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Join Steve Hallstrom as he tackles the issues that matter most to you. With razor-sharp wit and unwavering conviction, Steve cuts through the noise and provides you with honest, unfiltered commentary that speaks directly to the issues that affect our community. With interactive segments and lively call-ins, listeners will be front and center in the conversation. Steve keeps you informed, empowered, and inspired. Tune in weekdays to catch the wave of conservative thought and be part of a community that celebrates the timeless principles that make our country great.

  1. 20h ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 769: Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling and the Target's Shift

    Host Steve Hallstrom leads an insightful Tuesday broadcast live from the Fargo studio, dissecting major federal court decisions, shifting corporate strategies, and agricultural market movements. The episode covers a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for stricter mail-in voting controls under a White House executive order, examines Target's ongoing management pivot away from progressive retail initiatives, and unpacks the mechanics of U.S. beef imports and exports with NDSU Agribusiness Professor Dr. John Biermacher. Key Moments Supreme Court Lifts Injunction on Executive Order for Mail-In Voting: Steve breaks down a major 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that lifted a lower court injunction in 23 states. The decision allows the U.S. Postal Service and Justice Department to immediately implement White House executive order guidelines restricting mail-in ballots by cross-referencing voter distribution lists against federal citizenship databases managed by Homeland Security. Target Pulls Halloween Costume Amid Corporate Shift: Steve addresses Target's decision to pull a circus clown Halloween costume following public concerns over its visual design. The move comes as part of a broader leadership transition under CEO Michael Fiddelke, with the retail giant stepping back from past corporate DEI initiatives. Dr. John Biermacher Unpacks U.S. Beef Import and Export Logistics: NDSU Agribusiness Professor Dr. John Biermacher joins the broadcast to clear up public misconceptions surrounding federal beef trade data. Biermacher details how the U.S. exports roughly 2.3 billion pounds of specialized, high-end muscle cuts and variety meats to premium global markets while importing approximately 6.1 billion pounds of lean, grass-fed trimmings to combine with domestic corn-fed fat for standard 80/20 ground beef. Senator Kevin Kramer Halts Presidential Confirmations Over Wetland Mapping: North Dakota Senator Kevin Kramer announces he will block votes on pending White House executive appointments until federal conservation agencies resolve restrictive wetland easement regulations. Kramer criticizes federal mapping for drawing excessive buffer zones around small prairie potholes that artificially strip local farmers of property rights. Polymarket Shows 50-50 Split for U.S. Senate Control: Steve tracks shifting data on the political prediction platform Polymarket, where over $4 million in bets now reflect an even 50-50 split for control of the U.S. Senate. School Districts Issue E-Bike Safety Rules: Middle school administrators in West Fargo issued joint guidelines for students riding electric bicycles and scooters to campus, requiring riders to dismount and walk their vehicles once reaching school property to prevent pedestrian accidents.

  2. 1d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 768: Beef Tariff Backlash, State Fair Gang Bargains, and High-Speed Flock Camera Debates

