What's On Your Mind

The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • 4.2 (5)
  • Politics
  • Semiweekly

What’s On Your Mind is a daily forum to discuss the issues impacting North Dakota, South Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern Montana. Join Scott Hennen and his guests as they take your calls to find out "What's On Your Mind?" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMAomAPZqrDYPQTjQmUZ4MhrzNgyKtpBkandsi=m7C6b0jeGgo959N9  

  1. 1d ago

    High-Stakes Senate Battles, Ballot Measure Truths, and the Final Ground Game (11-2-26)

    Just twenty-four hours before the polls open, the What’s on Your Mind crew—Scott, Dalton Nelson, and Hayden Smith—zeroes in on critical legislative battlegrounds, local ballot measures, and the final push across North Dakota and Minnesota. The hosts dissect the national mood, comparing the Trump and Biden administrations on border enforcement and economic performance while sounding the alarm on voter complacency. The episode features an in-depth municipal breakdown with Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Corey Steiner, who explains the district’s 10-year excess mill levy renewal and what a failed vote would mean for local classrooms. Shifting to the high-stakes Minnesota Senate race in Moorhead, District 4 candidate Austin Peterson joins the studio fresh off surviving a campaign rollover crash to break down the 1,727-vote margin that could flip control of the Minnesota Senate. Energy veteran Mike Holmes outlines his vision for North Dakota House District 43, focusing on lignite innovation, low-cost power, and rural manufacturing. Finally, veteran appropriator State Senator Kyle Davison (District 41) discusses balancing North Dakota’s $20 billion biennial budget, safeguarding property tax relief, and contrasting his legislative record with his opponent’s controversial school board votes. The show wraps with lively listener calls tackling property tax reform and the team's final confidence ratings for the House and Senate.

  2. 4d ago

    Senate Stakes, Project FORTRESS, and Rallying for West Fargo's Finest (10-30-26)

    With only days remaining before midterm election day, Scott Hennen and Dalton Nelson unpack the decisive races shaping the region and the nation on this Friday edition of What's On Your Mind. From campaign blitzes across Minnesota and a major federal fraud announcement in St. Cloud to critical debates over North Dakota Measures 1 and 2, the hosts examine the key issues driving voters to the polls. During the second hour, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer headlines the Talk Radio Town Hall to address national security priorities—including the Pentagon’s new 90-day base survivability plan, Operation FORTRESS, and North Dakota's growing footprint in Space Force and nuclear deterrence. Cramer also pushes back on foreign policy skepticism regarding Ukraine and NATO before previewing the battle for Senate control. Finally, the show spotlights a community effort rallying behind West Fargo Police Detective Miles Orth as he battles metastatic cancer, highlighting an upcoming benefit in partnership with Lend A Hand Up.

  3. 5d ago

    Lisa Demuth’s Ground Game, North Dakota’s Ballot Battles, and the "Stealth" Market Correction

    With only hours remaining before Election Day, this episode of What’s On Your Mind tackles the decisive battles shaping the Upper Midwest. Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth checks in live from her statewide bus tour to discuss public safety, tax relief, and her debate against Amy Klobuchar. Across the Red River, the focus shifts to North Dakota's pivotal ballot initiatives: Grafton businessman James Kerian breaks down the campaign for Measure 1 to safeguard the state constitution, while former gubernatorial legal counsel Bob Harms details the fiscal risks of Measure 2's constitutional spending mandate. Plus, Steve Schwan previews the upcoming 16th Annual Veterans Feed in Bismarck, and "Money Man" Brien Krank joins the desk to unpack a 3.4% GDP buoyed by AI, persistent inflation, and the "stealth correction" sweeping Wall Street.

