Freedom, Fallout & Fresh Starts: Memorial Reflections & Mental Reset (05-27-25)

On today’s edition of What’s On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen reflects on Memorial Day with heartfelt gratitude for fallen heroes and a candid chat about cultural controversies sweeping Minnesota. He dives into the Minnesota Twins' politically charged George Floyd commemoration, Trump’s Memorial Day weekend impact (and that bold Harvard money move), and welcomes wellness expert Dr. Alla from Cereset to explore how brain tech is helping people hit the mental reset button. Plus, GOP hopeful Kendall Qualls joins to call out what he sees as a “national embarrassment” five years after Minneapolis burned. From backyard barbecues to front-page headlines—this episode delivers reflection, controversy, and innovation in one jam-packed hour. 🕒 Standout Moments with Timestamps: 0:00 – 2:29 | 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Musings Reflections on freedom, sacrifice, and why "Happy Memorial Day" might rub some the wrong way. 2:30 – 6:18 | ⚾ Minnesota Twins' George Floyd Tribute Scott critiques the team's messaging and the backlash over revisiting the 2020 riots. 6:19 – 14:15 | 🧠 Brain Reset: Cereset & the Survival Mode Trap Dr. Alla explains how acoustic technology helps people “unstick” their minds without medication. 15:13 – 16:24 | 🧘‍♀️ Real People, Real Results Hear what clients say about finding clarity, sleep, and joy again through Cereset. 17:15 – 22:11 | 🎓 Trump vs. Harvard: Cut the Funding? Trump questions federal dollars to elite schools—calls for shifting $3B to trade education. 22:12 – 31:04 | 🔥 George Floyd, Five Years Later Backlash mounts against continued politicization; listener calls and fiery commentary ensue. 31:05 – 41:36 | 🚗 Live from Schwan’s Auto in Mandan Scott checks in with local business leaders and spotlights community happenings in North Dakota. 41:37 – 55:07 | 🗳️ Interview: Kendall Qualls on Healing Minnesota The GOP gubernatorial candidate slams woke politics and pitches leadership for all Minnesotans. 55:08 – 1:04:10 | 📚 The Murder Narrative, the Trials, the Fallout Unpacking the "murder" label, trials, pardons, and the media spin on George Floyd. 1:04:11 – 1:13:32 | 🎓 The University of Mary: Virtue + Vocation Dean Karel Sovak shares how Mary’s business school is shaping ethical leaders for tomorrow.On today’s edition of What’s On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen reflects on Memorial Day with heartfelt gratitude for fallen heroes and a candid chat about cultural controversies sweeping Minnesota. He dives into the Minnesota Twins' politically charged George Floyd commemoration, Trump’s Memorial Day weekend impact (and that bold Harvard money move), and welcomes wellness expert Dr. Alla from Cereset to explore how brain tech is helping people hit the mental reset button. Plus, GOP hopeful Kendall Qualls joins to call out what he sees as a “national embarrassment” five years after Minneapolis burned. From backyard barbecues to front-page headlines—this episode delivers reflection, controversy, and innovation in one jam-packed hour. 🕒 Standout Moments with Timestamps: 0:00 – 2:29 | 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Musings Reflections on freedom, sacrifice, and why "Happy Memorial Day" might rub some the wrong way. 2:30 – 6:18 | ⚾ Minnesota Twins' George Floyd Tribute Scott critiques the team's messaging and the backlash over revisiting the 2020 riots. 6:19 – 14:15 | 🧠 Brain Reset: Cereset & the Survival Mode Trap Dr. Alla explains how acoustic technology helps people “unstick” their minds without medication. 15:13 – 16:24 | 🧘‍♀️ Real People, Real Results Hear what clients say about finding clarity, sleep, and joy again through Cereset. 17:15 – 22:11 | 🎓 Trump vs. Harvard: Cut the Funding? Trump questions federal dollars to elite schools—calls for shifting $3B to trade education. 22:12 – 31:04 | 🔥 George Floyd, Five Years Later Backlash mounts against continued politicization; listener calls and fiery commentary ensue. 31:05 – 41:36 | 🚗 Live from Schwan’s Auto in Mandan Scott checks in with local business leaders and spotlights community happenings in North Dakota. 41:37 – 55:07 | 🗳️ Interview: Kendall Qualls on Healing Minnesota The GOP gubernatorial candidate slams woke politics and pitches leadership for all Minnesotans. 55:08 – 1:04:10 | 📚 The Murder Narrative, the Trials, the Fallout Unpacking the "murder" label, trials, pardons, and the media spin on George Floyd. 1:04:11 – 1:13:32 | 🎓 The University of Mary: Virtue + Vocation Dean Karel Sovak shares how Mary’s business school is shaping ethical leaders for tomorrow.