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03.19.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “How Do You Listen To KMMS?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, road conditions, poll results, Trump signs aid package, Sanders to assess campaign, Trump invokes Defense Protection Act, Trump stock market gains erased, two congressmen test positive for Coronavirus, New Zealand decriminalizes abortion, China virus line flattens, 2020 Census postponed for time being, and half the ICU virus patients are under 65 years of age.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 35:09) Money Guru Mike McCormick Guest – How long will the market slowdown last, did company stock buybacks hurt their cash position. What about the safety of annuities, could something else be responsible for the decline in the markets besides the virus?

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:11:10) Bozeman City Commissioner Terry Cunningham and Bozeman Fire Chief Josh Waldo Guests – Question on virus testing, city and commission response, where to turn for help, money from the state and federal government for displaced workers, help for non-profits who care for our citizens. Websites for info or to make donations or volunteer to help those in need. Go to HealthyGallatin.org and Gallatin United Way. Please help wherever and however you can.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.18.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Should the Coronavirus Threat Close Businesses in Bozeman?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, Montana road conditions, poll results, debt and assets per citizen, business closings in Canada, Hover Institute Coronavirus Timeline. Earthquake in Utah.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 34:07) More conversation on store closings, local cases in Montana and how they got here, government bailouts, who gets what? Is calling it the China Virus racist? The John Hopkins World Map of CoVid-19 Numbers.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:11:19) Lots of conversation about where Montana is headed and what the federal government is going to do about nationwide closings. Bozeman City Commission meeting at 10am this morning. (Agenda Here)

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.17.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Will the Coronavirus Keep You from Voting?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, road conditions, poll results. City closing down restaurants, bars, casinos, distilleries, tasting rooms in the county. One thousand test kits are becoming available to test for the virus.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 32:39) The shutdown of local businesses had many callers up in arms about the restriction of their constitutional right to assemble. Many callers and texters were upset about what they feel is an overreach of government.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:09:31) Former Mayor and City Commissioner Jeff Krauss guest – More comments on the closing of Bozeman businesses, the park fund vote coming up in May, parking, or lack of it, at the new music venue on 7^th and Elm. And more from callers and texters on the market, closings and restrictions.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.16.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “If Your City Was A Dog; What Breed Would It Be?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, Montana road conditions, poll results, Bridger Bowl to close, the Democrat Debate, short selling as the markets go down and Event 201.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 34:02) As the markets open they are down dramatically even with the Federal Reserve dropping the interest rates to near zero, more on short selling from Shane, and Coronavirus reports from around the world.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:10:21) How will parents deal with day care, the dentist, hospital visits, media panic. Lots of texts and calls about what’s being done to stem the spread of this virus. Pros and cons on Trumps handling of the crisis.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

 

03.13.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Is the Cancelling of Sporting Events and School Overkill?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, road conditions, poll results, cancellation of sporting and school events, Canadian Prime Minister’s wife has Coronavirus, XL pipeline to begin construction.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 40:08) New Reach, Inc. Director Dee Metric guest – Reach works with developmentally disabled adults by finding jobs in the community for those who are capable and also helping those who need 24/7 care. Check out their website in the link above to donate or if you have jobs available. In the second half hour we talked about Governor Bullock issuing state of emergency in Montana due to Coronavirus, Montana Colleges to go online after spring break.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:21:06) Gallatin Valley Commissioner Don Seifert guest. Conversation about the Salary Compensation Committee meeting, new road standards in the valley, and the two levies on the May ballot for the 911 Center and Search and Rescue. More from texters and callers on Trump’s handling of the virus outbreak and the future economy with all the events being cancelled.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.12.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Are You Happy with The Gov't Response to the Coronavirus?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, Montana road conditions, poll results, first Montana case of Coronavirus announced, NBA postpones season, Weinstein gets 23 year jail sentence, Tom answers complaints about KMMS carrying basketball games.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 33:31) Money Guru Mike McCormick guest – Stock markets taking a tumble again, the Coronavirus effect, what’s the smart money saying to protect your investments, and are we headed for a recession?

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:09:56) Calls and texts on how government is handling the virus, MSU calls of nationwide conference scheduled in Bozeman, Gallatin Schools and Livingston Schools both looking for tax increases, and should billboards be allowed on 191 going to Big Sky?

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.11.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Is It Over for Bernie?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, Montana road report, poll results, markets, currencies, oil going down, gold going up, death rates in the US compared to Coronavirus.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 33:26) Guest Jacobus Hollewijn talking about the Coronavirus. What is it? How is it spread? Summer vs. winter, how to fight it. Is it a biological weapon of the Chinese? Why is the public reacting to this virus so much more than previous ones?

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:08:53) Jacobus stayed with us for more calls and information about the virus. Some links to Montana information as well as US and Global stats are on our website at “Coronavirus Testing In Montana.”

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.10.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Who Will Win the Most Delegates in Tonight's Primary?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, This Day in History, poll results, today’s primary vote, Coronavirus, markets down, bonds down, and what happens to money donated to losing candidates? Here’s the answer.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 33:42) US House of Representatives Candidate Joe Dooling – Discussion of the Coronavirus, effect of tariffs on Montana farmers, farm subsidies, beef sale deal with Japan, USMCA, and what Joe’s hearing from Montana voters.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:10:12) Former Bozeman City Commissioner and Three Time Mayor of Bozeman – Jeff Krauss – Discussion on the Parks Fund disguised as a tax increase on the voters of Bozeman coming up on the May Ballot. Jeff will be debating current Bozeman Mayor Chris Mehl on this Park Fund tax at the Bozeman Public Library at noon on March 13^th. Go and learn.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.09.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Will the Coronavirus Cancel Your Vacation This Year?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, road conditions, poll results, show download numbers.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 34:12) Parks on the ballot in May, eighty-three candidates for Bozeman City Manager. Coronavirus, the market downturn and bonds. 

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:09:56) Interview with AG Tim Fox and Jon Knocky running on the ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor. Fox is introducing his Outdoor Heritage Strategy for land use and preservation. Also, human trafficking, drug enforcement and what Montana needs to move forward. And, former governor Steve Bullock files paperwork to run for the Montana US Senate seat against Steve Daines.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

03.06.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Biden, Bernie or Hillary? Who Will Get the Democrat Nomination?” TOPICS: Local weather, local temps, road conditions, poll results, the World Health Organization on the Coronavirus, Sheryl Crow to headline Big Sky Music Festival, Gallatin Yellowstone airport plans big expansion, FBI looking for missing kids in Yellowstone, new bakery in Livingston, Park County looking for new Fairground and Park director, and Schumer threats against the Supreme Court.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 36:35) Top of the hour was lots of discussion about the upcoming debates with Joe and Bernie, plus two big primaries in the next two weeks and a Democrat Debate on Immigration scheduled. Interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Al “Doc” Olszewski – Conversation on taxes, overreach of government agencies, the opioid epidemic, Children Services, pro-life, and foster homes in Montana.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:19:36) This hour went all over the place with another battle about the Russians taking the election away from Hillary, who will the eventual candidate select as VP, plus more on the Schumer threat to the US Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.

You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com