It’s a high-stakes Thursday as the What’s On Your Mind team balances global warfare with local innovation. Kevin Flynn and Scott Hennen dive into President Trump’s blunt address to the nation, where he declared Iran’s navy "gone" and threatened to send the regime back to the "Stone Age" if a deal isn't reached shortly.
Closer to home, the Bank of North Dakota makes history with the launch of the "Roughrider Coin," a first-of-its-kind stablecoin designed to modernize the movement of money. We also prep for a massive Easter blizzard that could dump over a foot of snow, talk "puck luck" with Sioux hockey legends ahead of the Frozen Four in Vegas, and get a crash course in the ethics of birthright citizenship and the future of the Artemis space program.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:04:25] Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Listen to excerpts from President Trump’s address regarding Operation Epic Fury. He details the decimation of Iran’s command and control and warns that while he hasn't hit their oil yet, he’s prepared to "annihilate" their electric grid if negotiations fail.
[00:08:40] The Roughrider Coin: Banking 2.0 Don Morgan, President of the Bank of North Dakota, joins to explain the new "Roughrider Coin." Unlike volatile Bitcoin, this stablecoin is a payment mechanism tied to real assets, aiming to bypass slow, clunky 1970s-era "payment rails."
[00:15:30] The Birth Tourism Scandal A deep dive into the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship hearing. The team discusses reports of "industrial-scale" birth tourism from China and the legal debate over the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof."
[00:22:20] 252,000 Miles from Earth Scott Hennen breaks down the breathtaking reality of the Artemis II mission. If you are under 53, this is the first time in your life a human has been more than 250 miles away from Earth.
[00:30:15] The Easter "Widowmaker" Forecast Dean Wysocki warns that the upcoming second wave of the storm could dump 14 to 17 inches of snow in Lakes Country, urging holiday travelers to "get their butts out of bed" and leave Friday morning.
[00:33:45] Frozen Four: Clash of the Titans Sioux hockey legend Mitch Vig and "The Hockey Guys" preview the historic Frozen Four in Las Vegas, featuring the top four all-time winningest programs in college hockey history in the same bracket for the first time.
[00:37:45] Planting Intentions & Urea Prices Market analyst David Spickler discusses the latest USDA reports, revealing a surprising surge in corn acres despite skyrocketing fertilizer costs and the "harsh" impact of the Iran conflict on energy markets.
[00:39:15] Give a Little Blood Jennifer Braidall Campbell of Vitalant highlights the desperate need for summer blood donors, explaining the "golden ticket" of Type O-negative and how organizations can earn $10 per donor for their local nonprofits.