Montana Values Podcast

In March of 2026, Montana experienced a political move not seen since its Copper King era.  Our 100th episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. https://www.syndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Outro Cinematic Closing Frame, by OpenMindAudio Audiogram Photo (poker hand) by, Michael Parzuchowski, on Unsplash Audigram Photo...

Between Jason Ellsworth, Matt Regier and Rhonda Knudsen...Sir Walter Scott said it best: "Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive"’ This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Music, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royal...

For perverts, this legislation, HB 121, is a HUGE win. Great job, Montana GOP! Show Notes: Music: Intro = Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro =Background Music For Videos, by Maksym Malko Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram#1 photo by Juan Marin, on Unsplash.com. LINKS: https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB121/id/3039827 https://montanafreepress.org/2025/02/11/bathroom-bill-clears...

The biggest toad in the Helena Swamp, finds himself in the pot of boiling water.  This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Inspirational & Uplifting by DanaMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/investigation-underway-into-contract...

Healthcare in Montana used to be run by physicians. Too often now, it's profits over patients.  This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Positive Success - Corporate upbeat by, Sonican Dvir Silver Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram #1 photo by Martha Dominguez Audiogr...

Our postmortem analysis of Montana's 2024 General Election and beyond. This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Uplifting Upbeat Acoustic Guitar, by Ashot Danielyan Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Audiogram #1 photo by, Toon Lambrechts on Unsplash.com L...

MVP counts down the 5 worst political ads targeting Montanans this election cycle.  This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. www.thesyndicatehair.com   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Corporate Life Upbeat, by Sunny Vibes Audio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash....

MT Attorney General Austin Knudsen is so dumb, he doesn't realize he can't use the Scapegoat Strategy when the public already knows that the MHP survey condemned HIM for HIS leadership failures, NOT Col. Lavin.  This episode is brought to you by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music By:  Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Perfect Ambient Corporate, by Bo Dlea...

Once you allow a Pre-Release Center to come into your town, you will NEVER get rid of it. Ever. This episode is sponsored by, The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro=Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro=Upbeat Emotive, by U-9608xy4i23x Both Music Selections are royalty free on Pixabay. Audiogram photo by, Carles Rabada on Unsplash.com LINKS: https://www.mtpr....

This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. If you steal from us, we don't have to apply to you and grovel at your feet to get our money back. But we SHOULD condemn you for taking it in the first place. That would be the Montana way. SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H. Outro: Inspiring, Uplifting Corporate, by DanaMusic Both music selection...

This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor in Evergreen. Senator Steve Daines and State Sen. Greg Hertz have opposing agendas when it comes to taxing tipped workers in Montana. This inconsistency flies in the face of the Republican platform, and it's just plain dumb.  SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Good Times Are Coming, by Bo Dleasons/Bohdan...

"For as long as there have been gullible people, there have been charlatans eager to take advantage of them..." - Michelle Debczak This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Evergreen. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild, Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Uplifting (smell of spring), by Alex Grohl Both music selections are royalty free, on Pixabay. LINKS: htt...

AG Austin Knudsen is a menace to his own office, our Highway Patrol, the practice of law, and our great state.  This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild, Wild West, by Julius H. Outro: Upbeat Corporate, by WaveCont Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://dailymontanan.com/2024/05/29/compla...

“There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.” – Frederick William Robertson This episode is sponsored by: The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor of Kalispell https://www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, Julius H Outro: Upbeat Emotive, u_968xy4i23x Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: Dr. Al audio: ht...

"If something smells bad in the basement, it will eventually make its way to the attic." - Anthony Liccione This episode is sponsored by The Syndicate Hair & Beauty Parlor, Kalispell's new premiere salon. https://www.thesyndicatehair.com SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Summer Adventures, by SergePavkinMusic Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: H...

So, who's next? And is the MT GOP actually printing up the scarlet letters for all of us Republicans to wear that have revealed their horseshit? SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H, royalty free on Pixabay Outro: Corporate Acoustic Guitar Theme, by Andy Blackwood, royalty free on Pixabay Clown Music: Akashic Records, Fast Circus Clown Loop, royalty free on Jamendo LINKS: https://...

The heretics have taken over the MT GOP and any semblance of law or order is gone. They have no standards. Anything goes.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by AmusicMedia Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://mtstandard.com/news/article_78ac8c66-b3de-5286-a813-86e03520d623.html     https://flatheadbeacon.com/...

The incestuous mess in the Montana Legislature continues, courtesy of the MT GOP.   SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Aspire, by AudioCoffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: https://ictnews.org/archive/questionable-commentary-reveals-a-bunch   https://missoulian.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/house-democrats-call-for-rare-censure-of-butc...

Failing up has its rewards, and it's the specialty of the MT GOP Swamp. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Minimal Inspiring Ambient, by ComaStudio Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2023/jan/06/brad-tschida-serve-executive-director-montana-publ/ https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-b9sat-ddffa4 https://www.podbean.com/ew/...

What the Montana GOP is doing, is the exact opposite of leading with integrity. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H Outro: Wings of Liberty, by Evgeny Bardyuzha Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay. LINKS: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/2008/10/091009usmagstipfinal.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/082-3084-you...

A liar, a bully, a fraud, and someone who shuns the rule of law for personal gain has been voted in to lead the Montana Senate.    SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro Theme Song: Wild, Wild, West, by Julius H Outro: Motivational Day, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay   LINKS: #47 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jeiur-109a0f2 #48 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hw5sa-10b62c9 #71...

Anyone who adopts the horse sh*t in this Housing Task Force report that places state dictates over local control, is not a Republican. SHOW NOTES: Music: Intro: We Confidently Go To Victory, by Alex MakeMusic Outro: Inspirational Background, by Audio Coffee Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://deq.mt.gov/files/About/Housing/HTF_PhaseI_Final_10142022.pdf  https://leg.mt....

Childhood hunger exists in Montana. We can fix that. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: Kids, by AudioCoffee Outro: Inspiring & Uplifting Indie Rock, by QubeSounds Both music selections are royalty free via Pixabay. LINKS: www.gapfillersflathead.org https://www.eatthis.com/school-lunch-debt-in-america/   https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/9/27/the-other-student-debt-us-kids-struggle-to-pay-for-schoo...

The New Montana GOP wants big government to parent our children. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro: This Is Epic, by Music Unlimited Outro: Inspiring Uplifting Cinematic Piano, by QubeSounds Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0020/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0020-0010-0010.html#:~:text=%2829%29%E2%80%82%22Human%20being%22%20means%...

It's what you get, when you hire men with maturity levels of 14 year olds, to run the state. SHOW NOTES: Music By: Intro: Action Teaser, by Stringerbell Outro: News Corporate, by Skilsel Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay LINKS: https://www.jurist.org/news/2022/09/us-dispatch-a-politicized-judiciary-could-facilitate-an-authoritarian-turn/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20first%20actions%20w...