One Big Beautiful Bill, Flash Floods, and Finding Hope in the Rubble (07-7-25)

In this poignant post–Independence Day episode of What’s On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen reflects on a whirlwind week of national celebration, tragedy, and political developments. The show opens with a heartfelt account of family time at the lake before turning to the devastating Texas floods — one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent U.S. history. Scott unpacks the flood’s toll, the media’s politicization, and the miracle stories emerging from the chaos. Later, he dives deep into the landmark passing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” its economic and agricultural implications, and even discusses Elon Musk’s third-party ambitions. With special guests including Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and meteorologist Dean Wysocki, it’s a jam-packed episode of analysis, advocacy, and inspiration. 🎯 Standout Moments + Timestamps: 0:00 – 0:55 – Family reflections on July 4th and national tragedy in Texas 1:35 – 2:31 – The devastation at Camp Mystic and the emotional toll on parents 3:00 – 5:37 – Breakdown of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and Trump’s winning streak 7:53 – 9:15 – Elon Musk announces the America Party: helpful or harmful? 10:24 – 11:11 – J.D. Vance quietly visits North Dakota for Independence Day 14:23 – 15:36 – New farm storage rebuild loan program explained 16:45 – 17:39 – Livestock imports, the New World Screw Worm threat, and cartels interfering with ag operations 18:26 – 18:52 – Portable solar stations for cattle? Dual-purpose ingenuity 19:30 – 20:32 – How the farm bill made its way into the “One Big Beautiful Bill” 24:46 – 26:12 – Dean Wysocki: Weather expert breaks down Texas flooding (spoiler: not caused by Trump) 28:56 – 29:37 – The case for weather radios and lessons learned from the disaster 31:34 – 32:05 – Listener gratitude and reflection after PetroServe USA event 33:19 – 34:31 – Emotional tributes to young flood victims — a moment of spiritual reflection 38:45 – 39:04 – John Hinderaker on Elon Musk’s third-party plan: “madness” 46:47 – 47:05 – The logistical nightmare of organizing a national third party 51:49 – 52:17 – Minnesota politics heating up: who will replace Tina Smith? 54:48 – 55:59 – Extending Trump-era tax cuts: what the bill really does 58:29 – 59:16 – Prediction: Dems likely to retake the House? Midterm consequences explored 1:03:59 – 1:05:17 – Rosie O’Donnell’s tone-deaf reaction to the flooding — and Scott’s fact-check 1:14:13 – 1:14:49 – Listener suggestion: Donate to…