On the one-year anniversary of the 47th President’s inauguration, Scott Hennen broadcasts live from The Hive in Grand Forks, reflecting on a year of rapid policy shifts and historic accomplishments. From the immediate stabilization of the southern border to a record-breaking $18 trillion in new domestic investment commitments, the hour serves as a deep-dive into the current state of the "Trump Train" and the legislative battles brewing back home in North Dakota.
The episode features high-stakes conversations with U.S. House Whip Tom Emmer on the "Minnesota Madness" and the push for regular order in Congress, as well as Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochensky on the city’s booming defense tech economy. Plus, Scott tackles the controversial debate over universal free school lunches in the North Dakota special session, questioning the $70 million price tag for a program that may bypass those truly in need.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:01:20] One Year of Accomplishments Scott and "Uncle Kev" reflect on the inauguration anniversary, highlighting the shutdown of child trafficking at the border and the "common sense" shift in domestic policy that has triggered a "pro-criminal" stance from the administration's loudest critics.
[00:08:15] The School Lunch Perplexity A heated debate on the North Dakota special session’s plan to implement free school lunches. Scott questions why the state would spend $70 million for universal access when a previous $6 million allocation for the needy wasn't even fully utilized.
[00:10:45] Grand Forks: The Silicon Valley of Drones Mayor Brandon Bochensky joins the show to discuss "The Hive" and Grand Sky, revealing that average salaries in the local defense sector have hit $120,000 as the city becomes a global hub for hypersonic missile testing and UAS technology.
[00:15:45] Tom Emmer on the "Minnesota Fraudsters" U.S. House Whip Tom Emmer pulls no punches regarding the $9 billion in estimated fraud in Minnesota. He outlines how the "Winter of Love" rhetoric from local leaders is actively endangering federal agents and preventing the removal of high-level criminals.
[00:26:15] Trump’s Surprise Press Briefing Live audio and reaction as President Trump takes the White House podium to school the media on slashing the trade deficit by 77%, adding $9 trillion to retirement accounts, and removing 270,000 federal bureaucrats in a single year.
[00:30:45] Fenworks: Gaming for the Future Entrepreneur Caleb DeShok explains how his company is turning eSports and drone racing into the "backbone" of STEM education in rural schools, training the next generation of counter-UAS operators.
[00:35:50] The Silver Shortage & Stage 6 Currency David Fisher of Landmark Capital warns of a systemic shortage in the silver market and argues that the U.S. dollar has reached "Stage 6" of a currency reserve cycle, where global confidence begins to waver.
[00:41:00] AI vs. The Word A final caller tackles the "doom and gloom" of the World Economic Forum in Davos, questioning whether AI will eventually attempt to take over human language and religion.