    Host Steve Hallstrom dives into a packed Monday broadcast covering major policy clashes, controversial civil settlements, and local traffic tragedies. The show examines widespread pushback from regional leaders over a federal tariff waiver on foreign beef, breaks down Minnesota's unprecedented court agreements barring alleged street gang members from the State Fair, and analyzes a fatal high-speed pursuit in Cass County that has reignited debates over Flock license plate surveillance. Key Moments Trump Beef Import Waiver Sparks Rancher Backlash: North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Minnesota Republican Leader Lisa Demuth strongly criticized a Trump administration decision allowing up to 300,000 metric tons (661 million pounds) of foreign ground beef into the U.S. tariff-free. North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner warned that flooding markets with below-market foreign beef undercuts domestic cattle producers who are attempting to rebuild herds after years of severe drought. Minnesota AG Reaches Civil Agreements with Gang Members: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Ramsey County prosecutors faced intense scrutiny after securing negotiated civil court settlements with alleged members of local street gangs (including "Muddy" and "the Will") barring them from attending the Minnesota State Fair. Critics questioned why authorities pursued civil injunctions rather than filing criminal charges against known gang affiliates. High-Speed Cass County Crash Recharges Flock Camera Debate: A 19-year-old Grand Forks driver fleeing police at 109 mph with no headlights ran a stop sign and T-boned a vehicle in Cass County, killing a 49-year-old Christine man. Occurring shortly after a local car club meetup, the tragedy highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding Flock license plate reader cameras, public road safety, and personal privacy rights. U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Following a breakdown in trade negotiations, the U.S. enacted 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs starting September 8th targeting American steel, dairy, and agricultural equipment. White Earth Nation Pauses $176M Casino Project: Industry reports indicate the White Earth Band has placed its $176 million resort and casino development outside Moorhead on hold to re-evaluate long-term financial risks under new Secretary-Treasurer Jacob MacArthur. Disturbing Discovery in Minot Child Death Investigation: Minot police arrested two individuals after discovering the three-year-old remains of an unreported deceased infant encased in concrete inside a tote.

  3. 4d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 767: The Federal Ed Shift, The 82% Miscarriage Data Debate, and 'Freedom to Chains

    Host Steve Hallstrom returns to the anchor chair for a comprehensive, high-stakes Friday edition filled with policy shifts, historical reflections, and critical medical freedom disclosures. Steve sits down with Assistant Secretary of Education Kirsten Baesler to discuss federal initiatives returning educational authority directly to state levels. The show dives into newly released Senate documents detailing first-trimester vaccine trial data, revisits Paul Harvey's classic "Freedom to Chains" broadcast, and features Ag Director Bridget Riedel to analyze expanding regional crop and livestock stress. Key Moments Assistant Secretary Kirsten Baesler Outlines Federal Ed Downsizing: Former North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction and current Assistant Secretary of Education Kirsten Baesler joins the program from Washington, D.C.. Baesler details federal efforts under the Trump administration to downsize bureaucratic overhead and return primary decision-making authority back to local school districts. She highlights the expansion of "Ed-Flex" authority to over 25 states, allowing local administrators to consolidate federal grant funding and eliminate burdensome compliance red tape. Senate Disclosures Highlight Vaccine Trial Data: Steve reviews newly released documents provided by Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson regarding early 2021 health agency communications. The files detail private text exchanges involving Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing potential first-trimester miscarriage risks linked to post-vaccination fevers. Steve examines raw data cited in the Senate report showing an 82% first-trimester miscarriage rate among vaccinated test groups, contrasting it with the 12.6% baseline publicly cited at the time. Revisiting Paul Harvey's Classic "Freedom to Chains" Broadcast: The show features a full playback of Paul Harvey's iconic 1965 commentary, "Freedom to Chains". Harvey's address outlines how expanding government bureaucracies gradually erode private property rights and individual initiative through unchecked taxation and over-regulation. Steve connects Harvey's historic warnings directly to modern debates over government spending, inflation, and expanding public welfare programs. Ag Director Bridget Riedel Reports Severe Subsoil Moisture Loss: Ag Director Bridget Riedel checks in for her weekly field update, highlighting the impact of extreme heat and drought across the Dakotas and regional grain belts. Riedel reports that regional soil sampling reveals dry profiles extending up to 18 inches below the surface, forcing crop adjusters to zero out yield estimates on severely stressed corn fields. She also addresses potential federal adjustments to beef import tariffs aimed at balancing consumer grocery prices with domestic livestock returns. Staples Man Charged in Honor Flight Trailer Arson: In local public safety news, Clay County authorities charged Robert Andert of Staples,…

  4. 5d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 766: Economic D-Day, The 5,000-Immigrant Baseline, and The Flocking Standoff

