The Kaimin Cast

The Medical Stories: Contraception, Home Funerals, Overdose Vaccines

This week’s Kaimin Cast brings you a trio of intriguing and intimate medical stories from the School of Journalism at the University of Montana. We’ll talk about a more comfortable IUD insertion experience at UM, how a student learned about hosting a funeral at home and drugs being developed at the University to stop opioid overdoses and cancer. 

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Christina Rodriguez / Lotus Porte-Moyel / Montana Kaimin 

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Fish: An Uncertain Fate of Arctic Grayling in Montana

Remnants of the last Ice Age are barely holding out in Montana's lakes and rivers. Arctic grayling fish are now confined to just Montana in the continental United States after going extinct in Michigan. Conservationists are trying to compromise on the best way to protect the fish, land and ranchers of the Big Hole.

Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Voters: Registration at UM

As a crucial election nears, University of Montana students still have time to register to vote in person. College students who move from home, to the dorms, to an apartment or house have a unique challenge in updating their voter registration or utilizing an absentee ballot. 

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Observer: A Glimpse of Astronomy at UM

Deep in the mountains south of Missoula at the Blue Mountain Observatory, astronomers from the University of Montana are exploring space in our solar system and beyond. For one of these observers, finding their place atop Blue Mountain took a lifetime of experiences. 

Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Team: UM Men’s Club Soccer Returns

Men’s club soccer is back at the University of Montana after decades of attempts at restarting. Players from the last established team from the 1980s are helping athletes 40 years younger to get the new team kicking. 

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Gamer: Breaking Stereotypes of ‘Nerd Culture’

When you think of someone that plays the video game League of Legends, you're probably not envisioning a leader in the U.S. military. However, at the University of Montana, it's becoming the norm.

Episode by Chandler Lieb / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Lodge: A New UM Dining Experience

The Food Zoo is history and the new Lodge Dining Center delights in its decor and food offerings. But ballooning budgets, staff shortages and high expectations could prove difficult in satisfying students hungry for change.

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper. 

The Polygamists: A Look Inside Pinesdale, Montana

Former followers of a fundamentalist Mormon sect still practicing polygamy in Pinesdale, Montana, provide an insider perspective. With a population of 900, Pinesdale has just a few last names. Montanans will give you a knowing look when you mention the town just 45 miles from the University of Montana.

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

 

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this episode listed last names of those living in Pinesdale. An updated version omitted those specifics.

The Showrunners

The Entertainment Management club at the University of Montana has seen some massive growth in its two years of existence. But for a while, the club had to operate without a staff adviser, without leadership. Listen to club president Marley Miller talk about taking the reins and leading the club as a student.

Episode by Clayton Murphy / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.

The Names

Montana Griz Football star Junior Bergen talks about what name, image and likeness deals mean to him and similar busy athletes, as University of Montana administrators adjust to the ever changing world of college sports endorsements.

Episode by Bayliss Flynn / Montana Kaimin

Full transcripts of this episode and all others are available online at www.montanakaimin.com/the_kaimin_cast/

Questions? Comments? Email us at editor@montanakaimin.com

A podcast from the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent, student-run newspaper.