Strangers Talking Politics Pod
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A show dedicate to practical conversation among everyday people about the issues we face nationally and in Montana.
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New episode! You’re gonna love it. Teeing up for ‘26 election with Russ Cleveland and Leigh Larson.
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Universal Childcare and the Politicization of Language.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New episode! You’re gonna love it. Teeing up for ‘26 election with Russ Cleveland and Leigh Larson.
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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.
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.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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.
New episode out tomorrow! We sat down with Leigh Larson and Russ Cleveland and it was another dynamic conversation. Hope you enjoy.
May 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
New episode out tomorrow! We sat down with Leigh Larson and Russ Cleveland and it was another dynamic conversation. Hope you enjoy.
Episode 7: Barr shelves and the trucking industry. Out now.
May 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Episode 7: Barr shelves and the trucking industry. Out now.
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New episode on bare shelves and trucking out today! www.stppod.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
New episode on bare shelves and trucking out today! www.stppod.com
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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.
Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws
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May 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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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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These workers walked out after negotiations over wages, retirement benefits and job security broke down.
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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
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May 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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.
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
These workers walked out after negotiations over wages, retirement benefits and job security broke down.
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Will the shelves be bare?
Just the 3 of us discuss the tariffs and their implications.
New episode drops today.
Just the 3 of us discuss the tariffs and their implications.
New episode drops today.
May 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Will the shelves be bare?
Just the 3 of us discuss the tariffs and their implications.
New episode drops today.
Just the 3 of us discuss the tariffs and their implications.
New episode drops today.
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Recommendations include new fire service, more tasks in state hands, less science.
Trump budget proposal portends deep cuts to public lands
Recommendations include new fire service, more tasks in state hands, less science.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Recommendations include new fire service, more tasks in state hands, less science.
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US agrees ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after dozens killed in airstrikes
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
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May 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
US agrees ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after dozens killed in airstrikes
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Aetna announced it plans to exit the health insurance exchange in 17 states.
1 million people could lose their health coverage.
“This decision is... to focus the company’s portfolio,” Aetna’s parent company CVS said.
CVS' revenue was up 7% last quarter.
1 million people could lose their health coverage.
“This decision is... to focus the company’s portfolio,” Aetna’s parent company CVS said.
CVS' revenue was up 7% last quarter.
May 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Aetna announced it plans to exit the health insurance exchange in 17 states.
1 million people could lose their health coverage.
“This decision is... to focus the company’s portfolio,” Aetna’s parent company CVS said.
CVS' revenue was up 7% last quarter.
1 million people could lose their health coverage.
“This decision is... to focus the company’s portfolio,” Aetna’s parent company CVS said.
CVS' revenue was up 7% last quarter.
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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.
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.
Strangers Talking Politics Podcast
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May 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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.
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.
Montanans are over charged on taxes and that money is used to build slush funds rather than being returned to Montanans.
May 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Montanans are over charged on taxes and that money is used to build slush funds rather than being returned to Montanans.
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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.
If you're a vet at risk of foreclosure, we want to hear your story.
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.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
If you're a vet at risk of foreclosure, we want to hear your story.
Latest episode gets into the nitty gritty of Montana property taxes and how we are being overcharged.
May 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Latest episode gets into the nitty gritty of Montana property taxes and how we are being overcharged.
We love the animals over here at the STP Pod so here is some gosling sweetness to enjoy for a nice break from politics.
May 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
We love the animals over here at the STP Pod so here is some gosling sweetness to enjoy for a nice break from politics.
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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.
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...
www.motherjones.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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.
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.
April 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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.
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BREAKING: Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign a much anticipated mineral resources deal with the U.S.
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.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign a much anticipated mineral resources deal with the U.S.
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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.
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.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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.
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.
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Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
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.
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April 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
Edit day 2. It was a great episode and we know ya’ll are gonna love it.
April 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Edit day 2. It was a great episode and we know ya’ll are gonna love it.