This Veterans Day edition of What's On Your Mind focuses on honoring America's veterans and tackling pressing local and national issues. Host Scott Hannon pushes for ways to better celebrate Veterans Day, moving beyond simply closing schools. The program also features an alarming discussion about the "harm reduction" policies in Fargo aimed at the homeless population, and an interview with Senator John Hoeven on the end of the government shutdown and the battle over spending. Financial expert David Fisher also provides an update on the rising markets, the 50-year mortgage idea, and the growing global challenge posed by BRICS nations.   Standout Moments Better Ways to Honor Veterans: The host suggests opening schools on Veterans Day so students can host a veteran speaker, visit a veterans home , or otherwise use public education to honor those who served. Listeners call and text in to share appreciation and service stories, including a powerful one from General Mike Haugen about seeing the Northern Lights while flying exercises with the Happy Hooligans. "Harm Reduction" Madness and the "Boofing Kit": Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg joins to slam the city's "harm reduction" policy for the homeless population, calling it "cruel" and woke. She expresses outrage over taxpayer money being used to provide tools for drug abuse, including a horrifying item described as a "boofing kit" for the transrectal transmission of drugs. Government Shutdown Ends: The $1.5 Trillion Fight: Senator John Hoeven discusses the end of the 40-day government shutdown , stating the core reason for the delay was Democrats demanding $1.5 trillion in more spending. He credits the passage of appropriations bills and the hard-line stance of Republicans for forcing the Democrats to crack. Obamacare Driving Up Costs: Senator Hoeven breaks down the core problem with the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), explaining that its costs are going up so fast that Democrats introduced "enhanced advanced premium tax credits" (direct payments to insurance companies) to mask the rising medical inflation. The 50-Year Mortgage Math: David Fisher provides a sobering breakdown of a potential 50-year mortgage on an average $415,000 home. While it saves $236 monthly compared to a 30-year loan, the total interest paid doubles from $384,000 to $753,000. BRICS Challenge to the US Dollar: Fisher outlines the growing global force of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). They've doubled their membership, and 185 countries now use the BRICS payment system to conduct transactions…