It’s a turbo-charged Tuesday on What’s on Your Mind with Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn! From breaking news on a billion-dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota to on-the-ground coverage of the Vikings training camp, this episode hits all the hot buttons: politics, sports, and a dash of weather drama.
Scott breaks down a massive Medicaid housing scam, chats with Center of the American Experiment’s John Hinderaker, and tackles the political fallout from feeding fraud in the Twin Cities. Plus, the crew dives into a heated discussion on Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after an explosive caller accuses the Dakotas of being "gullible"—🔥 spicy radio alert!
Meanwhile, Big Game James McCarty returns from training camp with key injury updates on Justin Jefferson and QB J.J. McCarthy. From defensive line optimism to rookie quarterback development, Vikings fans won’t want to miss this insider scoop.
Add in a dramatic weather report from Dean Wysocki and an AI policy chat with strategist Brandon Steinhauser, and you've got a jam-packed show filled with insight, fire, and a whole lot of North Dakota grit.
⏱️ TIMESTAMP HIGHLIGHTS & STANDOUT MOMENTS:
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0:00 – 2:00 – The “Second Big Beautiful Bill” — GOP working group tees up another massive reconciliation bill.
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3:40 – 7:30 – Vikings training camp setup: TCO Center gets rave reviews (and jokes about Mankato nostalgia).
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7:33 – 14:45 – Big Game James drops Vikings updates:
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Justin Jefferson injury status
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QB J.J. McCarthy’s preseason performance
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Offensive line shake-up and defensive depth questions
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14:46 – 15:49 – Throwback TV blooper story leads into exclusive player interviews & local sports coverage.
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17:04 – 19:34 – Dean Wysocki's weather update: derechos, smoke from Canada, and a calm forecast.
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20:25 – 24:12 – Caller “Jeremiah” stirs up TDS controversy — things get heated. 🔥
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24:47 – 26:18 – West Fargo and Fargo callers defend the Midwest’s “coal, oil, and character.”
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27:12 – 33:15 – The “Trump Derangement Syndrome” segment explodes: callers share prescriptions, pill jokes, and suggested treatments (no co-pay required).
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36:21 – 37:59 – Listener Grant: “Let them talk — they hang themselves.”
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38:01 – 50:55 – Interview: Brandon Steinhauser on Trump’s policy wins, AI fears, & economic revival.
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55:20 – 1:00:24 – Scandal Spotlight: $1B in Minnesota Medicaid and Feeding Our Future frauds.
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1:08:00 – 1:11:19 – Lamborghinis, fake invoices, and housing “counselors” — the scam deepens.
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1:17:53 – 1:19:04 – Wild TDS texts and theories — “one dictator above God”?!
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1:24:01 – 1:24:32 – Paul in Moorhead shares his TDS-defusing strategy: start by praising Biden. 😅
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1:30:07 – 1:30:56 – Stephen Colbert’s $40M late-night flop and TDS-fueled humor that’s not working.