Broadcasting live from the O’Leary Ventures boardroom at The Hive in Grand Forks, Scott Hennen hosts a wide-ranging Town Hall. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer joins the program from Washington D.C. to pull back the curtain on the "negotiation fest" surrounding the government shutdown and why Democrats may have trapped themselves by targeting DHS funding.
The dialogue shifts to a fiery but civil debate with North Dakota State Senator Tim Mathern regarding federal overreach and the "Minnesota Contagion." Later, we explore the cutting edge of history and technology with an update on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s realistic AI hologram and a sit-down with military vet turned tech entrepreneur JC Van Leer on the future of "one-way" drone defense.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:02:03] The DHS "Horrible Box" Senator Kevin Cramer explains why Democrats' decision to target ICE and DHS funding in the appropriations battle is a "special kind of stupid," as a shutdown would primarily impact Democratic priorities like FEMA and TSA.
[00:15:34] The 10th Amendment Debate State Senator Tim Mathern argues that federal ICE actions in Minnesota constitute a violation of states' rights, comparing the federal overreach to the central governments of China and Russia.
[00:19:33] "Macro vs. Micro" Ethics A tense exchange occurs as Senator Mathern suggests individuals have a "right to resist arrest," while Scott and Kevin challenge the morality of interfering with law enforcement.
[00:23:40] The Don Lemon Arrest The crew reacts to the breaking news of Don Lemon’s arrest at a Minneapolis church for allegedly violating the FACE Act, debating the media's role in local unrest.
[00:26:34] Talking Back to TR Matt Briney reveals that the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will feature a realistic, AI-driven hologram of TR that can hold personal conversations with visitors at his cabinet table.
[00:28:44] Radio Graffiti: "The Wet Sponge" A caller roasts political dodging, stating that expecting a straight answer from a politician is "like squeezing a wet sponge and wondering why you're not getting orange juice."
[00:30:44] HCMC’s Financial Crisis A live look at the 100 job cuts at Hennepin County Medical Center, leading to a debate on whether state-level fraud has drained resources for essential public healthcare.
[00:39:00] Drone Warfare in Grand Forks Entrepreneur JC Van Leer shares his transition from flying Blackhawks to developing NDA-compliant, "one-way" drones designed to keep the U.S. ahead of China in Group 1 and Group 2 technology.