The Steve Hallstrom Show

The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • 0.0 (0)
  • News Commentary
  • Updated Daily

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. 3d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 707: Ballot Breakdowns, Data Center Pauses, and the $1,000 Baby Accounts

    Steve Hallstrom hosts a wide-open, listener-driven Thursday edition live from the Fargo studio. With the June primaries and high-stakes city elections just around the corner, Steve clears the deck of scheduled guests to hear directly from voters about the candidates and local issues driving them to the polls. The show breaks down the newly launched "Trump Accounts" investment app for newborns, a major judicial victory for Minnesota gun owners, and a temporary halt on data centers in Barnes County. Plus, a revealing look at wholesale inflation metrics and a wild emergency false alarm that shook a local shopping mall. Key Moments Active Shooter False Alarm Shakes West Acres Mall: Steve breaks down a major public safety scare that occurred at West Acres Mall in Fargo. An emergency alert for an active shooter situation was inadvertently triggered and broadcast over the mall's PA system, causing massive immediate panic for shoppers before mall officials clarified there was no real danger. Binary Trigger Ban Struck Down: Gun rights advocates are celebrating after the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling declaring the state's binary trigger ban unconstitutional. The three-judge panel ruled that DFL lawmakers violated the State Constitution's strict "single-subject clause" by stuffing the firearm accessory restriction into a massive 2024 omnibus tax bill. Trump Accounts Mobile App Launches: The Treasury Department officially launched the "Trump Accounts" app on the Apple and Google platforms. The tax-advantaged investment accounts provide every American child born between 2025 and 2028 with a one-time $1,000 government seed contribution, allowing parents and grandparents to contribute up to $5,000 annually. Barnes County Halts New Data Centers: Local leaders are adjusting to a temporary six-month moratorium on new data centers approved by the Barnes County Commission. Driven by a desire to establish rigid zoning, infrastructure, and public notice guidelines, the pause comes amid planning confusion after a development official was completely blind-sided by mid-hearing rumors of an unannounced project tracking into southern Barnes County. Fargo Mayoral & School Board Race Friction: Callers and texters flood the phone lines to debate the high-stakes June 9th local elections. Listeners dissect the five-way Fargo mayoral race, squaring off over whether current city commissioner Michelle Turnberg or longtime fiscal hawk Dave Pepcorn is the best choice to defeat left-leaning candidates. The Squeezed Ag Economy: In the "best thing I heard all day," Steve features a segment from Special Report detailing a massive…

    1h 16m

  2. 4d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 706: The Trump Card, the Climate Grift Retirement, and the 78% Deficit

    Steve Hallstrom targets a massive post-holiday Wednesday, May 27th edition, mapping the structural and ideological changes reshaping the region's politics, education, and economy. Steve breaks down a historic 19-year spike in treasury yields, explaining why the bond market has issued a brutal report card on inflation. Closer to home, the show audits a sudden $4.5 million administrative freeze in Fargo Public Schools and chronicles a massive primary shift that ended a 23-year congressional career in Texas. Plus, Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya joins the phone line to break down her historic $2.2 million fundraising haul and her strategy to navigate social conservative delegates at this weekend's Dululth convention. Key Moments The 19-Year Bond Yield Collapse: Steve translates complex financial metrics to explain why the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hit its highest peak in nearly two decades. Driven by fears of sticky inflation and $110 Brent crude, global institutional investors are rapidly dumping fixed bonds. Steve warns that because standard fixed mortgage rates directly trigger off these yields, borrowing costs for everyday consumers are rising right during prime spring home-buying season. Texas Runoff Whipping Ends a 23-Year Career: Steve explores the continuous dominance of the "Trump factor" within the GOP following last night's Texas primary results. Incumbent Senator John Cornyn, a 23-year congressional veteran, was soundly defeated in a two-to-one whipping by Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton. Steve notes the race now moves to a high-stakes general election against Democrat James Tallarico, who has already raised a staggering $27 million in three months. Michelle Tafoya Secures the Hall of Fame Backing: Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya joins the program to share a major campaign milestone. Tafoya breaks down her close relationship with NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy, who released a highly unusual and deeply impactful video endorsement of her candidacy. She notes her campaign is carrying momentum into this weekend's Duluth convention after securing 52% support in internal polling and raising over $2.2 million across all 82 Minnesota counties. Navigating the Delegate Pro-Choice Divide: Steve and candidate Tafoya engage in a candid discussion regarding her pro-choice, libertarian stance heading into a convention dominated by strict pro-life delegates. Tafoya emphasizes that abortion policy has been returned to the states, pledging instead to focus on her federal purview by stopping taxpayer-funded abortion and confirming strict constructionist judges. Steve defends her electability, arguing that capturing a crucial Senate seat from…

