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A show dedicate to practical conversation among everyday people about the issues we face nationally and in Montana. https://linktr.ee/Strangerstalkingpod

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Ep. 9 Season 1 Finale
YouTube video by Strangers Talking Politics Ep. 9 Season 1 Finale

Season 1 Finale is live! We hope you enjoy.

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25.05.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Universal Childcare and the Politicization of Language.
YouTube video by Strangers Talking Politics Universal Childcare and the Politicization of Language.

New episode! You’re gonna love it. Teeing up for β€˜26 election with Russ Cleveland and Leigh Larson.

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14.05.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.

The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.

12.05.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 36266    πŸ” 9161    πŸ’¬ 1482    πŸ“Œ 1081
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New episode out tomorrow! We sat down with Leigh Larson and Russ Cleveland and it was another dynamic conversation. Hope you enjoy.

13.05.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 7: Barr shelves and the trucking industry. Out now.

08.05.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode on bare shelves and trucking out today! www.stppod.com

07.05.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws

Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.

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Thousands of machinists union members go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney About 3,000 labor union members have gone on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, as negotiations over wages, retirement benefits and job security broke down

3,000 union members are on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney.

These workers walked out after negotiations over wages, retirement benefits and job security broke down.

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07.05.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 428    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Will the shelves be bare?
Just the 3 of us discuss the tariffs and their implications.

New episode drops today.

07.05.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump budget proposal portends deep cuts to public lands Recommendations include new fire service, more tasks in state hands, less science.

Recommendations include new fire service, more tasks in state hands, less science.

06.05.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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US agrees ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after dozens killed in airstrikes The Houthis have agreed to stop targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea, but said attacks against Israel will continue

US agrees ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after dozens killed in airstrikes

07.05.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 7

Aetna announced it plans to exit the health insurance exchange in 17 states.

1 million people could lose their health coverage.

β€œThis decision is... to focus the company’s portfolio,” Aetna’s parent company CVS said.

CVS' revenue was up 7% last quarter.

05.05.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 747    πŸ” 277    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 46
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New episode out this coming Wednesday!
Supply chain disruption on the way?
We talk about the impact of trumps import taxes on the economy as a whole as well as the trucking industry in particular.

We discuss the unpopularity of both democrats and republicans and how to fix that.

05.05.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Montanans are over charged on taxes and that money is used to build slush funds rather than being returned to Montanans.

04.05.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're a military veteran at risk of foreclosure, NPR wants to hear from you The VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. We want to hear your story.

The VA has abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages.

If you're a vet at risk of foreclosure, we want to hear your story.

02.05.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 19226    πŸ” 8823    πŸ’¬ 875    πŸ“Œ 664
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Latest episode gets into the nitty gritty of Montana property taxes and how we are being overcharged.

03.05.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We love the animals over here at the STP Pod so here is some gosling sweetness to enjoy for a nice break from politics.

01.05.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The men who could be sent to El Salvador next A Mother Jones investigation based on firsthand accounts from ICE detainees in Texas reveals how Venezuelans were nearly removed from the country under the Alien Enemies Act without a chance to contes...

A Mother Jones investigation based on firsthand accounts from ICE detainees in Texas reveals how Venezuelans were nearly removed from the country under the Alien Enemies Act without a chance to contest the allegations against them.

30.04.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3242    πŸ” 1311    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 39
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This episode was a great look at the floating ideas around the autism registry and unintended implications of this language despite whether they will be able to achieve it or not.

30.04.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ukraine poised to sign much anticipated mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington.

BREAKING: Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign a much anticipated mineral resources deal with the U.S.

30.04.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 12
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Montana Property Taxes and The RFK Autism Registry Podcast Episode Β· Strangers Talking Politics Β· 04/30/2025 Β· 1h 19m

New episode out now

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30.04.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Montana property taxes are out of control. On the next episode we talk about the non-solution solutions making their way through the legislature. We also talk about the Autism Registry.

Eric Nylund, a longtime staffer for Senator Tester, joined us for an another great convo.

28.04.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#WoodPigeons #Pigeons #NaturePhotography #Birds #PigeonSky #Bluebells

26.04.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.

Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.

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Edit day 2. It was a great episode and we know ya’ll are gonna love it.

27.04.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The edit on the next episode has begun.

26.04.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Republicans getting removed and The SAVE ACT
YouTube video by Strangers Talking Politics Republicans getting removed and The SAVE ACT

Here’s a link to the current show released last week. We covered censured republicans in the Montana legislature and the S.A.V.E Act in Congress.

youtu.be/gAYLzck9cxk?...

26.04.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply U.S. health officials say they'll urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

U.S. health officials say they'll urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

26.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 13

BREAKING: A federal judge blocks Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal workers of their union rights.

The White House tried to end collective bargaining for workers at numerous agencies by invoking national security.

A U.S. District Judge just shot them down.

25.04.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1585    πŸ” 355    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 14
So, are they the a**hole? #reddit #aita #montana #podcast
YouTube video by Strangers Talking Politics So, are they the a**hole? #reddit #aita #montana #podcast

A preview of the great convos we are having youtube.com/shorts/VryrO...

25.04.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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