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May 02, 2019 Ep. 73: Can the space force protect us from an asteroid?
Senator Kevin Cramer takes listener questions on this episode of Plain Talk, and also answers Rob's question about whether or not President Donald Trump's proposed Space Force could protect us from an asteroid.

Also, why is a construction company in Dickinson printing campaign signs for the local school district? The answer reveals something which ought to be of statewide concern.

This episode is bought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
39 min
April 26, 2019 Ep. 72: Legislature guts the Auditor's office
On this episode of Plain Talk, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes listener questions about the REINS Act, the national debt, illegal immigration, and bipartisanship.
Also, state lawmakers included language in the budget for the state Auditor's Office which essentially guts that office's powers.
This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
29 min
April 26, 2019 Ep. 72: Legislature guts the Auditor's office
On this episode of Plain Talk, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes listener questions about the REINS Act, the national debt, illegal immigration, and bipartisanship.

Also, state lawmakers included language in the budget for the state Auditor's Office which essentially guts that office's powers.

This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
29 min
April 25, 2019 Ep. 71: Not sure these lawmakers know what "decriminalization" means
On this episode of Plain Talk, state Rep. Shannon Roers Jones talks about how her efforts to decriminalize marijuana got turned into legislation which actually increases penalties.
Also, a recent debate over fixing a chemistry lab at North Dakota State University revealed some ugly priorities in higher education.
This episode is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
24 min
April 25, 2019 Ep. 71: Not sure these lawmakers know what "decriminalization" means
On this episode of Plain Talk, state Rep. Shannon Roers Jones talks about how her efforts to decriminalize marijuana got turned into legislation which actually increases penalties.

Also, a recent debate over fixing a chemistry lab at North Dakota State University revealed some ugly priorities in higher education.

This episode is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
24 min
April 24, 2019 Ep. 70: State auditor says no lies in NDSCS report
State Auditor Josh Gallion pushes back on suggestions from North Dakota State College of Science President John Richman that a recent audit contained information that wasn't true.
Also, it's time for parking meters in North Dakota.
This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
30 min
April 24, 2019 Ep. 70: State auditor says no lies in NDSCS report
State Auditor Josh Gallion pushes back on suggestions from North Dakota State College of Science President John Richman that a recent audit contained information that wasn't true.

Also, it's time for parking meters in North Dakota.

This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
30 min
April 23, 2019 Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 04/22/19
Bonus audio from Rob's segment on the Jay Thomas Show.
20 min
April 23, 2019 Ep. 69: Going to class in a closet
Jamie Kelly, editor of the Williston Herald, talks about the struggle some western school districts face when it comes to getting funding from the state. He says things are so bad some students are going to class in closets.
This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
30 min
April 23, 2019 Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 04/22/19
Bonus audio from Rob's segment on the Jay Thomas Show.
20 min

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Plain Talk is a podcast hosted by Rob Port and Chad Oban focusing on political news and current events in North Dakota. Port is a columnist for the Forum News Service published in papers including the…