    1h 16m

  3. 5d ago

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 705: The Free Lunch Trap, Squeezing the Cattle Herd, and the Middle School Slur Fight

    Steve Hallstrom hosts a fast-paced post-holiday Tuesday edition, tracking local school board friction, international military deadlines, and changing dynamics in the agricultural sector. Steve tears into the newly approved universal free school meals ballot measure, exposing why a permanent constitutional mandate will lock up millions in public funds for a problem that is already solved. The show breaks down why the U.S. cattle herd has hit historic lows while North Dakota ranch numbers are rising, and looks at the ongoing fallout from the Horizon Middle School drug ring. Plus, a check on $107 crude oil and the Trump administration's newest immigration judicial surge. Key Moments Measure 3 Free Lunch Warfare Heat Up: Secretary of State Michael Howe confirms that the universal free school meals petition has officially secured enough valid signatures to hit the November ballot as Measure 3. Steve launches into an aggressive critique, warning that a permanent constitutional mandate will lock up $67 million in public funds annually for a problem that a $3 million state threshold already solves. He sounds a sharp alarm over a massive out-of-state funded kickoff party that forces school board incumbents to miss critical local debates. North Dakota Bucking the National Cattle Slump: Julie Ellingson, Executive Vice President of the North Dakota Stockman's Association, joins the phone line to break down the latest USDA livestock metrics. While severe droughts have pushed the national beef herd down 1% and the total calf crop down 2% to a 75-year low, North Dakota has secured the largest percentage growth in the country due to pristine precipitation and forage availability. Elite Genetics on the Meat Counter: Julie Ellingson details how modern pharmaceutical and genetic advancements allow regional producers to achieve near-record beef production despite smaller livestock counts. She notes that the high efficiency of the U.S. supply chain allows domestic ranchers to produce 18% of the world’s beef with just 5% of global cattle numbers. Horizon Middle School Parents Facing 40 Years: New charging documents reveal that the 7th-grade student who exposed 12 classmates to THC edibles at Horizon Middle School was actively acting as a drug dealer to bring cash home to her parents. Following a dynamic traffic stop, parents Martin and Amanda Holst face 10 combined felony drug counts carrying up to 40 years in prison after police discovered massive quantities of flower, cartridges, wax, and psychedelic mushrooms in their residence. 80 New Federal Immigration…

    1h 16m

  4. May 22

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 704: Inside the School Drug Rings, The Dynamic Yield Surge, and the $1.4 Million Casino Chaos

    Steve Hallstrom delivers a blockbuster Friday edition live from the Fargo studio, tracing a web of compounding crises from the local classroom to the global bond market. Steve reveals a sickening update in a Moorhead narcotics scandal after court records expose that a middle school child was actively dealing street drugs for her own parents. The show checks the temperature on a historic 19-year spike in treasury yields, tracks a brewing multi-million dollar public safety dispute over a proposed Moorhead casino, and features an exclusive in-depth visit with McKenzie County Sheriff Matt Johansson on the front lines of oil field theft. Plus, an inside look at raw milk risks and the new billionaire sitting at the head of the Federal Reserve. Key Moments Middle Schooler Dealt Drugs for Parents: Steve breaks down a disturbing "Story of the Day" out of Horizon Middle School. Newly unsealed court records reveal that the 7th-grade student who exposed a dozen classmates to THC edibles confessed to investigators that her father directly gave her the drugs to sell at school. Parents Martin and Amanda Holst face 10 combined felony drug and child endangerment counts that carry up to 40 years in prison after a house search unearathed hundreds of cartridges, psychedelic mushrooms, and piles of cash. Treasury Yields Crash to a 19-Year High: Steve sounds a critical economic warning as 30-year U.S. Treasury yields skyrocket to their highest level in nearly two decades. Terrified by inflation and a $107 oil spike, institutional global investors are aggressively dumping U.S. bonds. Steve details how this massive market shift will inflict immediate pain on everyday consumers, directly driving up borrowing costs for fixed mortgages during prime spring home-buying season. Moorhead Casino Disruption Escalates: White Earth Nation released a financial impact study for its proposed $177 million casino and convention center near Moorhead, projecting over a million annual visitors and a $175 million local economic footprint. However, Clay County Sheriff Mark Emping publicly blasted the project, revealing his office was completely excluded from the environmental study despite a projected $1.4 million surge needed for traffic enforcement, investigations, and jail operations. McKenzie County Sheriff Matt Johansson In Studio: Sheriff Matt Johansson joins the phone line to share his localized campaign perspective as he runs for re-election. Managing the largest territory in the state at over 2,800 square miles, Johansson details his successful push to scale his department to 45 personnel…

    1h 16m

  5. May 21

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 703: The 'Boofing' Kit Reality, Fleeing Daycare Owners, and the Math on Top-Heavy Schools

