Montana Values Podcast

Episode 49: "Trust, but verify."

Is Montana's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, overstepping his authority and sticking his nose where it doesn't belong? We'll tell you.

 

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Intro : Called to Win, by GoodBMusic

Outro: Relaxed Inspiration (IG Version Short 60s), by Lesfm

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Links:

https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ag-told-county-attorney-to-drop-2-misdemeanor-conceal-carry-charges/article_9d4b7b94-14c0-5ef6-8a92-79d328fb9bf1.html

https://montanafreepress.org/2020/06/05/graybill-and-knudsen-starkly-different-visions-for-attorney-general/

https://dojmt.gov/our-attorney-general/ag-role-and-responsibilities/

State ex rel. Nolan v. Dist. Court of First Judicial Dist., 22 Mont. 25 (Mont. 1899)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Knudsen   

 

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Episode 50: We‘re having a little TIF with local government.

How does local government rob you blind? We'll tell you.  

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Intro: Rhythm of War (Main), by GoodBMusic
Outro: Corporate Beat Ambient (IG Version 60s), by Lesfm
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Links:
https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/2105/MRA-General-Brochure?bidId=
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-12/does-tax-increment-financing-really-work-usually-no
https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-business-health-missoula-8fcbf12f8858593001f1549d8b0b5dac

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Episode 51: Extortion is a sewer. Literally.

Local government harms tax payers by extorting unincorporated communities. We'll tell you how. 

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Intro: A Song of Wolves & Dragons, by Xelementumign1s
Outro: Upbeat Corporate Motivation, by Amusicmedia
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LINKS:
https://mtgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Preamble-Platform-2018.pdf

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/02/28/independence-sewage-treatment/

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2020/03/06/kalispell-residents-voice-concern-water-sewer-rate-adjustments/

https://evergreenwaterdistrict.com/about-us

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Episode 52: Rights are expensive.

Is deference to the Constitution a Montana value? If so, get out your checkbooks.

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Intro: Epic Trailer, by dhineshlhmm

Outro: Upbeat Ukulele, by lesfm

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Links:

https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2017-02-14/budget-cuts-will-cripple-montanas-already-overburdened-public-defenders-attorneys-say
https://missoulacurrent.com/government/2021/09/defenders-caseload-legislative/
https://sixthamendment.org/the-right-to-counsel/

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Episode 53: The All-American Breakfast, Lucky Strikes & Propaganda.

"Propaganda is the executive arm of the invisible government." - Edward Bernays

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Intro: Wild Wild West, by Julius H
Outro: Upbeat Uplifting Inspiring Corporate, by Asepirawan
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LINKS:

Clay Travis on Twitter: "Joe Biden ran his entire 2020 campaign from his basement arguing he’d make the country safe from covid by following the “science.” Yet more Americans have now died of covid in 2021 under his administration than in 2020 under Trump. https://t.co/9wTQilIyQ4" / Twitter

Tom Cotton on Twitter: "Joe Biden promised not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000. But he wants to give the IRS access to your personal bank account if you have just $600. Once again, Biden is not telling the truth." / Twitter

Robby Starbuck on Twitter: "Democrats: We won’t tax the middle class *fingers crossed behind their back* Reality: Inflation is the largest tax that the middle class has been hit with in modern times. It’s tax by a different name. https://t.co/jGjEQIwZ2B" / Twitter

Montana Republican Party on Twitter: "Tell me you’re trying to gerrymander congressional districts, without telling me you’re trying to gerrymander congressional districts. Dems on the MT Districting and Apportionment Commission will go first. https://t.co/sl0kvaSWsP" / Twitter

From Zero to Zillion, Who Still Cares About the National Debt? (freethepeople.org)

Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff (justice.gov)

Steve Daines on Twitter: "Labeling parents as threats because they hold elected school board members accountable for what's going on in the classroom is a clear attempt to silence political opposition." / Twitter

Matt Rosendale on Twitter: "I am outraged that the Biden Administration has directed the FBI to investigate parents for daring to oppose the teaching of Critical Race Theory to their children. What's next for this administration? Threatening to send concerned parents to Gitmo?" / Twitter

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Episode 54: Wash, Rinse, Repeat. Montana‘s Attorney General is back in hot water.

