It’s a special Thursday on What’s On Your Mind? as radio veteran Scott Hennen (a late Boomer) teams up for an “Ask Me Anything” session with Gen Z entrepreneur Carissa Edgesky. Together, they hash out the generational gap, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural pushback surrounding everything from career timing to high-profile political departures like Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The conversation expands into practical solutions for screen-addicted kids with Focus on the Family, the evolving scope of energy through Minnkota Power’s Project Tundra, an update on blood shortages, and a startling look at international affairs in Ukraine. Finally, the duo celebrates a surprising national accolade for a local North Dakota campground.
Key Moments & Timestamps
01:15 – Boomer meets Gen Z: The “Ask Me Anything” Experiment
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**** Carissa Edgesky challenges Scott on the idea that Boomers are simply “fading out,” emphasizing the critical need for intergenerational mentorship over political or cultural divides.
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**** A discussion on Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down to prioritize her young family, and what that signals to young working women today.
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**** Scott reflects on his career evolution from spinning vinyl records as a 12-year-old DJ to navigating the modern era of automated broadcast technology.
11:05 – Navigating SNAP Benefits & Work Requirements
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**** Scott and Carissa dissect media reporting on SNAP benefit changes and deliberate the balance between government safety nets, work requirements, and local community support.
17:30 – Back-to-School Screen Limits with Focus on the Family
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**** Paul Asay from Focus on the Family‘s Plugged In breaks down actionable rules for parents—such as keeping tech out of the kitchen and bedrooms—to combat screen addiction.
23:15 – Project Tundra & The Future of Energy
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**** Minnkota Power President & CEO Mac McClellan details the revised structure of Project Tundra, pivoting toward enhanced oil recovery and long-term carbon management to meet growing regional energy demands.
31:00 – Ukraine Freedom Project & International Update
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**** Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project, calls in live from Kyiv to expose the harrowing forced trafficking of Ukrainian youth and discusses current defense efforts.
37:20 – North Dakota Claims Top Camping Spot
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**** Jack Yates from the camping app The Dyrt reveals that North Dakota’s Scoria Pit near Medora has been named the #2 campground in the United States.