    Live from the world headquarters of the McKenzie County Farmer in Watford City, Steve Hallstrom anchors a compelling Thursday edition following a bittersweet corporate announcement. Steve dives into a stunning local narcotics scandal after two Moorhead parents are hit with first-degree felony charges following a massive THC candy exposure at Horizon Middle School. The show exposes a newly discovered, grotesque distribution metric from Fargo-Moorhead Public Health and tracks the federal capture of a fleeing "Feeding Our Future" daycare tycoon. Plus, an exclusive in-studio sit-down with Fargo's newly confirmed permanent Police Chief, Travis Stefanowicz, on his blueprint to end "word salad" policing and why 50 square miles of territory demands aggressive tactical numbers. Key Moments Moorhead Parents Arrested in Horizon THC Exposure: Steve breaks down the shocking "Story of the Day" out of Moorhead's Horizon Middle School. After an initial count of 10 student illnesses rose to 12—sending two children to the hospital via ambulance—officers executed a localized search warrant. Authorities arrested parents Martin and Amanda Holst after unearthing first-degree felony quantities of flowers, cartridges, wax, psychedelic mushrooms, and piles of cash inside a home with multiple minors. State Secret "Boofing" Kits Uncovered: Steve reviews a sickening public investigation from Valley News Live revealing that Fargo-Moorhead Public Health has distributed 3.18 million syringes since 2018. The dark peak of the data exposes that between February 2024 and May 2026, the city quietly handed out 710 specialized "boofing kits"—specialized tools engineered to administer illicit street drugs rectally. Fleeing Daycare Fraudster Captive Under House Arrest: Federal prosecutors have filed emergency wire fraud and conspiracy charges against future leaders daycare owner Fahima Muhammad. Muhammad completely shuttered her facility and attempted to flee the United States just 48 hours later, after allegedly pocketing $850,000 in "Feeding Our Future" funds by falsifying invoices to claim she served 60,000 imaginary children every month. The $5.3 Million Top-Heavy School Overhaul: Steve dissects the numerical fallout from Monday's Fargo School Board candidate forum, highlighting that Fargo's administrative budget has ballooned 12 times faster than its student enrollment pace. Incumbent Greg Clark confirmed Fargo is the most top-heavy administrative district in the state, burning $2,224 per student compared to West Fargo's $1,800 and Moorhead's $990. Chief Stefanowicz Breaks Down Fargo's Playbook: Fargo's newly confirmed permanent Police Chief, Travis Stefanowicz, joins the phone line to detail his localized mission blueprint.Stefanowicz zeroes in on the interstates driving a regional narcotics trade, vowing…

    1h 16m

  6. May 20

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 702: The Bond Market Poll, Top-Heavy Schools, and Trump's Primary Sweep

    Steve Hallstrom delivers a high-stakes Wednesday, May 20th edition, unravelling the critical connection between global finance and local livelihoods. Steve breaks down a historic surge in treasury yields, explaining why the bond market is acting as a brutal report card on inflation. The show hits the local ground to track the sharp ideological divides exposed during last night's Fargo School Board candidate forum, highlighting rowdy debates over administrative spending and parental notification policies. Plus, Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson joins the program to dissect the thin-margin defeat of a sweeping firearms ban, and a reality check on President Trump’s absolute dominance in recent primary elections. Key Moments The Bond Market Poll: Steve translates complex financial metrics to explain why the 30-year treasury yield just spiked to its highest peak in nearly 19 years . He breaks down how global institutional investors and foreign governments are dumping U.S. debt due to inflation worries sparked by $110 Brent crude . Steve warns that because mortgage costs are fundamentally tethered to these yields, borrowing costs for everyday consumers are rapidly rising right during the peak spring home-buying market . Fargo's Top-Heavy Administration Exposed: In the "Story of the Day," Steve reacts to last night's Fargo School Board candidate forum, spotlighting a startling metric: Fargo's administrative budget has grown 12 times faster than its student enrollment . Incumbent Greg Clark acknowledged that Fargo has become the most top-heavy administrative district per pupil in North Dakota, spending $2,224 per student compared to West Fargo's $1,800 and Moorhead's $990 . The Parental Rights Divide on Transgender Issues: Steve details a stark line drawn between the school board candidates regarding how quickly parents should be notified if a child requests to transition to a different gender . While the majority offered evasive or conditional answers, newcomers Paul Moore and Carissa Geske stated flatly that parents must be looped in immediately, reinforcing the conservative principle that children belong to their parents and not the school system . Senator Mark Johnson on the Firearms Ban Defeat: Minnesota State Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson joins the phone line to celebrate a monumental sigh of relief for gun owners . Johnson breaks down how the razor-thin, one-seat DFL majority successfully pushed a sweeping firearms ban through the Senate, but ultimately lost the legislation when the tied, common-sense House opted not to bring the bill to the floor . Leveraged Wins for…

