Monica Gray talked with Brady Wiseman about the Montana Plan, another name for I-194, a proposed initiative for the November ballot, that would limit corporations’ ability to contribute to political campaigns. At the time, people were gathering signatures to qualify I-194 for the ballot. Brady explains how the initiative is worded, the intent, and covers some Montana history related to the state’s previous efforts to curb corporate influence over politics.

On May 7, 2026, a forum for candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat was held at the Emerson Cultural Center. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Mike Wheat moderated. Participating candidates were Alani Bankhead, Michael Black Wolf, Michael Hummert, Christopher Kehoe, and Reilly Neill.

On May 7, 2026, a forum for candidates for the U.S. House seat for the western district was held at the Emerson Cultural Center. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Mike Wheat moderated. Participating candidates were Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag, and Matt Rains.