This week is our September 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.This conversation is a back-to-school college edition centered on AI. Bryce talks about a MIT paper, which reported that AI can take over a lot of undergradua…

This week is the June 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. And this month, the theme is population decline.People around the world are having fewer babies and it’s being framed as a bit of a crisis. The question Justin ha…

This week is our May 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. And affordability is the name of the conversation this time around. It's a word and a concept we've heard a lot about in recent election cycles. Candidates from Tr…

Devin explains Cool Earth’s price-point and how it trends higher due to the company’s dedication to environmentally-friendly packing and using local products, like potatoes, in its dairy-free milk and gelato.

This week is our April 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.A lot of these I&Is can get a little heavy. And often Justin and Bryce talk about problems with unclear solutions, or solutions in which they don't have a lot of …

This week is the March 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. It’s also pledge week at Montana Public Radio and in that vein, Justin and Bryce figured they would explore the concept of: How do we as a society come to know w…

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 challenges facing our society.Justin has been asking guests a new closing question this year, “When was the last time you changed your mind?” Research on updating one’s beliefs is strong an…

A New Angle is excited to announce a new partnership with the Headwaters Foundation. To talk about this and other new stuff, Bryce and Justin are joined by Headwaters CEO, Carly Hare.

In this conversation, Carly shares Headwaters’ mission and how the foundation supports nonprofits working with families most impacted by health challenges to build leadership and have a real say in the decisions that affect their lives. Justin explains A New Angle’s new tagline: a show about how we’re doing, and where we’re going.

Also in this episode, Justin debuts a new segment for subscribers-only called The Parent Trap. Justin and Bryce will use this segment to commiserate on some of their misadventures in parenting. This week, it’s free for everyone.

In this conversation, Trevor talks about how rural and urban areas have become increasingly polarized, and discusses the economic factors and messaging strategies that have led to that divide. Trevor talks about the dangers of this divide, but also brings up some solutions.

In this conversation, the three talk about the changing landscape of collegiate athletics, particularly the impact of name, image and likeness on the ability for student-athletes to earn income. They also discuss the changing landscape of playing sports for the value of camaraderie and institutional pride or for more lucrative offers.

In this conversation, Alex and Justin talk about how political identity can contribute to the polarization around people’s attitudes towards wolves and discuss how identity-based assumptions can drive division, but also how that can be corrected to bring people back together.

In this conversation, Amy and Christopher talk about some of their favorite scientists, consider new technologies like AI and carbon capture to address environmental challenges and talk about how animals communicate with each other.

In this episode, Andy and Chris talk about their skateboarding origins and how they came to be the writers of this book about Montana’s skateboarding scene. They talk about some of the skate parks they helped create, the inclusivity of skateboarding and remind us of the life lessons that can be found in one’s passions.

In this conversation, Caroline gives the origin story of her project and how she wanted to create a space for community and connection in the 16-person town of Roscoe. She explains the process of securing a historic cabin for the building location and landing on the bookstore’s guiding principles: land, literature and community.

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In this episode, Stoney describes Open AIR’s purpose as focused on making artists keystone species in communities. And to continue the metaphor, Stoney talks about how she sees artists as crucial in the human ecology of a community.

In this conversation, Spencer talks about West Paw’s inception and why he committed to manufacturing in America. He explains what being a B Corp means to West Paw, and comments on the current state of Montana’s economy, and how that can make attracting and retaining talent difficult.

In this conversation, Richard talks about his upbringing in the United Kingdom, and how his experiences there shaped his views around class and gender. He discusses research that demonstrates how traditional educational programs worked better for women than for men, and how much of an impact the covid-19 pandemic had on men - an impact that Richard says was largely ignored by various media.

In this conversation, Dave and Josephine discuss the ecological value of the American prairie ecosystem, and go through some of the conflicts that arise when different groups value preserving that ecosystem or converting it to agricultural land. The two bring up American Prairie - a nonprofit focused on preserving prairie landscapes - and its efforts, and compare them to Matador Ranch, a ranch in Montana focused on using sustainable agriculture to keep ranchlands in ranch family’s hands. Dave and Josephine talk about the cultural identity and history tied to prairielands and the challenging balance of ecological and economic needs.

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This week, subscribers have access to a longer, unfiltered conversation between Nick and Justin. Check it out.

This week’s guest is Nick Triolo, author of The Way Around, a field guide to going nowhere. Nick’s writing has appeared in Orion, Outside, and Trail Runner. He’s also a documentary filmmaker and long-distance trail runner. Nick lives in Missoula…

This one-hour conversation will pull the curtain back on I&I and A New Angle. How does Bryce know so much about so many things? What’s his day job? What is Justin up to with A New Angle? Why does it exist?

