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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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Sarah Vowell on Who Is Government?

Justin W. Angle

This week we’re speaking with Sarah Vowell, an author with Montana roots of many bestselling books. She’s a historian, actor, journalist and a regular contributor to This American Life. Sarah recently contributed an essay to Michael Lewis’s edited volume, Who Is Government?

In this conversation ... Read More
I&I - Time value of time

Justin W. Angle

Today is our May edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society.

This month, Bryce and Justin talk about time. They discuss it as a scarce ... Read More
Data security & international intrigue with the founder of TeraDact

Justin W. Angle

This is the third episode in our Voices of Trade series. To mark the Montana World Trade Center’s World Trade and Investment Day, we’ve been exploring the various opportunities and challenges facing Montana firms doing business internationally. Today, we are speaking with Chris ... Read More
Diane Boyd on a life among wolves (part two)

Justin W. Angle

We continue our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist Diane Boyd, whose memoir A Woman Among Wolves explores her decades of experience with wolves and the often fraught relationships between people and predators. Boyd reflects on her role as both scientist and advocate, navigating public conflict ... Read More
Diane Boyd on a life among wolves (part one)

Justin W. Angle

Diane Boyd is a world-renowned wildlife biologist and active participant in wolf recovery in the Northern Rockies over the last 40 years. In part 1 of this two-part episode, Boyd shares stories from her early days living as a field researcher in remote Moose City, ... Read More
Rafael Chacón makes art accessible

Justin W. Angle

Dr. Rafael Chacón is a professor of art history and director of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture (MMAC). Rafael shares his journey from Cuba to Indiana, his early love of art sparked by visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, and how he ... Read More
The Write Angle with Cassidy Randall

Justin W. Angle

This week we bring you a special cross-over episode; a fusion of Montana Public Radio’s The Write Question and A New Angle. TWQ host Lauren Korn and Justin interview author and journalist Cassidy Randall about her gripping new book, Thirty Below - The ... Read More

I&I - Tariffs, trade deficits & the trouble with uncertainty

Justin W. Angle

In this April edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward tackle the complexities of trade policy. They unpack the economic benefits of cooperation, the concentrated costs of globalization, and the politics driving America’s shifting approach to tariffs. The conversation explores how uncertainty ... Read More

Remembering Brian Kahn

Justin W. Angle

Brian Kahn was a Montana radio legend. As host of the long-running and award-winning “Home Ground Radio,” Brian interviewed hundreds of influential Montanans, asking who they are, what they think and what they are doing about it. Today we’re reairing our conversation with Brian from ... Read More

John Wicks and Jesse Phillips are Flüffy Bünny

Justin W. Angle

Drummer John Wicks and bassist Jesse Phillips are two Montana musicians who’ve come together to form Flüffy Bünny – a project they describe as “future punk.” Drawing from diverse musical journeys – from John’s evolution through jazz, grunge, and high-profile session work to his current ... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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