Originally a bi-weekly news public affairs series hosted by Gene Brodeur, this program now consists of 5 specials throughout the year. Programs tackle issues across the state relating to politics and government, natural resources, business development, and social changes. In each program Gene visits with newspaper editors in Montana's communities to target the current headlines. Produced by Gene Brodeur and Scott Sterling for KUSM-TV/MontanaPBS, MSU-Bozeman.
The McCain-Feingold law put a stop to so-called "soft money" contributions to political campaigns. But "527" groups, which are independent of the parties, can flood the airwaves with attack ads. Critics say this loophole allows candidates to distance themselves from third party groups while distracting voters from more important campaign issues. We ask, "Yeah, but do they work?" Produced by Gene Brodeur and Scott Sterling for KUSM/MontanaPBS, MSU-Bozeman.
