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Anya Powers, a Buddhist chaplain and USAFR veteran, shares her journey from a military background to ministry, her experiences in the military Chaplain Candidate Program, and concerns about religious harm and spiritual trauma.

I chat with Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter about crimes in our county and state, including sex and child crimes.

I chat with Michael Black Wolf, a US Senate candidate from Montana, to discuss his background, campaign, and key policy issues, including veterans' rights, tribal sovereignty, and fiscal responsibility.

I chat with Whitefish, MT UMC pastor Jon Umbdenstock about Christian Zionism, Second Temple Judaism, and their implications on national and religious ideologies.

Dr. Katie Curry discusses the intersection of parenting and neurophysiology, highlighting the impact of technology on parenting and child development.

Beth Caldwell, the owner of BC Beauty, shares her journey as an esthetician and skincare expert in Montana and her recent speech to Junior League's Women's Conference about 'Creating the Life You Love.' This podcast was recorded before the conference, my apologies for any confusion. Learn more at https://www.bcbeauty.biz/about

Dr. Steven Hassan, a cult expert, shares his insights on authoritarian mind control, his experience with cults, and the cult of Trump. We talk about his best-selling book, Cult of Trump, and his resource center, Freedom of the Mind. Follow him on socials at @cultexpert.

Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath stops by to discuss her campaign for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky. We talk about her military career, the impact of leadership on the military, and her views on the last year of Hegseth's last year. Learn more about her campaign here: https://amymcgrath.com/

I chat with Daniella Mestyanek Young, Knitting Cult Lady, about the rise of authoritarian leadership, the long game of cult movements, and the need for a reckoning of religion and cultural practices. She studied organizational psychology at Harvard after serving as an intelligence officer in the US Army. Follow her on socials: @knittingcultlady

I chat with Aly Kravetz and her co-working space 'Witch Work.' We talk about the history and practice of Tarot and Reiki and how she supports spiritual and wellbeing practitioners in Bronx, NY. Check her here: https://www.instagram.com/bronxwitch/

Brit Robinson of Jacksonville stops by to chat about her run for Congress in FL-4, her SAFER System approach, ICE, and more. Learn more at https://www.brit4congress.com/

i chat with Matt Fulmer, a congressional candidate for South Carolina 01 about working class struggles, economic inequality, and the impact of administration policies on citizens. We highlight his campaign's focus on survivability. Learn more: https://www.fulmerforcongress.com/solutions

I chat with Adam James @epistemiccrisis about the New Apostolic Reformation and leaving the evangelical Christian world. Follow him on https://www.instagram.com/epistemiccrisis /

Nick Coffey is running for Attorney General in Oklahoma. He focuses on the corruption in Oklahoma, the impact of ICE and DHS, and the need for accountability and justice in politics based on his experience as a federal prosecutor, and discusses the impact of immigration policy on the Oklahoma workforce. We also touch on dark money in politics, and Ryan Walters.

Matt Kortan of the Bozeman Democratic Socialists explains democratic socialism and its focus on building systems that work for the working class. He is based out of Montana. Learn more about Montana Democratic Socialists here: https://westernmtdsa.org

I chat with Dr. Lisa Barnett, Assoc Prof of American Religious Histories. We talk about her new book, Peyote Politics, and how US policies towards non-Christians and Native peoples impacted indigenous workshop ceremonies, sacred artifacts, and access to spiritual sites. We focus on the politics of peyote, and how Christian Nationalism impacts indigenous access and use of peyote. Buy her book here:...

My conversation with Sam Forstag, a candidate for Montana Congress, covers a range of topics including public lands advocacy, data privacy, union rights, and healthcare. Sam's background in the fire service, experience with wildfires, and advocacy for working-class issues are central to his campaign. Learn more at www.samformontana.com

I chat with professional dancer Maribel Parman about the transformative power of dance and movement. Maribel shares her personal journey with dance, highlighting its role as a tool for resilience and emotional processing. Learn more about her here: https://www.raizetnadancecompany.com/

I chat with Ryan Busse about the influence of Montana on his values and political motivations, highlighting his advocacy for public lands and conservation. We talk about his experience in the firearms industry, the impact of DOGE cuts on Montanans, concerns about environmental regulations and AI data centers, veterans' issues, and his vision for representation in comparison to the incumbent.

Dr. Katie Curry stops by to chat about the intersection of parenting and neurophysiology, exploring the impact of technology on parenting and child development.

Matt Robinson, a candidate for Iowa House 72, shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to his decision to run for office. He discusses the impact of politics and tariffs on working-class Iowans, the role of unions, and the environmental challenges faced by the state. Learn more at https://www.buildabetteriowa.com/

The New Evangelicals' creator Tim Whitaker stops by to talk about the rise of Christian Nationalism, masculinity and evangelicalism, and the future of the US. Learn more about him on socials at @timwhitakerspeaks or www.thenewevangelicals.com

Cailan Cordwell, Program Manager and Workshop Coordinator at Borderlinks in Tucson, Arizona. We discuss the border wall, the exploitation of foreign labor by US-owned companies in Mexico, the impact of DHS and ICE on employment and labor rights in the border area, and more. Learn more at borderlinks.com

I chat with Kris Fuhr and Lt Col (Ret.) Jess Ruttenberg, military veterans and co-founders of Women in Service Coalition, Inc. (WISCI), focusing on the representation and challenges faced by women in the military. We discuss the erasure of women's accomplishments, the impact of the current administration on military roles for women, and the documentary 'The Fight' that highlights the experiences o...

Heather White, an author and environmental advocate, addresses the impact of climate change on public lands, becoming politically engaged, and the importance of 'greening' our eating habits. Check her out on heatherwhite.com