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Revenant author Michael Punke is a modern Renaissance man
No full textToday we bring you a shining example of a #TomorrowProof person – Michael Punke. Michael’s career includes private law practice, a trade policy position in the Clinton administration, an ambassadorship to the WTO under President Obama, and now VP of Global Public Policy for Amazon Web Services. And we haven’t even mentioned the thing for which Michael is perhaps most known – writing the Revenant, among several other great books and screenplays.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1107/thumbnail.jp
Gunfight Author Ryan Busse on Responsible Gun Ownership
Full text linkThis week’s guest is Ryan Busse, former senior executive in the firearms industry. Ryan\u27s new book, Gunfight, is an intimate and revealing account of his experience in that industry, his growing disillusionment with it and his ultimate exit.
In this conversation, we talk about rural household gun culture, the symbolism assault rifles take on in political division, and the rights and responsibilities of gun ownership in our country.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1224/thumbnail.jp
Vanessa Grigoriadis explores sex, power & consent on college campuses
No full textThis week we bring you a difficult but important conversation. Vanessa Grigoriadis is an investigative journalist and author of the powerful book “Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus.” Vanessa shares her thoughts on the changing rules and norms for sex and consent, and we discuss where universities are succeeding and failing on the issue.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1048/thumbnail.jp
Kevin Keohane: branding maven and backward musician
No full textAn expert in all things brand, Kevin Keohane is Director of Brand & Talent Strategy at Partners Creative, a Missoula-based marketing and creative agency. Kevin is a published author (Brand & Talent) and the prolific guitarist and frontman for Catnyp. There is a lot to learn from Kevin in this dynamic and wide-ranging conversationhttps://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1054/thumbnail.jp
Brothers On Three with Abe Streep
Full text linkThis week’s guest is Abe Streep, author of Brothers On Three, a chronicle of the Arlee Warriors boys basketball team’s amazing run of state championships and their role in promoting suicide prevention.
In our conversation, we discuss the style of immersive journalism Abe pursued this story with, the systemic hurdles and technical fouls that the team and community faced, as well as the unique combination of people and circumstance that led the Warriors to historic success.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1215/thumbnail.jp
Will Cockrell on Everest, Inc.
Full text linkWill Cockrell is the author of the book Everest, Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World, a fascinating history of the guiding industry on the world’s highest peak.
In this episode, Justin and Will discuss how his book challenges misconceptions about Everest, the evolving role of Sherpas, and why this mountain holds such a firm grip on our psyche.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1342/thumbnail.jp
Cowboy science with Dr. Brent Ruby
No full textDr. Brent Ruby is one of Missoula\u27s most colorful characters. Not only is Brent a world-class scientist and Director of UM\u27s Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, but he\u27s also the author of a wonderful new children\u27s book. Wrango & Banjo: On the Fireline is a heartwarming tale of Brent\u27s two dogs and their adventures leading a wildland fire crew.
Learn more at wrangoandbanjo.comhttps://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1150/thumbnail.jp
I&I - Cryptocurrency with Gian Volpicelli
Full text linkThis week is our April edition of Incentives and Instincts, a monthly series in which I speak with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader issues facing our society.
In this conversation we cover cryptocurrency: what is it and what do you need to know about it? To help answer these questions, we are joined by Gian Volpicelli, senior writer at WIRED and author of Cryptocurrency: How Digital Money Could Transform Finance.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1240/thumbnail.jp
New York Times’ Ross Douthat on the State of American Politics
Full text linkThis week’s guest is Ross Douthat, opinion columnist for the New York Times and author of several books on various topics including religion, American Decadence, and his experience with chronic Lyme Disease.
In this conversation, we cover the change of conservatism and economic interests over the past few decades, and how Trumpism affected the interests of bi-partisan politics. Ross will be joining the University of Montana community as a President’s Lecture Series speaker on march 2. He talk is titled “How Reaganism Became Trumpism” and we’re exited today to get a preview of that talk and explore some of Ross’s other areas of expertise and interest.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1231/thumbnail.jp
Sarah Vowell & Brad Tyer Celebrate Montana\u27s Constitution
Full text linkThis week we speak with Sarah Vowell and Brad Tyer. Sarah is a bestselling author, journalist and doer of many awesome things. Brad is an editor at Montana Free Press and manager of the newsroom. These two have teamed up to produce some special content to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Montana State Constitution and explore some of the amazing stories behind its creation. On March 22, the day of the actual signing by the delegates, Sarah and Brad’s Montana Free Press colleague, John Adams, will moderate a panel event at Montana State University commemorating the anniversary.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/anewangle_podcasts/1234/thumbnail.jp
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