  4. 6d ago

    Gas Pump Panic, Ballot Battles, and Surviving the Storm: The Election Eve Rundown (10-28-26)

    With Election Day only hours away, Scott Hennen, producer Dalton Nelson, and Turning Point USA’s Hayden Smith break down the political crosswinds shaping the vote on this edition of What's On Your Mind. The team tackles whether media fixation on gas prices is truly swaying voters or masking broader foreign policy realities. The conversation widens to national security as the crew debates Dan Bongino’s warnings urging Americans to prep for cyber threats and grid disruptions alongside Pentagon alerts. The broadcast takes a deep dive into the North Dakota ballot, dissecting the constitutional stakes of Measure 1 and the controversies surrounding Measure 2’s universal school meals mandate. David Fischer of Landmark Gold joins for Money, Markets, and Metals to unpack escalating AI market bubble warnings, France's debt turmoil, and the flight to safe havens like physical gold. Finally, newsroom reporter Chris Larson shares a breaking, exclusive update on Minnesota Senate candidate Austin Peterson’s narrow escape from a serious highway rollover crash on the campaign trail.

  5. 6d ago

    Toss-Ups, Tune-Ups & The Great "Seasonable" Showdown (10-28-26)

    Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn take on a jam-packed Wednesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, bouncing from high-stakes national politics and global market shifts to local community wins and everyday debate. The duo tracks shifting battleground maps a week ahead of election night, breaks down the latest Wall Street movements with financial advisor Brian Cronk, and dives into eye-opening medical insights with Dr. Marc Siegel on microplastics and cutting-edge cancer therapy. Back on the home front, the show covers rural equipment realities with Bridgette Readel, highlights an innovative community home repair campaign with Rebuilding Together, and settles an on-air grammatical dispute once and for all.

  6. Oct 27

    Ballots, Big Brother & Campus Battles with Guest Host Dalton Nelson (10-27-26) (10-27-26)

    Guest host Dalton Nelson takes the helm of What’s On Your Mind to break down high-stakes local ballots, individual liberty, and national politics. The episode tackles North Dakota's Measure 1 and Measure 2, the ethics of SNAP benefit restrictions, and the growing debate surrounding surveillance in modern communities. Dalton is joined by Olivet Nazarene University student Jacob York to discuss facing death threats and standing firm for free expression on college campuses, followed by North Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Bryan Niewind for an in-depth "Trooper Talk" covering drug interdiction along I-94, highway safety, and where traffic fine money actually goes. The lines open wide as fiery callers debate presidential pardons, early voting, and whether Flock license plate cameras protect neighborhoods or usher in a surveillance state.

  7. Oct 26

    Defending the Constitution, Dismantling Word Salads, and the Red Wall Ground Game (10-26-26)

    With Election Day just around the corner, Scott Hennen, Dalton Nelson, and Hayden Smith tackle the mainstream polling narratives and dissect why the numbers consistently undercount conservative momentum. The crew shares a laugh over campus debate cancellations and Kamala Harris’s most baffling rhetorical loops before diving into high-stakes state and national strategy. North Dakota State Representative Scott Louser joins the desk to explain why voters must pass Measure 1 to protect the state constitution from out-of-state special interest groups, while sounding the alarm on Measure 2. Then, Turning Point Action Director Brett Galaszewski breaks down the "Red Wall" strategy across key battleground states, revealing how relational organizing is replacing traditional campaigning to turn out low-propensity voters and build a lasting conservative infrastructure.

  8. Oct 23

    Mach 3 Speed, Bakken Fuel, and No Mercy for Putin (10-23-26)

    From fiery clashes over North Dakota’s upcoming ballot measures to an insider look at Capitol Hill's fight for domestic energy, host Scott Hennen and co-host Dalton Nelson tackle the most pressing issues heading into election week. The lines stay packed as callers debate whether out-of-state money is exploiting the state constitution with Measure 1 and Measure 2. Later in the broadcast, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer joins for a Talk Radio Town Hall covering everything from honoring a North Dakota aviation legend to tapping the Defense Production Act for Bakken crude refineries. The conversation culminates in a blistering rebuke of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for describing Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian".

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4.2
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What’s On Your Mind is a daily forum to discuss the issues impacting North Dakota, South Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern Montana. Join Scott Hennen and his guests as they take your calls to find out "What's On Your Mind?" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMAomAPZqrDYPQTjQmUZ4MhrzNgyKtpBkandsi=m7C6b0jeGgo959N9  

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  • Creator
    The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Flag Family Media
  • Show Website
    What's On Your Mind

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