Best Lake Forest Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Local Events: Fall Into Fun with Music, Festivals, and Autumn Adventures 5:37

7h ago5:37

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As the crisp fall air arrives in Northwest Montana, so do an array of exciting events! From the Downtown in the Round music festival in Whitefish, featuring top songwriters from across the country, to quilt sales, silent auctions, and harvest festivals, there's something for everyone this weekend. Whether you're tuning in for great music, fundraisi…

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Thursday 10/3/24: North Avenue past and present, Milwaukee County budget 51:22

2d ago51:22

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The history, landmarks and present-day revitalization along North Avenue. The Milwaukee County Budget, and one program facing an uncertain future.

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Wednesday 10/2/24: FAFSA delays, population changes, Milwaukee Comedy Festival 51:20

3d ago51:20

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How FAFSA delays have impacted local students. How Milwaukee’s population has changed and presidential election implications. The annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival is happening this week.

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Tuesday 10/1/24: Interviews with Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde 51:29

4d ago51:29

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Interviews with U.S. Senate candidates Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde. We continue exploring North Avenue and its influence on the presidential election.

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Monday 9/30/24: Ari Shapiro, North Avenue, Milwaukee Music Roundup 51:30

5d ago51:30

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All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro on his work and storytelling. How North Avenue could sway the outcome of the presidential election. New local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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Local Events: Songwriting Legends, Forest Bathing, and Weekend Thrills 4:32

6d ago4:32

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It's another beautiful fall week in Montana, and we've got an exciting lineup of events to keep you entertained! From the Downtown in the Round, featuring Nashville's finest songwriters, to a peaceful forest bathing walk, there's something for everyone. Plus, don't miss Miller Campbell’s live performance at the Daily Inter Lake for Press Play and t…

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Grizzly Bear Attack, Flathead Lake’s Comeback, and Montana’s Overseas Voting Ballot Mix-Up 9:03

7d ago9:03

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In this week's headlines, we cover three major stories making waves in northwest Montana. A grizzly bear encounter on the Highline Trail left one hiker injured but prepared hikers fought back with bear spray. Next, we dive into the recovery of Flathead Lake’s water levels after last year’s drastic lows. Finally, we discuss the recent error in Monta…

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Thursday 9/26/24: Rising ATV and UTV deaths, shipwrecks, Horicon Marsh 51:21

9d ago51:21

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An uptick in ATV and UTV deaths in Wisconsin and ways to prevent them. The Milwaukee Public Library’s Great Lakes Marine Collection. A trip to Horicon Marsh.

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Wednesday 9/25/24: updated COVID-19 vaccine, political artifact preservation, wild wetlands 51:12

10d ago51:12

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The updated COVID-19 vaccine and how to get it. How the Wisconsin Historical Society preserves political artifacts. A documentary that explores the wild wetlands outside Madison.

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Tuesday 9/24/24: Economic conditions, unions and voting, 'We Are Big Time' 51:20

12d ago51:20

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A report finds declining unemployment and rising wages despite inflation. SEIU's effort to get out the vote. “We Are Big Time”, a new graphic novel based on an all-Muslim girl's basketball team at a Milwaukee school.

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Has an all-out war broken out between Israel and Lebanon? 58:06

11d ago58:06

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Has an all-out war broken out between Israel and Lebanon? If so, what are the impacts and wider implications? How is this extension of conflict in the region related to the ongoing genocide by Israeli forces in Gaza? And what is the latest from the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank? Our guest is Middle East expert and author Phyllis…

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Monday 9/23/24: Winter weather forecast, Ojibwe-dubbed Star Wars, harvest season is upon us! 51:18

12d ago51:18

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What Milwaukee’s warmer-than-usual summer could mean for winter. A local voice actor featured in an Ojibwe dubbing of Star Wars: A New Hope. Plus, gardening season isn’t over yet!

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Local Events: Stories, Movies, and Musical Adventures in Northwest Montana 4:49

13d ago4:49

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In this episode of Local Events, we explore a week filled with engaging local festivities, starting with a Spoken Word Story Workshop at the Whitefish Community Center and a screening of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" at the Northwest Montana History Museum. Discover the breathtaking Grand Canyon with award-winning teacher Linda Smith, and check…

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Homeless shelter loses permit, grizzly bear euthanized, and conservation lawsuit against National Park Service 9:15

14d ago9:15

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In this week's episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman dives into the heated Kalispell City Council decision to revoke the Flathead Warming Center’s permit, igniting debates on homelessness and community safety. We also explore the euthanization of a grizzly bear in Libby, highlighting the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife conflict. Additionally,…

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Community Conversation: Flathead Quilter’s Guild 20:37

16d ago20:37

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Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman chats with Audrey Hyvonen of the Flathead Quilter’s Guild about their fall quilt show that will feature the area’s most beautiful quilts, vendors from around the region, a raffle quilt, and more fun activities for the entire family. Flathead Quilters’ Guild’s “Think Modern, Montana!” quilt show on Friday, Sept…

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Thursday 9/19/24: Forest Home statue returns, 'My Cousin Augie', what is safety? 36:00

17d ago36:00

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A historic statue returns to Forest Home Cemetery. A reporter's quest to solve her cousin's 1978 murder. A public housing complex that challenges us to consider deeper meanings of "safety."

