Desert Heat & Downtown Policy: Fargo’s Homeless Crisis, Kilmeade Comes to Town, and Trump Hits Saudi Arabia (05-13-25)

Broadcasting from the sun-soaked Valley of the Sun, Scott Hennen brings you a packed Tuesday edition of What’s On Your Mind. From Arizona heat to the hot-button issues back in Fargo, this episode dives into local leadership, national politics, and global diplomacy — all in one ride.

Scott kicks off with a personal reflection on the Arizona “warm blanket” heat and pivots into market chatter, Fox News buzz, and a preview of a blockbuster upcoming event: Brian Kilmeade and Jimmy Failla coming to Fargo!

At the heart of the episode is a powerful conversation with Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg. They

 

Broadcasting from the sun-soaked Valley of the Sun, Scott Hennen brings you a packed Tuesday edition of What’s On Your Mind. From Arizona heat to the hot-button issues back in Fargo, this episode dives into local leadership, national politics, and global diplomacy — all in one ride.

Scott kicks off with a personal reflection on the Arizona “warm blanket” heat and pivots into market chatter, Fox News buzz, and a preview of a blockbuster upcoming event: Brian Kilmeade and Jimmy Failla coming to Fargo!

At the heart of the episode is a powerful conversation with Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg. They explore Fargo’s new city-wide camping ban, her firsthand experience with the homeless community, and her advocacy for compassionate, long-term solutions.

Also on the docket: the Trump administration’s expanding agenda, including a speech in Saudi Arabia highlighting booming US investment and job growth. Scott and Kev debate taxes, debt, and whether billionaires should pay more. Heated takes included.

Don't miss the announcement of the June 24th Freedom Matters USA event with Brian Kilmeade and Jimmy Failla — a can’t-miss night for talk radio fans!


⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:

  • [00:02:15]“It’s a dry heat!” — Scott waxes poetic (and comedic) about Arizona’s climate vs. Fargo winters.

  • [00:08:40]Markets, Trump & Hannity on Air Force One — The hosts react to rising stocks and a bucket-list interview.

  • [00:14:30]Michelle Turnberg joins the show — Fargo’s city-wide camping ban, public safety, and turning frustration into forward action.

  • [00:27:45]A homeless veteran’s comeback story — Turnberg’s powerful personal connection to Fargo’s unhoused population.

  • [00:38:10]Trump’s Saudi speech preview & Freedom Matters USA plug — Kilmeade and Failla’s Fargo takeover announced.

  • [00:52:20]Caller Jim from Park Rapids ignites a fiery debate — Should billionaires pay more taxes? Scott and Kev take sides.

  • [01:12:30]Trump's full speech from Riyadh — Economic optimism, border security stats, and US-Saudi cooperation.

  • [01:19:00]Rural healthcare expansion with Sanford Health’s Jake Mellmer — A hopeful closer on better access across North Dakota.

 

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