Podcasts about North Dakota

In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America's ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502

Casey Ressler is a fifth generation North Dakotan.He has noticed Cultural/Ecological/Economical impacts that have changed over the last 10-15 years in ND. We talk access, permission and policy along with dogs and my favorite bird.

1 hour and 36 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. The Tourney Draw, Midwest Region Preview Starts at 0:51 Overall a fine draw for the 3rd one-seed, with several teams that did not want Michigan as their one-seed. Alabama as a four-seed is a fine draw. They have some big wins because they can shoot their way to a W in any game, but they're also a tempo team that gave up 40%+ ORebs to the three teams they faced with major bigs. The 5-seed is Texas Tech which lost star center JT Toppin but shot their way to a win over ISU without him. We think they're a good upset pick in a 5-12 with Akron but we are impressed with the Just-a-Shooterness of Donovan Atwell. The 8-9 are Georgia and Saint Louis. We want Georgia, another tempo team that's a year away from its maximum and has a center who just makes buckets and blocks shots, versus Saint Louis which is where Robbie Avila went; they're five-out, #1 in the country in average 2PT distance, but opponents also get to the rim (Avila is no defender). On the other side is 2-seed Iowa State, which doesn't block shots but they turn you over and sniper Milan Momcilovic can shoot over guards—a team with three bigs might be their kryptonite (see: 79-70 vs Cincy). Joshua Jefferson is a Danny Wolf (28 assist, 17 TO) PF. 3-seed Virginia has a couple of ogres they rotate at center that might prove tough, and their own Yax-like in Thijs De Ridder, who's not from New Jersey. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Hot Takes and Men's Basketball vs Purdue Starts at 33:39 Takes hotter than Brian when they refused to call a 5th foul on Oscar Cluff the fifth time. You're not insane; it was a ref show, and a clownish end to DJ Carstensen's career. But that only explains why Purdue won—they played Michigan evenly because Michigan had their worst defensive performance, unable to stop the PnR two-man game between Smith and TKR. M's offense is off the hook for the 1st half since Purdue was just fouling and getting away with it, but what's their excuse for not having any plans for a stretch in the 2nd half when Purdue pulled ahead? Hoping against hope that May has been saving all of his real sets for the Tournament. Brian's giving up on Gayle and his Knoblockian adventures at the rim. 3. Men's Basketball vs Wisconsin and Ohio State Starts at 1:01:40 Wisconsin goes 7/23 from two but 16/38 from three once they've given up on Boyd and Blackwell drives that worked for them in the first meeting. Their twos were earned—pushed back and forced to shoot over Mara. Only the Aussie going nuts from three got this competitive again, but we were still dismayed over Michigan's offense. They had a Mara advantage they only ran in the 2nd half, and didn't really give him help off of that. Tschetter minutes are not working. The OSU game was annoying for all the little reasons, but the big one is something from the whole Tourney, which was Morez Johnson not playing up to his standard. He got the first two series and second was a fallaway jumper. He's a bit limited when backing up people have found. Bruce Thornton was limited by length but his eyes lit up whenever he got Cadeau, who seemed to be tiring late, but Michigan is a TO machine without him. Maybe they're saving Yax usage for the Dance. 4. Hockey vs Penn State and Tournament Lookahead Starts at 1:22:35 They're now locked into the 1st overall seed with Ohio State knocking MSU out of the tournament, and North Dakota losing, which means YAY we don't have to play Denver in a Denver Regional (stupidest playoff format ever). Michigan-NoDak-MSU-WMU will be the 1-seeds, in that order, and Michigan will draw the worst the #16, IE the Atlantic Hockey champion (Bentley most likely?) and the worst #2 seed (Duluth? Cornell? Penn State?) in, likely, Albany. Penn State hockey is James Franklin Penn State football: can beat anybody except the big bads in their conference. Not afraid of facing them again after a thoroughly dominant semifinal. Good to see a snipe from Hage, and what Moldenauer has become. MUSIC: "An Ocean Between the Waves"—War on Drugs "This Could Be Your Lucky Day in Hell"—Eels "A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger"—Of Montreal “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra

RURAL COMMUNITIES PUSH BACK AGAINST AI DATA CENTER POWER GRAB On this episode of Rural Route, Trent Loos is joined by North Dakota radio host Daryl Lies for a hard-hitting conversation about weather challenges, rural resilience, and growing concerns over powerful outside interests targeting rural America. The two begin by discussing recent storms and devastating fires in Nebraska, along with the controversy surrounding prescribed burns on government land. Their conversation quickly shifts to the growing frustration many Americans feel about political accountability and the role of federal incentives in driving policies that can harm local communities. The discussion then turns to agriculture and livestock markets. Daryl shares updates on an upcoming multi-species livestock sale featuring pigs, lambs, goats, and rabbits. He highlights the surprising resurgence of rabbit showing and the rising demand for meat rabbits. Both hosts note that despite the growth of online markets, many producers and buyers are returning to in-person livestock sales, valuing the ability to evaluate animals firsthand and reconnect with the social traditions that have long defined rural agriculture. A major portion of the episode focuses on a controversial proposal to build a massive AI data center in Oliver County, North Dakota. The project, presented by Applied Digital, has raised serious concerns among local residents. With energy demands estimated between 430 and 530 megawatts—possibly even reaching a full gigawatt—questions remain about how such a facility would impact local infrastructure and nearby homes. Trent and Daryl argue that rural communities must stay alert and demand transparency, warning that large development projects often come with hidden subsidies, outside control, and long-term consequences for local residents. Throughout the episode, the hosts encourage listeners to think critically, research the facts, and stand up for their communities when powerful interests attempt to reshape rural America without local input.

