Sally Mauk

Missoula

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Capitol Talk: Protests, partisan judges and party loyalty

1 week ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

Opposition to Trump Administration policies draws thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators from the party. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Censure in the Senate; Pain in your pocketbook; Public lands in whose hands?

2 weeks ago | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk |Lee Banville |Holly Michels

Sen. Ellsworth gets his punishment. Montana's congressional delegation stands behind the Trump tariffs. Humanities Montana becomes a victim of the DOGE cuts. And, the old fight over who should own public lands resurfaces. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Montana Free Press State Editor Holly Michels and Lee Banville, Director of the University of Montana School of Journalism and Professor of Political Reporting.
No-bid contract exposed; Court affirms public's right to know; Jan. 6 rioters go free

Jan 24, 2025 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

A Republican state senator is in trouble for making a deal that may not pass the smell test. The Montana press wins a court case against the Legislature over transparency. Some Montanans get frozen out of the Trump inauguration ceremony. And Montanans imprisoned for attacking the Capitol on January 6th are freed by the new Administration. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Capitol Talk: Week 1 brings a contentious start and familiar themes

Jan 11, 2025 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

The first week of the 2025 Legislature gets off to a contentious start. Gov. Gianforte invites Elon Musk to Montana. Legislative leaders plan to revive efforts to change the judiciary. Newly sworn-in Senator Tim Sheehy is wasting no time making a splash. Retiring Congressman Matt Rosendale makes a quiet exit. Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program.
Campaign Beat 2024 election debrief

Nov 8, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Republicans sweep to victory in Montana's top races. Montana's newly elected Senator promises to bring people together. Voters say ‘yes’ to protecting the right to an abortion. Democrats celebrate a few legislative victories, but have a serious reckoning ahead. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.
Early voting, tight races and relief from all the ads. Election day is almost here

Nov 1, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Polls and pundits will soon be proven right or wrong. Last-ditch ads stray further from the facts. Early voting is higher in some counties than others. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin. Tune in on-air Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Knudsen sanctions; Bullet wounds and business deals; Courts and the culture war

Oct 25, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Montana’s attorney general faces an unprecedented sanction, but he still expects to be re-elected. A former park ranger insists Senate candidate Tim Sheehy accidentally shot himself in Glacier Park, despite the candidate’s denials. An outside group tries to insert the debate over trans athletes into a Montana Supreme Court race. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program.
Top contenders for House and governor focus on hot-button issues in recent debates

Oct 18, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

The two main candidates for governor spar over property taxes, housing costs and abortion. And the two candidates for the western district congressional race tussle over the same issues in recent debates. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.
Campaign Beat: Politics, courts and professional misconduct

Oct 11, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

State Attorney General Austin Knudsen is making headlines — but not the kind you want when you're seeking reelection. Two state Supreme Court candidates are hoping to get voters' attention. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.
No surprises in the Senate debate; A shotgun enters the chat

Oct 4, 2024 | mtpr.org | Sally Mauk

Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy land the punches they want to land in their debate. And U.S. House candidate Monica Tranel turns to the time-honored Montana campaign tradition of shooting something out of the sky. Campaign Beat is MTPR's weekly political analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Lee Newspapers State Bureau Chief Holly Michels and UM Political Science Professor and Mansfield Center Fellow Rob Saldin.