Fighting the Shutdown and the 'Lawfare' Against Trump (10-30-25)

This episode, broadcast mobile from Minnesota as the host heads back to North Dakota, focuses on the ongoing "Democrat shutdown" and the ideological war being waged against conservatives, particularly in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The host, Scott Hennen, and his guests, Congressman Dusty Johnson and Breitbart's Alex Marlow, argue that Democrats are using the shutdown as "leverage" for political gains. They discuss the "weaponization" of the legal system against Donald Trump, and the critical need for conservatives to win down-ballot elections. The episode also includes an interview with the NDSU Turning Point USA chapter president, highlighting the group's growth and upcoming events.   Standout Moments: Fargo PD's Efficiency in Reporting: Fargo Police Chief Dave Zabolsky clarifies that the department has not reduced the amount of calls they respond to, but has created efficiencies with an online reporting system. Since 2022, this system has handled nearly 7,500 crime reports, offsetting the need for two full-time officers per year. The Leverage Shutdown: Congressman Dusty Johnson and the host call the shutdown a "base management exercise" for Chuck Schumer. They state that Republicans have the moral high ground, with a recent CNN poll showing their net approval rating up five points , but must resist caving to $$1.5$ trillion in spending and "goodies" like Medicaid for illegal immigrants. Weaponization of the Legal System: Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discusses his new book, "Breaking the Law," which details the six major cases against President Trump. He argues that the onslaught of legal action is designed to make it virtually impossible for Trump to campaign for office. The Future of Conservative Media: Marlow explains that the digital ad market was "reset" by a liberal advertiser boycott against Breitbart after 2016, leading to a shift toward donor-driven "philanthropic journalism" to fund important, long-form stories. South Dakota's Economic Slump: Congressman Johnson states that South Dakota's economy has shrunk by 3% in the last six months, placing the state in a "technical recession," and has fallen to 35th best state for business according to CNBC. NDSU's Turning Point Growth: NDSU Turning Point USA chapter President Hayden Smith reports a significant increase in membership, from 70 registered members before Charlie Kirk's death to 120-130 now, with meeting attendance nearly doubling. Will Witt Event Announced: The NDSU chapter is hosting political commentator Will Witt, author of "How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies," next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in…This episode, broadcast mobile from Minnesota as the host heads back to North Dakota, focuses on the ongoing "Democrat shutdown" and the ideological war being waged against conservatives, particularly in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The host, Scott Hennen, and his guests, Congressman Dusty Johnson and Breitbart's Alex Marlow, argue that Democrats are using the shutdown as "leverage" for political gains. They discuss the "weaponization" of the legal system against Donald Trump, and the critical need for conservatives to win down-ballot elections. The episode also includes an interview with the NDSU Turning Point USA chapter president, highlighting the group's growth and upcoming events.   Standout Moments: Fargo PD's Efficiency in Reporting: Fargo Police Chief Dave Zabolsky clarifies that the department has not reduced the amount of calls they respond to, but has created efficiencies with an online reporting system. Since 2022, this system has handled nearly 7,500 crime reports, offsetting the need for two full-time officers per year. The Leverage Shutdown: Congressman Dusty Johnson and the host call the shutdown a "base management exercise" for Chuck Schumer. They state that Republicans have the moral high ground, with a recent CNN poll showing their net approval rating up five points , but must resist caving to $$1.5$ trillion in spending and "goodies" like Medicaid for illegal immigrants. Weaponization of the Legal System: Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discusses his new book, "Breaking the Law," which details the six major cases against President Trump. He argues that the onslaught of legal action is designed to make it virtually impossible for Trump to campaign for office. The Future of Conservative Media: Marlow explains that the digital ad market was "reset" by a liberal advertiser boycott against Breitbart after 2016, leading to a shift toward donor-driven "philanthropic journalism" to fund important, long-form stories. South Dakota's Economic Slump: Congressman Johnson states that South Dakota's economy has shrunk by 3% in the last six months, placing the state in a "technical recession," and has fallen to 35th best state for business according to CNBC. NDSU's Turning Point Growth: NDSU Turning Point USA chapter President Hayden Smith reports a significant increase in membership, from 70 registered members before Charlie Kirk's death to 120-130 now, with meeting attendance nearly doubling. Will Witt Event Announced: The NDSU chapter is hosting political commentator Will Witt, author of "How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies," next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in…