    Host Steve Hallstrom anchors a compelling Thursday edition live from the Fargo studio, delivering critical updates on rising national debt burdens, regional energy development, and global security policies. The show examines the nation's national debt officially crossing the $40 trillion threshold, analyzes President Trump's declaration of an "Economic D-Day" against Iran, and explores local public safety debates surrounding municipal Flock camera networks. Plus, University of Wyoming Dean of Business Dr. Scott Bollier joins the program to break down the long-term impact of rising Treasury yields on everyday household mortgages. Key Moments National Debt Crosses the $40 Trillion Threshold: Steve breaks down a historic macroeconomic milestone as the U.S. national debt officially reached $40 trillion. Driven by persistent high interest rates, the national debt expands by $1 million every 20 seconds in interest accruals alone. Steve warns that rising Treasury yields compound long-term borrowing costs for consumers, artificially inflating standard home mortgage payments and squeezing private-sector commercial investment. Trump Declares "Economic D-Day" Campaign Against Iran: President Trump announced an unprecedented economic assault targeting Iran's financial lifelines following a series of regional Middle East escalations. Labeling the initiative an "Economic D-Day," the administration is deploying heavy sanctions to cripple commercial energy exports and choke off funding for state-backed paramilitary networks. The news pushed West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil up past $88 a barrel, driving national average retail gas prices up to $4.10 a gallon. Dr. Scott Bollier on the $500 Mortgage Debt Penalty: Dr. Scott Bollier, Dean of the College of Business at the University of Wyoming and former director of the Challey Institute, checks into the program to audit the national debt's direct impact on everyday families. Bollier reveals that out of the average U.S. monthly mortgage payment doubling from $1,500 to $3,200 over the past six years, between $500 and $600 of that monthly increase is driven entirely by skyrocketing federal Treasury yields. He emphasizes that stabilizing the housing market requires structural federal spending reform on mandatory entitlement programs. 5,000 Immigrant Detainees Deported Out of MSP Airport: Steve highlights data published by the Minnesota Reformer documenting operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Since November, federal immigration assets operating alongside local law enforcement have successfully processed and deported over 5,000 detained illegal immigrants out of the regional aviation hub. The Flocking Standoff and Saturday Main Avenue Protest: Local public safety debates heat up following a weekend car meet and protest…

  5. 6d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 765: The 90-Degree Heat Ridge, The $23 Million Pool Settlement, and The Soft America Dilemma

    Live from the Fargo studio, host Steve Hallstrom delivers a wide-ranging Wednesday edition tackling local news, political shifts, and national health policy discussions. Steve details a high-profile federal lawsuit filed against a Fargo hotel following a child's injury on a pool slide, examines the expanding drought conditions across North Dakota, and explores Senate Leader David Hogue's legislative priorities for the upcoming special session. The episode also features a discussion on higher education grading policies at the University of Michigan and reviews economic development plans for downtown Moorhead. Key Moments Federal Pool Slide Lawsuit Filed Against Fargo Hotel: Steve breaks down a federal lawsuit filed by a South Dakota family against a Fargo hotel and pool contractor. The complaint alleges a five-year-old child suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed after falling from a defective slide during a youth hockey tournament, prompting calls for stricter commercial pool safety enforcement. Governor Armstrong Declares Statewide Drought Emergency: As North Dakota experiences one of its warmest and driest July periods on record, Governor Kelly Armstrong officially declared a statewide drought disaster. Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki joins the program to share regional temperature data, noting that Fargo has already logged 24 days over 90 degrees this season compared to zero after Memorial Day in 2025. Senate Leader David Hogue Details Special Session Priorities: North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue joins the line to discuss the five bills selected for the September special session. Hogue outlines the dual approach to kratom regulation—which includes a complete ban on synthetic derivatives—and details proposed restrictions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) between local governments and commercial data center developers. The Free School Meal Ballot Measure Standoff: Steve and Senator Hogue analyze the upcoming November ballot initiative proposing free school breakfasts and lunches for all North Dakota K-12 students. Hogue criticizes the measure for eliminating income-based means testing, pointing out that low-income families are already covered under current state and federal programs. The University of Michigan's Pass/Fail Freshman Policy: On Best Thing I Heard All Day, Steve reacts to a report from The Wall Street Journal detailing the University of Michigan's decision to drop traditional letter grades for first-semester freshmen. Replacing grades with pass/fail marks to alleviate student stress, Steve questions whether removing academic friction hinders long-term resilience and professional preparation. Downtown Moorhead Development and Restaurant Transitions: Matt Lysacker, President and CEO of Downtown Moorhead, Inc., stops by the studio to…