In this conversation, Alex explains the hands-on and various outreach programs the museum fosters. She discusses funding challenges spectrUM has faced and the importance of making science accessible and engaging for everyone.

In part two of this two-part episode, Donnie discusses his work on the forthcoming documentary film “The Undefeated,” which aims to shift the narrative around Indigenous people from one of trauma to one of resilience and generational strength. Donnie also touches on how he maintains hope and resiliency himself, and how he uses his past and his culture to stay grounded.

In this conversation, Donnie explains the qualities of warrior culture and emphasizes the importance of connecting Indigenous youth to their cultural roots and identity. And in a shared passion, Donnie and Justin discuss how basketball can be a vessel for that practice.

Tune in to part two of this conversation next week.

This week is the September 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.

The two talk role models this month, a topic that’s come up several times in their conversations. They consider how role models provide representation and i…

In this episode, Dean and Justin discuss pollinator decline, some of the findings of the urban pollinator matrix - including the difference between letting lawns grow wild and planting native species - and what takeaways citizens can glean from the model.

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Justin moderated a panel discussion about conservation success stories in Montana with authors Donna Erickson, Bruce Bugbee, and Greg Tollefson, along with Whitney Schwab, Executive Director of Five Valleys Land Trust. Against a backdrop of Missoula’s north hills and nourished by local food prepared by Liz Kenyon, the group discussed Mount Jumbo, private and public collaboration, and the importance of a community that values open spaces.

Find Donna Erickson’s book Rooted At the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide here. Find Bruce Bugbee’s Saving the Big Sky: A Chronicle of Land Conservation in Montana here (co-authored with Robert Kiesling and John B. Wright) . And find Greg Tollefson’s A Gracious Civic Enterprise: The History of Five Valleys Land Trust and the Community That Made It Possible here (co-authored with Lena Viall).

In this episode, Lura talks about the disfunction of the two party system and the way polling is conducted. She advocates for empowering independent voters, and explains how the Independent Center provides resources and community to those voters.

Learn more about the Independent Center here.

This week is our August 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.

It is back to school season and phones remain a hot topic in public schools. Some states have legislated bans and we're starting to have enough data to evaluate …

In this episode, Theresa talks about her background in social work and how her early experiences working at a homeless shelter made her realize the need for a more trauma-informed approach.

In this conversation, Andrew explains how philosophical training set him up for success in navigating and negotiating public policy. He discusses his role in leading the U.S. through energy discussions and the importance of bringing together experts from different fields like science, economics and law to inform policy decisions.

In this conversation Gillian and Peter talk about how international programs and perspectives enrich not only the student body, but the wider community, and how international engagement can enable a place to better welcome diversity.

This episode is a continuation of last month’s conversation on artificial intelligence and its impact on our quality of life. In this conversation, Justin and Bryce discuss the business models and incentives around A.I. and its potential to be a force for good. They also dive into a listener question that harkens back to the duo’s interest in the youth-sports industrial complex.

Listen to last month’s episode here.

In part two of this two-part episode, Justin presses Reed on the tenuous nature of the provost position at UM. Reed talks about the pros of interdisciplinary initiatives and the importance of stability and institutional knowledge in academic leadership roles, as well as the need to balance innovation and tradition in higher education.

Reid reached out to Justin and asked if he would be interested in kicking the tires of higher education. Naturally, Justin said he’d love to.Tune in to part two of this conversation next week.

Paul explains Prospera’s role helping small businesses as a “navigator and problem solver,” discusses some of the challenges facing the nonprofit — like financing infrastructure and community development projects — and answers Justin’s magic wand question: If Paul had a magic wand, what would he change to make operating and/or owning a small business in Montana easier?

Eli turned to Chat GPT to help him with school, in social situations and while working on figuring out his life. He talks to Justin about how he uses Chat GPT as a sounding board and considers it something that really cares about him, while also being aware that it’s a human-made technology with flaws.

Today is our June 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. The duo has been putting this episode off for a long time, but now is the time to talk about AI.

In this conversation, Justin and Bryce talk about how AI could impact …

John and Justin pick up where they left off last week talking about how lying and parenting intersect, the concept of confirmation bias and the risks of AI-generated content and building relationships with AI.

Check out John’s blog here.

John and Justin talk about good faith, the erosion of trust in institutions and confirmation bias. Within the good faith concept, the two discuss intentional acts of kindness as a counter-balance to negativity and bad faith.

This is part one of a two-part series. Tune in to part two next week.

