Brock Tessman Talks Town & Gown

Brock Tessman Talks Town & Gown

In this episode, we take a peek inside the mind of MSU President Brock Tessman as Montana State University embarks on a new chapter. He shares his thoughts on the special connection we all have to Montana, how AI is impacting the university, and the relationship that MSU has with the Bozeman community. Learn more about the MSU Strategic Plan at https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/ [https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/].

What's it called? Light rail!

It's more of a Shelbyville idea anyway. In this episode, we talk about the future of public transportation in Bozeman. How will we promote the humble bus now that we're a city of over 50,000 people? How much does a light rail cost? How do we reduce traffic even as we continue to grow as an economic hub for the area? We discuss these questions and more with Bozeman's Transportation & Engineering Director Nick Ross. Learn more about the Gallatin Valley MPO and its Long Range Transportation Plan: https://www.bozemanmt.gov/services/gvmpo/plans/long-range-transportation-plan [https://www.bozemanmt.gov/services/gvmpo/plans/long-range-transportation-plan]

Weird Winter

It has been a weird winter for Bozeman residents. We're used to seeing snow on the ground and freezing temperatures for months on end, and instead, we've seen mild temperatures and plants budding. Mayor Morrison sat down with NRCS Hydrologist Florence Miller to learn more about the relationship between snow and our water supply, and what our current snowpack is looking like. Here are some resources we referenced in the episode: Montana Snow Survey [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/montana/snow-survey] - check here after April 6 for the Water Supply Outlook for April Montana Water Outlook Reports [https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/montana/montana-snow-survey/water-supply-outlook-reports-montana] Interactive Map with Snowpack Percentages [https://nwcc-apps.sc.egov.usda.gov/imap/#version=2&elements=&networks=!&states=!&basins=!&hucs=&minElevation=&maxElevation=&elementSelectType=any&activeOnly=true&activeForecastPointsOnly=true&hucLabels=false&hucIdLabels=false&hucParameterLabels=true&stationLabels=&overlays=&hucOverlays=&basinOpacity=75&basinNoDataOpacity=25&basemapOpacity=100&maskOpacity=0&mode=data&openSections=dataElement,parameter,date,basin,options,elements,location,networks&controlsOpen=true&popup=&popupMulti=&popupBasin=&base=esriNgwm&displayType=basin&basinType=mt_8&dataElement=WTEQ&depth=-8¶meter=PCTMED&frequency=DAILY&duration=I&customDuration=&dayPart=E&monthPart=E&forecastPubDay=1&forecastExceedance=50&useMixedPast=true&seqColor=1&divColor=7&scaleType=D&scaleMin=&scaleMax=&referencePeriodType=POR&referenceBegin=1991&referenceEnd=2020&minimumYears=20&hucAssociations=true&relativeDate=-1&lat=47.335&lon=-108.918&zoom=5.5] Gallatin Snowpack [https://nwcc-apps.sc.egov.usda.gov/awdb/basin-plots/POR/WTEQ/assocHUCmt_8/gallatin.html?showYears=2026] Gallatin Water Supply Forecasts [https://nwcc-apps.sc.egov.usda.gov/forecast-plots/?state=MT&basin=GALLATIN&year=2026&pubDate=3-1&period=all&normalType=MED&labelUnit=VOL&forecastLabels=ALL&showForecast=true&showForecastLabel=true&showObserved=false&showObservedLabel=false&showNormal=false&showNormalLabel=false&showMax=false&showMaxLabel=false&showMaxYear=false&showMin=false&showMinLabel=false&showMinYear=false&showNumberObservations=false&hideEmpty=true&hideNeg=true&chartWidth=800]

Bozeman's Housing Situation: The Most Livable Place?

In this episode, we explore a topic that has never really left the community conversation: housing. As we think about what it means to be "the Most Livable Place" in 2026, we're reminded of the costs that go into the high cost of housing and what the market looks like now. Hear more in this conversation with David Fine, our housing expert on staff. If you'd like to submit ideas, questions, or feedback for us to consider, email us at podcast@bozemanmt.gov.

A Meeting of the Mayors

Kicking things off with a conversation between former Mayor Terry Cunningham and current Mayor Joey Morrison. The former Mayor reflects on his service and Mayor Morrison talks about his vision for Bozeman and his mayoral term. If you'd like to submit ideas, questions, or feedback for us to consider, email us at podcast@bozemanmt.gov.