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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Understanding China with Rowena He
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Rowena He, associate professor of history at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and currently a fellow at the National Humanities Center. She’s an expert on contemporary Chinese history and the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Professor He’s writing and commentary appear ... Read More
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I&I — Why don’t we trust the media?
Justin W. Angle
It is pledge week here at Montana Public Radio. So, this week’s episode is a special edition of Incentives & Instincts with economist and friend Bryce Ward. Bryce and Justin talk about why our trust in media is so low when the quality and performance ... Read More
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Park County Environmental Council with Michelle Uberuaga
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Michelle Uberuaga, executive director of the Park County Environmental Council. PCEC does important work to protect the land, water, wildlife and people throughout the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
In this episode, Justin asks Michelle about the community PCEC represents ... Read More
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Tenacious Beasts with Christopher Preston & Lauren Korn
Justin W. Angle
This week we bring you a special cross-over episode with MTPR’s The Write Question, hosted by Lauren Korn. Lauren and Justin interview University of Montana philosophy professor, Christopher Preston, about his wonderful new book, Tenacious Beast: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think about Animals.
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Remembering Chuck Johnson - Dean of Montana Politics
Justin W. Angle
This week we bring you an encore episode of our conversation with the Dean of Montana political journalism, Chuck Johnson. Johnson passed away unexpectedly on March 4.
During his 45 year career, Johnson covered 22 legislative sessions, eight governors, nine U.S. senators, and 12 U.S. ... Read More
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Working Wild University
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guests are Alex Few and Jared Beaver, the creators and hosts of Working Wild University, a new podcast about the interaction of science and culture playing out on working lands across the American West.
In this conversation, Justin wonders why starting Working Wild ... Read More
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I&I — Social Capital in Montana
Justin W. Angle
This week is the February edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society. Justin and Bryce talk about changes in Montana’s demographics and culture and the ... Read More
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Indigenous Food Systems with Mariah Gladstone
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Mariah Gladstone. Mariah grew up in northwest Montana and is Blackfeet and Cherokee. In 2016, she launched in IndigiKitchen, an online platform dedicated to re-indigenizing diets and food systems. IndigiKitchen reaches a wide audience with a food based message of education, ... Read More
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Live From City Club
Justin W. Angle
This week is a conversation Justin moderated for City Club, featuring Bryce Ward and the director of UM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Pat Barkey. City Club aims to bring Montanans together to inform and inspire citizens on issues facing the community.
In this ... Read More
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Wildlife and Roads with Marcel Huijser
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Marcel Huijser. Marcel is a road ecologist with the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University. He studies the interaction between wildlife and transportation infrastructure, something anyone who’s spent time on Montana’s roads has likely thought about.
In this conversation, Justin ... Read More
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I&I - The 2023 Prediction Show
Justin W. Angle
This week is the January edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader issues facing our society. Today, Justin and Bryce look back on the predictions they made for last ... Read More
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Adam Peterman – Hometown Hero and World Champion
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Adam Peterman. This year, Adam put together one of the finest seasons the trail running world has ever seen, including a win in his debut 100 miler, the hallowed Western States. In November, Adam won the World Mountain and Trail running ... Read More
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Lerone Martin on MLK’s Enduring Legacy
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Dr. Lerone Martin, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Martin will be visiting the University of Montana on January 26th as part of the President’s Lecture ... Read More
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Pink Bench Distilling — Grizzly Bears and Apples
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guests are Kris Boyd and Shawna Kelsey, the founders of Pink Bench Distilling in Troy, Montana. This story is one of community investment, engagement and revitalization.
Justin asks Kris and Shawna how they came together around grizzly bears and apples, what is actually ... Read More
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Dollar Shave Club with Michael Dubin
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Michael Dubin, founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club, a business that revolutionized direct to consumer marketing and created ripple effects throughout the global economy.
Michael tells Justin the key insight that led to the creation of Dollar Shave Club ... Read More
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I&I - Nice Job, Society!
Justin W. Angle
This week is the December 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. To close out the year, Justin and Bryce talk about some of the ... Read More
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Housing Policy with Eric Dietrich from Montana Free Press
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Eric Dietrich, deputy editor at Montana Free Press, where he leads the Long Streets Project, an initiative that conducts in depth reporting on Montana’s economy. Eric’s recent reporting has focused on housing, and in particular, Governor Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force.
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Lesli Allison of Western Landowners Alliance
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Lesli Allison, founding member and executive director of Western Landowners Alliance. WLA seeks to advance policies and practices that sustain working lands in the West. Many of the most contentious and consequential issues here in Montana are right in the wheelhouse ... Read More
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Home is where the Hearth is
Justin W. Angle
It's the most wonderful time of year here in Montana. And to chat all about it, Justin is joined by Michael Legg, executive director of the Montana Repertory Theater, and Stephanie Nolan from Missoula's Poverello Center. These two great organizations have partnered in the production ... Read More
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I&I - Youth Sports Industrial Complex with Travis DeCuire
Justin W. Angle
This week’s episode is the November edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which I speak with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader issues facing our society. This episode is about the youth sports industrial complex and joining Justin ... Read More
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Landing with Jeff Shapiro, Part 2
Justin W. Angle
This week is part two of Justin’s conversation with Jeff Shapiro, a professional adventure athlete whose many pursuits include climbing, hang gliding, paragliding, and wingsuit base jumping. Justin and Jeff discuss risk, uncertainty, the seasons of life and many other matters of consequence.
In this ... Read More
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Human Flight with Jeff Shapiro, Part 1
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Jeff Shapiro, professional adventure athlete whose many pursuits include climbing, hang gliding, paragliding, and wingsuit base jumping. Jeff and his family lived in Montana for many years and recently relocated to the Oregon coast.
In this episode, Jeff talks about the ... Read More
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I&I – Election Season
Justin W. Angle
This week’s episode is the October edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader problems facing our society.
It is election season here in Montana and across the country. To ... Read More
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Ami Vitale's Camera is her Passport
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Ami Vitale, an award-winning National Geographic Photographer and Nikon Ambassador. Ami has visited over 100 countries, documenting the horrors of war and the good work being done to protect endangered species.
In this conversation, Ami attributes her curiosity as a child ... Read More
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The Write Angle
Justin W. Angle
Justin and Montana Public Radio's Lauren Korn from The Write Question talk about MTPR’s pledge week and the importance of public radio.