In this conversation Sarah talks about highlighting Pam Wright, an archivist at the National Archives, for Who Is Government? Pam fought to digitize and make archives accessible to the public, something that was not necessarily the case for a rural Montanan. Sarah shares her perspective on the role of government agencies and civic services in solving problems and preserving history.

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Today is our May 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.

This month, Bryce and Justin talk about time. They discuss it as a scarce resource and consider how to make the most optimal decisions regarding allocation. They parse …

Also joining Justin is Brigitta Miranda-Freer, executive director of the Montana World Trade Center.In this episode Chris discusses protecting sensitive data, explains the product offerings of TeraDact and how TeraDact won a UK contract to provide AI-based redaction services for police forces.

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Cassidy Randall is an award-winning journalist and writer based in Missoula, Montana. Her work has appeared in prominent outlets such as National Geographic, The New York Times and Rolling Stone.

In this April edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward tackle the complexities of trade policy. They unpack the economic benefits of cooperation, the concentrated costs of globalization, and the politics driving America’s shifting approach to tariffs. The conversation explores how uncertainty undermines prosperity and why thoug…

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In this installment of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward explore the critical role trust plays in society. They discuss its origins, its importance, and why trust in institutions is on the decline. With insights from research and historical perspectives, they break down how information flows impact trust and offer ideas on how we m…

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In the lead up to the Montana World Trade Center’s World Trade and Investment Day, our Voices of Trade miniseries will be exploring the various opportunities and challenges facing Montana firms doing business internationally.

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Learn more about Missoula Public Library here: https://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/

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1/23/2025 update from Mallory:

Last month, we made the very difficult decision to let half our team go and downsize our in-house production. We’ve moved those units to our existing partner facility in California. We’ll still be making one product in-house but nothing like the scale we were operating at before, where we made 70% in-house in 2024. We’ve always made things in California, but now we’ll be making nearly all of it there. Thanks for the opportunity to share stories of making clothes in America.

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Learn more about Hatch at HatchExperience.org and the Montana Festival at MontanaFestival.org.

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Read McSwane’s story on Dr. Weiner, “Eat What You Kill,” here: https://www.propublica.org/article/thomas-weiner-montana-st-peters-hospital-oncology

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In our December edition of Incentives & Instincts, Justin sits down with economist Bryce Ward to unpack the complex and pressing issue of trust in government. With trust levels in government at historic lows, they delve into the historical trends, causes, and consequences of this erosion in confidence. The conversation explores the influence of media, t…

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Learn more about the Montana Cooperative Development Center at www.mcdc.coop

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This month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with Bryce Ward, dives into the concept of bad apples in various social systems and their disproportionate impact on communities and institutions. Justin and Bryce discuss how a small number of bad apples can distort perceptions and influence norms, particularly in online spaces, w…

Learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force here: www.yhttf.org

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This conversation contains sensitive themes regarding sex trafficking, mental illness and suicide. If you or a loved one is considering suicide, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Stay tuned for part two of our conversation with Penny Ronning next week.

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In this month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with economist Bryce Ward, Justin and Bryce delve into the shifting cultural and social dynamics within the sports industry. They focus on factors like the local connection to sports, the “Moneyball” effect, and the rise of sports gambling, discussing whether these elements are …

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In this month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with economist Bryce Ward, Justin and Bryce question the effectiveness of our current election system in helping us to choose the candidates whose policies will best reflect our perception of problems and priorities. Bryce introduces the concept of deliberative polling as a pote…

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In this month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with economist Bryce Ward, Justin and Bryce dive into the changing perceptions of the teaching profession over the last 50 years. They explore how the status, prestige, and public perception of K-12 teachers have shifted, focusing on the decline since the Great Recession. The co…

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Listen to The Wide Open here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1254361510/the-wide-open

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Learn more about Shelter WF here: www.shelterwf.org

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In a previous episode of Incentives & Instincts, Justin and economist Bryce Ward discussed a concerning rise in the need for chaos — a mentality in which individuals across the ideological spectrum, feeling disaffected by the system, seek its destruction. This week, they attempt to square that trend with the rise of a productive form of centrism in Wash…

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Access the Shared State archive here: https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/shared-state

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In this episode, Jeffrey talks about how being interested in everything led to his blacksmithing career and provides some history of the profession. He also brings up how he deals with certain contradictions in his work — like the fact that the backbones of blacksmithing are destructive to the Earth. Justin asks how blacksmithing fits into the context of other themes of local economy, like CSAs or farmers’ markets, and how Jeffrey brings diversity into the New Agrarian School.

