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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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
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Morphose Exercise Systems disrupts physical therapy
Justin W. Angle
John Fiore is one of the first people I met when I moved to Missoula. His business, Sapphire Physical Therapy, has helped many of us overcome injury, launched many of the great PT’s in this town and sponsored many of the awesome events that bring ... Read More
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Win At All Costs with Matt Hart
Justin W. Angle
Today we conclude our healthy sport series by examining how many of the questions and issues raised in the last two episodes exist at the highest level of sport - in this case, elite professional running. Matt Hart is a former professional athlete turned investigative ... Read More
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D'Shane Barnett leads the Missoula City-County Health Department
Justin W. Angle
D’Shane Barnett is the new Director and Health Officer of the Missoula City-County Health Department. Prior to that D’Shane served as Executive Director for All Nations Health Center, an organization dedicated to providing sustainable healthy lives for Native People and the broader community through culturally ... Read More
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Gunfight Author Ryan Busse on Responsible Gun Ownership
Justin W. Angle
This week’s guest is Ryan Busse, former senior executive in the firearms industry. Ryan's new book, Gunfight, is an intimate and revealing account of his experience in that industry, his growing disillusionment with it and his ultimate exit.
In this conversation, we talk about rural ... Read More