Campaign Beat

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Campaign Beat Podcast

Campaign Beat is Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program. It's hosted by Sally Mauk and features Lee Newspapers State News Bureau Chief Holly Michels and Rob Saldin of the University of Montana’s Mansfield Center and Political Science Department.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Governor candidates agree to debate; Housing costs are in the spotlight; NRA enters the fray

    Voters will get one chance to see candidates for governor debate. Housing costs are in the spotlight. The NRA enters the fray in the U.S. Senate race.

    14 min

  2. 14 SEPT

    Crow Tribe calls out Sheehy; Dems keep quiet on Harris; Ads focus on borders, gender & race

    Montana Democratic candidates are not anxious to ride Kamala Harris's coattails. Monica Tranel vows to make the border safer, while her opponent Ryan Zinke vows to protect girls sports from trans athletes. Tim Sheehy remains silent about insulting Montana's Crow Tribe. And Republicans accuse Jon Tester of bias against white farmers.

    14 min

  3. 6 SEPT

    Campaign Beat: New poll puts Sheehy in the lead, new audio puts him in the hot seat

    Tim Sheehy leads Jon Tester in a new Senate race poll. Audio of a racist comment from Sheehy surfaces. Campaign ads feature familiar themes. And, the two leading candidates for governor may soon square off to debate. Campaign Beat is back for the general election!

    14 min

  4. 7 JUN

    Primary election wrap-up; Candidates roll out new attack ads; We'll be back in the fall!

    The primary election had few surprises — but laid the groundwork for some bruising general election races. New ads in the Senate and gubernatorial races come out swinging. Campaign Beat will return in September.

    14 min

  5. 1 JUN

    Republicans rush to Trump's defense; Don't forget about dark money! The primary is on June 4

    Montana's Republican congressmen stick with Trump, despite his criminal conviction. Democrat Jon Tester is well ahead of his Republican opponent Tim Sheehy in fundraising. Dark money groups are also spending heavily in that Senate race. Tuesday's primary features intriguing contests in the eastern district Republican congressional race, and in the Republican race for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court.

    14 min

  6. 25 MAY

    Property tax blame game; Gianforte weighs-in on legislative races

    Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov. Gianforte's primary endorsements aren't sitting well with some Republicans. Jon Tester unveils a new hard-hitting ad against his opponent Tim Sheehy. Tim Sheehy has a new ad with a powerful message about his military service.

    14 min

  7. 20 MAY

    Property tax blame game; Gianforte weighs-in on legislative races

    Voter outrage over high property taxes is a big campaign issue, but how will that translate at the polls? Gov. Gianforte's primary endorsements aren't sitting well with some Republicans. Jon Tester unveils a new hard-hitting ad against his opponent Tim Sheehy. Tim Sheehy has a new ad with a powerful message about his military service.

    14 min

  8. 11 MAY

    Migrant family draws ire in the Flathead; Tester backs immigration bill; Will there be a special session?

    Republicans clamor over the arrival of a migrant family in the Flathead. Tester signs on to a Republican immigration bill. And calls for a special legislative session are racking up.

    14 min
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About

Campaign Beat is Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program. It's hosted by Sally Mauk and features Lee Newspapers State News Bureau Chief Holly Michels and Rob Saldin of the University of Montana’s Mansfield Center and Political Science Department.

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  • Creator
    Sally Mauk
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Campaign Beat

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