If the last year has shown us anything, it’s that state government isn’t this abstract thing going on in Helena. 

Through a pandemic and through an election where more Montanans than ever before made their voices heard, governing and politics has met us all face-to-face.

There have been public health directives that changed the way we live our lives.

In November voters delivered a mandate for Republicans, who not only decisively took back the governor’s office after 16 years in the hands of Democrats, but also delivered every other statewide office on the ballot.

But that’s just the start of the news. Big Sky Lede is about what’s next. 

What will the GOP do with their newfound power? 

What happens to legislation that’s met the veto pen at the end of the road for the last decade and a half?

Did the last election signal the start of a period of unified government or can Democrats build back their brand?

We’ve all heard a covid vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel, but how long is the rest of that tunnel? 

And who is driving the bus to get us through?

This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena, your eyes and ears on state government to answer all those questions and more.

Our job is to find out what decisions are being made that will change all our lives, all across the state, and break it down for you so you can make sure the most important voice — yours — has a say in the process.

Each week we’ll take our stories off the printed and digital page. There’s only so much that can fit into a report, and there’s always much more tell.

We’ll lift the curtain to show you who is making the decisions that shape the future of our state and who’s in their ears as they’re doing it.

 Things kick off with the 67th state legislation session in January, the same day Republican Greg Gianforte will be sworn in as governor.

We’ll be there to cover it all, and here once a week to share more with you.

If the last year has shown us anything, it&rsquo;s that state government isn&rsquo;t this abstract thing going on in Helena.&nbsp;
Through a pandemic and through an election where more Montanans than ever before made their voices heard, governing and politics has met us all face-to-face.
There have been public health directives that changed the way we live our lives.
In November voters delivered a mandate for Republicans, who not only decisively took back the governor&rsquo;s office after 16 years in the hands of Democrats, but also delivered every other statewide office on the ballot.
But that&rsquo;s just the start of the news. Big Sky Lede is about what&rsquo;s next.&nbsp;
What will the GOP do with their newfound power?&nbsp;
What happens to legislation that&rsquo;s met the veto pen at the end of the road for the last decade and a half?
Did the last election signal the start of a period of unified government or can Democrats build back their brand?
We&rsquo;ve all heard a covid vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel, but how long is the rest of that tunnel?&nbsp;
And who is driving the bus to get us through?
This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena, your eyes and ears on state government to answer all those questions and more.
Our job is to find out what decisions are being made that will change all our lives, all across the state, and break it down for you so you can make sure the most important voice &mdash; yours &mdash; has a say in the process.
Each week we&rsquo;ll take our stories off the printed and digital page. There&rsquo;s only so much that can fit into a report, and there&rsquo;s always much more tell.
We&rsquo;ll lift the curtain to show you who is making the decisions that shape the future of our state and who&rsquo;s in their ears as they&rsquo;re doing it.
&nbsp;Things kick off with the 67th state legislation session in January, the same day Republican Greg Gianforte will be sworn in as governor.
We&rsquo;ll be there to cover it all, and here once a week to share more with you.

Big Sky Lede, hosted by Thom Bridge, is a deep dive into the ways that government and politics drive the direction of Montana, from housing and health care, to cannabis legalization and public lands use.
Episodes explore the behind-the-scenes of policy making at the capital, and analyze the legislative sessions and players for key developments and controversies.
Guests include the movers and shakers of import on the Montana political scene. This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena, as well from reporters in our newsrooms across the state. 

Big Sky Lede, hosted by Thom Bridge, is a deep dive into the ways that government and politics drive the direction of Montana, from housing and health care, to cannabis legalization and public lands use. Episodes explore the behind-the-scenes of policy making at the capital, and analyze the legislative sessions and players for key developments and controversies. Guests include the movers and shakers of import on the Montana political scene. This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena,&nbsp;as well from&nbsp;reporters in our newsrooms across the state.&nbsp;

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