Aaron Flint, the host of Montana's leading statewide radio talk show "Montana Talks," began his journey in Montana politics and broadcasting while working in the US Senate as a student at Howard University over 20 years ago. Following the 9-11 terror attacks, Aaron relocated to Montana and enlisted in the military, embarking on deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Currently, he continues to serve as a Lt. Colonel in the US Army Reserve. His initial foray into the news industry consisted of stuffing newspapers for his grandparents at the Glasgow Courier when he was a child. From working in television at Q2 News to his involvement in politics, and now hosting a statewide radio talk show for over a decade, Aaron takes pride in ensuring that Montanans have a platform to voice their opinions. His prior political roles include serving as a legislative aide to Senator Conrad Burns, acting as the communications director for the 2016 campaign of now-governor Greg Gianforte, and serving as the state director for Congressman Ryan Zinke.
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This is Montana: Slower Traffic Keep Right…Oh Yeah- And Bears
A couple reminders as we enter peak tourist season: slower traffic keep right...oh yeah- and bears. By the way, The Big Sky Business Journal's Evelyn Pyburn tells us that we are expecting a record tourism year.
Can Montanans Pronounce These Ten Minnesota Town Names?
We were at dinner with some of our Scandinavian Montanan friends on Saturday night- which isn't that hard to do given the fact that there are so many Scandinavian Montanans with Minnesota ties.
Explosion Over Billings, Montana? Governor’s Response on Fox
A video was posted on Twitter around 5 p.m. Mountain Time purporting to show an "explosion in the sky" over Billings, Montana. The Twitter user reported hearing a jet before the explosion.
The Story Behind the China Spy Balloon Over Billings Montana
Larry Mayer is not only an incredible photographer who captured the above photo of the Chinese spy balloon over Billings, Montana- he's also a pilot who has great connections and insight when it comes to aviation in Montana.
Photos, Latest News from Elmo Fire Near Flathead Lake
The latest reports I'm seeing as of Sunday night are that the Elmo 2 Fire burning near Flathead Lake continues to grow. This as a Type II team has now been brought in to assist. Here's photos, video, and a first-hand report.
How This Montana 3-Year-Old Survived a Weekend Alone in the Woods
I'm sure we all had the same question, how did this little boy survive a cold, rainy weekend in the mountains all alone? I was able to catch up with Lincoln County Sheriff Darrin Short for the story.
Q2’s Jay Kohn Looks Back on 40 Years in Broadcasting
From the fires of '88, to the mountain man trials, and governors from Judge to Bullock- Jay Kohn has been there throughout his 40-plus year career as a Montana broadcaster. Here's the audio as Jay joined us on Wednesday's Montana Talks statewide radio show.
Missoula-Based Buzzfeed Reporter Loses It
I mean, if anyone, from any outlet should probably give it a rest- it is definitely BuzzFeed. While the apologies from liberals and conservatives alike, including Hollywood celebrities, started rolling in on behalf of the Covington Catholic school kids, a BuzzFeed writer in Missoula, Montana decided to double down with a sexist rant via Twitter.
FNC’s Bret Baier Reportedly Hospitalized in Montana
Bret Baier, the host of Special Report on Fox News Channel, was reportedly hospitalized following a vehicle accident in Montana.
Viral: Montana UPS Driver Saves Dog from Ice
"I stripped to my boxers and got the guy out of the boat. Then, I slid the boat out onto the ice, using it to distribute my weight," Arens said. "I shimmed out to where the ice was thin."
WINGS Radiothon: Support Cancer Patients in Montana
Our friends at Bee Broadcasting and KJJR Radio in Kalispell just kicked off the 23rd annual radiothon to help raise money for cancer patients in Northwest Montana. It started at 7AM Thursday morning, and continues through Friday night. If you're in Kalispell- stop by the Sportsman Ski Haus. If not, give a call to 257-WING and find out what you can do to help.
MSU-Billings Named a Purple Heart University
“MSU Billings is proud of our veterans and pledges its dedication to those who have put their lives at risk in combat to protect this country and fellow citizens,” commented Chancellor Edelman. “Earning Purple Heart designation exemplifies our commitment as a university to serve military personnel and veterans.”