Deep Dive
Dive in with the Daily Inter Lake’s Deep Dive podcast. Our editorial team delves into the vibrant tapestry of Northwest Montana and the Flathead Valley with in-depth reporting and interviews. Each season, Deep Dive shines a spotlight on the stories, diverse perspectives and innovative ideas shaping our region.
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Deep Dive
Latest Episodes
Part Two of Outdoor Lab Series: Bats and White Nose Syndrome in Glacier
Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley returns to talk with host Taylor Inman about the final story in her Outdoor Lab series - a night spent with Glacier National Park biologist Lisa Bates at her annual "Going Batty" event.Bates, a b...
Part One of Outdoor Lab Series: Watermelon Snow and Bumble Bee Detectives
Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley talks with host Taylor Inman about the first of her two stories in her Outdoor Lab series - snow algae at Logan Pass and a bumble bee survey in an alpine meadow.Hailey spent time this summer with...
Inside Flathead County Jail: The Crisis Behind Montana’s $105 Million Bond
Inside the Flathead County Jail, aging pipes leak sewage, officers walk 12-hour shifts through overcrowded cells, and inmates struggling with mental health have nowhere to turn. As Flathead County voters weigh a $105 million bond to build a new...
Part Two | From Farm to Fair: Show Ring Highs and Goodbyes
In Part Two, the Brist siblings load up 22 animals and head to the Northwest Montana Fair. From nail-biting moments in the show ring to triumphant wins, heartbreaking goodbyes, and new plans for the future, this is the culmination of a summer’s...
Part One | From Farm to Fair: The Brist Family’s Livestock Journey
In Part One of this Daily Inter Lake special, step onto the gravel road leading to Lone Lake Farm, where the Brist children—fifth-generation ranchers—prepare sheep, goats, and steers for the Northwest Montana Fair. From 5:30 a.m. chores to trai...
