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. 1D AGO

    No-Fail Missions, Champagne Music, and the Cat-2 Hurricane "Hooey" (3-12-26)

    It is a high-stakes Thursday on What’s On Your Mind as Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn navigate a whirlwind of global conflict, economic shifts, and a local weather system that Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki compares to a Category 2 hurricane. The hosts dive deep into the strategic victory in Iran, where U.S. forces have reportedly decimated the Iranian Navy and Air Force, while domestic politics heat up over the "Save America Act" and the future of the Senate filibuster. The show features a powerful interview with Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate and retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze, who provides a masterclass on "no-fail missions" and why neutralizing the world's top sponsor of terror is a generational win. Later, the duo honors the 123rd anniversary of North Dakota legend Lawrence Welk, explores a revolutionary motion sickness program at UND, and talks "no-nonsense" oil markets with Ron Ness. Plus, a heartwarming story of a Vietnam vet laying a wreath at Arlington and a look at why Tim Walz's new "fraud hunting" proposal is a few years too late. Standout Moments [00:01:55] – The Filibuster Crossroads Senator Kevin Cramer joins the show to react to Senator Cornyn’s shift on Senate rules. Cramer argues that while the Save America Act is vital, "the filibuster is more important than any one issue" to protect the representation of small states like North Dakota.   [00:11:40] – The Category 2 "Hooey" Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki warns of a dynamic storm system with central pressure equivalent to a Cat-2 hurricane. He issues a blizzard warning for the Northern Valley and travel advisories for anyone heading north of Highway 200.   [00:22:25] – A SEAL’s Perspective on Iran U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schwarze, a retired Navy SEAL officer, explains the "no-fail" nature of operations against nuclear-armed adversaries. He notes that the U.S. essentially "canceled the number one world sponsor of terrorism in about two days".   [00:30:15] – The Lawrence Welk Tribute The hosts "stop the world" to celebrate Strasburg, North Dakota’s most famous son. They air a tribute from WABC in New York City, proving that the "Champagne Music" legend’s legacy still resonates from the heartland to the Big Apple.   [00:43:10] – Oil Markets: Price Makers vs. Price Takers Petroleum Council President Ron Ness tackles the "brief spike" in oil prices. He argues that $85 oil is the sweet spot for American energy dominance and criticizes the use…

    1h 47m

  2. 2D AGO

    The Board is Reset: Trump’s A-Game, Thune’s "Cat Herding," and Carville’s Unhinged Rant (3-11-26)

    In this high-voltage Wednesday edition of What’s On Your Mind, Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn break down a masterclass in leadership from President Trump as he navigates a "hyena-like" press corps while dismantling Iran's military capabilities. The hosts dive deep into the strategic victory in the Middle East, noting that 90% of Iran's missile capacity is gone and their Navy is currently sitting at the bottom of the sea. The conversation shifts to the domestic front, where the team tackles the DHS shutdown and the "suicidal empathy" driving Democratic policies. Minnesota Representative Walter Hudson joins to expose the "special kind of stupid" in the legislature—including a refusal to accept federal school granting funds simply because they came from the "Orange Man." Later, the duo meets a Vietnam vet preparing to lay a wreath at Arlington, explores a high-tech cure for motion sickness at UND, and analyzes a profanity-scrubbed, truly bizarre prayer for "righteous rain" from James Carville. Standout Moments [00:05:40] – The 10% War Listener Lloyd calls in with the receipts, explaining that the U.S. has achieved massive strategic objectives—including shutting down 56% of China-bound oil and wiping out the Russian drone supply chain—using only 10% of its military assets. [00:12:15] – Trump’s White House Masterclass The hosts air live clips of President Trump schooling reporters on the tarmac. Trump details the total destruction of the Iranian Navy and Air Force, while Scott marveled at the President's "A-game" compared to his predecessor's "yipper" style. [00:22:10] – June 11th, 1969: The Overrun Vietnam Veteran Ross Johnson shares a harrowing, "soul-filling" account of surviving an artillery battery overrun, describing the intense hand-to-hand combat and the smell of war that led him to his upcoming honor at Arlington National Cemetery. [00:30:15] – Defending John Thune Scott enters the "lion's den" to defend Senate Leader John Thune, arguing that Thune isn't a "traitor" but a "cat herder" dealing with a 60-vote requirement and egos like Rand Paul. He warns that nuking the filibuster is a grenade that Democrats will eventually throw back. [00:32:50] – The "Orange Man Bad" Legislature Minnesota Representative Walter Hudson details how state Democrats are blocking a $1,700 tax credit for school donations simply because it originated from Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," hurting students to score political points. [00:44:40] – The UND Motion Sickness Cure Jennifer Watney from the UND School of Aerospace Sciences explains her internationally recognized three-day simulator…

