What's On Your Mind

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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?"

  1. 9H AGO

    The Buddy System, 12-Minute Nervous Systems, and the Great AI Bull Market (5-26-26)

    Welcome to a post-Memorial Day holiday weekend catch-up! Scott and Kev are back in the studio to shake off the long weekend, talk about the "ragtag putt-putt" pontoon boat officially hitting the water, and lay down a major strategic blueprint for 2026: a total commitment to your personal wealth and physical wellness. First up, Fargo City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Michelle Turnberg dials in fresh off the campaign trail. She calls out the out-of-state "checkbook diplomacy" flooding the local race, unmasks the pre-scripted soundbites of the recent candidate forums, and outlines her hardline platform to fix a 1.3-billion-dollar growing deficit by cutting out political extras and mastering core city services. Then, we transition from political health to physical recovery. Swanson Hyperbaric Clinical Director Paul Watts breaks down the staggering reality of clinical-grade hyperbaric oxygen treatments and explores Nikolai Tesla’s localized nerve-soothing PEMF technology—sharing a jaw-dropping medical account of limb preservation that completely defied traditional hospital recommendations. Finally, Collins & Kroc CEO and senior portfolio manager Brian Kroc drops by for a masterclass on the four pillars of financial resilience. Kroc reveals why 70% of Americans are chronically money-stressed, exposes the truth behind the current "Iranitis" market oil shocks, and explains how proactive management is positioning smart investors to ride the greatest artificial intelligence bull market in human history. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] The Fargo Price Tag Pontoon Rule: Scott breaks down his holiday weekend on the water, poking fun at the modern luxury surf boats that cost more than a standard house in Fargo. [00:02:25] The Out-of-State Checkbook Race: Mayoral candidate Michelle Turnberg calls out the $100,000 in PAC money flowing into Fargo directly from New York Democrats to back her opponent. [00:03:55] Sizzling Streets and Dropping Valuations: Turnberg exposes how unchecked illegal drag racing down south is causing actual physical drops in residential property values. [00:04:45] The Dave Zabalski Mannequin Deterrent: Scott recalls a hilarious, real-world suggestion he gave the former police chief involving an empty patrol car and a mannequin. [00:06:35] The Pre-Election Convention Showdown: A look inside the high-stakes City Commission meeting and the walkability economics driving the push for a downtown convention center. [00:09:50] The 12-Minute Tesla Reset: Paul Watts breaks down Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) technology, detailing how 12 minutes of localized nerve work completely melts anxiety and claustrophobia. [00:11:40] Reclaiming the Blackened Limbs: A miraculous medical account reveals how Swanson Hyperbaric utilized high-pressure…

    1h 34m

  2. 1D AGO

    Free Buns, Geopolitical Strains, and Reclaiming Dignity Half a World Away (5-22-26)

    Fire up the grill and grab a fresh pistachio muffin, because the What's on Your Mind show is broadcasting live from the Petro Serve USA station in beautiful Harwood, North Dakota. Host Scott kicks off a packed Friday Talk Radio Town Hall with U.S. Senator Kevin Kramer, diving headfirst into the high-stakes chess match with Iran, the real motives keeping the Strait of Hormuz tight, and whether it's time to "finish the job". Scott also gets remarkably candid about his recent travels to Norway, sparking an evolutionary look at America's food supply and the growing "Make America Healthy Again" movement. Later in the hour, the studio turns into an international stage. We sit down with four legal Persian-Iranian student and employment visa holders who share harrowing, first-hand accounts of the murderous regime back home, detailing the absolute gravity of public executions, internet blackouts, and the unintended fallout of the administration's recent sweeping visa pause. Scott gives a passionate call to action, offering listeners the exact blueprint to bypass the gatekeepers and let their voices be heard in Congress. Plus, we recap world-class insights from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference with American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers, who lays out why AI, natural gas, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are the key trifecta to winning the global tech race against China. Finally, we wrap up with an inspiring "Feel Good Friday" segment featuring Tracy Allen, founder of Amistad Worldwide, to explore how a grassroots North Dakota charity is rescuing castaway orphans and abandoned widows in India and Nepal through the power of clean water and local sewing centers. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] Bullying the Globe for 50 Years: Senator Kevin Kramer breaks down the fundamental challenges of negotiating with a regime whose soldiers value dying more than living, exploring Trump's refusal to sign a weak, Obama-style nuclear clock-runner. [00:03:55] A Hooligan’s Message to the Senate: Live at the pump, a decorated Air National Guard veteran from the "Hooligans" commands the mic, urging Senator Kramer to let the military finish the job for the North Dakota service members who paid in blood. [00:05:00] Squeezing the Pillows of Harwood: Scott breaks multi-tasking protocol to rave about the locally-sourced John & Wayne burgers and Petro Serve's famous daily-baked buns that are literally "as soft as a pillow". [00:07:45] The Whistleblower in the Grocery Aisle: Scott recounts his fourth journey to Norway, sharing how…

