The Shutdown, Portland, and National Coaches Day (10-6-25)

Host Kevin Flynn, filling in for Scott Hennen, dives into a wide range of topics, starting with the latest government shutdown and its personal impact on listeners, including an IRS agent in Omaha. He shares his thoughts on the situation in Portland and Chicago, including a federal judge's block on the Oregon National Guard. Flynn is joined by retired General Mike Haugen to discuss the National Guard's role and the posse comitatus law, as well as new physical standards for the military under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hogan offers insights into the importance of maintaining high standards for the troops. Later in the show, North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins the conversation to address listener questions about the shutdown and government spending. She explains the details of the budget debate, revealing what Democrats are proposing in their latest spending package. The show also touches on the fall harvest in North Dakota, the Lezak Recurring Cycle for weather forecasting, and a review of a unique jalapeno and peanut butter beer from a local brewery. Standout Moments: 8:45 AM: Kevin Flynn outlines the topics for the day, including an interview with Bridgette Readel about cattlemen, a weather report from Dean Wysocki on the LRC, and upcoming interviews with General Mike Hogan and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak. 9:00 AM: Dean Wysocki explains the Lezak Recurring Cycle (LRC) and how it is used to forecast weather patterns for the coming months. 9:15 AM: Flynn discusses the significance of National Coaches Day, connecting the lessons learned from sports—discipline and hard work—to the lack of "law and order" he perceives in current society. 9:45 AM: A listener shares how the government shutdown is affecting their brother, an IRS agent in Omaha, who has savings to weather the furlough. 10:15 AM: General Mike Haugen discusses the constitutional role of the National Guard in suppressing insurrections and why the federal judge's block on the Oregon National Guard is likely to be overturned by the Supreme Court. 10:30 AM: Haugen explains how the military's recruiting numbers have improved since the implementation of higher physical standards and a focus on performance. 10:45 AM: North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak explains her decision to forgo pay during the shutdown and details the spending proposals from Democrats, including funding for programs she deems "egregious" and the healthcare loophole for illegal immigrants. 11:00 AM: A listener asks Congresswoman Fedorchak about a veteran's disability compensation…Host Kevin Flynn, filling in for Scott Hennen, dives into a wide range of topics, starting with the latest government shutdown and its personal impact on listeners, including an IRS agent in Omaha. He shares his thoughts on the situation in Portland and Chicago, including a federal judge's block on the Oregon National Guard. Flynn is joined by retired General Mike Haugen to discuss the National Guard's role and the posse comitatus law, as well as new physical standards for the military under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hogan offers insights into the importance of maintaining high standards for the troops. Later in the show, North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins the conversation to address listener questions about the shutdown and government spending. She explains the details of the budget debate, revealing what Democrats are proposing in their latest spending package. The show also touches on the fall harvest in North Dakota, the Lezak Recurring Cycle for weather forecasting, and a review of a unique jalapeno and peanut butter beer from a local brewery. Standout Moments: 8:45 AM: Kevin Flynn outlines the topics for the day, including an interview with Bridgette Readel about cattlemen, a weather report from Dean Wysocki on the LRC, and upcoming interviews with General Mike Hogan and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak. 9:00 AM: Dean Wysocki explains the Lezak Recurring Cycle (LRC) and how it is used to forecast weather patterns for the coming months. 9:15 AM: Flynn discusses the significance of National Coaches Day, connecting the lessons learned from sports—discipline and hard work—to the lack of "law and order" he perceives in current society. 9:45 AM: A listener shares how the government shutdown is affecting their brother, an IRS agent in Omaha, who has savings to weather the furlough. 10:15 AM: General Mike Haugen discusses the constitutional role of the National Guard in suppressing insurrections and why the federal judge's block on the Oregon National Guard is likely to be overturned by the Supreme Court. 10:30 AM: Haugen explains how the military's recruiting numbers have improved since the implementation of higher physical standards and a focus on performance. 10:45 AM: North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak explains her decision to forgo pay during the shutdown and details the spending proposals from Democrats, including funding for programs she deems "egregious" and the healthcare loophole for illegal immigrants. 11:00 AM: A listener asks Congresswoman Fedorchak about a veteran's disability compensation…