Broadcasting live from the Capitol in Bismarck, this fiery episode of What's On Your Mind dives headfirst into the high-stakes showdown over property tax reform in North Dakota. With passionate commentary, colorful analogies, and a healthy dose of real-talk, your host breaks down the legislative sausage-making and reflects on economic opportunities, government spending, and the surprising ways growth is reshaping the state. Plus, things get spicy with a preview of a "Change My Mind" session featuring comedian and provocateur Alex Stein at NDSU. Add in a few memorable tangents—from concrete coatings to Ray Holmberg—and you've got a jam-packed hour of opinionated, unfiltered, and entertaining talk radio.
🕰️ Timestamps & Highlights:
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[00:00] 🎙️ "Live from Bismarck!" – Show kicks off with an update from the state Capitol as the ND legislative session wraps up.
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[03:10] 💸 Property Tax Throwdown – Deep dive into the proposed property tax relief: the Governor’s plan, the House’s counteroffer, and the Senate's resistance.
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[08:45] 📉 The 25% Cap Debate – What it means, why “skin in the game” matters, and how local referendums might be affected.
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[14:00] 🏙️ Chaotic Growth = Opportunity – Watford City, Grand Forks, and the power of messy progress.
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[21:00] 🛢️ Irony in Burleigh County – Using oil money to fight oil projects? You can’t make this stuff up.
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[25:30] 💡 If I Were State Treasurer… – A visionary idea: consolidate ND’s billions and invest transparently.
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[33:10] 🔥 Alex Stein Heads to NDSU – Tease of a Turning Point USA “Change My Mind” session. Expect fireworks.
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[38:40] 🛠️ Garage Glow-Up – A surprisingly passionate endorsement of concrete coatings.
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[41:55] 😂 Tool Sheds & Dad Jokes – A classic Tom Arnold bit gets repurposed into shed-building wisdom.
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[48:10] 🤔 Abortion, Trans Rights & Political Minefields – A caller challenges the host on hot-button topics; fireworks ensue.
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[59:00] 💬 Keyboard Warriors & Social Media Rants – The dangers of digital mobs and cancel culture.
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[1:08:20] 😠 Ray Holmberg Scandal Fallout – The host chooses “grace,” but not everyone agrees.
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[1:18:00] 🗺️ Secession Talk? – A serious (sort of) chat about counties leaving Minnesota for ND.
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[1:26:00] 🧄 Garlic vs. Measles? – The surprising things you learn from callers. Natural remedies, vaccine debates, and more.
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[1:35:00] 🏛️ Final Thoughts from the Capitol – Wrapping up the day’s show with gratitude for the audience and optimism for the future.