Field of Dreams & Firestorms: Remembering Tom Strinden and Rethinking the Smoke (07-15-25)

On this emotionally rich Tuesday edition of What's On Your Mind, Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn reflect on the legacy of Dr. Tom Strinden — UND alum, hockey dad, servant leader, and cherished North Dakotan. They share heartfelt stories, explore the meaning of end-of-life visits, and pay tribute to a life that truly "left the woodpile higher." Then, things heat up (literally) as the crew dives into the smoke blanketing the state. Congressman Ryan Zinke joins to talk fire mismanagement in Canada, "smoke tariffs," and the frustrating politics of forest policy. Plus, Senator Scott Meyer brings us updates from Grand Sky’s drone innovation frontier. And yes — it's National Be a Dork Day, so buckle up for some MJ debates, whale trivia, and dorky texts from listeners. Only on WOYM. 🕒 Timestamps & Standout Moments: [0:00–4:41] — "F Cancer"A raw and powerful tribute to Dr. Tom Strinden, his faith, his family, and his courageous battle with glioblastoma. [5:04–6:20] — Bumper Music BacklashListener mail sparks a spicy Michael Jackson morality debate. Should we separate the art from the artist? [7:11–11:21] — Garage Talk & The Art of Play-by-PlayLegendary broadcaster Larry Knutson joins to talk 50 years of Moorhead Spuds play-by-play — and a hilarious garage party with Joel Heitkamp. [13:17–14:46] — Friday Night Lights, Moorhead EditionFootball moves up a class. Can the Spuds hang with the big boys? [15:49–17:50] — Drones, War Games & Grand Sky’s FutureA preview of Grand Sky’s military drone logistics demo: "Project Ultra." [20:39–21:17] — National Be a Dork DayWho’s the biggest dork? Scott, Kevin, or... Dean Wysocki? [22:53–24:58] — Prayer & Perspective: A Moment for Texas FamiliesA touching Divine Mercy reflection for families grieving lost children. [30:13–31:44] — Can I Still Like Michael Jackson?The debate continues — and veers into Epstein territory. [34:00–38:20] — Alan Dershowitz Speaks: What’s Being Hidden About Epstein?Sean Spicer interviews Dershowitz on suppressed documents and false accusers. [49:00–51:30] — Bakken Rocks Cookfest PreviewReva Kautz shares what’s cooking Thursday in Alexander, ND. [51:31–54:56] — Zinke on Fire (Literally)Congressman Ryan Zinke says it’s time to manage forests like we mean it. Yes, he brought hip waders to DC. [1:14:20–1:20:54] — A Grand Send-OffThomas Beadle remembers his uncle Tom Strinden with humor, grace, and goosebumps. A must-listen.