Broadcasting live from the heart of the U.S. Capitol, Scott Hennen takes listeners behind the scenes of his "horrific" travel journey to Washington D.C., where he is attending the State of the Union address as the special guest of Senator Kevin Cramer. The episode serves as a victory lap for American excellence, centered on the historic Olympic gold medal win by the U.S. Men’s Hockey team. Scott and Kevin Flynn dissect the "Trump Derangement Syndrome" fueling media backlash against the athletes, contrast the "sanctuary business" culture in Moorhead with North Dakota's gratitude-focused entrepreneurs, and preview critical shifts in farm tax policy.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:00] – The "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" Trek Scott recounts a travel nightmare involving canceled flights, an unplanned overnight in Dallas, and arriving in D.C. without his luggage. He jokes about being "buck naked" in Senator Cramer’s office before finding a suit for the big night.
[00:15] – The 46-Year Wait: USA Hockey Gold The crew celebrates the "Miracle on Ice" 2.0. Scott details the deep connection between Team USA and Warroad, Minnesota—"Hockey Town USA"—noting that a Warroad native has been on every gold-medal-winning U.S. roster since 1960.
[00:28] – Politics in the Gallery Scott critiques Senator Amy Klobuchar’s choice of a State of the Union guest—a Moorhead brewery owner who reportedly "hates ice." He contrasts this with his own invite and the news that President Trump has invited the entire Men’s Olympic Hockey team.
[00:35] – Triggered by Patriotism A deep dive into the media backlash surrounding the hockey team's celebration. Scott mocks the Huffington Post for being "triggered" by American flags and chanting, while Kevin highlights the "legendary" resilience of Jack Hughes, who played through losing multiple teeth.
[00:48] – The Women’s Hockey "Rebuff" Myth Scott sets the record straight on why the U.S. Women’s Hockey team isn't attending the White House visit, debunking rumors of a political snub and explaining the logistical and scheduling hurdles the athletes faced.
[00:58] – Gratitude vs. Grievance Scott introduces Kristin Choren, owner of Bismarck’s Gratitude Spa and Salon and guest of Congresswoman Julie Fedorchuk. They discuss the importance of supporting local business owners who represent North Dakota values on the national stage.
[01:05] – Farmer’s Fair Deal & 45Z Tax Policy A pivot to policy: Pat Rosensteil joins to discuss the 45Z tax credit. Scott explains how the policy is being moved away from "crazy green agendas" toward common-sense solutions that actually help the struggling farm economy.
[01:19] – The "Sanctuary Business" of Moorhead A fiery segment on Swing Barrel Brewing in Moorhead. Scott reacts to reports of the business being declared a "sanctuary" for those who dislike the current administration, leading to a broader discussion on the "Democratic Socialist" influence on the Moorhead City Council.