    1h 54m

  3. 3D AGO

    Jihadis, Carville’s Curse, and the Four-Hour Airport Gauntlet (3-10-26)

    Scott Hennen kicks off a fiery Tuesday edition of What’s On Your Mind with a deep dive into the escalating conflict in Iran and the "raw hate" displayed by the Democratic leadership toward the U.S. military and law enforcement. The hosts examine the fallout of the DHS shutdown, where TSA agents are working without pay because, as Scott argues, "Democrats hate ICE more than they care about national security." The conversation takes a hard look at domestic threats following the Gracie Mansion bomb plot, featuring a debate on the "suicidal empathy" of the West and a powerful segment from Greg Gutfeld on "America-phobia." On the lighter side, the duo explores a groundbreaking motion sickness program at UND and meets three incredible veterans vying for a life-changing "Salute to Smiles" makeover. The show concludes with a "museum-worthy" example of Trump Derangement Syndrome: an unhinged, profanity-laced rant from James Carville. Standout Moments [00:05:40] – The Gas Price "Lemmings" Scott debunks the regime media's panic over oil prices, noting that crude has already dropped back to $85. He challenges the "genius opinion writers" who blame the Iran conflict for gas prices that remain nearly $2 cheaper than the Biden-era high. [00:23:45] – Lloyd’s Military Fact-Check Lloyd, a listener on the road, calls in with a masterclass in modern warfare, pointing out that the U.S. is currently achieving massive strategic wins—including destroying 56% of China-bound oil and the Russian drone supply chain—using only 10% of its military assets. [00:44:40] – Conquering Motion Sickness at UND Jennifer Watney from the University of North Dakota School of Aerospace Sciences explains her internationally recognized three-day simulator course that helps everyone from student pilots to grandparents overcome debilitating motion sickness. [00:52:10] – Gutfeld: Suicidal Empathy The team reacts to a viral Greg Gutfeld segment discussing the lack of assimilation in the West and why the media seems to cover for terrorists under the guise of "tolerance." [01:08:40] – The Hakeem Jeffries "Polling Site" Slip Scott analyzes Hakeem Jeffries' podcast comments, where the Democratic leader specifically demanded that ICE be barred from monitoring polling sites, raising major red flags about non-citizen voting. [01:21:20] – Salute to Smiles: Three Heroes Meet the finalists for the Dakota Implant makeover: Travis Perdue, a 23-year veteran who survived a "widow maker" heart attack; a Marine father of 13; and Justin Wallace, a Master Sergeant who flies global drone missions. [01:35:10] – Firefighters Wanted…

    1h 53m

  4. 4D AGO

    The Price of War & Twice-Baked Potatoes: Trump, Iran, and Spud Glory (3-9-26)

    In this intense and wide-ranging Monday edition of What’s On Your Mind, Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn tackle a weekend dominated by shifting oil prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Scott breaks down his latest column, honoring the North Dakota and Minnesota service members killed by Iranian-backed weapons over the last four decades, arguing that the U.S. is finally finishing a 47-year-old war. The tone shifts from the geopolitical to the celebratory as Moorhead Spuds head hockey coach John Ammerman joins the show to discuss his team's legendary double-overtime comeback to secure back-to-back state titles. Later, wellness entrepreneur Vince Wepker stops by for a lighthearted "Imus-style" hour of banter on Vikings free agency, the best movies of all time, and the "Superman" feeling of a daily sauna routine. Plus, Mike Lindell joins the program to announce a massive 75-city "marketing-style" rally tour in his bid for the Minnesota Governor's seat. Standout Moments [00:05:40] – The Gas Price Debate Scott fires back at local columnists criticizing Trump for a recent spike in gas prices. He highlights that despite the 10-day conflict with Iran, national averages remain significantly lower than the Biden-era peaks of $5.02. [00:16:10] – Hyperbaric Medicine & The Chinese ER Paul Watts from Swanson Hyperbarics joins the show to explain why the U.S. is behind Russia and China in using oxygen therapy to treat inflammation and concussions, noting that "you can't patent oxygen." [00:21:40] – The Moorhead Miracle Spuds Coach John Ammerman recaps the emotional state championship win, revealing that many "bandwagoners" actually turned off the TV when the team was down 4-1 before their historic rally. [00:30:15] – Mike Lindell’s 75-Rally Tour Candidate Mike Lindell announces a nonstop campaign schedule across Minnesota, aiming to engage the 250,000 "Trump voters" who stayed home in 2022. He frames the election as a battle of "biblical proportions." [00:34:00] – The Gracie Mansion Bomb Plot Analysis of the thwarted ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City. Scott critiques the media’s relative silence on the perpetrator’s motives and the "heightened threat environment" currently facing the U.S. [00:37:30] – A Father-Son Hockey Moment The hosts discuss a viral interview with Warroad Warrior Ryan Chagabay hugging his father on the bench, highlighting the massive sacrifices made by hockey parents to reach the state stage. [00:38:40] – "Iran’s Murderous Regime Has Met Its Match" In a somber closing segment, Scott reads the names of fallen…