Since the publication of her first novel, “Love Medicine,” in 1984, Louise Erdrich has written fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children's books. Her work has earned multiple awards, including the National Book Award (“The Round House”) and the Pulitzer Prize (“The Night Watchman”). On this week's episode, Erdrich talks with Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, about her new short story collection, “Python's Kiss.” She reflects on some of the formative experiences that shaped her as a writer, including watching “Planet of the Apes” and growing up in North Dakota, a state that housed hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles. She says that writing has been her “only real way of processing” her experiences and that her creative process is full of mystery. “There's really no way to control everything that happens in a piece of art. Some of these stories — I wasn't sure that I had written it,” she said, adding: “And yet, obviously, it was in my handwriting.” Plus, Erdrich recommends the one book that always puts her to sleep. Books discussed on this episode: “Animal Farm,” by George Orwell “Brawler,” by Lauren Groff “Winter in the Blood,” by James Welch “The Pillow Book,” by Sei Shōnagon “The Death of the Heart,” by Elizabeth Bowen “Save Me, Stranger,” by Erika Krouse “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison “Austerlitz,” by W.G. Sebald “The Rings of Saturn,” by W.G. Sebald “Whistler,” by Ann Patchett “Make the Golf Course a Public Sex Forest,” published by Maitland Systems Engineering Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today is Friday, March 13. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

The wind off the Red River doesn't just howl, it tells stories. We're in Fargo, North Dakota, digging into the haunted lore that clings to a city built on railroads, fast growth, and the parts of history people try to bury. First stop is the Hollow, Fargo's original red light district, where Malvina Macy built the Crystal Palace and became a “well-known character” in town history. Today the building is long gone, but the reports haven't faded: security guards describing women in long gowns who vanish, and strange small items like gloves and satin buttons found exactly where an apparition stood.Then we step under the Art Deco marquee of the Fargo Theater, a landmark since 1926 and home to the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The place is packed with classic haunted theater stories: the lady in white near the balcony, phantom children near the concessions, the smell of burnt sugar tied to old fire legends, and a projection booth that seems to come alive after hours. We also go beyond the scares by talking about EMF, old wiring, and the “fear cage effect,” because not every chilling feeling is a spirit.We wrap with a crucial paranormal investigation lesson: bad sources spread fast, and misreported hauntings can become “truth” if nobody fact-checks. If you love Fargo ghost stories, haunted theaters, and practical paranormal skepticism, hit play, share this with a friend who'd brave the basement, and leave a review. And tell us, why do you think theaters are haunted?Thank you for listening to the Paranormal Peeps Podcast. Check us out on Facebook Paranormal Peeps Podcast or Coldspot Paranormal Research and on Instagram coldspot_paranormal_researchSupport the show

On this date in 1937, The Institute of Heraldry approved the design for the North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal.

Today is Thursday, March 12. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

03/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Governor of North Dakota and former Congressman, Kelly Armstrong. They talk about the war in Iran, GOP state convention, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/12/26: Jay Greenwood says he was appointed to represent Angela Lipps, 60, of Tennessee who Fargo police identified as a suspect in an ongoing bank fraud investigation last fall. Greenwood says Lipps, who has no ties to Fargo and had never been to North Dakota, was classified as a suspect in the investigation based on artificial intelligence facial recognition taken from video surveillance. Read the full story at KFGO.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study ranked more than 180 cities in the U.S. by HAPPINESS... The 3 happiest cities are: Fremont, California . . . Bismarck, North Dakota and Scottsdale, Arizona. True or False: Scottsdale is the capital of Arizona.

Send a textSummary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert interviews Brian Townsend, a retired DEA agent and founder of Only2MG, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis. Brian shares his extensive experience in law enforcement and discusses the alarming rise of fentanyl-related deaths in the United States. He explains the historical context of how fentanyl became prevalent in the drug supply, its integration into other drugs, and the dangers it poses. The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement, consistent messaging, and a holistic approach to tackling the crisis, including reducing stigma and addressing the root causes of addiction. Brian also highlights the role of organized crime in the fentanyl epidemic and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and public health sectors to create effective solutions.Brian's Email Brian's Website Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA, where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility. Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles, managing multiple people, programs, and resources. He worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Springfield, Missouri, to combat drug trafficking and reduce drug-related crime. In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEATraining Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA's specializedtraining unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. Theleadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource forleadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over10,000 personnel.Currently, Brian serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). He is also the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providingspeaking, training, and consulting services to organizations worldwide.Brian's training expertise extends far beyond drug-related topics. He is frequentlyinvited to deliver training and presentations on a wide range of subjects, includingleadership development, cryptocurrency investigations, and the dark web. Brian'sdiverse training portfolio equips law enforcement and private organizations withthe knowledge and skills needed to address both emerging digital threats andorganizational challenges. Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited tThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sam Markell of North Dakota State University. They discuss the emerging threat of SCN in North Dakota and how the SCN coalition aims to combat this ever-present threat.   Additional Resources https://www.thescncoalition.com/   Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to the ICDeadPlants Podcast (05:57) Understanding Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) (12:08) The Impact of SCN in North Dakota (17:59) The SCN Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership (23:58) Reviving the SCN Coalition and Its Strategies (31:18) Building Partnerships for Agricultural Success (41:06) Advice for Future Public-Private Partnerships (46:09) Recognizing Achievements and Future Directions (51:01) The Impact of the SCN Coalition on Farmers Zaworski, E. (Host) and Markell, S. (Interviewee). S5:E3 (Podcast). Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition. 3/11/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

