What's On Your Mind

Honoring Vets, The AI Arms Race, and Ending the Shutdown (11-13-25)


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Scott Hennen broadcasts live from the Veterans Day celebration at the Elks Club in Bismarck, North Dakota, featuring turkey, camaraderie, and conversations with key local leaders and patriots. The episode features Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discussing the end of the government shutdown, the energy needed to win the AI arms race against China, and the upcoming grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Local business leaders and veterans share their stories of service and community support, including a touching interview with a Vietnam veteran and updates on the impactful Western North Dakota Honor Flight. Scott also highlights the crucial role of local businesses in supporting the community and veterans. Standout Moments   08:30 AM CST - Veterans Day in Bismarck: Scott Hennen opens the show live from the Elks Club, describing the annual event that has served over 15,000 veterans with a free meal over the years. 08:32 AM CST - Burgum on the Shutdown and AI Race: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses President Trump signing the bill to reopen the government and criticizes the shutdown for hindering the US in the AI arms race with China, which is "charging ahead". 08:36 AM CST - Filibuster Debate: Burgum argues that the Senate should consider getting rid of the filibuster to allow passage of "100 bills" that would improve American lives. 08:38 AM CST - TR Library Grand Opening: Burgum shares details about the official America 250 event for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, calling it one of the most magnificent private projects at any national park entrance. 08:41 AM CST - North Dakota's AI Advantage: Burgum explains North Dakota's competitive edge in the AI industry, noting that the cold climate reduces operating costs for intelligence factories by about 30% compared to places like Arizona. 08:45 AM CST - Schwan Buick's Veterans Support: Steve Schwann, one of the event organizers, discusses the 15th year of the veteran's meal, which features 50 turkeys and 150 pumpkin pies for over 1,200 people. 08:52 AM CST - Vietnam Vet's Homecoming: Vietnam veteran Steve Herman shares his difficult experience returning to a confused country and slipping back into North Dakota without telling his parents. 09:02 AM CST - Jim the Flagpole Guy on Patriotism: Marine veteran Jim Swartov discusses his business of "selling patriotism," emphasizing that community members who serve are the "real heroes" and…
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