Artemis Triumphs and the Battle for Minnesota’s Soul (4-13-26)

Host Scott Hennen opens this high-energy edition of What’s On Your Mind by refusing to let the news cycle bury one of the greatest American achievements of the decade: the successful splashdown and return of the Artemis 2 crew. Scott breaks down the raw emotion of the astronauts' homecoming and explains why winning the "war in space" is a vital signal to global competitors like China. The conversation then shifts to the heavy-hitting political landscape of the Midwest. U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya joins Scott in-studio to discuss her campaign to "right the ship" in Minnesota, tackling the state's massive fraud scandals, the "woke" educational agenda, and why 200,000 missing Republican voters are the key to a 2026 victory. Later, Scott provides live analysis of President Trump’s Rose Garden press conference, covering everything from the naval blockade of Iran to his public "dust-up" with the Pope and a surprise DoorDash delivery that highlights his "no tax on tips" policy. Standout Moments: [00:10:50] The "Joy Train" Returns: Scott plays moving clips from Artemis 2 astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, highlighting their first press conference in Houston after 10 days in space. [00:14:50] Michelle Tafoya In-Studio: The former sports broadcaster turned Senate candidate pulls no punches regarding the Tim Walz administration, calling for prison sentences for those involved in state fraud scandals. [00:20:15] Voting with Their Feet: Tafoya explains why middle-class families are fleeing Minnesota for "freer states" like South Carolina and Florida to escape radical agendas. [00:22:10] The $10 Million Race: A look at the financial metrics of the Minnesota Senate race and Tafoya’s 2.2-million-dollar first-quarter fundraising haul. [00:27:12] No Tax on Tips: President Trump makes history by accepting a DoorDash delivery at the White House to promote tax relief for service workers. [00:30:45] Blockading Iran: Trump takes media questions on the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that Iran will never become a nuclear nation. [00:32:30] Trump vs. The Pope: Scott addresses the tension between the Vatican and the White House, arguing that the Pope and the President have fundamentally different roles and constituencies. [00:37:15] Behavioral Health in Schools: Sanford Health psychologist Dr. Nicole Cross-Hillman discusses a growing program bringing mental health services directly into classrooms. [00:41:40] Red at the Ralph: A preview of the upcoming gubernatorial debate in Thief River Falls featuring Mike Lindell and other Republican contenders.…

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This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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