Today is Wednesday, March 11. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

District 7, in the Bismarck area, will be a battleground in North Dakota's legislative races this cycle. Republicans have two full slates of candidates for the one Senate and two House seats, and once the primary settles that dispute, the Democrats are also fielding their own three candidates. One of those candidates, Jason Thoms, a professional musician who is seeking a House seat for the Democratic-NPL, joined this episode of Plain Talk, and talked about some of the factionalism that he sees across the partisan divide in the NDGOP. "To me, one of the things that I've been noticing a lot is more and more we have this kind of, I guess you call it MAGA, experience in our country. It says that what the leader or what the party says needs to happen overrides what the people say." "Those kind of things, I don't know, they frustrate me quite a bit," he continued. Thoms says his campaign will focus on issues important to him, including mental health, something he has a deeply personal experience with. "My wife died by suicide in 2020, and she had struggled for throughout her entire life, but she was an amazing and wonderful person. We fought we fought hard for her life," he said. "Suicide is one of these words that we kind of try to make a taboo, we hide away from, but I'm 100% against that," he continued. "We need to talk about those things. We need to make sure that we have the resources, the 988 phone lines are working and they're funded. We need to make sure that the opportunity for folks in rural communities, and here in the larger cities, have the ability to get into mental health therapy and things like this on a timely basis." Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I respond to listener feedback and discuss the strong candidate recruitment efforts of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL. We also talked about the decision by the North Dakota Republican Party's candidates not to seek their party's convention endorsement. "The purpose of a political party is to win elections, and if people who are winning elections don't want to associate with you, what are you doing?" Oban asked. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

District 7, in the Bismarck area, will be a battleground in North Dakota's legislative races this cycle. Republicans have two full slates of candidates for the one Senate and two House seats, and once the primary settles that dispute, the Democrats are also fielding their own three candidates. One of those candidates, Jason Thoms, a professional musician who is seeking a House seat for the Democratic-NPL, joined this episode of Plain Talk, and talked about some of the factionalism that he sees across the partisan divide in the NDGOP. "To me, one of the things that I've been noticing a lot is more and more we have this kind of, I guess you call it MAGA, experience in our country. It says that what the leader or what the party says needs to happen overrides what the people say." "Those kind of things, I don't know, they frustrate me quite a bit," he continued. Thoms says his campaign will focus on issues important to him, including mental health, something he has a deeply personal experience with. "My wife died by suicide in 2020, and she had struggled for throughout her entire life, but she was an amazing and wonderful person. We fought we fought hard for her life," he said. "Suicide is one of these words that we kind of try to make a taboo, we hide away from, but I'm 100% against that," he continued. "We need to talk about those things. We need to make sure that we have the resources, the 988 phone lines are working and they're funded. We need to make sure that the opportunity for folks in rural communities, and here in the larger cities, have the ability to get into mental health therapy and things like this on a timely basis." Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I respond to listener feedback and discuss the strong candidate recruitment efforts of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL. We also talked about the decision by the North Dakota Republican Party's candidates not to seek their party's convention endorsement. "The purpose of a political party is to win elections, and if people who are winning elections don't want to associate with you, what are you doing?" Oban asked. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Season 5 Episode 5 - We have a great visit with Adam and Julia Dean of the Effertz Key Ranch in North Dakota. Amazing family history on how the family got started in the Charolais breed and a very monumental birthday coming up! Plus some highlights on their upcoming bull sale March 12th!

Today's guest is Ylan Kazi, Chief Data and AI Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. With deep experience leading enterprise AI strategy in regulated healthcare, Ylan brings a grounded perspective on how organizations can innovate responsibly with emerging technology. Ylan joins Emerj Emerj Client Narrative & Content Strategy Lead Nick Gertsch to discuss how healthcare leaders can approach AI adoption through clear organizational posture, strong governance, and a focus on measurable customer and operational value. Ylan also shares practical takeaways, including balancing build-versus-buy decisions, embedding explainability and auditability into workflows, and prioritizing AI use cases that reduce friction in the patient experience while delivering sustainable ROI. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

It's been more than 40 years since cleanup began on a hazardous waste site in Northern Minnesota. From the 1950s until the 1980s, the St. Regis Paper Company treated wood with toxic chemicals near downtown Cass Lake on the Leech Lake Reservation. Those chemicals spread into the soil and groundwater. Today, the pollution continues to limit wild rice harvesting and fishing in the area. And tribal environmental staff say the cleanup is failing. Reporter Gabrielle Nelson is an environmental reporter and Report for America Corps Member for the Indigenous news outlet Buffalo's Fire, based in North Dakota. She recently dug into this story and talked with MPR News host Nina Moini about her reporting.

