In this jam-packed Friday edition of What’s On Your Mind, Senator Kevin Cramer headlines a full-hour Talk Radio Town Hall — no topic is off-limits. From budget shortfalls and law enforcement hiring freezes to heated frustrations over light sentencing and intel abuse, this episode pulls zero punches.
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner sheds light on the fallout from North Dakota’s 3% tax cap and shares candid insight on sentencing in the justice system. Later, listeners call in with fiery takes on everything from Epstein conspiracies to climate science coverups. The lines are hot, the takes are hotter.
Plus: Meet Sandi Piatz, the incoming CEO of United Way Cass-Clay, and don’t miss Scott’s late-night steak rave about Harry’s Steakhouse... and his run-in with the legendary Johnny Holm.
🎙️ Standout Moments (with Timestamps):
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00:04:00 – Meet Sandi Piatz, United Way’s new CEO, and her inspiring community-first vision.
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00:19:30 – Sheriff Jesse Jahner gets real about budget cuts, hiring freezes, and staffing a growing jail with fewer resources.
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00:37:45 – Jahner’s blunt response to a five-day sentence for a disgraced deputy: “Kind of ridiculous, to be honest.”
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00:56:10 – Listeners call in: “Epstein’s painting of Bill Clinton in drag” and “carbon vs volcanoes” — WOYM goes full tinfoil and we’re here for it.
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01:25:55 – Dean Wysocki’s weekend weather: smoky, stormy, and all the sizzle you need.
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01:38:00 – Caller tells wild Johnny Holm concert story — “He got pulled on stage to sing Jailhouse Rock!”
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01:53:00 – Senator Kevin Cramer joins for a full hour — tackling Obama-era intelligence manipulation, Trump’s August recess strategy, and health care reform.
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02:18:25 – Listener Grant lays it down: “You’ve gotta play to win!”
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02:30:00 – Greg from Bismarck: “Nobody’s talking about the capital gains tax increase — that’s how Americans build wealth!”
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02:45:10 – Calls wrap up with big applause for Trump’s work to lower drug prices and restore U.S. manufacturing.