Host Kevin Flynn, filling in for Scott Hennen, leads a lively discussion on "What's On Your Mind," covering everything from winter weather and local attractions to national politics and personal finance.
The show opens with local news, including the favorable LRC forecast for snow totals this winter and the ranking of Devil's Lake as the number one ice fishing destination in the US. The main focus, however, is the economy, featuring clips from economist Steve Moore and a call from a listener, Dave Hughes, who both dissect the financial landscape, particularly the impact of tax cuts, government spending, and the high cost of living in "blue states."
Listeners weigh in heavily via text and calls on a range of topics, including the need for more diesel refineries, the controversy surrounding the Minneapolis police chief's stance on ICE, and the alleged political activities of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar. A former Congressional candidate and a current State Senate candidate for Minnesota's District 4 call in to share their perspectives on the state's political climate.
A special remote check-in from Scott Hennen provides a quick update on a listener Christmas tour in Washington D.C., highlighting visits to the Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Lincoln Memorial.
In the final segment, Kevin is joined by money manager Brian Cronk to discuss market trends, the impact of recent political news on the economy, and the crucial habits of financial discipline, such as paying down debt and investing early, to secure long-term wealth.
Standout Moments
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0:00:46: Discussion of the LRC weather forecast, predicting 80-90% of average snow totals this winter.
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0:01:21: Shoutout to Devil's Lake for being ranked the #1 ice fishing destination in the US.
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0:03:00: Economist Steve Moore discusses the "red-hot" economy and the upcoming tax cuts, claiming the average middle-class family will pay $\$1,500$ to $\$2,000$ less in income taxes in 2026.
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0:04:19: Dave Hughes calls in, agreeing with the economic optimism but arguing that the core problem of Congressional spending is "completely broken."
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0:10:04: A listener, Andrew, calls in expressing disappointment over the Zach Brown Band's recent performance imagery at the Vegas Sphere, claiming they've "gone to the woke side."
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0:16:32: Scott Hennen checks in from Washington D.C. with an update on the listener Christmas tour, mentioning visits to Arlington National Cemetery and a special briefing at the White House political shop.
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0:22:42: Brian Cronk joins to discuss the market, agreeing that the economy is poised for significant growth, and highlights the value of owning companies that supply industries (like in the gold rush analogy) rather than the end-product builders.
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0:26:54: Brian Cronk emphasizes the importance of financial discipline: "Sacrificing a little bit now if that means you can live better later on."