Today is Tuesda, March 10. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Send a textWe trace how the Great Plains still lives with Dust Bowl forces as Dr. Joshua Anderson links soil loss, monoculture, and rural decline to a culture that no longer asks if we are growing food. Caregiving for his father with MS shapes a vision to “restory” land and rebuild soil health through minimal disturbance, living roots, diversity, and cover.Joshua T. Anderson is a writer and soil conservationist from rural North Dakota committed to flyways, foodways, and folkways. His featured article on the intersection of soil health and human health appears in the fall issue ofEarth Island Journal, and his creative nonfiction essay on the dominance of the sugar industry in North Dakota's Red River Valley appears in Open Space(the online journal of North American Review). His recent publications on regenerative agriculture and grassland conservation appear inMary Swander's Emerging Voices,Iowa Capital Dispatch, andNorth Dakota Monitor. He was recently an artist-in-residence at the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture in Sisters, Oregon. His soil and water conservation efforts have been featured in newspapers throughout the Great Plains, including feature interviews about his podcast, prairie conservation through arts and education, and his work to protect his home watershed. He is the co-founder of the Flyway Institute, which brings artists to rural communities in support of conservation efforts throughout the North American flyways. His first narrative nonfiction book Soil Horizons will be published by Plainspoken Books. In this episode:• topsoil loss in North Dakota since the 1960s• monoculture sugar and fuel displacing real food• food deserts amid vast agricultural acres• soil health principles and prairie ecology• costs of inputs rising as organic matter falls• cultural change and land consolidation pressures• small diversified farms feeding communities• language links: humus, humility, human• excerpt reading from Rooted In Care• forthcoming book Soil Horizons and its themesPlease help us lift up the voices of those working to protect forests, defend human rights, and expose false solutionsSimply text Give G I V E to 1716 257 4187Support the show

SEASON 4 EPISODE 67: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is in essence paying to provide Iran with the location of our forces in the Middle East. Our ships, jets, troops. Trump has just waived part of the embargo against Russian oil. So Iran’s ally Russia can sell MORE oil to India to get more money. Thus Russia can spend that money to gather more information on where American forces are IN the war. So Russia can give that information TO IRAN, and reportedly is, AND nobody in the Trump Rogue Government is denying it. Trump is in effect paying Russia, to help Iran attack Americans in this war. And in case you had doubts over Russia's loyalty, its minister to Britain just repeated on television there that it is not neutral in this war, that it is siding with Iran and will help it., So, what’s that called again? When you’re fighting a war, and people in your government help a country that’s helping the country you’re fighting the war AGAINST? What’s that called again? Tree Surgery? Trea-Ting? Trea... Never mind the other problems: we a) have no business being there; b) we are not winning; c) we are going to be there for years or d) Trump is going to have to cut and run or e) Trump's setting us up for an Iranian revenge terror attack here. And just to follow up on the End-Of-The-World Rapture religious crap motivating dozens of US military commanders, one Senator has actually joined the hallelujah chorus: Senator Cramer of North Dakota says we are there because of a BIBLICAL COMMITMENT to Israel. Iran: it is far worse than you think. B-Block (38:30) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: It's a full scale pie fight over in Fascist Media. Megyn Kelly, Bill Ackman, Nepobaby Tucker Carlson, Grand-Nepobaby Buckley Carlson, and others all attacking each other - it's delightful. Then there's US Weekly's disastrous post about the passing of a celebrity-adjacent figure. And if you haven't heard this you won't believe it. They've managed to position the "White House" sign perfectly behind Karoline Leavitt in just the perfect place so when she stands all the way to her left, it reads behind her... Well, no, I'm going to make you listen to find out. C-Block (49:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: I told somebody this story the other day so now I'll tell you. If you can envision me, Chris Matthews, Joe Scarborough, Lester Holt, and Jesse Ventura inside an MSNBC men's room talking about inches - this story is for you. Happily it was about our new president and how he was the tallest man any of us had ever met who was clearly lying about his own height. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, just hours after his return from Venezuela. Secretary Burgum explains the Trump administration’s dramatic shift in relations with Venezuela and how a new oil partnership could reshape global energy markets, lower prices in the United States, and weaken China’s grip on critical resources. The conversation explores how Venezuela’s vast oil reserves—larger than Saudi Arabia’s—could once again flow to American refineries and help rebuild the country’s economy after decades of socialist mismanagement. Tudor and Burgum also dive into the strategic battle over critical minerals, why China currently dominates the global supply chain, and what the U.S. is doing to secure resources needed for everything from smartphones to cars and national defense. Finally, Burgum breaks down the AI and data center race with China, why these “intelligence manufacturing centers” are vital for economic growth and national security, and how communities across America could benefit from hosting them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by Dr. Fred Madsen from Illinois for a powerful conversation about the hidden environmental and health concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Trent and Dr. Madsen raise serious questions about emissions, low-frequency sound waves, and other disturbances that may impact livestock, wildlife, and human health. Trent points to troubling cases, including livestock issues linked to low-frequency vibrations near energy infrastructure, warning that these emerging technologies may be creating unintended consequences for rural communities. The discussion also dives deep into the impact of electricity and electromagnetic activity on animal health. Dr. Madsen explains how stray voltage has been connected to dairy cow health problems like mastitis and explores his research on electron flow within the body and how it relates to life and biological function. Trent adds examples from agriculture, including a Kansas rancher using stray voltage to power electric fencing, and raises concerns about frequency-based tracking devices placed on livestock. The conversation then turns to the massive resource demands of AI data centers, including water use. Trent notes that a large portion of these facilities are located in the Colorado River Basin, a region already facing severe water shortages, and mentions discussions of a proposed moratorium on new data centers in North Dakota. Dr. Madsen also shares insights from decades of dairy research, including how producers manage heat stress in cattle in warmer states like Florida and Arizona. Finally, the episode explores the growing importance of personalized nutrition. Dr. Madsen explains how mitochondrial haplotypes and generational biology influence how individuals process food, challenging the idea that a single diet works for everyone. The discussion highlights how understanding genetics, environment, and nutrition can lead to better health outcomes for both people and livestock.

