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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. 3d 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…

  2. 4d 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…

  3. 5d ago

    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…

  4. 6d ago

    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…

  5. 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…

  6. Aug 13

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 761: Primary Shifts, The $834M Convention Footprint, and The 5:04 Mile

    Live from the Chambers Midwest Tech Summit at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, host Steve Hallstrom delivers an analytical review of regional political primary outcomes, expanding technological infrastructure, and macroeconomic indicators. Steve breaks down Peggy Flanagan’s 20-point victory over Angie Craig in Minnesota’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, details new statewide regulations on kratom, and audits the Producer Price Index data. Plus, Dakota Carrier Network CEO Seth Arndorfer joins the broadcast to map out North Dakota’s gigabit internet expansion, and TechND Executive Director Terry Effertz outlines data center land-use models. Key Moments Minnesota Primary Night Results: Steve analyzes the Minnesota primary election results. In the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated Congresswoman Angie Craig by 20 percentage points. Meanwhile, Michelle Tafoya secured a victory in the GOP Senate primary. In the Republican gubernatorial primary, Lisa Demuth defeated Mike Lindell. Local Primary Upsets in Clay County: In Minnesota House District 4A, mental health nurse Erica Yoney defeated Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson in the Democratic primary. Yoney advances to face Republican Andrew Rockhold in the November general election. In local primary voting across Clay, Becker, and Otter Tail counties, regional turnout ran higher than traditional primary baselines. Dakota Carrier Network Expands Gigabit Infrastructure: Seth Arndorfer, CEO of Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), joins the broadcast to discuss North Dakota’s technology footprint. Arndorfer details how DCN’s 13 owner-cooperatives have deployed fiber infrastructure across 98% of the state’s geography, positioning North Dakota to become the first state in the nation where all residents have access to gigabit internet speeds. TechND Addresses Data Center Land-Use Models: Terry Effertz, Executive Director of TechND, outlines the organization's educational coalition designed to inform local communities about artificial intelligence data centers. Effertz explains how closed-loop cooling systems minimize municipal water consumption and highlights model zoning codes developed alongside the League of Cities and Association of Counties to ensure responsible local development. Statewide Regulation Enacted on Kratom: North Dakota officials have implemented emergency regulatory actions restricting the sale of kratom following state health reports linking the substance to local fatalities. Governor Kelly Armstrong has called a special legislative session for September 2nd to formally establish Schedule I penalties and permanent statutory guidelines. Producer Price Index Signals Easing Inflation: Fresh macroeconomic data reveals the Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat in July, coming in below Wall Street expectations of a 0.2% increase. Year-over-year core inflation, excluding food and energy, held…

  7. Aug 12

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 760: The Dover Transfers, The 11-Shot Cap, and The Classical Shift

    Live from the Fargo studio, host Steve Hallstrom delivers an analytical review of historic regional primary outcomes, expanding geopolitical operations, and major national health policy shifts. The episode examines Peggy Flanagan's 20-point victory over Angie Craig in Minnesota's Democratic U.S. Senate primary, audits newly declassified Senate documents regarding COVID-19 vaccine trial data, and previews a major presidential executive order expanding parental vaccine choices. Plus, Danita Bye joins the show to highlight the grand opening of North Dakota's newest classical Christian academy in Stanley. Key Moments Flanagan Sweeps Democratic Senate Primary in 20-Point Landslide: Steve breaks down a historic primary night in Minnesota that sets up the state's first all-female gubernatorial general election battle between Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar. On the Democratic side for U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan delivered a surprising 20-point victory over Congresswoman Angie Craig. Meanwhile, Michelle Tafoya secured a commanding 48% victory in the GOP Senate primary, setting up a high-stakes November matchup against Flanagan. Moorhead Primary Yields Major Local Upset: In Minnesota House District 4A, mental health nurse Erica Yoni defeated Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson by nearly a two-to-one margin in the Democratic primary. Yoni advances to the general election to face Republican Andrew Rockhold, who ran unopposed in his primary. Executive Order Caps Recommended Childhood Inoculations: Steve reviews a major executive order signed by President Trump alongside RFK Jr., reducing the federal schedule of recommended childhood vaccinations from 72 down to 11 jab protocols. The directive spreads out required visits and allows parents to sidetrack state-level vaccine mandates through religious exemptions. Senate Releases Confidential First-Trimester Miscarriage Data: Dr. Scott Jensen joins the program to react to new documents released by Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson. The files detail early 2021 text exchanges where Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged potential cytokine-related fever risks for pregnant women receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Jensen addresses trial data cited in the report indicating an 82% first-trimester miscarriage rate among vaccinated test groups. Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt: The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8–5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during testimony regarding pandemic origin probes. Chairman Rand Paul announced plans to refer the contempt citation directly to the Department of Justice. Dover Air Force Base Hosts Dignified Transfer: President Trump presided over a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for four…

  8. Aug 12

    The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 759: The 'Catering Truck' Escape, The 82% Miscarriage Data, and The Fair Share Fallacy

    Steve Hallstrom hosts a hard-hitting, data-focused Tuesday edition live from the Fargo studio, delivering key updates on global security threats, federal health disclosures, and regional criminal investigations. The show details 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, examines 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…

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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
    Clean
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    © Flag Family Media
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