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Fargo to the Frontlines: Ag Threats, Border Chaos & the Big Beautiful Bill (5-19-25)


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Live from Washington, D.C., Scott Hennen dives deep into the intersections of agriculture, politics, and national security in this Monday edition of What's On Your Mind. Joined by Flag Family Ag Director Bridget Riedel, the episode covers rising ransomware threats to farms, surging exports to Mexico, bird flu outbreaks in Brazil, and the latest power plays in Congress. Plus, hear exclusive reflections from Senator James Lankford on faith, politics, and how to turn the country around. ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps: (0:00) — Live from D.C.: Scott sets the scene at the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber’s Washington fly-in(1:07) — Upcoming guests and topics: Bridget Riedel, Senator James Lankford, and more(2:34) — Interview preview: Senator James Lankford on revival and returning to Founding Father values(3:35) — Scott debunks "fake news" panic about the House bill and discusses GOP infighting(5:17) — Medicaid reform explained: Work requirements and political landmines(7:01) — Sponsored Segment: Thor Buildings spotlight(9:14) — Bridget Riedel joins: Ag ransomware attacks on the rise, farms hit with $80K+ demands(10:25) — Who’s behind the attacks and why food security = national security(11:23) — Underreported and underprotected: Why farms aren’t reporting attacks(12:52) — Ag IT wake-up call: “Norton Antivirus isn’t cutting it anymore”(13:48) — Mexico poised to become America’s top ag trade partner 🇲🇽(15:17) — New USDA appointments under Trump administration: ND & MN leaders named(17:47) — Bird flu hits Brazil’s commercial poultry: What it means for U.S. ag exports(18:32) — Second hour kicks off: Prepping for interviews at the White House(19:08) — Epstein files, FBI corruption, and “dirty cops” in D.C.(21:25) — Trafficking at the northern border: A brewing national security crisis(23:19) — Full rundown of chamber leaders and ND-MN delegation in D.C.(25:41) — What's in the “Big Beautiful Bill”? Tax cuts, border security, energy, Medicaid reforms(27:37) — Scott’s three big questions for listeners: Border, Medicaid, and trust in Congress(28:12) — Sponsored Segment: Card Care Systems & GetMyATM.com(30:15) — Reagan, Bush, Trump: The tax cut legacy that doubled revenue(34:39) — Callers weigh in: Republicans, debt, and political grandstanding(42:12) — Senator James Lankford interview: Living simply in D.C., faith in politics, & his new book Turnaround(50:00) — Interview Part II: Lankford on transparency, Trump’s budget, and media manipulation(58:00) — Revival, purpose, and a nation at a crossroads(1:03:06) — Big Beautiful Bill breakdown: Where Congress stands(1:08:00) — How to reduce the deficit (without killing growth)(1:14:28) — Final takeaway from Lankford: Don’t just yell—act(1:15:03) — Jay…
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