Episodes

Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
10.23.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “How Will You Vote on The Partisan Issue on The Ballot?” TOPICS: Gallatin Valley weather and This Day in History filled out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: In this hour Townsquare Media General Manager Scott Souhrada joined Tom and Shane for a short segment on our Customer Appreciation Reduced Cost Advertising Sale ending today. One of our callers took exception to the repeated advertising messages over and over again throughout the day. Shane recommends DisneyPlus.com that going to start November 12th with all their programs. Another listener didn’t like our conservative format all day. One texter worried about our rising debt. Tom pointed out how much wealth we’ve added.
HOUR THREE: One of our callers feels the president is personally profiting from the presidency. Some of our texters are still convinced that the Russians somehow swung the election for Trump. We also talked about Brexit and why it’s taking so long. One caller didn’t like the closed door sessions that are being held regarding impeachment. Biogen announces a new drug that might reduce the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. 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

Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
10.22.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Which of These Answers Will Get the Most Votes?” TOPICS: The weather forecast and This Day in History filled out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: Shane broke down the Canadian Election process and what it means to the US and the USMCA trade agreement. The opioid settlement with several counties and how the money will be divided. Talking about the local officer that was killed over the weekend. Public works employees being threatened or assaulted.
HOUR THREE: Guest Bozeman City Commissioner Jeff Krauss – Bozeman City Commission accepts Bogart Pavilion gift for snow damage repairs. Water or the lack of it in the future could be a real threat to Bozeman residents. Jeff fills us in on the options available. No real conservatives running in the next commission election, so a local option sales tax is probably in our future. Meet the candidates currently running for office on Oct. 30th at the Methodist Church 121 South Willson at 6:30 PM.
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 21, 2019
10.21.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “What’s Your Favorite “Die Hard” Movie?” TOPICS: The week’s weather forecast and This Day in History. Tom’s thoughts on Vietnam Protesters.
HOUR TWO: Mexico releases cartel leader, border issues, many callers and texters voiced opinion on non-partisan ballot issue, plus immigration issues and employers not being jailed for hiring illegals, ICE and sanctuary cities and walls around the world and tunnels under the border wall.
HOUR THREE: Ballot issues and the six parties in Canada votes today. Shane explains how they do it in Canada. More on our ballot issues. How to find political contributions in your zip code.
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 18, 2019
10.18.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Have you ever Skinny Dipped?” TOPICS: Weather plus This Day in History and some provocative text messages.
HOUR TWO: Callers debate the Law & Justice Center vote coming up, the Bozeman Magazine Vote for Tom and Shane, property taxes, county and business services, and some numbers showing Democrats are moving away from their party.
HOUR THREE: Guests County Commissioner Joe Skinner, Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder, Casey Hayes, Election Manger – Over 65,000 ballots are in the mail to county voters. Are our elections honest? How are voters verified that they only vote once? We go through the election safeguards and the various ballot issues around the county. We finished up clearing out the text and app chat lines.
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 17, 2019
10.17.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do You Shop Local or Use Big Box Stores?” TOPICS: Weather and This Day in History, along with more taxes to be on the next ballot.
HOUR TWO: Guest Mike McCormick – McCormick Financial Advisors – Is it best to pay off your home or invest? Tom, Shane and Mike comment. Is a reverse mortgage for you? You may get an unexpected tax bill on your mutual fund. Buffett investor bails out.
HOUR THREE: Guest Rabbi Chaim Bruk talking about a variety of topics including the upcoming Jewish holiday of living and eating outdoors in October and the upcoming event with Ann Frank’s relative and Holocaust survivor being in Bozeman in November.
The rest of the hour we talked about the recent Democrat debate and how all the pie in the sky stuff will be paid for.
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 16, 2019
10.16.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Who Won The Democrat Debate?” TOPICS: The weather and This Day in History, plus comments on the Democrat Debate, gun rights, abortion and the value of radio advertising.
HOUR TWO: Idaho Pole Cleanup of the supersite was back in the news, city and county want to meet quarterly or yearly, Red Skelton and the meaning of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” Crystal Alegria of the Extreme History Project has a fundraiser coming up.
HOUR THREE: Listeners and texters chimed in on the Democrat Debate last night, bomb explosion on a Helena elementary school playground, how we’ve become gun shy of any object that looks out of place, Medicare For All, and Medicaid as the Democrats see it.
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 15, 2019
10.15.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Who will win tonight’s Democrat Debate?” TOPICS: Weather and This Day in History, plus a preview of tonight’s Democrat debate.
HOUR TWO: More on indigenous person’s day, Idaho Pole site cleanup, additional candidate for Bozeman City Commission, city forum for young voters planned, and the issues with recycling.
HOUR THREE: Guest Bozeman City Commissioner Jeff Krauss. Discussions about the current Bozeman Strategic Plan, affordable housing in the county/city, will Bozeman run out of water soon, construction of streets to the high school, signs for businesses during Rouse and Griffin construction, and the possible costs to residents of forced annexation of their property if surrounded by the city.
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 14, 2019
10.14.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “What’s Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream?” Also check out Tom’s blog “Why Not Affordable Housing In Gallatin County?” TOPICS: Weather and This Day in History plus taxation on seniors, and moving the Peace Corp to help people in the US instead of foreign countries.
HOUR TWO: Montana coal, Colstrip and climate change, Tom challenges a caller on Vietnam war protesting, Secretary of State Cory Stapleton misused government pickup truck. The Bozeman’s mayoral race and Tester’s townhall meeting in Livingston.
HOUR THREE: Are we headed to civil war in the US? Did UFO’s seed the earth? Kurds and Syria make a deal, Trump video attacking the media, typhoon in Japan, Hunter Biden steps down from board of Chinese company.
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 11, 2019
10.11.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Would you accept a sales tax if property tax was gone?” TOPICS: Weather and This Day in History rounded out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: Callers expressed their displeasure with the UN and America in various conflicts around the world. Was Trump presidential in his speech last night. Some think he wasn’t. Obama apology tour in Europe, Trumps tax returns – what listeners don’t know. George Soros payments and two arrests tied to Trump’s White House Lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Belgrade man heads to Songwriter’s Hall of Fame
HOUR THREE: Guests, County Commissioners Don Seifert and Joe Skinner joined Tom and Shane for talks about how your taxes are used by the county, low income housing possibilities in the county and other county costs including property tax. Tom also talked about Winco Foods and the hold up in the opening of Hobby Lobby in Bozeman. Concern by officials before Trump’s call to the Ukraine.
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 10, 2019
10.10.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
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HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Have you or an immediate family member been the victim of a crime in Bozeman?” TOPICS: Weather and comments on our poll questions carried the first half hour. Then, Gallatin High on track to open on time. Comments on Shane thinking more people should use umbrellas during snowstorms, the impeachment investigation and the NBA China battle.
HOUR TWO: Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick on the no commission trades some companies are offering, and the fees of financial advisors, also savings and improving your income plus tax-day extensions are due soon, more on the NBA and the China delegation here for trade talks. Will the markets pay attention?
HOUR THREE: Trail in the Crazies finally opens, mail in ballot on the Law and Justice Center plus non-partisan county elections, City commission candidates like low income housing, new 911 director chosen, Trump keeping eye on Turkey and Syria, Fox poll says 51 percent favor impeachment of Pres. Trump, plus California power (PG&E) plan to cut power to millions to prevent sparks that could start wildfires. You can’t make this stuff up.
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