Data, Drama & the American Dream: Tariffs, Tech, and Truth Bombs (06-5-25)

Buckle up for a jam-packed Thursday edition of What’s On Your Mind with Scott Hennen, where patriotism, policy, and pure energy collide. Scott covers everything from tariffs and data centers to mental health studies, Donald Trump’s investigations, and a surprise Bezos-backed beef controversy.

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joins to defend the “big, beautiful bill,” detailing tax cuts, border security investments, and pushback from voices like Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Leary (Mr. Wonderful) makes waves with bold predictions about North Dakota becoming the epicenter of the AI arms race.

Plus, Jim the Flagpole Guy checks in from the road with heartwarming stories, and

 

Buckle up for a jam-packed Thursday edition of What's On Your Mind with Scott Hennen, where patriotism, policy, and pure energy collide. Scott covers everything from tariffs and data centers to mental health studies, Donald Trump’s investigations, and a surprise Bezos-backed beef controversy.

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joins to defend the "big, beautiful bill," detailing tax cuts, border security investments, and pushback from voices like Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Leary (Mr. Wonderful) makes waves with bold predictions about North Dakota becoming the epicenter of the AI arms race.

Plus, Jim the Flagpole Guy checks in from the road with heartwarming stories, and an Angus Association member drops a beefy bombshell about a climate-focused grant from Jeff Bezos. And yes—there’s a cookbook joke about KJP’s "word salad."

🕰️ Notable Timestamps & Segments:

  • (0:24)"Jim the Flagpole Guy" shout-out & patriotism preview

  • (1:06) – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach teases “big beautiful bill” & GOP tax plans

  • (2:34) – Conservative vs. liberal mental health survey sparks fiery debate

  • (3:03) – Scott breaks down Trump’s call for Biden DOJ investigation

  • (5:02) – Biden memoirs & the 'word salad cookbook' from KJP – comedic gold

  • (8:04) – Fischbach joins live: Inside the tax bill, border funding, & Trump’s economic vision

  • (13:06) – Why CBO scores can't be trusted and how tax cuts fuel growth

  • (17:34) – Will the Senate gut the bill? Fischbach forecasts what's next

  • (21:11) – Kevin O’Leary’s AI and energy boom plan for North Dakota: “The next Norway”

  • (26:07) – Mental health divide: 51% of conservatives feel great, only 20% of liberals do?

  • (29:29) – Are left-wing fears fueling the decline? Listener feedback rolls in hot

  • (34:40) – ICE agents, privacy masks & public safety—Scott defends law enforcement

  • (40:19) – Arlene from Minnesota: Explosive concerns about Bezos grant to Angus Association

  • (50:09) – Flagpole Guy returns! A beautiful story of family patriotism from North Dakota

  • (57:55) – Kevin O’Leary’s AI pitch, continued: “North Dakota has what the world wants”

  • (1:05:03) – The math behind megawatt data centers and natural gas synergy

  • (1:17:27) – Tariff Talk: Guest Spencer Morrison on bringing jobs & industry back to America

  • (1:28:52) – Can we shift the American consumer mindset to "buy it once, buy it right"?

 

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