What's On Your Mind

Cheney's Legacy, Gold Reset, and The Drone Coast (11-4-25)


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A lively and politically charged episode featuring interviews on the death of Dick Cheney, the future of the U.S. dollar, and a look inside Grand Forks' "Drone Coast" tech ecosystem. The show broadcasts live from The Hive in Grand Forks, kicking off with a defense of investor Kevin O'Leary against what the host calls irresponsible journalism. The main political conversations center on the legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney following his passing and a passionate caller debate about the role of Islam in America. Financially, the program dives into the Fed's recent actions and the explosive potential of a gold-backed U.S. dollar. Wrapping up, the host interviews Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Lisa Damath about her run and takes listeners inside the cutting-edge drone technology being developed in North Dakota.   ⏱️ Standout Moments   0:01:54: The host addresses "shoddy journalism" and defends investor Kevin O'Leary's involvement in North Dakota's tech scene. 0:05:44: David Fisher of Landmark Capital breaks down the Fed's non-unanimous rate cut and the forecast for the dollar's future. 0:09:50: Exclusive news report: The Trump administration is exploring revaluing gold to potentially back the U.S. dollar, with predictions of gold prices hitting $20,000 to $55,000. 0:15:23: The host remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney as a friend and a strong VP, setting up the main political discussion. 0:20:25: A passionate caller pushes back on the host's opinion of Cheney, arguing his legacy is "the allowing of Islam nation to invade the United States." 0:28:44: Karl Rove joins the program to share his memories of the late Dick Cheney, highlighting his "extraordinary record of service" as a former Chief of Staff, Defense Secretary, and Vice President. 0:37:37: Tom Sawyer from Grand Sky discusses the escalating threat of counter-UAS (drone) warfare and the urgent need for layered American defenses, citing innovation in Ukraine. 0:45:00: Interview with Lisa Damath, newly announced candidate for Governor of Minnesota, who outlines her reasons for running, citing the state's record spending, tax hikes, and an almost six billion dollar deficit. 0:52:05: Johnny Ryan from The Hive discusses the Grand Forks "Drone Coast" ecosystem, where private industry and the military are collaborating to develop autonomous technologies to "beat China."
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