Episode Description:On today’s episode of The Steve Hallstrom Show, Steve shares a bizarre dream that left him rattled (🚗💥), unpacks the surprising teacher contract deal in Fargo (👩‍🏫📄), and chats with Ward Cater of Vision Ford Lincoln about how small-town dealerships are winning big in a digital car-buying world (🚙🌐). Later, Cass County Vector Control director Ben Prather breaks down why mosquitoes are thriving this summer—and why West Nile virus is on the rise (🦟📈). And finally, Steve dives deep into a provocative theory on why young Americans are drawn to socialism, and what capitalism really means today (📉🇺🇸💭). This one’s a wild ride from sleepwalking to supply chains, bugs to big ideas. Buckle up! 🔑 Key Moments & Timestamps: [00:00] Opening Thoughts & Local News Rundown Steve reflects on recent tragic NYC news and its personal connection. Touches on local license plate envy (hello, blackout plates!) and a new teacher contract in Fargo. [18:45] 🚗 Ward Cater Interview – Vision Ford Lincoln 19:30: How a Wahpeton dealership is competing across 12+ states. 25:10: “We’ll do the deal in 15 minutes” — why speed and simplicity are Vision Ford’s edge. 28:55: 0% financing is back — but who’s paying for it? 31:40: The Lincoln comeback — from Town Cars to sleek Aviators. [43:15] 📉 Local Economics & Budgeting with Sheriff Jesse Jahner Cass County’s 3% budget cap and its impact on law enforcement staffing. Steve questions fiscal priorities: “You can’t find $100K for a deputy?” [50:30] 📈 Daily Almanac & Markets Stock market dips, gas prices inch down, and Minnesota air quality is under alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke. [55:40] 🦟 Mosquito Mayhem – Ben Prather Interview 57:05: Why 2025 is one of the buggiest summers in years. 58:30: High humidity = active mosquitoes all night. 1:01:50: West Nile virus is doubling past-year activity; positive tests in Cass County and beyond. 1:05:00: Aerial spraying updates and why trap counts are triggering extra control measures. [1:10:15] 🧠 Capitalism vs. Socialism: A Deep Dive Steve shares a viral Twitter post: “Socialism is choosing chains and thinking it's a hug.” 1:13:40: Why Gen Z’s comfort with socialism may stem from forgetting how bad failure can look. 1:15:20: A passionate defense of capitalism, personal liberty, and the lessons of history. [1:21:30] 🏈 Skol Storylines – Vikings Watch Are the Vikings a playoff team this year? ESPN and NFL.com put them in the Top…