    1h 54m

  3. 1D AGO

    Inside the Bakken 2.0 Revolution (5-21-26)

    Live from the final day of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, host Scotty brings you an all-star lineup from the epicenter of the American energy boom. This episode dives deep into the jaw-dropping evolution of the oil and gas industry, exploring how North Dakota is positioning itself as a global powerhouse by pairing its massive energy reserves with the soaring, insatiable demands of artificial intelligence data centers. Hear the legendary, inspiring American success story of billionaire Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources, who rose from poverty as the son of sharecroppers to reshape global energy. Continental's current board chair, Shelly Lambert, also stops by to discuss the future of the company, the lifting of the export ban, and building long-term community roots. Then, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins the show for an exclusive, wide-ranging conversation. He reveals a first look at the library project's stunning "AI Teddy Roosevelt" model, exposes the foreign propaganda driving the public hysteria against local data centers, and explains why the next great manufacturing revolution isn't about physical goods—it's about manufacturing intelligence. Plus, Chord Energy CEO Danny Brown breaks down the technical magic of four- and five-mile horizontal drilling laterals and the regulatory hurdles of unlocking another 10 billion barrels of oil. Finally, Landmark Gold's David Fisher sounds a factual, urgent alarm on the latest CPI and PPI reports, warning listeners how devastating 1970s-style stagflation could threaten their retirement portfolios if they aren't properly diversified. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] The Sharecropper’s Son Who Cracked the Code: Scotty shares the incredible backstory of Harold Hamm, from wearing hand-me-downs to finding his true passion at a high school pottery wheel demo and building an empire. [00:04:00] Strictly Horizontal: Oil champion Harold Hamm reminisces about pioneering the world's very first strictly horizontal oil field at Cedar Hills and outlines the next frontier of enhanced oil recovery. [00:06:55] Choosing the Freedom of Going Private: Harold Hamm explains why he bucked the Wall Street trend and took Continental Resources private after the market stopped appreciating public energy sectors post-COVID. [00:09:50] Tearing Up the Permits: Shelly Lambert shares what it’s like working alongside her father and discusses how a pragmatically aligned administration is cutting red tape to secure the Western Hemisphere's energy future. [00:11:00] Having a Conversation with Teddy Roosevelt: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum gives an exclusive inside look at "AI Teddy"—a closed, highly sophisticated large language…

    1h 55m

  4. 6D AGO

    Fueling the Next Era of Energy and Intelligence (5-20-26)

    Live from the floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode dives into the massive transformation hitting the energy sector. We explore "Crack the Code 2.0," a frenetic $100 million research effort aimed at unlocking the 85% of oil currently left in the Bakken rock. But this isn't just a traditional oil show. We connect the dots between North Dakota’s world-class energy reserves and the exploding demand for Artificial Intelligence, mapping out how the state is uniquely positioned to power the nation’s next-generation "intelligence factories." Featuring exclusive interviews with policymakers, regulatory watchdogs, and cutting-edge tech founders, we discuss everything from state infrastructure battles to global technological dominance. Key Moments & Timestamps [00:01:24] – The Front Porch of Innovation An overview of North Dakota's unique regulatory environment and how unprecedented access to lawmakers keeps global giants like Chevron and ConocoPhillips investing in the state. [00:02:31] – Unlocking Bakken 2.0 A deep dive into the conference's core theme: the $100 million collaborative research push to re-energize older wells and extract the massive amounts of oil currently left underground. [00:03:52] – When Energy Meets AI State Representative Todd Porter stops by to explain why a data center is simply a "value-added" project for local electricity, and addresses the growing pains and misconceptions surrounding local hyperscale facilities. [00:04:14] – Navigating the Public Service Frontier Sherry Huggenhopper of the North Dakota Public Service Commission outlines how the agency balances a massive uptick in power demand while fiercely protecting utility rates for everyday consumers. [00:04:24] – Winning the Global AI Race John Hinderaker, CEO of the Center of the American Experiment, draws parallels between the rise of computers and the evolution of AI, tackling the economic opportunities and social media misinformation campaigns surrounding the tech. [00:04:54] – A Conversation with Governor Kelly Armstrong The Governor joins the program to talk about the importance of pragmatic, pro-growth policies, the reality of political competition under new term limits, and why North Dakota cannot afford to say "no" to critical infrastructure. [00:07:00] – AI in a Box: Redefining the Edge Dan Wright, co-founder and CEO of Armada, explains how his company is deploying mobile, megawatt-scale modular AI factories to turn raw energy dominance into global AI dominance. [00:09:11] – Paving the Corridor: The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Cal Cluen breaks down the multi-million-dollar logistical battle to expand US Highway 85 into a safe, four-lane divided…

