Live from the lobby of the brand-new 1883 Hotel, host Scott Hennen hosts a historic broadcast from Medora, North Dakota, as the town counts down to the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and a monumental presidential visit. This special episode explores the deep, enduring connection between the Badlands and America’s 26th president, tracking how a rugged landscape healed a grieving young cattle rancher and shaped a global leader. The conversation expands across continents as a special delegation from Uganda joins the program to share the incredible history of the "Roosevelt Africa Trail"—revealing how TR’s massive 1909 scientific expedition still impacts conservation, rhino re-wilding, and international coffee diplomacy today. Closer to home, former Medora Foundation CEO Randy Hatzenbuhler shares an insider's look at the "world-class" architecture of the new library and how the community has transformed from a dusty rail town into a booming cultural hub. Finally, North Dakota's first billionaire, legendary hotel developer Gary Tharaldson, stops by to talk about being honored by Forbes, building the 1883 Hotel in record time, and the striking parallels between the rule-breaking grit of Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump. Standout Moments & Timestamps [11:00] The America 250 Whistle Stop Train: Scott opens the show describing a stunning BNSF train that just rolled into Medora. Featuring three engines painted red, white, and blue numbered 1776, 2026, and 250, it mirrors the historic rail cars TR used for his legendary campaign stump speeches. [11:03] Out of the "Dark House": Acclaimed Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand dives into the emotional history of Medora, detailing how a young Roosevelt buried the crushing, simultaneous grief of losing his wife and mother by throwing himself into grueling 36-hour cattle roundups in the Badlands. [11:09] Rhinos, Totems, and the Roosevelt Africa Trail: Joshua Sandalago and Pastor Robert Kayanja join the broadcast live from Uganda to discuss the massive, 9-month African expedition TR took after his presidency. They explain how TR's collected specimens are helping re-engineer modern ecosystems and announce that a live Ugandan rhino is being named in his honor. [11:12] The Roosevelt New York Coffee Shop: Pastor Kayanja drops a fascinating historical easter egg: after being gifted sacks of robusta coffee by the King of Uganda, a coffee-obsessed Teddy Roosevelt returned to New York and opened a dedicated Roosevelt coffee restaurant. [11:16] Micro-Drones and Plains, Trains, and Automobiles: Scott details the logic-defying security and transport operations sweeping…