Big Beautiful Bills, Baby Bonds & Border Battles (07-8-25)

On this star-spangled post–Fourth of July edition of What’s On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen brings the heat—broadcasting live from the Hive in Grand Forks with talk of tech, politics, agriculture, and national policy. J.D. Vance’s North Dakota visit takes center stage as he touts the Trump administration’s newly signed "Big Beautiful Bill," with deep tax cuts, immigration funding, and innovative ideas like baby investment accounts. But not everyone is celebrating—Scott opens up the lines for spirited debate on the bill's immigration implications, especially surrounding hospitality and ag worker amnesty proposals. Plus: AI meets agriculture as the local Grand Forks–based 80-20 Group breaks down how North Dakota could be leading the data center and tech race in the U.S. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski also swings by to spotlight defense, space tech, and economic momentum. 📌 Standout Moments with Timestamps 🔹 0:00 – Welcome from the HiveScott kicks off with Grand Forks updates and previews Vance’s appearance and the immigration controversy brewing around the Trump administration’s "soft amnesty" for farm and hospitality workers. 🔹 3:26 – J.D. Vance Unpacks the Big Beautiful BillVance discusses $140B in ICE funding, border security, tax cuts, and a surprisingly warm message for North Dakota (even if it's his first visit). 🔥 “This bill provides the biggest tax cuts for working Americans in a generation.” 🔹 7:57 – Baby Bonds for Every American?Vance breaks down a bold new policy: seed investment accounts for every newborn to help fight poverty and build future economic stakes. 💰 “It’s about giving people a stake in the American economy the minute they’re born.” 🔹 13:28 – The Future is (North) DakotaEnergy dominance, rural data centers, and AI: Vance and local leaders envision North Dakota as the future hub of energy and tech innovation. 🔹 16:43 – $10K Grocery Giveaway + Meteorology BreakBrief switch to a Kingpin’s grocery promo and weather forecast with Dean Wysocki. Hailstorms, heatwaves, and severe weather are on the radar. 🔹 25:07 – The “A” Word: Amnesty Debate ExplodesListeners weigh in on the rumored amnesty. Is it smart policy or political suicide? Call-ins, texts, and heated opinions abound. ⚠️ “Amnesty is the third rail. Touch it and it’ll cost Trump dearly.” 🔹 41:24 – Charlie Kirk Sounds the AlarmAudio clip features Charlie Kirk alleging a behind-the-scenes push for mass amnesty—without Trump saying the word. 🚨 “There’s a bipartisan effort brewing in D.C. right now… and it’s…