    1h 55m

  5. MAY 20

    Washing the Rock, Elite Drone Swarms, and Seven Slices of Pizza (5-19-26)

    Live from the exhibit floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in beautiful Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode kicks off a massive three-day broadcast celebrating 75 years of the historic Bakken play. Host Scott Hennen balances his jet lag from a recent trip to Norway with full-throttle interviews featuring the absolute heaviest hitters in global energy, aerospace technology, and state legislation.   First, Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron details the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Hess and breaks down how cutting-edge "chemical EOR" literally washes subterranean rock to maximize American energy prosperity. Then, legendary local public servant Lynn Helms uses a pizza analogy to explain why the U.S. is barely on "first base" when it comes to oil recovery. State Representative Mike Nathy takes us inside the legislative trenches to expose the real economic data surrounding data centers and look ahead to a critical upcoming Republican primary. Finally, we talk to UND aviation graduate Grayson Miller about real-world life-and-death drone warfare, tracking how elite Ukrainian "Spider Web" drone swarms managed to set the Russian military back by multiple decades.   Standout Moments & Timestamps [43:00] Squeezing the Shale: Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron explains the global integrated brand's massive production footprint, moving four million barrels of oil a day around the world.   [43:42] Washing the Subterranean Stone: Bourgeois delivers a fascinating technical breakdown of Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), detailing how specialized solvents act just like hand soap to alter rock characteristics and make oil more "slippery".   [44:11] Unconventional Permeability: A masterclass in geology as Bernie describes tight rock unconventional formations, explaining that the microscopic pore spaces in shale are less permeable than a kitchen granite countertop.   [44:31] The Emerging Argentine Frontier: Chevron’s shale general manager maps out the world’s top shale assets, crowning West Texas's Permian Basin a behemoth while identifying Argentina as the next massive global resource destination.   [45:34] Seven Slices of Pizza: Former Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms stuns the hosts by revealing that current technology has only extracted a meager 15% of the oil trapped in the Bakken and Three Forks formations—declaring that nobody would buy a pizza, eat one slice, and throw the rest away.   [45:54] Geological Records vs. Extinction Climate: Helms cuts through standard political rhetoric to discuss real geological history, noting that the Earth's climate has constantly shifted across millennia and tracking how special interest groups managed to weaponize the education…

    1h 55m

  6. MAY 19

    Woke-topuses, Fentanyl Total War, and the Million-Round Ammunition Grab (5-18-26)

    It is a manic Monday on the airwaves, and while the spring weather is acting like the end of March, the political landscape is blazing hot. Host Kevin Flynn is joined in studio by Titus Kveen from the legacy NDSU chapter of Turning Point USA to break down a massive weekend of geopolitical chess moves, explosive talk-radio town halls, and breathtaking financial corruption. The guys unpack a series of exclusive working-vacation interviews from Scott Hennen, who caught up with Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler to discuss a historic $22 billion COVID-era fraud clawback, energy dominance, and personal table-by-table storytelling with Donald Trump on Air Force One. Next, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson drops by to detail his major E15 legislative victory in the House, while ripping into the "political celebrity posers" running South Dakota's business climate into the ground. Then, legendary China expert Gordon Chang unloads a chilling warning about the CCP's declared "Total War" on U.S. soil, detailing hidden biological weapons depots in Las Vegas and California, the dark truth behind state-subsidized fentanyl murders, and the critical importance of a separate Taiwan. To wrap things up, the crew dives into local Second Amendment pushbacks against the "St. Paul sit-in caucuses" and talks community service with Lynn Helms and the Lions Club. Standout Moments & Timestamps [33:00] Handcuffs & Hoaxes: The hosts open the show by calling out the slow-rolling bureaucracy of government weaponization investigations, highlighting Todd Blanche's latest media rounds discussing James Comey and the ten-year Russia collusion timeline.   [33:42] The $1.4 Billion Blue State Freeze: The crew plays a mind-boggling clip of Dr. Oz detailing how the federal government actively deferred $1.4 billion in healthcare payments from California and $250 million from Minnesota due to massive Medicaid and Medicare corruption.   [33:55] Rackets, Groceries, & Ghost Hours: Dr. Oz details bizarre blue-state infrastructure ploys where federal tax dollars were funneled into paying individuals to carry groceries up the stairs for their parents, creating artificial state jobs.   [33:77] Durable Equipment and Mafia Rings: Oz exposes rampant durable medical equipment scams, noting there are twice as many medical supply companies as McDonald's locations in South Florida, driven by Russian, Chinese, and Cuban mafia rings.   [33:86] The False Hospice Boom: The studio reacts to the shocking federal suspension of 800 fraudulent hospices and home healthcare providers in California that combined to bill over a billion dollars in…