  6. Aug 18

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 764: The Catering Truck Escape, The 82% Miscarriage Data, and The Flocking Debate

    Host Steve Hallstrom leads an analytical, news-packed Friday edition live from the Fargo studio, delivering critical updates on international security measures, federal health disclosures, and regional public safety debates. The show examines newly declassified reports detailing a covert operation to evacuate President Trump via an airport catering truck following a foreign security threat. Steve breaks down fresh Senate disclosures regarding COVID-19 vaccine trial data, tracks local law enforcement strategies regarding Flock license plate reader networks, and explores the financial dynamics driving the general election in Minnesota. Key Moments Covert Evacuation Uncovered After Foreign Security Threat: Steve reviews a national security report from The Washington Post detailing how President Trump was secretly evacuated off Air Force One in Ankara, Turkey, following a credible foreign threat. To mislead observers, the president boarded the primary presidential jet in front of the press corps before being quietly transferred via an airport catering truck to a secondary military transport aircraft to safely complete his flight. Senators Release Miscarriage Data on COVID-19 Vaccines: Steve analyzes newly declassified documents released by Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson detailing internal health agency communications from early 2021. The documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately discussing theoretical first-trimester miscarriage risks linked to post-vaccination fevers. Steve highlights raw data cited in the Senate report showing an 82% first-trimester miscarriage rate among vaccinated subjects in early trial subsets, contrasting it with the 12.6% baseline publicly cited at the time. Dr. Scott Jensen Reacts to Executive Order on Vaccines: Former Minnesota state senator and family physician Dr. Scott Jensen joins the program to react to a new White House executive order streamlining the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 72 down to 11 inoculations. Jensen supports spreading out immunizations and expanding parental religious exemptions, arguing the move aligns U.S. policy with European standards and restores medical freedom. Suspect Arrested for Stealing and Burning Honor Flight Trailer: In local public safety news, Clay County authorities charged Robert Andert of Staples, Minnesota, with three counts of felony theft and felony criminal damage. Investigators allege Andert stole a dedicated Veterans Honor Flight trailer from the Moorhead Legion Hall to transport his motorcycle to Sturgis, subsequently burning the trailer's contents—including commemorative t-shirts and mugs—after realizing what it contained. Moorhead Police Chief Addresses Flock LPR Cameras: Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmke checks in to address ongoing public privacy debates regarding Flock license plate reader (LPR) camera networks. Helmke confirms…

  7. Aug 17

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 763: The 'Catering Truck' Escape, The 82% Miscarriage Data, and The Fair Share Fallacy

    Host Steve Hallstrom anchors an analytical, news-packed broadcast live from the Fargo studio, delivering critical updates on global security threats, federal health disclosures, and regional public policy. The show examines newly declassified intelligence outlining a credible foreign plot that required President Trump to be covertly evacuated via an airport catering truck following a NATO summit. Steve breaks down fresh documents released by U.S. Senators regarding COVID-19 vaccine trial data, tracks the arrest of a suspect accused of burning an Honor Flight trailer, and hosts North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak to address national debt parameters and the filibuster debate. Key Moments Covert Evacuation Uncovered After NATO Threat: Steve reviews a national security report from The Washington Post revealing that President Trump was secretly evacuated off Air Force One in Ankara, Turkey, following a credible foreign assassination threat. To mislead observers, the president boarded the primary presidential jet in front of the press corps before being quietly transferred via an airport catering truck to a secondary military transport aircraft to safely complete his flight to Britain. Senators Release Miscarriage Data on COVID-19 Vaccines: Steve analyzes newly declassified documents released by Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson detailing internal health agency communications from early 2021. The documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately discussing theoretical first-trimester miscarriage risks linked to post-vaccination fevers. Steve highlights raw data cited in the Senate report showing an 82% first-trimester miscarriage rate among vaccinated subjects in early trial subsets, contrasting it with the 12.6% baseline publicly cited at the time. Dr. Scott Jensen Reacts to Executive Order on Vaccines: Former Minnesota state senator and family physician Dr. Scott Jensen joins the program to react to a new White House executive order streamlining the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 72 down to 11 inoculations. Jensen supports spreading out immunizations and expanding parental religious exemptions, arguing the move aligns U.S. policy with European standards and restores medical freedom. Suspect Arrested for Stealing and Burning Honor Flight Trailer: In local public safety news, Clay County authorities charged Robert Andert of Staples, Minnesota, with three counts of felony theft and felony criminal damage. Investigators allege Andert stole a dedicated Veterans Honor Flight trailer from the Moorhead Legion Hall to transport his motorcycle to Sturgis, subsequently burning the trailer's contents—including commemorative t-shirts and mugs—after realizing what it contained. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on Filibuster Rules: North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins the broadcast during the…

