Joel took over as host of “News & Views” in the spring of 2009. His common sense take on the news stories of the day have made him one of the most popular radio personalities in the country. He is a multi-award winning talk show host both regionally and nationally. Before radio, Joel served in the North Dakota Senate from 1995-2008, managed Southeast Water Users for 23 years, and along with his talk show, Joel’s passions include refereeing college and high school football, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.