On the five-year anniversary of January 6th, host Scott Hennen returns to the PetroServe USA studios to ask a fundamental question: "How is Donald Trump still standing?" From enduring multiple impeachments to a record-breaking landslide re-election in 2024, the episode explores the theories behind Trump’s political resilience—ranging from "dumb opponents" to divine intervention.
The news cycle is dominated by the shock resignation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, whom Hennen labels a "political gadfly" whose legacy is sinking under a $10 billion fraud scandal. Guest Bill Glantz from the Center of the American Experiment provides an under-the-hood look at the years of investigations into Minnesota’s daycare and Medicaid grift, while North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins to sound the alarm on a 43% increase in violent crime and the "topsy-turvy world" of early prisoner releases. From the takedown of Maduro in Venezuela to the "warm collectivism" of New York’s new leadership, this episode captures a nation at a breathtaking turning point.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:03:30] – The Resignation Speech: Tim Walz Wreathed in Excuses Scott dissects Governor Walz’s official announcement that he will not seek a historic third term. Walz blames "Republicans playing hide-and-seek" and "conspiracy theorist YouTubers" for exposing the massive fraud under his watch.
[00:10:45] – The Don-Roe Doctrine in Action A deep dive into the military-led apprehension of Nicolas Maduro. Scott explains how Trump’s move isn't just about drugs—it’s a "checkmate" against Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere.
[00:19:20] – The $10 Billion Tally: Investigating Minnesota’s Grift Bill Glantz explains the mechanics of over-billing in daycare centers, where paper logs and lack of oversight allowed fraudsters to drain billions from federal nutrition and Medicaid programs.
[00:32:15] – Defining Violence: North Dakota’s 43% Spike Attorney General Drew Wrigley breaks down disturbing stats showing that violent crimes against persons have jumped significantly since 2014, and argues for "Truth in Sentencing" to end the revolving door of repeat offenders.
[00:46:15] – The Vouching Loophole: Voting Integrity in Question A startling look at a Fox News report revealing that in Minnesota, a single registered voter can "vouch" for up to eight others on election day without an ID—a policy that critics argue invites mass fraud.
[00:54:30] – Collectivism vs. Individualism Scott reacts to the rhetoric of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani, contrasting the "deadly history" of warm collectivism with the entrepreneurial "entrepreneurial spark" of American individualism.
[01:05:45] – Historic Military Recruitment Records In a rare piece of positive news, Scott highlights how the U.S. military has moved from a "recruiting crisis" to record-breaking numbers following the dismantling of "woke" military policies.