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  • Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.
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"Campaign Beat," MTPR's weekly political analysis program is hosted by MTPR's Sally Mauk with UM Political Science Professor Rob Saldin and former Capitol Reporter Chuck Johnson. It airs Fridays between 6:30 and 7 p.m., with an encore broadcast Sundays 11 a.m.

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'Campaign Beat:' Trump Targets Tester; Dems Debate; New Campaign Ads

By • May 4, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

Trump's attacks on Jon Tester continue, and spawn new anti-Tester ads. Republican Russ Fagg's new ad plays on fears of illegal immigrants. Two new Democratic ads use humor and personal stories. And House Democratic candidates point out each other's drawbacks in the general election. Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson and Rob Saldin look at these stories and more, on this episode of "Campaign Beat," MTPR's weekly political analysis program.

'Campaign Beat:' Trump Vs Tester; 'Real Montanans'; New Campaign Ads

By • Apr 27, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

Tonight on "Campaign Beat:" Trump threatens Tester, Republicans debate who's a "real Montanan," and the new campaign ads range from funny to poignant. Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson and Rob Saldin review this week's Montana campaign news.

'Campaign Beat:' Downing Embraces Michael Flynn; Fundraising Updates; New Ads

By • Apr 20, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

Campaign war chests are growing, some more than others. One Senate candidate looks for help from disgraced General Michael Flynn, and Governor Bullock gets a warm reception in Iowa. Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson and Rob Saldin look at these stories and the latest ads right now on "Campaign Beat."

'Campaign Beat:' Dems Divided On Health Care; Changing Gun Control Positions; Why Money Matters

By • Apr 13, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

Democratic candidates are divided on health care; a new no-frills campaign ad; some candidates soften their stance on gun control; money can buy political happiness; and remembering former Montana Senator and U.S. Rep. "Doc" Melcher. Learn more on this episode of "Campaign Beat," with Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson and Rob Saldin.

'Campaign Beat:' Dems Vs. Greens; Tester's Tough Side; Zinke For Prez?

By • Apr 6, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

Montana Democrats want the Green Party off the ballot; Sen. Tester shows his tough side in a new campaign ad; Zinke for president?;  Denise Juneau is moving to Seattle; And Governor Bullock says the whims of "the president's morning Twitter habit," aren't enough reason to deploy the National Guard.

Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson and Rob Saldin discuss these stories and more on this episode of "Campaign Beat." Catch up with the latest Montana election news now.

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