The Coffee Break Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Helena and Helena-area events; city, state and national officials; your neighbors doing incredible things … we talk to and about them all here on Coffee Break, brought to you by News Radio 95, KCAP.
Lewis and Clark County Commissioner Tom Rolfe is in to talk about county happenings, and reflect on his first year on the job.
Helena Public School District Superintendent Rex Weltz stops by to chat about what's going on in the schools, including COVID and academic testing results
Jena Sabatini joins the show to chat about the return of a fantastic fundraiser, Dueling Pianos
Sen. Steve Daines shares his thoughts on some of the issues facing Montana and the country, and then Conrad Evarts discusses why he is running for county commissioner.
Summer camps are back at ExWorks, and Starz on Stage is returning for another season as well!
Theresa Ortega stops by to share what's happened over the last year at Good Samaritan Ministries, and what's ahead in 2022
Emily McVey stops in to share what's happening with the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area
We chat with Kevin Tenney from the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds today ... looking back at the successes of 2021, and talking about what's to come - including great news about the Last Chance Stampede.
We meet Todd Tecca, the Street Outreach Coordinator with Good Samaritan Ministries. Find out what he does, who he helps and how you can help, too.
We check in with Jaime Larese at St. Peter's, and discover what's happening with the third annual Sugar Challenge. We close with Sevda Raghib, talking about the staffing shortage in healthcare and various opportunities available at St. Pete's
Billie Vincent swings by to fill us in on the Holiday One Stop Shop and Car Show, set for this weekend.
Marcia Brownlee, the National Wildlife Federation's Artemis Sportswoman Program Manager, speaks with us about how climate change is impacting our state's hunting and fishing. Then we check in with Mike Vannatta at Starbase, and close out with Kevin Tenney at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds
We have a chat with Ara Babcock, the Assistance Coordinator at Good Samaritan, about what it is that she does and what she does to help our community.
We open with a phone conversation with some of the Masters of Soul, who are coming to Helena for a show this week. We close by talking with Ken McLean, who is hosting a BBQ benefit this weekend at the Carroll College tailgate.
Sit down and settle in for some ghost stories from local historian and author, Ellen Baumler!
If you missed our special Halloween edition of Montana's Morning News, here's Part 3 of our overnight investigation at the Old Montana State Prison.
If you missed our special Halloween edition of Montana's Morning News, here's Part 2 of our overnight investigation at the Old Montana State Prison.
If you missed our special Halloween edition of Montana's Morning News, here is Part 1 of the overnight ghost hunt in Deer Lodge at the Old Montana State Prison.
We check in with our friends at St. Peter's Health, learning some information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month to start off. We close by chatting with CEO Wade Johnson about an innovative new project
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky recently sent some of Montana's heroes on an incredible hunting trip. Hear from them about that trip, about their service, and about the organization's mission.
Montana Supporting Military is once again gathering items to send to our state's troops deployed across the globe. Find out how you can help them in their mission!
Maestro Allan R. Scott swings into the studio to share all we need to know about this weekend's performance by the Helena Symphony.
Cathy Burwell, the President and CEO of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, fills us in on the business news in the Capital City
We check in with Helena Public Schools Superintendent Rex Weltz, finding out what the COVID situation is and hitting on some news concerning the bus and bus routes.
We sit down to recount the last year on the job for our city manager, Rachel Harlow-Schalk, and look ahead at the future of the city.
Get an update on what's happening at the Salvation Army, including a look at their sports program, and then hear about Lewis & Clark Library's Big Read
We learn about the Lewis & Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Safer Communities Montana project, and then we hear what's happening with our friends at West Mont
Find out what's happening with this year's Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, and then get all the details on the Nightmare Affair, a fundraiser for Exploration Works!
Hear from some of our Lewis and Clark County 4H Ambassadors, and find out how this program is helping them excel in and out of the classroom -- and how someone in your life might benefit from joining!
Find out what's happening with Starbase, which helps to bring STEM learning to our area fifth graders and is now working to expand that to older groups as well.
Good Samaritan Ministries stops in for an update, and this month we hear from their housing navigator!
The United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area is working to, among other things, collect items and backpacks to distribute to the homeless in our community. Find out how you can help!
Find out what's going on with Impact Montana, a small organization doing big things in our community. Then hear about the new addition to the East Helena community, thanks to AARP
We open the show talking Big Brothers Big Sisters, and we close it out with Sen. Steve Daines
Find out all you need to know about RMEF and their upcoming banquet, and then stick around for a great conversation around health care and health care concerns in Montana.
Find out what's happening with Intermountain and how they're helping our kids during a difficult time. Then we switch gears and start talking lumber and forest management
There's always something happening at The Myrna Loy! Find out the latest from Krys Holmes!
The RMDC is a vital part of our Helena community ... find out what's going on and what's being offered!
Tracie Kenyon, the president and CEO of Montana's Credit Unions, stops by. We chat credit unions, but also about a scholarship opportunity being presented by Shodair.
We fill you in on all you need to know about Beer Fest tonight, and about this weekend's performance by the Helena Symphony
Kurt fills in and chat about a new Land Speed Record set by a local man, and then we chat a little about PTSD
We have an in-depth conversation about COVID and vaccines with Dr. Greg and Tony Kind from Mountain Pacific.
