Contract disputes between Disney and Spectrum have caused millions of customers around the country to lose access to all Disney-owned channels, including ESPN.
Writers and the 10 major studios remain deeply divided on a number of issues including minimum pay, the rules governing artificial intelligence in script writing and residuals.
Carlson has been the network's most popular host for years but he featured prominently in a defamation suit that ended last week in a $787 million settlement.
Abigail Maki writes, "Montanans are facing a unique opportunity: Growth in an industry that will bring well-paying jobs, housing, and much needed infrastructure to our towns."