Scott Hennen broadcasts one of the most dynamic episodes of What's On Your Mind? yet—live from Arizona, with his heart still in North Dakota! This episode blends everything from Governor Kelly Armstrong’s boots-on-the-ground updates in Watford City to an unexpected dinner encounter with Kari Lake… and a serious dive into the battle for school choice with national advocate Corey DeAngelis.
Scott also chats about the challenges of tackling homelessness in Fargo with Mayor Tim Mahoney, how revitalization is booming in downtown Fargo, and what the weather means for farmers this week. Top it off with an electric conversation with Charlie Kirk on Gen Z voters, Trump’s next moves, and the visionary “Invest America” plan.
🌟 Standout Moments:
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0:00 – 2:00 | Nostalgia kicks in with talk of Chuck E. Cheese and the legendary Oregon Stop Pizza—organ music and all!
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2:19 – 3:41 | Why school choice isn’t just policy—it’s personal. Scott tees up today’s hot topic.
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4:10 – 5:26 | Could North Dakota become the first state to truly deliver on school choice? Scott says: let’s lead.
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7:07 – 7:29 | Kari Lake vs. Katie Hobbs: the Mother’s Day dinner table saga you didn’t know you needed.
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8:00 – 9:00 | “When you're in California, you whisper conservative…”—a poignant conversation about free speech, even at the dinner table.
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19:20 – 21:09 | Mayor Tim Mahoney joins to talk Fargo’s homeless crisis, emergency services, and property tax reforms.
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34:00 – 41:00 | A must-listen: Corey Deangilis joins to break down the national fight for school choice—and North Dakota’s place in it.
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52:09 – 53:00 | What’s stopping North Dakota from passing meaningful school choice legislation? Deangilis lays it out.
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1:16:24 – 1:23:00 | Charlie Kirk steps in: why Gen Z is rejecting wokeness, and the “Invest America” idea that could revolutionize economic equity.