    1h 16m

  7. May 19

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 701: The Bond Market Poll, Measure 3 Warfare, and the No-Debate Standoff

    Steve Hallstrom targets a massive Tuesday, May 19th edition, analyzing the underlying tremors of the U.S. economy and the high-stakes political maneuvers sweeping across North Dakota. Steve breaks down a historic spike in 30-year treasury yields, exposing how the bond market is issuing a brutal "report card" on federal inflation. The show hits the local ground to track the fast-approaching June and November ballot measures, welcoming North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe to decode Measure 1 and the heavily funded "Together for School Meals" initiative. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on her piece-by-piece land swap legislation, her firm refusal to join primary debates, and why she believes the Iran War clock doesn't need a reset. Key Moments The Bond Market Report Card: Steve delivers a crucial reality check on the U.S. economy as the 30-year treasury yield hits its highest peak in nearly 19 years. He explains that global investors are rapidly dumping U.S. debt on fears that inflation is reigniting due to $110 Brent crude oil. Steve warns that the bond market acts as the ultimate poll on government finance, driving up borrowing costs and fixed mortgage rates during the peak spring home-buying season. Measure 3 Hits the November Ballot: Secretary of State Michael Howe joins the program to confirm that the universal free school meals petition successfully cleared 49,000 valid signatures, locking it down as a major constitutional question this November. Steve strongly rebukes the initiative, labeling it a massive, unnecessary waste of public funds that prioritizes wealthy families when lower-income children are already protected up to a $72,000 household threshold. Julie Fedorchak Defends "No-Debate" Standoff: North Dakota's lone Congresswoman, Julie Fedorchak, calls into the studio from Washington, D.C. Ahead of the June 9th primary against challenger Alex Balazs, Fedorchak strongly defends her choice to completely skip all campaign debates. Pointing to a complete endorsement from President Trump and 35 years of local grassroots work, Fedorchak asserts that her direct meetings and regular office hours make her fully accessible without entering a debate arena. The North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act: Congresswoman Fedorchak outlines a major piece of common-sense land management legislation moving to the House floor after passing committee unanimously. The bill establishes a strategic land swap framework, allowing the state to trade out a historical "patchwork" of section 16 and 36 school lands to consolidate tribal ownership for ventures like Standing Rock's…

    1h 16m

  8. May 19

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 700: Faith on the Mall, Friction at City Hall, and the Fight Against Pay-and-Chase Fraud

    Steve Hallstrom hosts a dense Monday edition packed with major state legislative wrap-ups, massive federal crackdowns on government waste, and a deep philosophical debate over faith and language in the public square. Steve reacts to a leaked court file targeting a prominent local candidate, analyzes a historic nine-hour Christian rally on the National Mall, and welcomes real estate expert Suzanne Sennie to break down the shifting housing dynamics in Southern California. Plus, an inside look at a massive Medicaid fraud ring operating in Minneapolis and a check on $103 oil heading into Memorial Day. Key Moments Minnesota Session Wraps with a Gun Victory: Steve breaks down the frantic final moments of the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, which wrapped up at midnight. While lawmakers passed a series of infrastructure bills and fraud-related measures, Steve cheers the fact that a controversial firearms ban officially failed to make it through the split chambers before the deadline. The National Rededicate 250 Prayer Rally: Steve reflects on the "Rededicate 250" prayer vigil on the National Mall, calling out liberal media outlets for framing it as a "sinister" gathering of white Christian nationalists. Steve wears the term as a badge of honor, highlighting video messages of encouragement from high-ranking cabinet officials, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Court Files Upend Fargo Commission Race: A major "October Surprise" lands in the Fargo City Commission race after a local media report unearths sensitive court files from candidate Tony Gehrig's private custody dispute. Callers and texters fire back in a heated debate over whether text message vitriol in a private divorce should disqualify a proven fiscal hawk from serving his city. The Death of "Pay-and-Chase" Fraud: Steve highlights a crucial policy shift spearheaded by Vice President J.D. Vance and the newly formed anti-fraud task force. Moving away from the traditional, flawed "pay-and-chase" approach, Vance reports that federal agencies have already uncovered tens of billions in stolen taxpayer money, including a $22 million collection referral and the exposure of luxury car owners receiving food stamps. Suzanne Sennie on the California Housing Exodus: Suzanne Sennie, founder and CEO of Innovate Realty, joins the program from the West Coast. She details how extreme fire insurance barriers and high interest rates are forcing Gen Z buyers to seek creative co-signing arrangements, while a widespread cultural desire for political change is brewing ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral election.…

    1h 15m
See All (198)

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Flag Family Media
  • Show Website
    The Steve Hallstrom Show

You Might Also Like