    1h 56m

  7. MAY 19

    Big Brother’s AI, Shouses, and a Bullet in the Concrete with Ted Nugent (5-15-26)

    Live from across the ocean and right in the heart of Washington D.C., this episode bridges small-town farm traditions with high-stakes national anxieties. The morning kicks off with U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer calling in from the nation's capital to chat about the economic and military chess match at the U.S.–China summit, the true scale of the AI arms race, and local battles over debt and taxes in Fargo. Then, Hayden and Titus from the NDSU Turning Point USA chapter take the mic to tackle the terrifying realities of an emergent AI surveillance state, drawing eerie parallels to Orwell's 1984. We keep "Feel Good Friday" alive with Jett Yoder from Father's Farm, sharing powerful redemption stories of turning lives around through faith and farm work. To wrap it all up, the crew swaps legendary rock stories from North Dakota's past, talks about the future of consumption taxes, and breaks down the upcoming state primary. Standout Moments & Timestamps [12:56] Top-Tier Gravitas in Beijing: Senator Kevin Cramer breaks down the geopolitical weight of Donald Trump bringing "half the GDP of the United States" to China, highlighting the massive GE jet engine sales and trade strategies designed to put Iran on notice. [13:50] Threading the Needle on Taiwan: A deep look into the military realities facing Congress. Cramer addresses the delicate, nuanced defensive policy required to back the freedom-loving people of Taiwan while navigating concessions asked for by Xi Jinping. [14:75] Big Brother's New AI Brain: The NDSU TPUSA crew hits Senator Cramer with the tough questions, expressing deep concerns over mass data tracking and asking what national protections stop a future rogue administration from turning public AI traffic cameras into weapons against political dissidents. [15:41] Gathers, Nets, and FBI Abuses: Senator Cramer details the ongoing congressional battles over renewing Section 702 of FISA, admitting that the FBI has illegally abused its authority in the past to spy on capital reporters, the administration, and members of Congress. [16:18] Fargo's $1.3 Billion Debt Bomb: The hosts unpack the staggering financial reality of a local city deeply in debt, taking aim at progressive institutions that go "looking for problems to fix" just to continuously re-up property and sales taxes. [17:23] Dave Ramsey in the Classroom: The crew advocates for mandatory personal finance classes in high school, declaring that every government institution needs a Dave Ramsey advisor because "every dollar has a name." [18:13] The Pandemic…

    1h 56m

  8. MAY 15

    From NDSU’s New Era to Election Integrity (5-14-26)

    With Scott Hennen still exploring Norway, guest host Greg Steeman wraps up his week in the driver's seat with a deep dive into the institutions that define North Dakota. The episode kicks off with an exclusive interview with the incoming President of North Dakota State University, Marshall Stewart, who shares his vision for a "modernized" land-grant mission and the university’s high-stakes move to the Mountain West Conference. The conversation then shifts to the state’s financial engine, exploring how the Retirement Investment Office and the North Dakota Growth Fund are turning oil wealth into long-term economic stability. Finally, the show tackles the upcoming June primary with Secretary of State Michael Howe, breaking down critical changes to mail-in voting laws and the newly approved "Measure 3" regarding school lunch funding. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:01:45 – A Land-Grant Legacy: NDSU's New President Marshall Stewart makes his debut ahead of his May 26th start date. He discusses his roots in rural North Carolina and why he believes NDSU’s student body is actually all 800,000+ residents of North Dakota. 00:07:11 – The Athletics "Elephant in the Room" President Stewart addresses the angst surrounding NDSU's move to the Mountain West. He frames it as a "championship thought process" necessary to keep the university relevant on a national stage while utilizing private donor dollars. 00:13:35 – Turning Oil into Infinite Earnings Jody Smith of the Retirement Investment Office reveals staggering growth: the Legacy Fund has surged from $6 billion in 2017 to over $14 billion today, generating $2.5 billion in investment earnings this past year alone. 00:17:50 – Betting on Local Founders Cody First from 50 South Capital explains how the North Dakota Growth Fund has invested $125 million into 25 local companies, supporting 1,500 jobs and generating nearly a billion dollars in revenue in 2025. 00:22:15 – The "Rainy Day" Myth A clarification on state finances: Jody Smith explains why the Legacy Fund isn't a "rainy day fund" (that’s the Budget Stabilization Fund) and breaks down the rolling five-year average used to provide property tax relief. 00:33:45 – The Childhood Care Crisis Deputy Director Emily O’Brien discusses the $199 million Rural Health Transformation Grant, highlighting innovative plans to put daycares inside critical access hospitals to solve rural workforce shortages. 00:36:20 – 26 Days Until the Polls Open Secretary of State Michael Howe delivers a masterclass on North Dakota election integrity, emphasizing that while voter turnout…

    1h 55m
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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?"

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  • Creator
    The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
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