I host Montana's leading statewide radio talk show "Montana Talks." Aside from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan with the military, I also spent over two decades working in Montana politics and broadcasting. This included a stint as the State Director for Ryan Zinke’s Congressional offices in Montana, and as communications director for the gubernatorial campaign of now-Congressman Greg Gianforte. Prior to that, I grew a statewide radio show in Montana from 10 signals to more than 20 across the state. My work has been featured nationally by Fox Business, The Drudge Report, Huffington Post, Politico, and others. As an officer in the Army National Guard, I served four military tours overseas including time in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. I enjoy combining my real-world background and Montana roots, to hopefully give listeners a side of the story they don't get to hear anywhere else.
Aaron Flint
Whitefish Business Helps With Hospital Gown Shortage
Andy Techmanski was set to launch his latest line of outdoor, hunting gear later this summer. Instead, the Whitefish CEO shifted his production line to help meet the needs of hospitals here in Montana and elsewhere by manufacturing hospital gowns.
Hilarious: Reporter “Not Messin” With Yellowstone Bison
This is the laugh we all need right now. Plus, if we're looking for a guy to be the face of Yellowstone National Park's "Don't Pet the Bison" public service announcement- Deion Broxton with NBC Montana is the man.
Billings Docs Invent Masks with 3D Printer [AUDIO]
Dr. Zaugg told us he heard from one doctor as far away as Scotland. Not only that, they've now teamed up with a Billings manufacturer and have the ability to print 1,000 masks per hour.
Update: Montana John Deere Accepting Any Mask Donations
Update: Last week we told you how all of the Montana John Deere locations are serving as a drop off point for folks to donate N95 protective masks for our area hospitals. Adam Gilbertson, the Vice President for RDO Equipment tells us that they are now accepting any protective masks that you can dona…
Albertsons Hiring “On the Spot” in Montana
I spoke with one Albertsons store manager in Billings who said he can confirm that they are indeed hiring "on the spot." The store manager couldn't speak for other locations across Montana, but confirmed that all of the Billings stores are looking to fill several positions.
Get Some Kleenex Ready, Music Therapy at St. V’s
Brooke told us how the best part of her day is when parents say that the music helped put a smile on their child's face for the first time in a long time. But then she told us how she combines music with the child's very own heartbeat.
MSU-Billings Offering College Courses for High School Students
Evelyn Pyburn with The Big Sky Business Journal and I were chatting about this earlier in the week. It really sounds like a win-win. High school students here in Montana can get college credits while still in high school, and they save time and money down the road.
Dr. Sears: It’s Not “If” Coronavirus Comes to Montana…
We also asked Dr. Sears if the media is over-hyping the virus and creating a panic. Plus, should you attend big sporting events like the state basketball tournaments here in Montana? Check out his response, and the audio of our full conversation by clicking below:
Putin Playing Chicken with American Shale Producers [AUDIO]
Is Vladimir Putin playing chicken with American shale oil producers? That certainly appears to be the case. I spoke with Heritage Foundation policy expert Nick Loris. Here's the full audio of our conversation:
Legendary Eugene’s Pizza With Some New Sauce
The Knodel brothers, Sam and Jeff, first started bottling their sweet BBQ sauce in 2014, but Sam tells us it has likely been in use since the early 1960's at Eugene's. Now, the Knodel brothers a launching a whole new line of their "Sam & Jeff" Montana BBQ sauce.
The Montana Connection to a Super Tuesday Upset
Former MT GOP Chair Erik Iverson joined us to talk about the US Senate race in Montana, and the Montana connection with a Super Tuesday victory in Alabama. Hint: it involves manure, ice, and Montana State University.
Caller Praises Help from Montana Trooper [AUDIO]
The caller says he got stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, and due to his disability- needed to call for help. He was going to have a long wait, and a big bill. That is, until Trooper Wyatt Duncan showed up to check in on him.