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11.20.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do You Sleep With A TV or Fan On?” TOPICS: In this hour we talked about the impeachment, local weather and This Day in History.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37:11) Guest Michele Lemieux, PE of Montana Dam Safety Program – A recent AP story identified 11 dams in Montana with issues. Michele Lemieux clears the air on Montana Dam Safety. Bozeman Commission has new road plans, MSU investigation on merger of departments, Bozeman adopts new housing plan, Belgrade gets $12.5 million of new sewer system, “Can the Griz” food donations to the food bank are running behind.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:22:29) Shane was on the hot seat for feral pigs crossing the border into Montana and causing land destruction. Texters and callers put their two cents in regarding the impeachment process and gave their opinions on how it is going so far.

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

11.19.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Is The US Constitution Outdated?” TOPICS: Affordable housing talks by Bozeman City Commission, MSU workers to get bump in pay, Bozeman Commissioner pleads for sales tax with Montana legislature, West Yellowstone city commission race settled, new city attorney in Livingston, and mudslide closes East River road near Emigrant.

HOUR TWO: Guest Robin Mayer for the Huffing for Stuffing Run Thanksgiving Day. HRDC is sponsoring the 13^th Annual Huffing for Stuffing run to benefit the food bank. You can register to take part by clicking here. More comments from callers and listeners about low cost housing and local option sales tax.

HOUR THREE: Guest City Commissioner Jeff Krauss – More conversation between Jeff, callers and texters on affordable housing and a local option or statewide sales tax. Callers and texters are unhappy about rising taxes and the affordability of continuing to live in Bozeman.

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

11.18.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox With Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in The KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “In Which Month Do You Get The Least Sleep?” TOPICS: Local Weather plus This Day in History along with recent shootings in California, and semi-truck jackknifed on Hwy 191.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 38:53) New traffic signal at Valley Center/Frontage Road Spur, MSU looks at geothermal wells to save energy. Cranksgiving scavenger hunt for the food bank, Bozeman Commission to vote on new housing plan, ESPN to feature Bozeman kidnap victim on podcast Nov. 19th.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 22:34) Pelosi asks Trump to testify, Trump slams Pence aide, violence in Hong Kong continues, Trump reverses his position on e-cigarettes, Democrat Governor elected in Louisiana. IG report out before Thanksgiving.

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

11.15.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in the KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “What Do You Drive?” TOPICS: Local weather plus This Day in History, California school shooting overshadowed by impeachment hearings, UFO spotted near Livingston.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37:27) Grizzly population growing in Montana, Montana colleges gear up for sports betting, Idaho College will no longer accept Medicaid, actor Charles Levin's body found in Oregon ravine, more back on forth with texters and callers regarding the impeachment, Hunter Biden and China plus the transcript of the infamous phone call and the identity of the whistleblower is revealed.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:16:09) Guests Country Commissioners Joe Skinner and Don Seifert along with Gallatin Treasurer Jennifer Blossom – Property tax bills dominated the time period as Jennifer explained some issues with the new tax bills sent out recently. The commissioners also talked about possible tax reduction recourse for those taxpayers who might be on a fixed income.

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

11.14.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Will The President Be Impeached?” TOPICS: Local weather and This Day in History plus Bozeman removing 26 trees near MSU, vandals kill 30 fish at Ennis Hatchery, Yellowstone City Council race too close to call.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 35:14) Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick – Walmart and Disney stir markets in the positive, will rising interest rates affect our national debt, a texter asks Mike when the best time to buy and sell stocks, what percentage to hold in stocks explored.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:13:18)The impeachment inquiry day two in the House, lots of discussion about Hunter Biden and his dealings with the Ukraine and China proved some entertaining back and forth.

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

11.13.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Which of the five senses do you value the most?” Topics: Local weather plus This Day in History rounded out the first hour.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 39:57) Bozeman High Christian club called anti-gay, Madison River putting traffic issues out for public input, Drug Treatment Court graduates three Marines, Montana Governor debate postponed, Sandy Hook lawsuit refused by Supreme Court. DACA arguments being heard by Supreme Court.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:24:53) Tom gives a story about the changing lyrics of the Christmas Classic, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” Impeachment inquiry beings in the House today with testimony from two witnesses. More to be called later in the week and next week. Lots of calls and activity on the App Chat, text line and callers about a host of issues.

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

11.12.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Would You Support A Bozeman Local Option Sales Tax?” TOPICS: Local Weather and This Day in History plus new mascot for Gallatin High, China to build their own Yellowstone in Tibet, voter breakdown of Law and Justice Center Vote. Bridger Brewing building new amphitheater, and vaping rising in high school.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37:46) Trump loses fight on taxes, supreme court to hear DACA arguments. More on vaping and drug use and who should be held accountable. Texter still fixated on debt and Biden and the Ukraine.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:19:42) Guest Bozeman City Commissioner Jeff Krauss – Breakdown of election results, Veterans day events, University of Virginia cancels Veterans Day 21-gun salute over possible gun violence to students. City and county use of tax funds and increase in property taxes. Plus, much more.

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

11.11.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do You Have A Veteran In Your Family?” TOPICS: Local weather and This Day in History plus honoring those who have served and are currently serving in the US Military.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 29:11) DACA will be going before the Supreme Court tomorrow, Veterans Day stuff – Listeners were asked to call or text appreciation for family members or friends who served in the military. Mental Health was a topic from one texter, and the failing dams in Montana was another topic.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:26:42) Alibaba -the Amazon of China – had another record sales day on their artificially created holiday called, “Singles Day.” Lots of discussion about how everyone’s tax bill increased. Three to five hundred dollars seem to be an average but there are those whose increases were over a thousand dollars.

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

11.08.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “How Long Have You Lived In Montana?” TOPICS: Local weather and This Day in History plus HRDC buys downtown building, fight over dinosaur fossils, Big Sky Growth Plan announced, woman defrauds quadriplegic, and Cannery District adds apartments.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 36:26) Guest Scott Sales, Candidate for Montana Secretary of State Scott explained the duties and responsibilities of the Sec. of State office, the relationship needed with each city for elections, and what being a member of the Montana Land Board means to voters.

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:20:33) Guest Gallatin Valley Commissioner Don Seifert – Don, Tom and Shane talked about the recent failure of the Law & Justice Center in the recent election. They also discussed property taxes and the increase in recent property assessments. Also, a Western Drive resident called regarding the city of Bozeman annexing that part of town and the effects of the annexation to locals.Northwestern Energy got the go ahead for a hefty rate increase. 

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

11.07.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane

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HOUR ONE: Vote in the KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Are You Currently Employed Full Time?” TOPICS: Local weather and This Day in History plus Montana dams in poor shape, MSU growing and spending, Yellowstone liquor violations still ongoing.

HOUR TWO: (Begins at 41:47) Guest money Guru Mike McCormick – Markets are setting records almost daily — Mike explains the perils of early retirement and issues with bond purchases. What to look for. Mike, Shane and Tom debate the debt situation

HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:21:42) More discussion about the Trump impeachment, Trumps tax returns, the quid pro quo of the Ukraine deal, and Biden’s role in the 2016 election. Plus lots of interesting texts.

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