Episodes

Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
04.16.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Should cookies be called "bakies" since they are baked not cooked?” Topics: Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, Medicaid bill in Montana Senate, two school safety bills, the Bozeman Commission’s vision of downtown, River Rock Fish issue, new MSU grad school dean announced.
HOUR TWO: More on Notre Dame, Bernie Sanders Town Hall, Sanders and O’Rourke release tax returns, House to subpoena banks looking for Trump Russia ties, Mueller report to be released on Thursday, Trump may have a challenger on the Republican side for president in 2020.
HOUR THREE: Guest Jeff Krauss Bozeman City Commissioner, commission discusses the downtown overlay, down zones for less density, effects on downtown businesses, is Bozeman redefining the downtown customer?
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Friday Apr 12, 2019
04.12.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Question of the Day, “How Old Were You On Your First Date?” Topics: Medicaid fails in Montana Senate, new trail planned to the “M,” airport expansion starting, high school debate team excels, new affordable housing manager in Bozeman, MSU student election.
HOUR TWO: Trump explored sending migrants to sanctuary cities, Rosenstein questions Barr deceiving public, Ex-oil lobbyist David Bernhardt confirmed as Sec. of Interior, Ohio heartbeat bill passes, Disney streaming to take on Netflix.
HOUR THREE: Guest Jennifer Bordy – Law Talk – Topics: Class action lawsuits, the arrest of Julian Assange. Assange brings up many questions. Will he be extradited to the US? What about Sweden that also want to talk to him? Does the US really want all the information he seems to have? Enquiring minds want to know.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Thursday Apr 11, 2019
04.11.10 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Should Rural Montana Schools Have Armed Guards?” Topics: William Barr testimony, Local construction company to work on Southern border wall, The Extreme History Project moves into home with checkered past.
HOUR TWO: Shane reviews privacy laws in regards to the release of Trump’s tax returns,
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange arrested in London, Treasury Secretary slow to release six years of Trump’s Tax Returns, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is out, British Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted an offer from European Union leaders to extend Brexit until October 31.
HOUR THREE: Income Taxes — are they voluntary? Former Senate Majority leader tries to make that case, callers and texters has a lot to say about the Trump’s tax returns, plus many comments on taxes in general.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
04.10.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll, “Should William Barr Release The Unredacted Mueller Report.” Topics: MSU research head leaving MSU, Madison River director resigns, Historic Preservation by city commission, Spanish Peaks buys hotel for employee low cost housing, should there be armed marshal’s in rural schools.
HOUR TWO: Barr Report expected next week, Netanyahu wins, Trump not reinstating family separation at the border, Social Media execs in Washington to testify on hate speech, Magic Johnson steps down and director of LA Lakers.
HOUR THREE: Guest Mike McCormick, McCormick Financial Advisors, talking about taxes, Brexit, investment, currencies, emerging markets and more. Tom and Shane finish out the hour with College Gate. Celebrities paying to get kids in prestigious schools.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
04.09.14 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do You Know How To Use Chopsticks?” Topics: Will Northwestern Energy buy Colstrip, the Gallatin Front gives a $400,000 check for the 443 acres, and a teenager survives a grizzly bear attack.
HOUR TWO: More shakeup at Homeland Security, William Barr to testify before congressional appropriations committee, reparations favored by Democrat candidates, Israeli Election, Judge blocks Trumps migrant asylum idea.
HOUR THREE: Trumps tax returns, making it in America, poverty, lots of calls and texts during this hour, also reparations, taxes, the 16th amendment. All in all, a fun morning.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Monday Apr 08, 2019
04.08.19 The Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Bungie Jumping or Skydiving?” Vote. Today’s Topics: US Trade Policies making it tough on farmers, affordable housing and the City Commission slush fund.
HOUR TWO: More on affordable housing, Homeland Security Sec, Kirstjen Nielson is out of a job, Trump's tax returns and congress, ‘Beto’ O’Rourke calls Netanyahu racist, Rwanda 25 year recognition of genocide.
HOUR THREE: Montana Senate President Scott Sales and Steve White, Badbills.com, were on hand to handicap the last three to four weeks. Discussion of Montana candidates running for public office and how that will affect the makeup of the Montana Land Board.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Friday Apr 05, 2019
04.05.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox question of the day, “Should a Fetus Be Considered a Person?” Topics: Al Olszewski officially running for Montana governor, names submitted for new high school mascot, state budget moving along swiftly, astronaut Kelly at MSU, the Grizzly panel trying to keep grizzlies and humans separated, two Montana town want to raise resort taxes, Hawk Night a huge success.
HOUR TWO: Tom and Shane discuss the townhall meeting on Fox with Starbuck’s former CEO Howard Schultz and his possible run as an independent for president. Barr report OK’d by DOJ, Cohen finds a hard drive with more Trump info, Boeing admits responsibility for air disasters, Herman Cain might be headed to the Fed, Captain Marvel movie – first movie directed by a woman to make $1 billion.
HOUR THREE: Montana Attorney General Tim Fox talks about his efforts to stop robocalls. He also discussed his views on Obamacare and Medicaid in Montana.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Friday Apr 05, 2019
04.04.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
HOUR ONE: Topics: Yellowstone Mining meeting, legislature tackles high prescription drug prices, City Commissioners want equal pay for vendors, art at city buildings, and high-speed internet. New commercial building planned for East Main Street, gun safety programs for schools, County Commissioners kill 10 lot subdivision.
HOUR TWO: Barr and the Mueller report to congress, congress want six years of Pres. Trump tax returns, pilots off the hook in Boeing crashes, Biden and personal space. Is Tom suicidal? One caller wonder’s if Tom is at the brink?
HOUR THREE: Guns at home and self-defense. Biden and the Queen of England’s personal space? Do old people get a pass for their overt affection? A caller wanted Shane’s opinion on Jon Corzine’s part in the Mueller probe. Is Trump nuts? An enquiring caller wanted some opinions.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Thursday Apr 04, 2019
03.29.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
HOUR ONE: Topics: Vietnam Appreciation Day across the country. Tom talks a little about some Vietnam experiences and the Vietnam era in the US. The new high school is on time and on budget, woman kicks son over math problem.
HOUR TWO: Tom and Shane joined by two Vietnam Vets, George Morales and John Tromsness who served in Vietnam during the same time Tom did. The three discuss their experiences then and now. US Representative Greg Gianforte joins Tom and Shane to talk about China trade, the wall, border crisis, coal and more.
HOUR THREE: Guest Jennifer Bordy, Law Talk, topics include what the supreme court is not doing, gun control, bump stocks etc.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.

Thursday Mar 28, 2019
03.28.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
HOUR ONE: Our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “If you could solve/cure one of these, what would it be?” Topics: Travis Adkins Medal of Honor on our website, Montana house approves millions for infrastructure, naming local VA after Staff Sgt. Adkins Montana lawmakers curb healthcare costs, another subdivision approved, Senate bill to allow coal power plant purchase.
HOUR TWO: Trump and senate battle over Obamacare replacement, all Brexit deals voted down, Judge dumps work requirements for Medicaid, Comey claims Trump lied to FBI, Charlottesville Nazi pleads guilty. Guest Mariah Leuschen-Lonergan of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in studio to answer questions about the upcoming forest plan near Bozeman.
HOUR THREE: The God Squad paid their monthly visit to the KMMS Morning Soapbox today. Rabi Ed (Jewish), Pastor Jody (Christian), and Dave Johnson (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) were on hand for a spirited discussion on the good, bad, and ugly of southern border immigration.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “Message Us” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app.