Host Scott Hennen counts down to America’s 250th anniversary with a deep dive into North Dakota’s crowning contribution: the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Scott challenges the “ho-hum” attitude toward the project, explaining why this interactive museum in Medora is set to become a global destination and a powerful symbol of American resilience.
The episode moves from historical legacies to modern-day battlegrounds as Scott welcomes a heavy-hitting lineup of guests. Minnesota Senate candidate and battle-tested warrior Adam Swarzi joins the show to discuss the strategic importance of the Iranian blockade and the “trillions in fraud” still lurking beneath the surface of government spending. VA Secretary Doug Collins provides an exclusive “report card” on veterans’ care, detailing how the administration has slashed the claims backlog from 260,000 to 80,000 in record time. Finally, the show tackles the alarming rise of global Christian persecution and the economic shift of “de-dollarization” with experts Martin Moyer and David Fisher.
Standout Moments:
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[00:01:20] The Jewel of the Badlands: Scott highlights the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, opening July 4th, 2026, featuring AI-interactive versions of TR and artifacts like his deeply personal 1884 diary.
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[00:06:55] A Tradition of Presidents: A look at why every living U.S. president is traditionally expected to attend the library’s opening in Medora.
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[00:09:40] Energy Independence: Senate candidate Adam Swarzi reflects on the “Abraham Accords” and argues that the current Iran policy is the only way to stop OPEC from holding Americans hostage for energy.
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[00:14:40] The Navy SEAL Standard: Swarzi discusses his nine deployments and the “no-fail” mindset he plans to bring to the U.S. Senate.
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[00:20:21] The Man in the Arena: A stirring reading of Teddy Roosevelt’s most famous rhetorical triumph on the value of the doer over the critic.
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[00:22:45] VA Breakthroughs: Secretary Doug Collins details the expansion of “Community Care” and the opening of 34 new clinics, including locations in Williston and Grand Forks.
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[00:24:50] Moving at “Trump Speed”: Collins explains how re-industrializing the VA bureaucracy has cut wait times from over 130 days down to 70.
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[00:28:45] The Global Silence: Martin Moyer of the Christian Action Network discusses the “Palm Sunday Massacre” in Nigeria and why Christian persecution often fails to make front-page news.
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[00:32:45] The De-Dollarization Trend: David Fisher of Landmark Gold warns about the shift away from the petrodollar and why France recently moved 129 tons of gold out of U.S. vaults.
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[00:35:45] The Cost of Offense: A chilling look at modern “hate speech” laws in Sweden and Canada that have led to parents losing custody of their children over religious beliefs.