In a jam-packed show, Peter Christian opens us up, talking about a benefit reunion concert, Keri Yoder then fills us in on an opportunity to honor those we've lost to cancer, and then we find out about an event upcoming at West Mont Farm & Gardens.
Emily McVey takes some time to share what's happening with the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area
We check in on what's happening at Starbase, and the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds
We hear a bit from Helena Public Schools Superintendent Rex Weltz, before talking Good Samaritan and Our Place.
We have a chat with the President of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship about the groups thoughts on the Biden Administration's pause on oil and gas leasing on federal lands.
We have a conversation with Kevin Tenney about what's happening at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, including the upcoming Last Chance Stampede.
We chat with Good Samaritan Housing Navigator Chalder Rowling and Americorps Vista Alexi Edmonds about that program, including who they help and the programs that are offered.
We start the morning discussing Safer Communities Montana, which is working on the problem of the always too-high rate of suicide in our state. Then we close by talking to Ray Read and John Quintrell about what's happening this Memorial Day weekend in our community, and we hear a bit about a new book written by John.
Stewart Davis fills in this morning and has a pair of fantastic conversations with some of our friends from St. Peter's Health.
We catch you up on all the details you need to know about the upcoming Gov Cup, back after a hiatus year caused by the pandemic.
We have an important conversation with Jesse Heide from Intermountain, centered around youth and anxiety as the world once again changes as we work to emerge from a year of pandemic lockdowns.
We catch up with Krys Holmes from The Myrna Loy, and get to hear about some past events and upcoming events.
There are big things happening at the Salvation Army, including new leadership here in Helena. We chat with Maj. Phil Smith, who will be leaving the community after two years.
Helena Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cathy Burwell joins us to talk about how the business community is doing as we work to get out from under the pandemic.
Lewis and Clark County Commissioner Andy Hunthausen joins us to talk about happenings in the county, including our response to COVID and the newly upgraded and renovated detention center
Helena Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Ream shares the studio with his successor, Rex Weltz, as we talk about the challenges overcome and the year ahead.
Fire Marshal Lou Antonick chats with us about preparations for the upcoming wildfire season, and shares information about what to do if you find yourself in the path of a fire.
Kurt sits down for a chat with pharmacist Tony King from Mountain Pacific Quality Health
Big Brothers Big Sisters is an incredible organization, and one that you just might be able to help to make a difference in so many lives.
We have a really important discussion today and share some great information about maternal mental health.
So much has changed in the last year, and so many opportunities were lost for our kids. But the Senior All-Night Party will not be one of them.
Greater Helena Gives is back and they've got big goals for this year! We finish the show chatting about Rocking Tree Farm, an incredible organization in our community.
We open the morning chatting with Gov. Greg Gianforte, and then we find out some of the services being offered at Touchmark
There are big things happening at the Holter Museum of Art ... listen in to find out just what they've got going on!
Maestro Allan R. Scott is back to chat with us about the upcoming performance, and he's joined by world renowned violinist Tim Fain
It was shut down by COVID last year, but the farmer's market is back and ready to become part of your Saturday schedule once again!
We have an election coming up, and for you today a chat with a pair of candidates, one for the Helena school board and another from East Helena.
We give Krys Holmes a break and instead chat with Benji about all things movies and Myrna Loy
We start out the show speaking with Dr. Eric Arzubi from Frontier Psychiatry about a telepsychiatry partnership with St. Peter’s Health. We close out talking about National Alcohol Awareness Month with Dr. Kaile Ross, a clinical psychologist at St. Pete’s.
Lewis and Clark County Commissioner Jim McCormick joins us to chat all things county, from COVID response to construction and the yearly budgeting process.
Helena Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Ream joins us to talk about what's happening in the district, including good news about the upcoming graduation ceremonies.
We're joined by the City of Helena's Recreation Program Manager, Kait Perrodin, who fills us in on all of the opportunities for kids coming up this summer.
GiGi Grotbo joins us to start the show, and we talk about St. Andrew School and their growing options for students. They're filling up for next school year already, so if you're interested you'd better get on it quick! The week closes in a conversation with Kaitlyn Ruch, who fills us in on Montana Freedom Action, an upcoming event at the Kleffner Ranch.
Cathy Burwell, President and CEO of the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about the business news in town.
Carroll College President Dr. John Cech joins us to chat about how the school has fared through the pandemic, and what the upcoming semester will look like on campus.
Carrie Krepps and Liz Flynn from Florence Crittenton stop by for a chat about what's happened through the pandemic, and how they are now expanding their offerings and services. There's also a Mother's Day fundraiser coming up!
Listen in to a conversation with Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, as he shares about his visit last week to Texas and the southern border. We also discuss the importance of dispatchers to the community and law enforcement officers.
Hear about what's happening with WestMont and how business owners can team with the organization to get fantastic workers. Then hear about an upcoming music festival that just may turn into a yearly affair!
There's going to be a free prom this year at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Hear all about that, and then find out about the return of the Montana Prayer Breakfast -- happening this weekend!
Susan Geubtner joins us from Fort Harrison, and fills us in on what's happening there with the new-look services offered through the VA. Then we finish out with Melody McCoy, who shares with us some information about a class action lawsuit.
David Crenshaw hangs out with us today, talking about just what it is that the United Way does, working as a bit of an umbrella organization in the tri-county area.
John Finn from the Lewis & Clark Library joins us to talk about a big week for libraries!
Stewart Davis finished out his guest hosting week by chatting Montana Army National Guard.