Episodes

Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
11.06.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Are You Happy With the Gallatin County Election Results?” TOPICS: Local weather forecast plus This Day in History rounded out the first hour. A caller had info on a drug bust at the Canadian/US border.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37:04) Local election results were in and the failure of the Law and Justice Center plus non-partisan elections were a hot topic. We also talked about Jeffery Epstein’s murder/suicide(?) and the report of ABC passing on carrying the story when it first broke. Also, a discussion about the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Montana.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:18:30) The National Debt was a very hot topic as Tom and texters went toe-to-toe on the importance of the debt vs. GDP. There was also discussion about the drug cartels and the war at our southern border.
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

Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
11.05.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Should Voters Approve a $59 Million Bond For a New Law & Justice Center?” TOPICS: Local weather plus This Day In History covered the first hour.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 39:36) Man charged with vehicular homicide arrested in Utah, ex-Bozeman School teacher in drunk driving vehicle accident at school, Comedy Central personality Trevor Noah coming to MSU for a show in April 2020. Forget about raking your leaves this fall and winter. Election Day in Bozeman and four key state election might predict the federal election outcome in 2020.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:25:18) Guest Bozeman City Commissioner Jeff Kraus- Discussion this week included the possible moving of Costco to Belgrade, why so many vacant lots in Bozeman, is our growth sustainable, will property values in Belgrade increase to follow Bozeman, skilled labor needed in Bozeman, recycling goals of city commission and the possibility of a transfer station for trash.
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

Monday Nov 04, 2019
11.04.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Would you buy American made products over imported even if it’s 10% more?” TOPICS: Local weather and This Day in History covered the bulk of the first hour.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 38:28:00) Candidate for US Congress Joe Dooling joined Tom and Shane to discuss impeachment, how the USMCA will affect Montana Ag producers, the local ag picture in Montana. The markets rallied for records in the Stock Exchange, the S&P and the NASDAQ. Vote tomorrow. Livingston will hold discussions of alternative types of local government.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:20:00) There was a lot of discussion from callers, texters and app chatters as to Costco leaving Bozeman. Tom debated texters over the importance of the national debt and five hospitals in Montana guilty of making $26 million dollar deal with insurance companies.
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

Friday Nov 01, 2019
11.01.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Are You for Or Against Bozeman Annexation?” TOPICS: Gallatin Weather and a very interesting This Day in History filled out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: The latest job report was released plus a caller wanted to know about the employee labor participation rate. In the second part of this hour Guest Henry Kriegel talked about “Rethinking War and Diplomacy – When Should America Go to War?” a program coming up on Wed. Nov. 6 at the Bozeman Public Library.Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for all plan and the latest job numbers.
HOUR THREE: Guests Don Seifert and Joe Skinner Gallatin County Commissioners – The law and justice center again took center stage. Tom and Shane asked those to call who are in favor of the L&J and why they will vote in favor.
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

Thursday Oct 31, 2019
10.31.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
HOUR ONE: Vote in the KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Will Hillary Clinton Enter the Presidential Race?” TOPICS: Gallatin Weather and This Day in History, plus Tom and Shane called it — the Winco Lawsuit is officially dismissed.
HOUR TWO: Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick – Mike explains how to get out of debt, answers to listeners questions on investing 401k’s and IRA’s. Also health insurance and opinions on Medicare for all being proposed by some presidential candidates.
HOUR THREE: More discussion of healthcare and comparisons to the VA health system.
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

Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
10.30.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
HOUR ONE: Gallatin Valley Weather and a very exciting and informative This Day in History took care of our first hour.
HOUR TWO: Churches are going solar — first church in Bozeman installs solar panels. Crazies land swap upsets hunters, election ballots are starting to come in at the Court House, hunters have tough time with first weekend weather, movement to rename the Bozeman VA Clinic after Medal of Honor winner Travis Adkins. The city commission has voted on annexation of over 500 homes into Bozeman at a cost to homeowners. Costco may be moving plus a public meeting in Billings on the XL Keystone pipeline. Facial recognition at music concerts, gun bill against city shut down by judge, will there be an interest rate increase?
HOUR THREE: Expecting an announcement any day that the Winco Foods lawsuit has been settled. Impeachment testimony says some parts left out. House impeachment vote scheduled for Thursday. House votes on Turkey’s Armenian genocide in 1915. UK to hold another vote regarding Brexit. Nationals win game six showdown Wednesday night.
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

Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
10.29.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “How much time do you spend listening to KMMS each day?” TOPICS: Gallatin Valley weather and This Day in History plus, Four Corners Growth Meetings planned, Bozeman High $28 Million makeover, to more hospital admissions for vaping, press reaction to the death of terrorist. Hong Kong and capitalism.
HOUR TWO: Testimony of Lt. Col. On the Trump call with Ukraine president, House set to vote on impeachment, North Carolina gerrymandering halted by judge, California wildfire worsen, Boris Johnson gets extension for Brexit. XL pipeline meetings scheduled and mine dispute agreement reached.
HOUR THREE: Guest Bozeman City Commissioner Jeff Krauss – The Winco Foods lawsuit may have been settled, is Costco moving out of Bozeman? City votes to move forward on annexation of Western Drive and other areas in Bozeman. What will that mean to residents? What’s the hold up with Hobby Lobby opening? And 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

Monday Oct 28, 2019
10.28.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Will You Dress Up for Halloween?” TOPICS: Gallatin Valley Weather plus This Day in History covered the first hour.
HOUR TWO: There is the possibility that the Winco Foods lawsuit has been settled. More info as it becomes available. Tom relates the cost of wind power as alternative fuel for electricity in Judith Gap. New 305-unit development planned for Bozeman, HRDC having tough time finding land for tiny home project. Main Street to the Mountains Trail opens, Bozeman Schools looking at solar power grant. Spirited discussion between Tom and Shane and a caller questioning the value of capitalism.
HOUR THREE: California Democrat Representative resigns, ISIS leaders killed, more on California wildfires. Longest serving person in Congress dies.
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

Friday Oct 25, 2019
10.25.19 The KMMS Morning Show with Tom and Shane
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “What Time Do You Start Each Morning?” TOPICS: Gallatin Valley weather and This Day in History rounded out our first hour.
HOUR TWO: Navajo group challenges mine closure, colleges are becoming more engrossed in climate change, rifle hunting season starts on Saturday. Guest US Congressman Greg Gianforte talked about servicemen and women who could be nominated for Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation. If you know a service person who has come back and contributed to their community then call 406-969-1736 and speak to Mike Waters to nominate someone. Gianforte also talked about impeachment, Syria, marijuana legalization, and his legislative votes.
HOUR THREE: Guests Gallatin Valley Commissioners Don Seifert, Scott MacFarlane, and Joe Skinner. The Law and Justice Center pretty well dominated this entire hour. Much discussion about the footage needed for the courts and departments needed for the future. Plus, how the plans and proposals were determined.
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

Thursday Oct 24, 2019
10.24.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Who’s The All Time Best KMMS Morning Show Host?” TOPICS: Gallatin Valley Weather and This Day in History plus a stabbing at the Gallatin Valley Mall.
HOUR TWO: Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick Mike explained Late Cycle Investing plus the future of cable with Disney and Apple getting into the mix. Mike talks about what the big future investment will be. The WeWork CEO gets a cool $1 billion payout to leave and 4,000 employees are laid off. Mike answers texters questions and Tom, Shane and Mike talk employee hiring and retention.
HOUR THREE: Yellowstone Club paying Jamaican employees less? Student loans and if they should be forgiven was a hot topic with callers and texters. Montana Jon Tester wants Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to explain the loan forgiveness rejections.
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