    1h 52m

  5. 4D AGO

    Daddy’s Home: Drones, Debts, and the "De-Woking" of Fargo (3-6-26)

    In this jam-packed Friday edition of What’s On Your Mind, Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn are joined by North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer for a deep dive into the nation’s most pressing issues. From the shifting economic landscape and the "moment" of AI-driven productivity to the geopolitical "chess match" involving Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the trio explores what a return to American energy dominance looks like. The conversation turns local as Fargo School Board member Allie Ohlenberger joins the studio to discuss the fight for transparency in public education, the repeal of controversial gender policies, and the "palpable change" in teacher morale under new leadership. Plus, the hosts tackle a "conspiracy theory" caller who claims the war in Iran is fake, a heartwarming community effort to support unpaid TSA workers at Hector Airport, and an elegant pivot to culture with a preview of the FM Opera’s Three Tenors Tribute. Standout Moments [00:02:10] – The AI Employment Shift Senator Cramer analyzes the loss of 92,000 jobs in February, suggesting we are in a transitional "bridge" where AI is supercharging productivity even as traditional roles shift. [00:05:40] – Saving Social Security In a rare moment of political candor, Cramer discusses "honest" fixes for Social Security, including raising the age for younger workers and lifting the income tax cap. [00:08:40] – The Exit of Kristi Noem The Senator reacts to Kristi Noem’s departure from DHS, defending her border record while acknowledging the "bad judgment" of a $220 million ad campaign that didn't please the President. [00:11:30] – The "Modern-Day Haman" A caller draws a biblical parallel between the current conflict in Iran and the story of Haman, leading Cramer to discuss the necessity of an "unconditional surrender" from the current regime. [00:16:10] – Cleaning Up Fargo Schools School Board member Allie Ohlenberger details her successful motion to repeal "woke" guiding principles and explains how the district moved on from a "dictator" superintendent to a humble, North Dakota-grown leader. [00:23:10] – Legalized Propaganda? A listener raises concerns about the 2014 NDAA and the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, sparking a debate on how government-sanctioned messaging has eroded journalistic integrity. [00:29:40] – The "Fake War" Confrontation A regular listener calls in with a fiery conspiracy theory, calling the war in Iran a "Hollywood fake" designed to pump oil prices, leading to a heated exchange over Trump’s energy policies. [00:40:10] – Gas Cards for TSA The Fargo Gateway Lions…

    1h 51m

  6. MAR 6

    Epic Fury, Market Shifts, and the Noem Dismissal (3-5-36)

    A high-velocity news day hits the heartland as host Scott Hannon breaks down a historic shift in the Trump Cabinet and the continued dismantling of threats in the Middle East. As Operation Epic Fury crosses the 100-hour mark, we are seeing a "new footing" in American strength, but the headlines are being stolen by the sudden firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. From the "4D chess" moves of the 47th President to a deep dive into military forensics with Major General Michael Haugen, this episode explores the cost of war, the surge of patriotism, and the "national divorce" playing out in Congressional hearings. Plus, we look at why corn is taking the driver's seat in the commodity markets and how "nanny state" ordinances in Fargo are targeting everything from nicotine to Big League Chew. Standout Moments [00:02:15] The History of a 47-Year War Major General (Ret.) Michael Haugen joins the show for a masterclass in military history, tracing the current conflict back to Jimmy Carter’s 1979 regime change and explaining how forensics prove Iran’s direct hand in killing American soldiers for decades. [00:10:45] The Hector Airport "Toddy" Debate A dissertation on freedom: Should adults be allowed to take a cocktail from the airport bar to their boarding gate? The crew debates Fargo’s "nanny state" tendencies and the ridiculous proposed ban on bubble gum cigars. [00:16:30] The Obama Redistricting Blitz The 44th President resurfaces with a coordinated media strike on "fair elections." Scott deconstructs the irony of Democrats complaining about gerrymandering while advocating for census changes that include non-citizens. [00:21:45] Breaking News: Kristi Noem Out, Markwayne Mullin In The bombshell announcement of the day. We discuss the "straw that broke the camel's back"—a $200 million ad campaign—and why the MMA-fighting Senator from Oklahoma is the "new sheriff" the border needs. [00:36:10] The "National Divorce" Hearing Disgusting or deserved? A breakdown of the brutal Congressional hearing where Kristi Noem was grilled on everything from special advisors to "Coast Guard blankies" before her dismissal. [00:48:20] Corn vs. Soybeans: The Geopolitical Hedge Lighthouse Commodities' David Spickler explains why the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz is throwing the fertilizer market into a tailspin and why corn is set for a massive move higher this spring.

