Live from downtown Watford City in the Flag Family Studios, Scott Hennen delivers a fiery and wide-ranging episode of What's On Your Mind. From jaw-dropping stories of retail theft at Home Depot to Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski deep dive into sentencing failures and motorcycle mayhem, this episode doesn’t hold back.
Plus, Senate Majority Leader David Hogue breaks down the highs and lows of the just-completed legislative session—including why school choice hit another roadblock and why a seemingly small “cell phone ban” in schools might change education as we know it.
Finally, Scott is joined by author Sal Di Leo, whose journey from orphanhood to inspirational speaker will absolutely stop you in your tracks. His message on forgiveness and gratitude? Unmissable.
⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:
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[1:20] - “Blatant Theft at Home Depot”
Scott shares a listener’s unbelievable account of a man trying to return stolen power tools with no receipt—and the shocking response from store employees.
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[4:14] - “Shoplifting in NYC vs. Fargo”
Scott recounts his real-life New York CVS theft story and draws disturbing parallels to Midwestern crime.
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[6:13] - “Motorcycle Menace and the Quality of Life Decline”
A T-bone crash and nonstop noise have Scott and Chief Zibolski fired up about "crotch rockets" and property values.
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[9:08] - “The Revolving Door of Justice”
Chief Zibolski confirms that violent repeat offenders are slipping through the system—and Scott calls the justice system “broken.”
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[13:57] - “Why Cops Can’t Arrest Shoplifters in North Dakota”
The chief gives a frank explanation of state law handcuffs that frustrate store owners and officers alike.
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[18:50] - “A New Tool for Law Enforcement”
Zibolski reveals a new owner-liability bill that allows police to hold car owners accountable for reckless or fleeing drivers.
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[54:04] - “Truck Full of Flags and American Pride”
Jim the Flagpole Guy joins in with a heartfelt report on patriotism across the prairie—and a job opening if you’re feeling handy.
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[1:18:07] - “Gratitude, Forgiveness, and a Life Rebuilt”
Sal DeLeo, author of Did I Ever Thank You, Sister?, shares his powerful journey from orphan to grateful survivor—and previews the upcoming movie based on his life.