoula

  Justin W. Angle

  It’s June and life is starting to approach normal again. People are out and about and one thing I’ve definitely noticed is the traffic. Lots of people and lots of cars. This is a challenge for Missoula and many other communities in Montana.

  Fortunately, we ... Read More

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  Headwaters' Brenda Solorzano on trust-based philanthropy

  Justin W. Angle

  Brenda Solorzano is CEO of the Headwaters Foundation, an organization dedicated to a Montana in which all people, especially those most vulnerable, are healthy and thriving.

  Headwaters is a relatively young foundation and Brenda is a relatively new Montanan. But in a sort time, Headwaters ... Read More

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  I&I - Consumer Protection with Craig Cowie

  Justin W. Angle

  In this month's edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and Bryce speak with University of Montana law professor Craig Cowie.

  We’ve talked a lot about the pandemic in this series and the various economic policies rolled out to help us get through it. One aspect ... Read More

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  Michael Legg on Innovating Theater

  Justin W. Angle

  Michael Legg is in his third season as Artistic Director for the Montana Repertory Theater. Much has changed at the Rep since Michael arrived. Beyond just plays in cars and hotel rooms, Michael has brought a commitment to place-based, Montana-inspired programming. Many folks assume the ... Read More

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  CBS News' Meg Oliver has stories to tell

  Justin W. Angle

  Meg Oliver is a 1993 graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in journalism. She is an award-winning CBS News correspondent with more than two decades of journalism experience. Meg joined CBS News in 2006 as overnight anchor of “Up to the Minute” ... Read More

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  Chandra Brown & The Freeflow Institute

  Justin W. Angle

  Chandra Brown is Director of the Freeflow Institute. She is a writer, a guide and an entrepreneur, and Freeflow is a venture aimed at eliminating barriers between artists and environment. To do this, Chandra and her colleagues create thoughtfully structured trips into wild spaces where ... Read More

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  I&I - The Housing Episode

  Justin W. Angle

  Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this edition, the two discuss the housing market and where it's headed here in Montana.

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  Mark Synnott on the Everest you don't know

  Justin W. Angle

  Today we're excited to bring back to A New Angle, legendary climber and New York Times best-selling author Mark Synnott.

  Mark’s new book – The Third Pole – documents the amazing story of his team’s mission to solve one of the great mysteries of Mount ... Read More

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  Dr. Kimi Barrett explains the Wildland Urban Interface

  Justin W. Angle

  Today's guest is Dr. Kimiko Barrett of Headwaters Economics. Kimi is the Lead Wildfire and Natural Hazard Researcher at Headwaters where she also leads their Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire Program. She grew up in Bozeman, attended Montana State University and earned her Ph.D. in ... Read More

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  Dr. Jonathon Richter on education technology

  Justin W. Angle

  Dr. Jonathon Richter is the President and CEO of iLRN, the Immersive Learning Research Network. iLRN is an international organization of developers, educators and research professionals collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning. These folks are out there operating on ... Read More

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  The House That Rob Built with Megan Harrington & Robin Selvig

  Justin W. Angle

  Today we present a quintessential Montana story. Robin Selvig was head coach of the University of Montana Lady Griz basketball team for nearly 40 years. In that time he amassed an incredible 865 wins and countless other accolades, but more importantly he built a community ... Read More

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  Uphill both ways with Alan Adams

  Justin W. Angle

  We're especially excited today to welcome friend of the pod Alan Adams back to A New Angle.

  2020 was a hard year for pretty much everyone. Alan decided to make 2020 especially challenging on a singular dimension – vertical feet traveled. In honor of his ... Read More

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  I&I with energy economist Peter Larsen

  Justin W. Angle

  Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. This month they are joined by Peter Larsen, Staff Scientist and Deputy Leader in the Electricity Markets and Policy Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Peter conducts research and analysis on the economics of electricity reliability and ... Read More

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  Kent Haslam on the complexity of leading Grizzly Athletics

  Justin W. Angle

  Kent Haslam was named Director of Athletics at the University of Montana in 2012. During his tenure, he's made major coaching decisions, dealt with controversy, added sports and managed a series of risks through the COVID-19 pandemic. In today's conversation we talk about those challenges, ... Read More

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  Fireline is here!

  Justin W. Angle

  Episode 1 of our new series Fireline drops today. Search for Fireline on any podcast player or visit www.firelinepodcast.org. Today we're joined by writers and producers Nick Mott and Victor Yvellez to get their thoughts on what Fireline is all about...then ... Read More

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  Frontier Angels' Pat LaPointe on what's next for the Montana economy

  Justin W. Angle

  Montana’s economy is changing rapidly and the technology sector is a big part of that change. Pat LaPointe is managing director of Frontier Angels, a consortium of angel investors spread across Montana. They’re focused on Montana’s tech sector and have funded a variety of exciting ... Read More

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  I&I with Ricardo Reis

  Justin W. Angle

  Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this episode they try to make sense of the economic relief policies currently being debated in Washington.

  We hear the $1.9 trillion price tag. Some say that’s too much, some say it’s not enough. How do we ... Read More

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  Dr. Beverly Tatum on race, representation & higher education

  Justin W. Angle

  Dr. Beverly Tatum is president emerita of Spelman College and a clinical psychologist widely known for her expertise on race relations and as a thought leader in higher education.

  She is the author of several books, including the best-selling modern classic “Why Are All the ... Read More

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  Christina Henderson on Montana's changing economy

  Justin W. Angle

  Christina Henderson is the Executive Director of the Montana High Tech Business Alliance. She’s also a teaches at the University of Montana College of Business. In today’s conversation we learn all about the important role the Alliance plays in economic development throughout Montana. We also ... Read More

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  Amy Allison Thompson leads the Poverello Center

  Justin W. Angle

  Amy Allison Thompson is the Executive Director of the Poverello Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food, shelter, clothing and other essential services to the hungry and homeless population in and around Missoula, MT.

  In today’s conversation we get the pandemic state of play ... Read More

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  Bozeman Health's Dayna Swanson's Preferred Job Title? Public Servant

  Justin W. Angle

  This week’s guest is Dayna Swanson, System Director of Governance at Bozeman Health. Dayna is relatively new to this role after serving as Director of Government Relations for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and State Director for US Senator Jon Tester. Dayna is passionate about public ... Read More

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  I&I with Anthony Johnstone. PLUS - A New Angle turns 3!

  Justin W. Angle

  A New Angle turns 3 years old today! Thanks to all of you for coming along for the ride.

  In today's episode, Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. This time, the two speak with University of Montana Professor of Law Anthony Johnstone about our ... Read More