Pizza, Patriotism & the Price of Holidays: A Free-For-All Friday on WOYM (06-20-25)

It’s Free-For-All Friday on What’s On Your Mind! Today’s episode is sizzling with hot takes — from Juneteenth and federal holidays, to Trump’s bunker-busting dilemma in Iran, to passionate debates about America’s veteran cemeteries and the best pizza in the Upper Midwest.

Scott Hennen opens the mic for lively listener calls, a chat with Senator Kevin Cramer, and an emotional segment with Jason Hicks from the Fargo Honor Guard about long-overdue improvements to the Fargo National Cemetery. Whether you came for politics, patriotism, or pepperoni, you’ll find something that hits the spot.

🗝️ Key Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening Monologue:Scott sets

 

It's Free-For-All Friday on What's On Your Mind! Today’s episode is sizzling with hot takes — from Juneteenth and federal holidays, to Trump’s bunker-busting dilemma in Iran, to passionate debates about America’s veteran cemeteries and the best pizza in the Upper Midwest.

Scott Hennen opens the mic for lively listener calls, a chat with Senator Kevin Cramer, and an emotional segment with Jason Hicks from the Fargo Honor Guard about long-overdue improvements to the Fargo National Cemetery. Whether you came for politics, patriotism, or pepperoni, you’ll find something that hits the spot.

🗝️ Key Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening Monologue:
Scott sets the tone for an open mic Friday with “Free Plug Friday,” asking listeners to share their favorite businesses, pizza joints, or thoughts on Juneteenth. He poses a Trump-inspired question: Do we have too many holidays?

07:45 – Trump vs. Holidays:
Scott discusses Trump’s viral Truth Social post questioning the cost of non-working federal holidays — a conversation that quickly stirs up heated listener calls. 🎙️🔥

14:20 – Fargo National Cemetery Spotlight:
Jason Hicks from the Fargo Honor Guard joins the show with a heartfelt update on the new chapel and facility upgrades at North Dakota’s only national cemetery. A beautiful tribute to veterans and community persistence. 🇺🇸

Standout Moment: “We literally will hand the keys over to the federal government. And honestly, I hope we get to hand them to President Trump.”
(~32:55)

42:15 – Senator Kevin Kramer LIVE:
The Senator joins for his weekly Talk Radio Town Hall. Topics include:

  • Status of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” 🧾

  • Iran, Israel & whether America should strike 🔥

  • Defending national cemeteries from critics 💬

Standout Moment: “Deterrence is not just a weapon — it’s a reputation.”
(~1:20:30)

1:10:00 – Listener Firestorm:
Callers spar over Trump’s handling of Iran, trust in his judgment, and whether the U.S. is already in a forever war.

Standout Call: “If a wolf is killing your cattle, you hunt the wolf down.”
(~1:31:00)

1:35:10 – Pizza Debate of the Century 🍕:
Is Italian Moon the best pizza in North Dakota? Listeners nominate their favorites — from Duane’s in Fargo to Denny’s in Bottineau.

Standout Moment: Scott's love letter to Italian Moon’s crusty perfection.
(~1:37:20)

 

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