Host Scott Hennen kicks off a high-stakes Friday edition of What’s On Your Mind with a deep dive into international intrigue, tech giants, and local politics. We begin with a harrowing perspective from Kawar Faroq, a leader in the local Kurdish community, who pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of life in Iran and why 18 million Kurds are the primary targets of the regime’s incarceration and violence.
The conversation then takes a sharp turn into "The Great Digital De-platforming" as Mike Lindell joins the show with a breaking update: Apple has reportedly locked him out of his iCloud, potentially erasing 13 years of business and personal data. We also talk with Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls about his "Contract with Minnesota" and why he believes a political outsider is the only way to save the state from "the wilderness." Finally, the show wraps with breaking news regarding a large police presence and lockdowns at Fargo North High School and Washington Elementary.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:01:03] – The Kurdish Prison Stat Kawar Faroq reveals the shocking statistic that while Kurds are a minority in Iran, they make up nearly 50% of the prison population. He details the horrific treatment of women and the regime's "enemy of God" criminal charges.
[00:08:41] – Lindell’s iCloud Lockout In a heated segment, Mike Lindell describes being locked out of his Apple account just as he began sending out campaign materials. He warns listeners about the "power of the giants" to dismantle a person’s life and business history in an instant.
[00:13:51] – securing the Vote Mike Lindell answers the "one thing" question: if elected governor, his first and most vital job is to make Minnesota’s elections the most secure in the nation.
[00:19:15] – Trump vs. The Vatican Scott discusses President Trump’s recent comments on the Pope regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing the difference between a faith leader and a world leader forced to "force the peace."
[00:22:15] – The 20-Year Wilderness Kendall Qualls breaks down the Minnesota GOP’s "zero for 20" streak in statewide offices and explains why the party needs a "new quarterback" from the private sector to attract metro swing voters.
[00:33:55] – The Lost Children of the Border A look at a staggering report alleging that 425,000 unaccompanied minors were "lost" during the previous administration's border crisis, with efforts now underway to recover them.
[00:36:52] – The Battle of Lepanto A listener calls in to give a historical lesson from 1536, reminding the audience of the long-standing tensions between the West and radical ideologies.
[00:41:05] – Breaking: Fargo High School Lockdown The newsroom provides live updates on an active police presence at Fargo North High School and Washington Elementary, with reports of guns drawn and students under "abundance of caution" protocols.