    1h 52m

  7. MAR 6

    Checkmate in Tehran & The Mother of All Audits (3-4-26)

    As Operation Epic Fury enters its 106th hour, the landscape of the Middle East—and the global energy market—is being rewritten in real-time. Today, we break down the breathtaking military progress in Iran, where ballistic missile capabilities have been decimated by 86% in just four days. We also dive into the massive fraud scandal rocking Minnesota and ask the tough question: Could it happen in North Dakota? From the "4D Chess" being played by Secretary Doug Burgum in Venezuela to a "masterclass" on how to talk to your kids about the reality of war, this episode covers the high-stakes intersection of geopolitics, local accountability, and American strength. Standout Moments [00:05:45] The "Mother of All Nightmares" for Auditors North Dakota State Auditor Josh Gallion joins the studio to discuss the multi-billion dollar fraud in Minnesota. He reveals how a "citizen journalist with an iPhone" blew the lid off a scandal that state agencies had ignored for seven years. [00:14:30] Operation Epic Fury: 103-Hour Update General Dan Cain, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, provides a detailed briefing on the dismantling of the Iranian Navy and the transition from "standoff" munitions to precision "stand-in" strikes directly over Iranian territory. [00:21:15] Oil, Shale, and the $8 Blip Ron Ness of the ND Petroleum Council explains why the strike on Iran didn't send gas prices to $300 a barrel. The "North Dakota code-crack" on shale has changed the rules of economic warfare, leaving America holding all the chips. [00:39:10] "May He Rest in Pieces" Senator John Kennedy delivers his trademark wit on Hannity, discussing the death of the Ayatollah and why "political will" is the most lethal weapon in President Trump’s arsenal. [00:46:20] First-Hand from Jerusalem Author Sal Litvig reports from the ground in Israel, describing the "synchronicity" between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces and the surreal resilience of families playing board games in bomb shelters. [01:02:15] Talking War to the Next Gen Dr. Carol Lieberman, "America’s Psychiatrist," offers a guide for parents on how to explain terrorism and global conflict to children without causing trauma, using the "playground bully" analogy.

    1h 53m

  8. MAR 4

    Reshaping the Board (3-3-26)

    In this explosive Tuesday edition of What’s On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen takes listeners inside the Oval Office and the front lines of a rapidly shifting global landscape. As Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth day, President Donald Trump delivers a fireside briefing alongside the German Chancellor, detailing the decimation of Iran’s military infrastructure and the "colossal threat" that was narrowly averted. The episode pulls back the curtain on the "4-D chess" being played—from choking off oil supplies to China and Russia to the high-tech logistics of drone warfare being developed right in North Dakota. With expert analysis from Grand Sky’s Tom Sawyer on the future of air defense and Senator John Hoeven on the legislative battle for the SAVE Act, this show breaks down why the "yapping chihuahuas" in the mainstream media are missing the forest for the trees. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:28] – Fireside in the Oval Office President Trump addresses the media, explaining that Israel didn't force his hand—he may have forced theirs. He details the "stunning level of evil" that led Iran to strike neutral countries and civilian hotels before their air protections were obliterated.   [00:08:16] – The $4 Million Missile Problem Tom Sawyer, CEO of Grand Sky, joins the show to discuss the logistical nightmare of "asymmetric warfare." He explains the unsustainable cost of using $4 million missiles to shoot down $25,000 mass-produced Iranian drones and how Grand Forks is becoming the epicenter for a solution.   [00:14:58] – Choking the Octopus Global security expert Michael Letts breaks down the strategic "checkmate" against China. By liberating Venezuela and striking Iran, the U.S. has effectively choked off China’s primary oil reserves, forcing a global economic realignment.   [00:20:29] – The 118-Year Game A deep-dive analysis into the "British financial architecture" in the Middle East. Scott explores how the current strikes are not just about nukes, but about dismantling a century-old system of managed regional chaos profitable to the City of London.   [00:25:25] – The Masterclass in Resentment Robert F. Kennedy Jr. provides a surprising "masterclass" on dealing with critics, recounting a gym confrontation where he viewed a screaming protester as a "gift" from God to keep him humble.   [00:31:11] – Kristi Noem’s DHS Bombshell Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate, revealing that the government under the previous administration was paying sponsors who were knowingly trafficking and abusing migrant…

    1h 54m
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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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