Measles in South Carolina's outbreak grew to nearly a thousand cases last week. The outbreak is part of a wave of measles outbreaks across the country that began last year in Texas. There are other outbreaks now in California, Utah and North Dakota. The vast majority of cases have been among unvaccinated people. The surge in cases is pushing the U.S. dangerously close to losing its measles-free status. Why are we losing the battle against measles?

March in North Dakota signals the coming of spring, the last gasps of winter and basketball. High school teams across the state battle through the regular season, with successful squads earning trips to district tournaments and hoping to secure a spot in the state tournament to compete for the title of best in the state.

Today is Monday, March 9. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

03/09/26: Ed Schafer is the former Governor of North Dakota and Secretary of Agriculture, and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education selected Rick Berg as interim president of NDSU in January. He’s taking over for President David Cook, who served as President of NDSU since 2022, and started at Iowa State University on March 1. Rick Berg served 26 years in the North Dakota Legislature, including terms as majority leader and speaker of the House and represented North Dakota in Congress. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/09/26: Matthew Simon is the Chairman of the North Dakota GOP. He joins guest host and former Governor of North Dakota, Ed Schafer, to talk about their upcoming state convention on March 28-29, and address some concerns with membership and rules. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota Teachers of the Year Sheila Peterson and Frannie Tunseth discuss student mental health, trauma-informed practices, and how schools help students feel seen and supported.

In this sermon, Pastor Cody unpacks the tenth commandment: "You shall not covet." We hope you enjoyed this sermon! To learn more about our ministry, you can visit us at the Harvest Plains website. Harvest Plains Church is a small church plant located in Mapleton, North Dakota. Our heart is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our local communities, and to build disciples with Bible-centered preaching. If you're near Mapleton or the Fargo/Moorhead area, we'd love to have you join us!

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Saturday's college basketball results, talks to Curtis Rogers of 710 Seattle Sports about who deserves the fourth one seed, the Big Ten landscape, the weak bubble teams, & teams surging in March & Greg picks & analyzes every Sunday game! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights  2:39-Recap of Saturday's Results 19:34-Interview with Curtis Rogers 38:01-Start of picks Penn State vs Rugers 40:24-Picks & analysis for Memphis vs Tulane 43:14-Picks & analysis for Charlotte vs South Florida 45:54-Picks & analysis for Temple vs Tulsa 48:24-Picks & analysis for Illinois vs Maryalnd 50:46-Picks & analysis for East Carolina vs UAB 52:46-Picks & analysis for UT San Antonio vs Rice 54:56-Picks & analysis for Michigan St vs Michigan 57:13-Picks & analysis for Iowa vs Nebraska 59:14-Picks & analysis for Northern Iowa vs Illinois Chicago 1:01:30-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs UNC Wilmington 1:03:34-Picks & analysis for Drexel vs Monmouth 1:06:13-Picks & analysis for Towson vs Charleston 1:08:22-Picks & analysis for William & Mary vs Hofstra 1:10:22-Picks & analysis for Northern Kentucky vs UW Green Bay 1:12:57-Picks & analysis for Western Carolina vs East Tennessee 1:15:22-Picks & analysis for UNC Greensboro vs Furman 1:17:32-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Merrimack 1:20:01-Picks & analysis for Fairfield vs Siena 1:22:06-Picks & analysis for Southern Miss vs Troy 1:24:32-Picks & analysis for Georgia Southern vs Marshall 1:26:25-Picks & analysis for Idaho St vs Portland St 1:29:36-Picks & analysis for Idaho vs Montana St 1:32:01-Picks & analysis for San Francisco vs Oregon St 1:34:33-Picks & analysis for Pacific vs Santa Clara 1:36:26-Picks & analysis for North Dakota vs North Dakota St 1:38:55-Start of extra games Winthrop vs High Point 1:41:11-Picks & analysis for Queens NC vs Central Arkansas 1:43:27-Picks & analysis for Colgate vs Lehigh 1:45:54-Picks & analysis for Boston U vs Navy 1:48:42-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs New Orleans 1:51:06-Picks & analysis for Northwestern St vs Nicholls Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Mitchell joins the JMO Podcast with a template for targeting walleye on Devils Lake, North Dakota during the late ice period. There are many variables that dictate success on a daily basis lending the majority of the success to anglers that are able to read the conditions of the day and react accordingly. The mountain of experience of which Jason's recommendations spawn from is impressive. Also note, these topics can be relevant or at least a good starting point for anglers across the Midwest wherever the walleye seasons are still open in March and April. Summit Fishing Equipment - https://summitfishingequipment.com PROMO CODE: “summit10” for 10% offOnX Fish - https://www.onxmaps.com/fish/app PROMO CODE: “JMO” for 20% offTamarack Island Wilderness Lodge - http://www.tamarackislandwildernesslodge.comSeal Craft - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568404862784Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jmopodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JMOFishingPodcastWebsite - https://jmopodcast.com

