What's On Your Mind

Broadcasting live from the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora, Scott Hennen hosts a jam-packed edition of What's On Your Mind. The show delivers a landmark announcement regarding the radio station’s lineup: Scott Hannon is returning to his signature 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM morning slot, while national powerhouses Clay Travis and Buck Sexton take over 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Steve Hallstrom also drops by to outline The Flag’s expanded digital footprint, including new video streams, podcasts, and daily economic and sports vignettes. Beyond network news, the episode spans global initiatives, Western heritage, cutting-edge technology, and hot-button campus politics. Josh Sentongo explains how Theodore Roosevelt’s 1909 East African safari inspired a $1.2 billion U.S. "trade over aid" initiative connecting North Dakota to East Africa. McKenzie County rancher Gene Veeder shares how modern working ranches improve soil health and wildlife habitats. Local tech founders Garrett Elwood and Jacob Hanson reveal how small businesses can harness AI automation. Plus, Dalton Nelson gives an eye-witness report on campus protests at Ben Shapiro’s Iowa event, and Titus Queen checks in live from a soybean harvest grain cart in Roseau, Minnesota.

Broadcasting live from the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, host Scott Hannon brings a packed edition of What's On Your Mind. This episode highlights an international delegation from South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda visiting Medora to promote the "Trade Over Aid" initiative along the Roosevelt Africa Trail. The show features in-depth conversations with U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould on tackling regional financial fraud and supporting community banks, pro-life advocate Pastor Kurt Chaffee, media commentator Clay Travis, and organizers behind the global "TeddyCon" gathering.

On this packed edition of What's On Your Mind, Scott Hennen, Hayden Smith, Titus Queen, and Dalton Nelson look back at the three-year mark since the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel with nationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman. The crew tackles the fight for free speech and conservative student clubs in North Dakota high schools, inspects a major U.S. deal for critical defense minerals with Tungco CEO Cliff Nance, analyzes global economic stability with Landmark Gold’s David Fisher, and celebrates a major local civic win in Fargo.

Broadcasting live from Grand Farm near Casselton, North Dakota, host Scott Hennon brings you to the epicenter of agricultural innovation and state policymaking. With the North Dakota Legislature’s interim committee on AI and Data Centers holding a field hearing on-site, this episode tackles widespread misinformation surrounding data center water usage, regional power infrastructure, and the massive economic potential of artificial intelligence across the region. From a $5 million federal match for year-round autonomous farming test facilities to commercial space stations and deep-space medical research, this broadcast connects local agrarian roots with global technological frontiers. Featuring high-profile interviews with state legislative leaders, UND Aerospace leadership, state judicial figures, national congressional representatives, and Senate leadership, this episode delivers critical insights on regional policy, agricultural safety nets, rural healthcare, and local elections.

In this live-on-location broadcast from Minnetonka, Minnesota, host Scott Hennen brings What's On Your Mind directly to the headquarters of the Center of the American Experiment. Joined by Turning Point USA’s Dalton Nelson and NDSU chapter president Hayden Smith, the show dives into the front lines of campus activism and regional political shifts. Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman breaks down the high-stakes races in Minnesota and how multi-billion-dollar grift scandals have transformed the state's electorate. Plus, policy fellows John Phelan, Martha Jamoli, Bill Walsh, and Bill Glahn uncover the hidden truths behind North Dakota's government spending rankings, AI bias in history, and ongoing fraud investigations. To top it off, 23-year-old tech entrepreneur Jacob Hansen shares how personal AI operating systems are helping everyday people reclaim their time.

Scott Hennen broadcasts live from the Williams Company Store in Otter Tail, Minnesota, uncovering how rural communities are stepping up to revitalize local infrastructure, educate youth on free enterprise, and build a voter turnout strategy to swing the state. Senator Kevin Cramer joins the show to break down the battle for the U.S. Senate majority, analyzing Michelle Tafoya’s high-stakes race against Peggy Flanagan and examining campaign resource shifts in North Carolina and Texas. Later in the broadcast, studio co-hosts Dalton Nelson, Hayden Smith, and Titus Queen field fiery calls from across the region on January 6th indictments, conservative activism, brain health with Cereset's Dr. Ala, and local ballot initiatives in Fargo.

Broadcast live on location from PetroServe USA in Harwood, ND, Scott Hennon kicks off October's "Pink at the Pump" campaign, showing how everyday fill-ups support breast cancer screenings across North Dakota. The episode features a heated debate on local politics as Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg and former Commissioner Tony Gehrig square off over the upcoming special election to convert Fargo to a ward governance system. The show also highlights heartwarming community efforts with Lighthouse Commodities' "Cade's Parties", deep-dives into travel and history with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, and uncovers White House history with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly.

Broadcast live from the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, this packed episode covers local history, national politics, cultural commentary, and market updates. Host Scott Hennen is joined by TR repriser Joe Wiegand, interim library CEO Robbie Lauf, Chord Energy's Jacob Odermann, youth leaders Dalton Nelson and Hayden Smith, conservative author A.J. Rice, financial analyst David Fisher, and pro-life speaker Seth Gruber, alongside breaking audio from President Donald Trump.

In this packed episode of What's On Your Mind, guest host Dalton Nelson sits in while Scott checks in from a North Dakota National Guard wildfire exercise at Lewis and Clark State Park. Scott delivers a passionate monologue on presidential history, divine protection around Donald Trump, the "deep state," and the crucial nature of the midterm elections. Sergeant First Class Cody Mauch of the ND Army National Guard drops by to discuss recruitment trends, revealing a post-COVID resurgence in youth patriotism. The political discussion continues with Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya tackling regional economics, crime, and law enforcement backing, while District 41 House candidate Jennifer Benson discusses grassroots door-knocking and education reform. Finally, Captain Bryan Niewind of the North Dakota Highway Patrol closes out the show with critical updates on I-29 street racing, proposed changes to 1970s-era traffic fines, commercial driver's license enforcement, and winter road prep.

In this action-packed broadcast of What's On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen broadcasts live from Puklich Chevrolet GMC in Valley City, ND. The show kicks off with legendary broadcaster and author Bill O'Reilly dissecting his new book, Confronting America, and offering a candid look at family values, critical thinking, and modern politics. Scott and co-host Dalton Nelson tackle breaking Minnesota Vikings news, dive into a hilarious yet frustrating Target shopping experience, explore innovative healthcare workforce solutions with Sanford Health, and rally support for a local musician facing early-onset Parkinson's.