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Wednesday 9/18/24: Sink holes in Lake Michigan, Vel Phillips statue, restaurant closures 51:21

18d ago51:21

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Sink holes in Lake Michigan. A historic statue of Milwaukee civil rights leader Vel Phillips. Milwaukee restaurant closures and what’s new in dining in the city.

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Tuesday 9/17/24: Final Five Voting, Milwaukee murals, Live at Lake Effect 51:30

19d ago51:30

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An election system called ‘Final Five Voting’ and why some advocate for it. A Milwaukee muralist speaks about public art. Live at Lake Effect featuring classical guitarist René Izquierdo.

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A deep dive into The Chicano Moratorium of 1970 58:42

19d ago58:42

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Today on Sojourner Truth, a deep dive into the August 29th 1970 Chicano Moratorium, where tens of thousands of Chicanos and their supporters took to the streets in East Los Angeles to protest the war in Vietnam and the oppression of Chicano people. Similar marches took place in several other states, but the one in EastLos was by far the largest. Po…

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Glacier Dispatch: Wild Encounters and Warnings 6:47

18d ago6:47

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From wild pine martens hitching rides to hoverboarders on the lake, Glacier National Park’s rangers have been busy! Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she dives into recent park dispatch reports that range from life-saving rescues to quirky wildlife encounters. It’s a glimpse into the unpredictable and often adventurous life inside the …

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Monday 9/16/24: King Center, monuments and history, war dogs 51:09

19d ago51:09

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The King Center on Milwaukee’s near north side. U.S. monuments and their collectively skewed version of history. A World War II-era program that put pets on the front lines.

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Fall Fun and Festivities: Bears, Books, and Oktoberfest! 5:44

19d ago5:44

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Get ready for cozy fall vibes and exciting local events in this week's Local Events episode! Celebrate Bear Awareness Month with a guided hike on the Whitefish Trail, discover the beauty of birdwatching with Flathead Audubon, and enjoy musical performances at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Don’t forget to check out the Flathead Library’s ann…

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Helicopter Under Fire, Prescribed Burns in Flathead Valley, and Lightning Strike Recovery: This Week’s Top Stories 7:32

21d ago7:32

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On this episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman covers the latest major headlines from northwest Montana. We delve into last week’s armed standoff involving Two Bear Air, where the helicopter crew was targeted by gunfire and a laser sight. Plus, we look at the prescribed burns taking place around the Flathead Valley. Finally, we discuss the miraculo…

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Thursday 9/12/24: Hazelnuts, green infrastructure, 'Reflections of Representation' 51:17

24d ago51:17

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Hazelnuts as a solution to Wisconsin’s loss of dairy farms. Changes made to Milwaukee’s green infrastructure. WUWM Eric Von Fellow Nadya Kelly on what inspired her upcoming series "Reflections of Representation."

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Conversation with 'Out to Pasture' Director Kier Atherton: Mystery Comedy Film Premiering in Whitefish 15:14

23d ago15:14

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Reporter Taylor Inman chatted with local filmmaker and internationally renowned cinematographer Kier Atherton, who is presenting his sophomore feature film, Out to Pasture, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. This Montana premiere offers audiences a special opportunity to experience the film before its wide rel…

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Wednesday 9/11/24: research your landlord, Ho-Chunk Dept. of Agriculture, cicada magic 51:30

25d ago51:30

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A tool that empowers Milwaukee renters. The Ho-Chunk Nation's newly developed Department of Agriculture. The scientific, cultural and personal connections we have with the moon.

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Tuesday 9/10/24: economy inequities, LOTUS fundraiser, What Milwaukee Is Made Of, 'The League' 51:13

25d ago51:13

51:13

We explore why unaddressed economic inequalities has led to support for Donald Trump. We tell you about an event that helps survivors of sexual trauma share their stories through art. We bring you our new series What Milwaukee Is Made Of. Plus, we tell you about a film about the National Negro Baseball League.…

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Historic struggle for the Shawnee Forest and the Climate 59:58

25d ago59:58

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Special Earthwatch episode. An update on the struggle to save the shawnee forest at the same time cut through the jobs versus nature debate our guests are John Wallace Karen Furley and Sam Sterns, All campaigners based in southern Illinois.By Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

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Monday 9/9/24: Milwaukee Film, Capitol Notes, Tricklebee Cafe 51:23

27d ago51:23

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The new CEO of Milwaukee Film speaks on changes at the organization. How the Harris Campaign compares to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run. A pay-what-you-can cafe in Milwaukee finds solutions to hunger and food waste.

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Conversation with Flathead Building Association 14:37

26d ago14:37

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Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman chats with Flathead Building Association Executive Director Mark Freidline and Committee Chair Rocheal Gaston of Direct Source Cabinets about 2024's upcoming Flathead Valley Parade of Homes. They said it’s one of their favorite events of the year as they get to show off the craftsmanship of the valley’s many s…

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Golden Retrievers, Movie Premiere, Roller Derby & Outdoor Adventures: Can’t-Miss Events in Northwest Montana 6:09

27d ago6:09

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This week on the Local Events podcast, we’ve got something for everyone! Hone your photography skills on the Whitefish Trail, craft stacker rings at Waters Edge Winery, or search for fairies at the Conrad Mansion. Don’t miss the intimate concert with Big Sky City Lights at the Press Play lunch series, or grab your pup for the adorable Goldenstock e…

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