Episode 61 features Canadian country musician Allen Dobb, North Carolina instrumental band Setting, poems set to music from JT Woodhouse & The Leaves of Grass, and storytelling singer-songwriter Greg Boyer. Plus, Tom previews his summer residency in Medora, North Dakota.

There are 92 games on the betting board for Saturday & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY one of them!  Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Timemarkers   Podcast Highlights  3:39-Start of picks Arkansas vs Missouri 5:35-Picks & analysis for Houston vs Oklahoma St 7:32-Picks & analysis for Butler vs DePaul 9:15-Picks & analysis for Notre Dame vs Boston College 10:55-Picks & analysis for Virginia Tech vs Virginia 12:49-Picks & analysis for Davidson vs St. Bonaventure 14:43-Picks & analysis for Xavier vs Villanova 16:34-Picks & analysis for Louisiana Tech vs Delaware 18:31-Picks & analysis for Georgia Tech vs Clemson 20:32-Picks & analysis for Connecticut vs Marquette 22:25-Picks & analysis for La Salle vs St. Joseph's 24:16-Picks & analysis for South Carolina vs Ole Miss 26:15-Picks & analysis for SMU vs Florida St 27:58-Picks & analysis for RIchmond vs Duquesne 29:59-Picks & analysis for Rhode Island vs Fordham 31:34-Picks & analysis for Western Kentucky vs Florida International 33:15-Picks & analysis for Cincinnati vs TCU 35:08-Picks & analysis for Cornell vs Dartmouth 36:59-Picks & analysis for Arizona St vs Iowa St 38:50-Picks & analysis for Sam Houston vs Liberty 40:35-Picks & analysis for Kansas St vs Kansas 42:41-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Tennessee 45:10-Picks & analysis for Louisville vs Miami 47:17-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs Loyola IL 49:31-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Yale 51:49-Picks & analysis for Stanford vs NC State 54:09-Picks & analysis for Middle Tennessee vs Missouri St 56:14-Picks & analysis for Georgia vs MIssissippi St 58:22-Picks & analysis for Florida vs Kentucky 1:00:39-Picks & analysis for Florida Atlantic vs Wichita St 1:02:28-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville St vs UTEP 1:04:39-Picks & analysis for New Mexico vs Utah St 1:06:41-Picks & analysis for Boise St vs Colorado St 1:08:35-Picks & analysis for California vs Wake Forest 1:10:35-Picks & analysis for St. Louis vs George Mason 1:12:36-Picks & analysis for Wisconsin vs Purdue 1:14:57-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs New Mexico St 1:17:41-Picks & analysis for Pittsburgh vs Syracuse 1:19:37-Picks & analysis for Wyoming vs San Jose St 1:21:43-Picks & analysis for Utah vs Baylor 1:23:41-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs Ohio St 1:25:36-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M vs LSU 1:27:38-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs Duke 1:29:31-Picks & analysis for CS Bakersfield vs Cal Poly 1:31:30-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Abilene Christian 1:33:29-Picks & analysis for Providence vs Georgetown 1:35:41-Picks & analysis for Fresno St vs Grand Canyon 1:37:46-Picks & analysis for CS Fullerton vs CS Northridge 1:39:57-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Southern Utah 1:41:57-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma vs Texas 1:43:52-Picks & analysis for Auburn vs Alabama 1:45:42-Picks & analysis for Utah Valley vs Utah Tech 1:47:55-Picks & analysis for UC San Diego vs UC Santa Barbara 1:50:06-Picks & analysis for UCLA vs USC 1:51:43-Picks & analysis for Northwestern vs Minnesota 1:53:56-Picks & analysis for UC Davis vs UC Irvine 1:55:44-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs Nevada 1:57:29-Picks & analysis for Texas Tech vs BYU 1:59:33-Picks & analysis for Washington vs Oregon 2:01:12-Picks & analysis for Arizona vs Colorado 2:03:03-Picks & analysis for Long Beach St vs Hawaii 2:07:25-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Stony Brook 2:09:33-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Drexel 2:11:12-Picks & analysis for Hampton vs Towson 2:13:17-Picks & analysis for Elon vs William & Mary 2:15:19-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs East Tennessee 2:17:16-Picks & analysis for NC Greensboro vs Wofford 2:19:04-Picks & analysis for Furman vs Samford 2:21:01-Picks & analysis for Western Carolina vs Mercer 2:22:55-Picks & analysis for Drake vs Illinois CHicago 2:25:02-Picks & analysis for Bradley vs Northern Iowa 2:27:24-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Quinnipiac  2:29:52-Picks & analysis for Mount St Mary's vs SIena 2:31:59-Picks & analysis for Southern Miss vs Appalachian St 2:34:13-Picks & analysis for Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina 2:36:44-Picks & analysis for Northern Arizona vs Idaho St 2:39:01-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs Idaho 2:41:00-Picks & analysis for Omaha vs North Dakota St 2:43:03-Picks & analysis for North Dakota vs St. Thomas 2:45:00-Picks & analysis for Portland vs San Francisco 2:47:05-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs Pacific 2:49:13-Picks & analysis for Morehead St vs Tennessee St 2:52:17-Start of extra games Winthrop vs High Points 2:54:16-Picks & analysis for UNC Asheville vs Radford 2:56:36-Picks & analysis for Florida Gulf Coast vs Central Arkansas 2:58:30-Picks & analysis for Austin Peay vs Queens NC 3:00:40-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Mercyhurst 3:02:50-Picks & analysis for Wagner vs Long 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Most North Dakotans know that the Red River Valley is a portion of the former lakebed of glacial Lake Agassiz, but there are other glacial lake plains in the state that are less well known.

