As Operation Epic Fury enters its 106th hour, the landscape of the Middle East—and the global energy market—is being rewritten in real-time. Today, we break down the breathtaking military progress in Iran, where ballistic missile capabilities have been decimated by 86% in just four days. We also dive into the massive fraud scandal rocking Minnesota and ask the tough question: Could it happen in North Dakota?
From the "4D Chess" being played by Secretary Doug Burgum in Venezuela to a "masterclass" on how to talk to your kids about the reality of war, this episode covers the high-stakes intersection of geopolitics, local accountability, and American strength.
Standout Moments
[00:05:45] The "Mother of All Nightmares" for Auditors North Dakota State Auditor Josh Gallion joins the studio to discuss the multi-billion dollar fraud in Minnesota. He reveals how a "citizen journalist with an iPhone" blew the lid off a scandal that state agencies had ignored for seven years.
[00:14:30] Operation Epic Fury: 103-Hour Update General Dan Cain, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, provides a detailed briefing on the dismantling of the Iranian Navy and the transition from "standoff" munitions to precision "stand-in" strikes directly over Iranian territory.
[00:21:15] Oil, Shale, and the $8 Blip Ron Ness of the ND Petroleum Council explains why the strike on Iran didn't send gas prices to $300 a barrel. The "North Dakota code-crack" on shale has changed the rules of economic warfare, leaving America holding all the chips.
[00:39:10] "May He Rest in Pieces" Senator John Kennedy delivers his trademark wit on Hannity, discussing the death of the Ayatollah and why "political will" is the most lethal weapon in President Trump’s arsenal.
[00:46:20] First-Hand from Jerusalem Author Sal Litvig reports from the ground in Israel, describing the "synchronicity" between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces and the surreal resilience of families playing board games in bomb shelters.
[01:02:15] Talking War to the Next Gen Dr. Carol Lieberman, "America’s Psychiatrist," offers a guide for parents on how to explain terrorism and global conflict to children without causing trauma, using the "playground bully" analogy.