Does MT's AG, Austin Knudsen, lack the professional and emotional maturity for the job? We'll tell you.

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Intro: Action Epic Cinematic Victory, by GoodBMusic

Outro: Inspiration, by Tim Taj

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LINKS:

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/10/22/attorney-general-overstepped-authority-in-hospital-incident-critics-say/

Montana AG overstepped authority in hospital incident, critics say (montanafreepress.org)

Montana Medicaid Fraud | Whistleblowers Report Here | Rewards for MT Info (medicaidfraudhotline.com)

Sheriff Disputes MT Attorney General's claim to jurisdiction in hospital incident | 406 Poltics | helenair.com

17-8-402. Definitions, MCA (mt.gov)
2-15-501. General duties, MCA (mt.gov)

Helena hospital says doctors 'threatened' by public officials over ivermectin request | 406 politics | helenair.com

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Episode 55: Extremists are the last kids picked for the kickball team.

The extremists are actually lazy, opportunist dumb-dumbs, who believe Montana is for sale.

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Intro: Chasing Victory (Main), by Zakharvalaha
Outro: Successful construction, by Tim Taj
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LINK:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/montana-extreme-trump/2021/10/22/0f82afbc-0037-11ec-a664-4f6de3e17ff0_story.html

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Episode 56: Smoke & Mirrors. The investigation that will go nowhere.

A *bonus* follow-up episode on our 54th show where we highlighted the shenanigans of MT's Attorney General, Austin Knudsen.

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Intro: Fairies & Witches, by ykaiavu
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LINK:
Episode 54: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-duh22-111393d

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Episode 57: It‘s all in who you know.

Is Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen, doling out favors to his political comrades? Do the signs point to YES?

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Intro: Russian Folk Kalinka, by Muza Production, royalty free on Jamendo

Outro: Inspiring Exciting Piano, by Lesfm, royalty free on Pixabay

 

LINKS:
https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/helena-man-accused-of-flashing-gun-in-mask-dispute-signs-plea-deal/article_2b222d5b-8b30-55b4-aa8e-5354bdc7b9b9.html

https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0080/part_0010/section_0010/0450-0080-0010-0010.html

 

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Episode 58: Injustice & Intimidation.

Injustice and intimidation. The 2 attributes of the Montana Attorney General's leadership.

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Intro: The Power of an Heroic Epic Story, by Lesfm

Outro: Cheerful Cinematic Song (w/o guitar solo) by ZAKHARVALAHA

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Links:

https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/24/montana-ag-knudsen-did-not-harass-hospital-staff-says-special-counsel/

https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0020/section_0030/0450-0050-0020-0030.html

https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-probe-provides-more-info-on-ag-hospital-dispute/article_914a07fa-fd35-522d-94ec-339736fbce63.html

https://casetext.com/case/estate-of-frazier-v-miller 

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Episode 59: Fielder‘s Felony Follies? We‘ll let you decide.

Carry on, Montana GOP - by continuing to cover up and embrace corruption, you become exactly what the Democrats hope you to be.

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Intro: Honor and Sword, by ZAKHARVALAHA

Outro: Inspire Corporate, by LESFM

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LINKS:

http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0211W$BLAC.VoteTabulation?P_VOTE_SEQ=S251&P_SESS=20151

https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0070/part_0020/section_0090/0450-0070-0020-0090.html

https://montanafreepress.org/2021/11/24/montana-ag-knudsen-did-not-harass-hospital-staff-says-special-counsel/

https://montanafreepress.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11.22.21-Special-Counsel-Report-St.-Peters-Inquiry_with-exhibits.pdf

https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-probe-provides-more-info-on-ag-hospital-dispute/article_914a07fa-fd35-522d-94ec-339736fbce63.html

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Episode 60: Hi. We‘re the government & we‘re here to solve the affordable housing crisis.

Government loves to talk about affordable housing, but it fails to recognize it's the one who caused the crisis.

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Intro = Epic Inspiration, by Alex MakeMusic

Outro = Christmas Epic Magic Dance, by Lesfm

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Links:

https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/12/17/the-enemy-of-affordable-housing/

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