  8. Aug 14

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 762: The 82% Data Disclosures, The $900M Legacy Fund Boom, and The $50M General Election Projection

    Host Steve Hallstrom leads an impactful Friday edition live from the Fargo studio, delivering critical updates on state fiscal reserves, national security disclosures, and upcoming general election dynamics. The episode details a $900 million projected windfall in North Dakota's Legacy Fund earnings, examines fresh Senate disclosures regarding COVID-19 vaccine trials, and previews general election spending projections for Minnesota following primary night. Plus, Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill checks in to debate Senate filibuster strategies, and Ag Director Bridget Riedel reports live on expanding regional drought conditions. Key Moments Legacy Fund Earnings Jump 30% to $894 Million: North Dakota state budget analysts project that lawmakers will have nearly $900 million ($894 million estimate) in Legacy Fund earnings available to allocate during the upcoming legislative session. Driven by energy production, the earnings cap represents a 30% increase over the previous biennium, while the total principal value of the Legacy Fund has doubled over four years from $8 billion to $15 billion. Senate Reports Highlight COVID-19 Vaccine Miscarriage Data: Steve breaks down newly declassified documents released by Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson regarding early 2021 health agency communications. The report details internal discussions surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci's awareness of potential first-trimester miscarriage risks linked to post-vaccination fevers. Steve reviews trial subsets cited in the report that recorded an 82% first-trimester miscarriage rate among vaccinated test groups, contrasting it with the 12.6% baseline publicly cited at the time. Michael O'Neill Debates Filibuster Strategy for the Save America Act: Michael O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation joins the program to address the legislative standoff over voter ID requirements and the Save America Act. While O'Neill opposes dismantling the 60-vote Senate filibuster, he urges Republican leadership to force a traditional "talking filibuster" to hold opposition lawmakers publicly accountable on voter identification mandates. Minnesota General Election Spending Could Top $50 Million: Following primary victories by Peggy Flanagan and Michelle Tafoya in the U.S. Senate race, media analysts project political action committees and national party committees will flood Minnesota with record advertising capital. Total political spending across Minnesota's general election contests is expected to eclipse the historical $51 million record set during the 2008 Senate campaign. Severe Drought Expands Across Regional Ag Belts: Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins the broadcast to analyze the USDA's latest Drought Monitor update. Over 23% of North Dakota is currently experiencing severe drought, with crop insurance adjusters beginning to evaluate moisture-stressed corn…

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Join Steve Hallstrom as he tackles the issues that matter most to you. With razor-sharp wit and unwavering conviction, Steve cuts through the noise and provides you with honest, unfiltered commentary that speaks directly to the issues that affect our community. With interactive segments and lively call-ins, listeners will be front and center in the conversation. Steve keeps you informed, empowered, and inspired. Tune in weekdays to catch the wave of conservative thought and be part of a community that celebrates the timeless principles that make our country great.

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  • Creator
    The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
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