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Matt Mittan is Western North Carolina’s premier talk radio host, He has called western North Carolina home for several years, gaining knowledge of local issues by working with numerous print and radio media outlets. His background, however, is that of an Air Force Medic. Matt served for eight years in the U.S. Armed Forces and is a Gulf War I veteran.
Matt takes a “front porch” approach to his radio program, chatting about anything from news topics to pop culture. Matt says that first and foremost, he likes to have fun while still offering thought provoking discussion. The topics are as broad and unpredictable as the callers. At 33 years old, he still rebels against entrenched political camps and refers to himself as a die-hard independent. Matt is also an active member of the community, volunteering his time and services to numerous local civic organizations.