Learn more about the New Agrarian School here: https://www.newagrarianschool.org/

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Our Incentives & Instincts series with economist Bryce Ward continues with a discussion of homelessness in Missoula. Bryce recently published an illuminating report in collaboration with Missoula Economic Partnership that describes the state of homelessness in Missoula, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it. Bryce and Justin are also joined by…

In this episode, Tracy and LeRoy discuss how the CARD is addressing the health impacts of asbestos exposure, the Affordable Care Act’s provisions to fund care for asbestos-related diseases, and the clinic’s legal battles with BNSF Railway.

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In this conversation, Allan discusses his observations of land degradation and biodiversity loss and the importance of properly managing livestock. He critiques the overemphasis on fossil fuels in climate change conversations and points out a need for systemic policy change to manage land, economy, and institutions.

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This week, our Incentives & Instincts series with economist Bryce Ward continues, with an exploration of the dynamics between what we want and what we need in today’s capitalist society. Bryce and Justin dive into how markets cater to our desires but often at the expense of our essential needs, and discuss the resulting impacts on health, social connect…

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In this episode, Steve discusses the turning point that led him to seek help for work-related stress, the boundaries he sets to prioritize emotional health, and why he believes leaders have a responsibility to raise these conversations in their organizations and communities.

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In this episode, Justin and Will discuss how his book challenges misconceptions about Everest, the evolving role of Sherpas, and why this mountain holds such a firm grip on our psyche.

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In conversation with Justin and economist Bryce Ward, Corin describes public radio’s approach to delivering informative, accurate and place-based news that serves the interests of MTPR’s listeners.

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In this week’s episode, Justin and Priya cover environmental justice, the writing process, and the need to sit with both hope and despair. Priya also shares one of their poems, Untitled Poem About Fire.

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Ezra and Justin discuss the origins of Ezra’s curiosity about journalism, how his high-profile guests respond to hard-hitting questions from a teenager, and the values of fair and civil discourse that underlie his future ambitions.

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Austin tells us about his entry into public radio and The Big Why, and we bring you some of the show's magic in action as we answer three listener questions about meteorology, motoring and metalworking.

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Justin and Bryce discuss the roots of these phenomena, the amplifying power of social media, and how capitalism begins to fail when society's needs no longer overlap with its wants.

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In the episode, Justin speaks with D'Vaughn about his professional journey in sales, his devotion to mentoring kids, and his enthusiasm for emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and AI.

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In this episode, Justin and Bryce discuss the emerging ideological divide between Gen Z men and women, the rise of zero sum thinking, and the potential implications for this polarization in American society.

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In this episode, Justin speaks with Dr. Weisenfeld about her academic path to focusing on religion, her research into the history of looking at African American religious traditions through a racialized lens, and her take on the public scrutiny that elite institutions of higher education are currently facing.

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In this episode, Justin speaks with Victoria, Remy, Josie, and Anders about what it's like to be a young person confronting our challenging climate realities, the inspiration they've taken from the Held v. Montana court case, and their outraged optimism for the future.

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In this episode Justin asks Peri and Kyle about how the podcast came to be, why it's important to tell these stories about Glacier National Park, and how increased visitation has changed the way information is conveyed to visitors. Justin asks Peri & Kyle about their favorite park stories.

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In this episode Justin and Maritsa talk about her family ties to TV reporting in Montana,  her experience covering the pandemic and the Scripps News business model. Justin asks Maritsa what her thoughts are on the state of journalism.

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Justin and Bryce take a look back at their 2023 predictions and offer some new predictions for 2024 and beyond. They discuss the economy, politics and culture. Justin asks Bryce what the odds are that in three years neither Trump or Biden is president.

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They delve into the importance of funding transparency for non-profit news organization and the implications of A.I. for print journalism. Justin asks John about how Montana Free Press covers polarizing topics.

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Justin asks John how the rise of Facebook and Google changed the business model for online newspapers. Stay tuned for part two of their conversation next week.

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In this episode Justin and Lance discuss the distinction between art and craft, securing  fruitful partnerships and the history of Montana Silversmiths. Justin asks Lance about the future of manufacturing in Montana.

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Justin and Bryce discuss solutions to the crisis in the political labor market including ranked choice voting, reestablishing community, changing election funding and more. Justin asks Bryce if there is a method to use compensation to hold our elected officials accountable.

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In this episode Justin and Marietta talk about the difference between affordable and workforce housing, how to address the housing crisis and the connection between climate and housing. Justin asks Marietta if she had a magic wand to implement one policy change, what would it be? Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pzPzP6b1Yl46vmry6dE38mQC6C6akEyVSiV8WqUK3EI/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode Justin asks the Byrons about the sources and methods they used to craft the report, how the negative health effects of climate change are distributed and how our health systems can address these effects.

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