Pete is married with two children one goes to the University of Montana the other is in the seventh grade. outside of work passions include fly fishing, and bird hunting. Hiogh school sports are other activities I like to watch. Pete is 50 years old and now training for a century bicycle ride.
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![Budget, Harsh Weather On Montana’s Mind](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/01/montanacapitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Budget, Harsh Weather On Montana’s Mind
The news in the state right now evolves around the legislature and the weather. In Helena the Governor and the legislature have started sparring over the budget. Spending cuts in Health and Human Services are a sore spot. Funding education is mandated by the Montana Supreme Court and the administration would like to do it with one time money. The session is less than a week old and already the bat
![Sharia Law, Muslim Culture and Islam](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/01/pete-bob-kia-_41921.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sharia Law, Muslim Culture and Islam
The discussion continues about what is important for the western world to understand about Islam, Muslim culture and Sharia Law. Many in the audience don't care to hear anything about what these topics mean and many argue that knowledge is power. I'm wondering what you think on either side of the topic and why you hold that particular opinion. That is what the "Talk Back" show is all about and this blog gives the opportunity to continue the discussion.
![Missed Talk Back Today? Here’s A Brief Recap](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/01/IMG_41551.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missed Talk Back Today? Here’s A Brief Recap
The "Talk Back" radio program today touched on the fact that the new Speaker of The House John Boehner wants to give the government back to the people, meaning that the government of this great country at some point did not belong to the people to begin with...
![2011 Legislate Session Underway](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/01/Blodgett-Falls1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2011 Legislate Session Underway
The 2011 legislative session is underway. The fight over the budget has begun and the governor seems willing to give little ground with his proposals. The Public Service Commission has three new members and have had a difficult time figuring who should lead that body...
![Pete Enjoying His Work In The KGVO Studio](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2010/12/IMG_41481.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pete Enjoying His Work In The KGVO Studio
Building Friendships one call at a time Getting ready for another day of collecting news as we wrap up 2010 and head into what promises to be a bright and happy New Year. I offer you a toast to 2011 and wish that you will join us on the air and online...
![Assange- The Most Influential Man Of 2010? [Gallery]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2010/12/julian.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Assange- The Most Influential Man Of 2010? [Gallery]
This is the man of the season. The most widely talked about, controversial man in 2010. Here is a gallery of Julian Assange.
![This Week In Missoula News](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2010/12/news.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Week In Missoula News
Earmarks, Food Safety, and more going on in a "Lame Duck" Session than you can shake a stick at. Congressman Rehberg has sworn off Earmarks, While Senator Tester and Senator Baucus back earmark spending. Senator Tester added language to the Food Safety Act that prohibits thos who gross less than five - hundred - thousand - dollars and sell directly to consumers from the provisions of the
![Missoula’s Talk Back, Why You Should Listen](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2010/12/IMG_4156.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula’s Talk Back, Why You Should Listen
Talk Back is a the program that you have the most say in what we do for topic and material. I would like to invite you to let us know what you would most like to know more about.
![Pete Denault’s Medical Recovery](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2010/12/hosital.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pete Denault’s Medical Recovery
As I promised on the air I would keep everyone up to date on my health since I was hospitalized for about a month. When I went into the hospital on August 17, 2010 I had an A1C of 12.3 which basically means my blood glucose level was averaging 350 or better...