Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Tell Congress: Protect Public Media Funding. Act now.

A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.

Morning news brief

By Steve Inskeep,

Sarah McCammon

Published July 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM MDT

Inflation picked up in June as tariffs begin to bite, how QAnon conspiracy theorists are reacting to Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Senate to debate cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information

Volunteer