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Public media faces its most urgent threat yet. Congress will soon vote on whether to eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved funding. Visit Protect My Public Media to learn how to call your representatives and voice your support for public media.

  • A state program lets Montana nonprofits design special license plates to help raise funds for their organization. There’s an option for any charismatic Montana animal, university sports team or social cause you want to support. There are also three versions of a 'Don't Tread on Me' plate. One listener wants to know why. MTPR's John Hooks has the story behind the state's 200 license plate options – including the most popular choice.

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StoryCorps is the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Record your story in Kalispell May 30 – June 27, 2025. The first block of reservations is now open. Reserve your spot.
Montana Public Radio is turning 60, and we’re stopping at breweries across the state to celebrate. We'd love it if you'd join us!
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The iconic StoryCorps airstream trailer, parked at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.
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Program Director Michael Marsolek speaks with StoryCorps site manager and conversation facilitator Ian Murakami (from the StoryCorps airstream trailer!) about bearing witness to conversations between participants, how many participants get emotional hearing their conversations in public spaces, and more!
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Russ Nasset at Montana Public Radio studios April 19, 2016.
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Montana honky tonk legend Russ Nasset is honored in this encore combination of two programs from the Montana Public Radio archives. Nasset, a fixture of the Montana music scene for more than four decades as both a solo artist as well as with his signature band The Revelators passed away in April of 2025.
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