Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive turned critic of the industry. He wrote a book to expose the problems that he could just no longer live with.

The book is called "Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America."

Busse is also a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He is looking to knock off incumbent Greg Gianforte next year.

Here is a conversation with Mr. Busse from the M&M in Butte.

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When he was in seventh grade, Tommy Mellott wrote a great essay about veterans. Now that he is a star quarterback at Montana State, his advice is still top notch.

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Ryan Hitchcock is one of the best Butte athletes that you might not have heard about. He was an outstanding hockey player whose career ended in the minor leagues.

This is his story.

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No, it's not that Jim Norton. This Jim Norton is a former long-time high school football official with lots of stories to tell.

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Sign up your child for Saturday's Elks Hoop Shoot. I promise, it will not be a waste of time.

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The book "The City That Ate Itself" by Brian James Leech should be required reading for Butte residence. The rest of the world should read it, too.

Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Park Street Liquors⁠⁠⁠. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to ⁠⁠⁠timmontana.com⁠⁠⁠. For more from Bill Foley, go to ⁠⁠⁠ButteCast.com⁠⁠⁠.

She is a ray of sunshine who just might punch in the face.

For the first time in about five years, Ariel (Beck) O'Neill will be back in the ring. She will take on Stephanie DiGiulio of Great Falls in a boxing match that will be the main event of the Murders Row Fight Card at the Butte Civic Center. (Tickets)

Ariel and her husband Shea also coach and team at the Copper City Combat Club in Butte. Check out the club's website, and maybe you can become a member.

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They say some people have nine lives, like a cat. Well, Bill Andersen says he's on his third cat.

Listen in as the commissioner for Butte-Silver Bow's District 10 talks about his long, amazing journey as he continually battles for his life.

The podcast is marked explicit because of a few F bombs.

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Being a fan of the Chicago Bears is a lot like being Charlie Brown tryin to kick the ball Lucy is holding.

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Jason Street earned 11 varsity letters at Butte High. He also won three individual state titles on the wrestling mat.

He is one of the best wrestlers Butte High has ever produced, and he is part of a family that will forever be known as wrestling royalty in the Mining City.

Today's podcast is brought to you by ⁠Casagranda's Steakhouse⁠. Eat where the locals eat. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to ⁠timmontana.com⁠. For more from Bill Foley, go to ⁠ButteCast.com⁠.