With host Scott Hennen still away in Norway, guest host Pastor Andrew Slettin joins Kevin Flynn for a fast-paced Tuesday edition of What’s On Your Mind. The show tackles the escalating local political scene as Fargo City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate Michelle Turnburg stops by to discuss her plan to fix the city’s $1.3 billion debt and clean up drug paraphernalia in public parks.
The conversation shifts from local to global as former radio host Chris Berg dials in from Los Angeles to discuss the “Spencer Pratt for Mayor” phenomenon and a chilling report on why 90% of top AI developers don’t believe humans have a soul. Later, Representative Ben Koppelman and former Commissioner Tony Gehrig weigh in on North Dakota’s fractured primary system and the push for a ward-based government in Fargo. Finally, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak provides an update from D.C. on year-round E15 fuel and the “Trump Accounts” savings program for newborns.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
00:03:08 – Needles in the Neighborhood Mayoral candidate Michelle Turnburg addresses the “appalling” rise of drug paraphernalia in Fargo, recounting a story of a grandmother finding an uncapped needle in a private backyard. She vows to end the city’s needle and crack pipe giveaway programs immediately if elected.
00:10:20 – The “Soul-less” AI Engineers Chris Berg breaks down a staggering Squawk Box clip where only 5 out of 50 top AI scientists raised their hands when asked if they believe humans have a soul. Andrew and Chris discuss the dangers of building the future of technology on a foundation without a spiritual or moral compass.
00:13:30 – The Trojan Horse of Information Pastor Andrew and Chris Berg explore the “Spirit of the Antichrist” in modern messaging, warning that agendas are often only revealed once a message has been fully accepted by the culture.
00:16:30 – Senator Ben Sasse’s Life Lessons In a heavy, reflective moment, the team discusses former Senator Ben Sasse’s recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis and his 60 Minutes interview where he reveals his biggest life regret: spending too many nights in hotel rooms rather than having more children and building a “family compound.”
00:25:27 – The Identity Crisis of the GOP Representative Ben Koppelman discusses the “fractured” state of North Dakota’s Republican party, where candidates can get on the ballot via signatures without party endorsement, leading to an identity crisis over what it actually means to be a Republican in 2026.
00:35:10 – The Ward System Debate Tony Gehrig argues that Fargo is “far too big” for at-large government, noting that North Fargo cares about power lines while South Fargo cares about snow plowing, and explains why a ward system is the only way to ensure equal representation.
00:39:00 – $1,000 for Every Newborn Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak explains the new “Trump Accounts,” a federal program providing a $1,000 seed donation for every child born between 2025 and 2028 to encourage long-term savings and compounding interest.
00:41:28 – Preaching is a Crime? The show wraps with a startling clip from Northern Ireland, where a 78-year-old pastor was criminalized for holding an outdoor church service, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of religious freedom in America.