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April 15, 2019 Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 04-15-19
Audio from the Jay Thomas Show discussing an audit report revealing inappropriate activity at the North Dakota State College of Science.
26 min
April 15, 2019 Ep. 64: Democratic field hearing on voter ID is a political stunt
A subcommittee from the Democrat-controlled House is in North Dakota this week to talk about the state's voter ID law.
The ranking member on the committee - Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, the only Republican on the committee - talks about the politics of it.
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27 min
April 15, 2019 Ep. 64: Democratic field hearing on voter ID is a political stunt
A subcommittee from the Democrat-controlled House is in North Dakota this week to talk about the state's voter ID law.

The ranking member on the committee - Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, the only Republican on the committee - talks about the politics of it.

This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
27 min
April 12, 2019 Ep. 63: An amendment for how we amend the constitution
The Legislature wants to put some checks and balances into the process for amending the constitution by way of ballot measures. It's going to be a controversial topic in the next election cycle, I think, but it's the right thing to do.
Also, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes your questions about the national debt, the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, and other topics.
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38 min
April 12, 2019 Ep. 63: An amendment for how we amend the constitution
The Legislature wants to put some checks and balances into the process for amending the constitution by way of ballot measures. It's going to be a controversial topic in the next election cycle, I think, but it's the right thing to do.

Also, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes your questions about the national debt, the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, and other topics.

This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
38 min
April 11, 2019 Ep. 62: Kennedy plays the race card
As he prepares to exit the University of North Dakota, embattled President Mark Kennedy takes a shot at his critics, suggesting controversy over a very cushy employment arrangement he gave his special assistant was born of racism and gender bigotry.
Also, Senator Kevin Cramer takes listener questions about the space force, tax preparation reform, the national debt, and border security.
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50 min
April 11, 2019 Ep. 62: Kennedy plays the race card
As he prepares to exit the University of North Dakota, embattled President Mark Kennedy takes a shot at his critics, suggesting controversy over a very cushy employment arrangement he gave his special assistant was born of racism and gender bigotry.

Also, Senator Kevin Cramer takes listener questions about the space force, tax preparation reform, the national debt, and border security.

This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
50 min
April 10, 2019 Ep. 61: Politicians should have to answer their critics
State Rep. Ruth Buffalo says right wing media shouldn't get to question her about her travel expenses. But shouldn't politicians have to face their critics?
Also, state Senator Kristin Roers (R-Fargo) talks about her amendment bringing back the issue of decriminalizing marijuana after similar legislation was defeated earlier this session.
This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
30 min
April 10, 2019 Ep. 61: Politicians should have to answer their critics
State Rep. Ruth Buffalo says right wing media shouldn't get to question her about her travel expenses. But shouldn't politicians have to face their critics?

Also, state Senator Kristin Roers (R-Fargo) talks about her amendment bringing back the issue of decriminalizing marijuana after similar legislation was defeated earlier this session.

This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
30 min
April 09, 2019 Ep. 60: Transparency advocates not being very transparent
State Rep. Ruth Buffalo won't answer a question about who paid for a trip she took to Tennessee to address a left wing group about, ironically enough, government transparency.
Also, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread talks about a reinsurance program his department is taking public comment on. A state-level effort to fix some of the chaos Obamacare has created.
This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com.
35 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…