Inside MTPR

December 3 is Giving Tuesday, a national day to give back to organizations you care about. Montana Public Radio is there for you day and night with the news you need and the music you love. Your gift today makes you a partner in producing great radio! Make your donation here.

Thanks for supporting your trusted source for non-profit Montana news, arts and music.

It’s the time of year when we look back and think of the people we’re grateful for. I want to say thank you to the best and most dedicated staff in public radio. I am constantly amazed at how much every single person cares about the listeners.

The limited-edition MTPR tote is still available, but only for a little while longer. If you missed-out on getting yours during our fall pledge drive, don’t worry, you can still get this great tote as your thank-you gift when you donate $15/month now.

MISSOULA – Montana Public Radio and the University of Montana School of Journalism will host Elizabeth Jensen, the public editor for NPR, for a conversation on journalism ethics.

Jensen and a panel of MTPR reporters, student reporters and journalism faculty will be speaking on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Theater on the UM campus.

We're looking for an energetic and experienced leader for our award-winning newsroom.

The station has a 54-year history of excellent journalism. The news director produces daily news stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Additionally, they assist and guide the news department in creating timely public affairs and news-oriented podcasts.

Congrats to our partners at Threshold podcast! Tonight they'll be accepting a National Edward R. Murrow award — one of the biggest honors in journalism — for their reporting on climate change from around the globe.

Meet your new favorite tote bag.

Matt’s story shows why generations of listeners support Montana Public Radio. This station is a community endeavor, a trusted source that grandparents, parents and children can all rely on. Whether I’m in the office or on the road, I hear from listeners like Matt who are proud to invest in MTPR.

This fall, your contribution is more important than ever to keep MTPR going strong for you and your community.

It’s a bittersweet moment at Montana Public Radio today. After five years, Eric Whitney has decided to step down as MTPR news director and move on to a great job with NPR. Eric will soon be the NPR bureau chief for 10 Rocky Mountain and Great Plains states including Montana. He says he will, "be an editor who works with reporters based at NPR member stations and helps them get their stories on network shows, including Morning Editing and All Things Considered." Eric is not going far for his job. He’ll be based in Missoula but will be travelling a bit more, he says.

It was quite a summer road trip for Montana Public Radio. What a terrific two weeks to be out and about in Montana!

We hosted our meet-and-greet sessions in nine Montana cities over 11 days. We drove nearly 1,900 miles. With the recent and unusual August rain, everything was so green and golden.