We have facts about the most populous city in the great northern state of North Dakota.

Today is Friday, March 6. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

We end the week in North Dakota with Jason Thoms and Dakota Pro Musica, a vocal group that presents the songs Taloowa Chapota (Turtle Shells), Mi Shebeirach (To Pray), O Love, O Magnum Mysterium and Sunflowers

Mark Friese, a long-time criminal defense attorney who has worked some high-profile cases, including serving as disgraced former lawmaker Ray Holmberg's attorney, has been appointed to the North Dakota Supreme Court by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Why does he want to serve on the court? "It's a lot easier to be critical of the court when you're sitting on the opposite side of the table," he told us on this episode of Plain Talk. "I'm hopeful that I can impact some change and offer a perspective that's, quite frankly, not been held by the court previously." Friese will be the only member of the Supreme Court with a background in criminal defense. He also touted his background as a former police officer, and working in the military courts as a member of the North Dakota National Guard, as unique experiences he can bring to the bench. While expressing deep respect for the current justices, he also had some criticism.  "There are instances where the court has not been consistent in its rationale, consistent in its reasoning," he said. "I think practitioners need to be able to rely on those decisions and know how those decisions are going to come down, and we haven't seen that universally from our court." In the past the Supreme Court has pushed toward allowing more digital access to court records, but it's a project that hasn't been completed yet. Friese said he thinks public access is important, but also noted that information contained in court records can be exploited for fraud and other nefarious reasons. "There has to be a careful balance. The public has a right to know. You have a right to sit in the courtroom. You have a right to access the docket," he said. "But the danger exists when those court records are used for improper purposes." He also said that serving on the bench will be "isolating" in a way, as he will no longer be able to serve clients, and he won't be able to speak as freely publicly about issues he's passionate about. "I had a great big box full of cards and letters and thank you notes from clients and their families for helping them through difficult times. I'm really going to miss that aspect of practice," he said. "Being on the court is going to be isolating. I won't be able to speak as openly and publicly as I have in the past on issues." Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discussed the upcoming Democratic-NPL and NDGOP conventions, the NDGOP's proposed rule to fine disloyal members, the state of North Dakota's legislative races, and we responded to some listener feedback. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Mark Friese, a long-time criminal defense attorney who has worked some high-profile cases, including serving as disgraced former lawmaker Ray Holmberg's attorney, has been appointed to the North Dakota Supreme Court by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Why does he want to serve on the court? "It's a lot easier to be critical of the court when you're sitting on the opposite side of the table," he told us on this episode of Plain Talk. "I'm hopeful that I can impact some change and offer a perspective that's, quite frankly, not been held by the court previously." Friese will be the only member of the Supreme Court with a background in criminal defense. He also touted his background as a former police officer, and working in the military courts as a member of the North Dakota National Guard, as unique experiences he can bring to the bench. While expressing deep respect for the current justices, he also had some criticism.  "There are instances where the court has not been consistent in its rationale, consistent in its reasoning," he said. "I think practitioners need to be able to rely on those decisions and know how those decisions are going to come down, and we haven't seen that universally from our court." In the past the Supreme Court has pushed toward allowing more digital access to court records, but it's a project that hasn't been completed yet. Friese said he thinks public access is important, but also noted that information contained in court records can be exploited for fraud and other nefarious reasons. "There has to be a careful balance. The public has a right to know. You have a right to sit in the courtroom. You have a right to access the docket," he said. "But the danger exists when those court records are used for improper purposes." He also said that serving on the bench will be "isolating" in a way, as he will no longer be able to serve clients, and he won't be able to speak as freely publicly about issues he's passionate about. "I had a great big box full of cards and letters and thank you notes from clients and their families for helping them through difficult times. I'm really going to miss that aspect of practice," he said. "Being on the court is going to be isolating. I won't be able to speak as openly and publicly as I have in the past on issues." Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discussed the upcoming Democratic-NPL and NDGOP conventions, the NDGOP's proposed rule to fine disloyal members, the state of North Dakota's legislative races, and we responded to some listener feedback. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

