In this fast-paced Friday edition, host Scott Hennen dons his warmest wool gear to tackle a high-stakes "Talk Radio Town Hall" with Senator Kevin Cramer. The conversation spans from the strategic necessity of a "Golden Dome" missile defense system involving Greenland and North Dakota to the economic "roller coaster" currently hitting the Bakken oil patch.
Later, Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth joins the show to discuss the escalating ICE standoff in the Twin Cities and the "distraction tactics" of the Walz administration. The episode wraps with a spirited debate over North Dakota’s new black license plates and a moving reflection on the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Standout Moments
[00:02:15] The Golden Dome & The Greenland Connection Senator Kevin Cramer explains the strategic necessity of the "Golden Dome"—a $175 billion missile defense initiative. He breaks down why looking at a globe instead of a map reveals Greenland and North Dakota as the ultimate front lines for Arctic security against Russia and China.
[00:10:45] Rigs Down in the Bakken A sobering update on domestic energy: For the first time in 30 years, Continental Resources has shut down all drilling rigs in North Dakota. Cramer and Hennen debate the tension between President Trump’s push for low gas prices and the economic survival of the North Dakota oil patch.
[00:15:45] Is Amy Klobuchar Unbeatable? Lisa Demuth weighs in on the rumors of Senator Amy Klobuchar entering the Minnesota Governor’s race. Demuth dismisses the "gold standard" narrative, labeling any Democrat run as a "Tim Walz third term" and citing GOP gains in deep-blue districts as proof that the winds are shifting.
[00:21:30] Exploding Trees and Bomb Cyclones Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki debunks the viral "exploding trees" phenomenon. While the science of freezing sap is real, he warns that the actual danger is the -50°F wind chills and a major ice storm looming for the Southern Plains.
[00:24:10] The Great Black License Plate Debate Scott tackles a local "pet peeve": the sudden proliferation of black-and-white license plates in North Dakota and Minnesota. Listeners flood the inbox with reasons ranging from "matching the car" to making it easier for traffic cameras to read.
[00:30:45] Heated Exchange: "Dylan from Detroit Lakes" A confrontational caller challenges Scott on Trump’s rhetoric and economic promises. The segment devolves into a viral-ready debate over inflation, Davos, and the fundamental differences between Democratic and Republican market policies.
[00:39:15] J.D. Vance at the March for Life The show closes with highlights from Vice President J.D. Vance’s address to the March for Life, where he frames the pro-life movement as a battle for the "inheritance of civilization" and a rejection of the idea that children are mere inconveniences.