Hello Whitefish - Russell Cleveland (Episode 32)

Hello Whitefish - Russell Cleveland (Episode 32)

Montana’s political landscape is shifting, and Russell Cleveland is stepping into the fight with a story that stands apart. A Navy veteran, finance professional, and community advocate, Cleveland brings a deeply personal perspective shaped by both service and loss. In a crowded Democratic primary, his campaign is built not on PAC money, but on grassroots support and lived experience. In this episode, we sit down with Cleveland to talk about what drives his run, how he sees Montana’s future, and why he believes voters are still looking for balance in a rapidly changing state.

Hello Whitefish - Black History Month with Sami Francine & Sarina Hart (Episode 31)

Hello Whitefish welcomes Sarina Hart and Sami Francine as we celebrates Black History Month with a look at the rich history of Black Montanans. From personal experiences to the broader legacy of Black excellence that helped shape the state, Sami and Sarina bring an insightful conversation filled with thoughtful perspective and lots of laughter.

Hello Whitefish - Shelter WF / Keegan Siebanaler (Episode 30)

The city of Whitefish is racing to complete its state-mandated Growth Policy update, but major division about the future of the town is putting big decisions into the hands of a few.  Shelter WF executive director Keegan Siebanaler joins us to explain why it's critical for the town's residents to make their voices heard now more than ever.

Hello Whitefish - Jonas Rydell (Episode 29)

Jonas Rydell is a Montana-born comedian, content creator, actor and engineer who has amassed a huge following of over a hundred thousand followers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube where he is best known for his observational sketch comedy about life in Montana and the endless characters who live across this wild state.

Hello Whitefish - Jason Robinson / Pro Snowboarding, Grief, and Filming the Greatest Snowboard Part of All Time (Episode 28)

Pro Snowboarder Jason Robinson dives deep into growing up in Whitefish, losing his brother in a tragic snowboarding accident, and rising up to win Big Mountain Rider of the Year and releasing the most epic snowboard part of all time.