Liz and Sarah recently learned the concept of an “Inside Board.” From now on, whenever they run a show they’ll be forming one. In Take A Hike, they share how a listener turning Sarah on to a fiber center in North Dakota made them realize the value of leaning into Niche Nirvana. A recent visit with American writer Fannie Flagg led to this week’s The Craft (& Fain) — ask yourself “who are you writing for?” Fannie Flagg is also the source of the Hollywood Hack: To figure out structure, clip scenes to a clothesline and move them around. Finally, Sarah recommends the book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Nome Schoolhouse: https://nomeschoolhouse.com/ Fannie Flagg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Flagg Fried Green Tomatoes by Fannie Flagg: https://amzn.to/4spPWRI Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach: https://amzn.to/4r5ngvUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one time, North Dakota could have claimed recognition as the third-largest nuclear power if it were a separate country, with about 250 Minuteman III missiles, each carrying up to three warheads. Deterring Soviet aggression was a primary goal of the United States during the Cold War. Several factors led to placing nuclear missiles in the state. The wide expanses of open land allowed them to be located far from densely populated areas. This also made the sites easier to protect.

Mataya Messer didn't just put up points for St. Mary's… she built a legacy. In this episode, we sit down with one of North Dakota's premier high school hoopers to unpack the story behind the stat sheets. From her 47-point outburst to the quiet moments nobody sees. Mataya breaks down what it really took to bring a program to a school and change its basketball culture.

In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with MaryCay Durrant, founder of Leading Naturally. In this enlightening discussion, MaryCay shares her journey from corporate leadership to developing nature-inspired practices that help organizations thrive. Drawing from her upbringing in North Dakota and a transformative personal awakening, MarCay challenges transactional workplace models and instead looks to ecosystems as a guide for cooperation, resilience, and trust. She introduces her WORK framework — Wake Up, Orient, Reimagine partnering, and Keepnourishing what matters — and the concept of Return on Energy (ROE), encouraging leaders to measure vitality and alignment, not just ROI. Through approaches such as equine-assisted learning, MaryCay helps organizations reduce burnout, strengthen connection, and build sustainable cultures grounded in partnership. More about MaryCay here: https://marycaydurrant.com

North American Iron will be the United States' first domestic producer of merchant pig iron, says CEO Jim Bougalis. Bougalis spoke to Mining Stock Daily's Michael McCrae at PDAC 2026 convention in Toronto. North American Iron plans to enter the U.S. merchant pig iron market, which currently relies on imports. North American Iron, alongside its sister company Calumet Reclamation Company, intends to reclaim legacy iron ore from the Hill Annex Mine in Minnesota without initiating new mining operations. This material will be transported by rail to a proposed facility in Minot, North Dakota. The North Dakota plant is designed to use a Tenova hydrogen-based reactor to produce 2 million metric tonnes of pig iron annually. According to the company, this process is projected to reduce carbon emissions by 96% compared to conventional blast furnaces. North Dakota was selected as the processing site to utilize the region's natural gas resources and carbon sequestration capabilities. With permitting underway, the company is preparing for detailed engineering and construction, targeting production by 2029.

Two hoopers walk into a gym. One builds the program. One is the problem. Jason Horner and Jonathan Roubideaux sit down for a conversation about hoops, culture, and what it actually feels like to chase greatness at Legacy High School.  Jason Horner is the head boys basketball coach at Legacy High School. Sitting next to him is 6'8" forward Jonathan Roubideaux, a 2026 prospect for Bismarck Legacy and ND Phenom, who has become a force on the floor and one of the toughest matchups in North Dakota high school hoops. They get into coaching, culture, pressure, recruiting, and what it actually feels like to chase something bigger than yourself at the high school level. If you're into basketball, coaching, or just listening to people who are obsessed with what they do, queue this up, lock in, and let it ride.

Back from covering North Dakota's Penrose Cup celebration in Kalamazoo, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) with plenty to discuss, including a preview of the four conference tournaments that begin this week, what's at stake on the final weekend in the Big Ten and Hockey East, what he got wrong about Providence in the preseason, Brown's new head coach, what to expect from the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Guest host Russ Eagle interviews Clay about his ambitious downsizing project. For several decades, Clay has explored the world of Thoreau's great book Walden, which calls on us to reduce the clutter of our material lives to open our spiritual arteries. Simplify, simplify, and minimize, says Thoreau. Finally, Clay decided to undertake the purge. So far, he has given away 3,000 books to a public library system in east central North Dakota, with plans to donate at least 2,000 books a year for the next 5 years. The question is, is Thoreau right that there is liberation in repurposing excess material baggage, that one crosses an invisible boundary, and that it is possible in this way to achieve a higher order of being? Towards the end of the conversation, Clay explains how the downsizing project inspired him to make a Mind Map of the authors and subjects that still matter greatly to him. With the help of ChatGPT, Clay produced a manuscript featuring 52 of his intellectual heroes, with appropriate AI-generated portraits of each author. This episode was recorded on January 18, 2025.