The Mike McFeely Mess

North Dakota author and scholar Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about the future of democracy in the United States — and neither are optimistic.

Between the millions of conservatives who seem willing to do whatever it takes to keep Democrats from power and the compliant Republican politicians, Clay and Mike think this country is headed for a dangerously rough road.

North Dakota scholar and historian Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss a piece on "CBS Sunday Morning" of which Jenkinson was a part.

The story takes a fun look at the dispute between Rugby, N.D., and Robinson, N.D., over which town is the real geographic center of North America. Part of the story is that this exercise was not so much fun for Rugby, because it lost an important part of its identity.

Minnesota fishing expert Tony Mariotti joins podcast host Mike McFeely to chat about angling over Memorial Day weekend.

Fishing is good for several species and Tony gives tips on several species, including walleyes and panfish.

Mike and Tony also reveal a sure-fire bait to catch multiple species of fish this weekend. Listen and learn.

The podcast gets sidetracked late, but it's worth it.

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler (www.thriftytraveler.com) joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about the increasing numbers in which Americans are flying and where they are going.

Kyle also offers some tips on how those wanting to book flights can save a few bucks.

North Dakota's humanities scholar/author/radio host Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to chat about events of the day — which today happen to involve a 50-year-old golfer winning a major championship.

They didn't plan it this way, but Clay and Mike begin talking about Phil Mickelson and don't really stop ... then they briefly move on to the topic they wanted to hit.

San Francisco Chronicle reporter Eric Branch, who covers the 49ers, joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about former North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance.

Lance was taken with the third overall pick by the 49ers in the recent NFL Draft. Will the youngster challenge for a starting spot right away, or will he have to wait his turn?

Branch offers his thoughts.

ESPN college football analyst Cole Cubelic, who has become a vocal proponent of permanently moving the Football Championship Subdivision season to the spring, joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss his stance.

Cubelic says some FCS administrators he's talked with support such a move, or at least having a serious conversation about it.

Scholar and author Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Most important, Jenkinson explains why people in the Upper Midwest should care. Hint: It's a humanitarian tragedy.

Scholar/author Clay Jenkinson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to chat about a proposal to build a bison-related theme park in Jamestown, N.D. -- and to use millions in taxpayer dollars to do it.

Clay is open-minded. Mike is skeptical. Hilarity ensues.

Carlton and Angie Lance, parents of former NDSU quarterback Trey Lance, sat down with InForum's Mike McFeely to talk about the seven-month process leading up the NFL Draft.