Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 09-03-19
Rob joins Jay Thomas on WDAY AM970 to talk about Walmart's changing gun policies.
Sep 03, 2019•21 min
Plain Talk
Plain Talk is a podcast hosted by Rob Port and Chad Oban focusing on political news and current events in North Dakota. Port is a columnist for the Forum News Service published in papers including the Fargo Forum, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun, and the Dickinson Press. Oban is a long-time political consultant.
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Ep. 115: Senator Cramer says border wall has made life easier for customs agents
Senator Kevin Cramer takes questions from listeners and talks about his recent visit to the southern border with Mexico. This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Aug 29, 2019•23 min
Ep. 114: CEO Says Oil Refinery Will Put Out Less Pollution Than National Park
Bill Prentice is the CEO of Meridian Energy, the company behind the construction of the Davis Refinery in western North Dakota. He says the new refinery will be so clean it will put out less pollution than the cars visiting nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He talks about the political and legal struggle to build the refinery. This episode of Plain Talk brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Aug 27, 2019•18 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 08-26-19
Rob and Jay discuss the cost to taxpayers and students of North Dakota State University Athletics. Also, lawmakers want ideas on how to spend the state's Legacy Funds, what would be the best way?
Aug 26, 2019•23 min
Ep. 113: Cramer Decries "Pervasive Antisemitism" In Democratic Party
Senator Kevin Cramer takes listener questions, and discusses what he sees as antisemitism among Democrats, the economy, and the budget. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Aug 22, 2019•39 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 08-12-19
Audio from the Jay Thomas Show, with Jay and Rob discussing Jeffrey Epstein, mass shootings, gun control, and red flag legislation.
Aug 12, 2019•42 min
Ep. 112: Burgum pollster talks 2020, new ND ACLU director talks outreach
Dane DeKrey, the new leader of the ACLU in North Dakota, says he'd like to see if he can find some common ground with conservatives. Also Chip Englander, pollster for Governor Doug Burgum's campaign, talks about the 2020 race. This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com and Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota.
Aug 09, 2019•33 min
Ep. 111: Democrats hate what North Dakota does
How can Democrats ever hope to win over rural, red state America when their supposedly moderate presidential front runner says he wants to eliminate fossil fuels? Which are important in all kinds of ways for both North Dakota, specifically, and rural American generally? Also Jodi Beauchene's friend was murdered in Fargo recently. Charges are pending in the case, but while they do she says some changes need to be made to North Dakota's domestic violence laws. This episode is brought to you by Ame...
Aug 08, 2019•26 min
Ep. 110: Expanding the Dakota Access Pipeline
Glenn Emery, a Vice President with Energy Transfer Partners, talks about his company's plan to increase capacity in their controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. Also, what can we really do to prevent mass shootings? This episode is brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofND.com .
Aug 07, 2019•30 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 08-05-19
Rob and Jay talk about the shootings in Ohio and Texas.
Aug 05, 2019•22 min
Ep. 109: Racist against North Dakotans?
Senator Kevin Cramer takes listener questions on this episode, and all of the questions had to do with his recent comments about discrimination against North Dakotans. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com .
Aug 01, 2019•37 min
Bonus Audio: Guest Hosting WDAY 07/26/19
Rob guests hosts for Mike Kapel on WDAY AM970. Topics were the death penalty, Alerus Center finances, and Congressman Kelly Armstrong took listener questions.
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Bonus Audio: Guest Hosting WDAY 07/25/19
Rob guest hosts for Mike Kapel on WDAY AM970.
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Ep. 108: Nobody is fiscally conservative any more?
Rush Limbaugh says fiscal conservatism is old and busted, and nobody ever really cared. If that's true, what does it mean to be a conservative? Is it all just cultural now? Also, Senator Kevin Cramer takes questions on the Mueller hearing, marijuana, the border wall, and other topics. This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com and Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Jul 25, 2019•50 min
Ep. 107: North Dakotans are too cynical about economic mobility
North Dakotans came in almost last in the nation in a Harvard Study when it comes to optimism about economic mobility (the ability of people to become wealthier over their lifetimes). But, the study also shows that North Dakota was first in the nation when it comes to economic mobility. Why the disconnect between perception and reality? Also, Congressman Kelly Armstrong answers listener questions. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com...
Jul 19, 2019•25 min
Ep. 106: Are you surprised Trump cares so much about #TheSquad?
"I'm surprised President Trump cares so much about these congresswomen," Senator Kevin Cramer said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to the President's feud with "the squad." Cramer also takes listener questions. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com .
Jul 18, 2019•38 min
Ep. 105: Over 175,000 could qualify for marijuana pardons
"We could be looking at upward of 175 to 179 thousand who have this issue," Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said of new, streamlined process that will allow those with minor marijuana-related convictions to apply for pardons. Also, the Legislature will allow local governments to double their traffic fines. Is that constitutional? And is it a big deal that state lawmakers get paid for absences? This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com ....
Jul 16, 2019•34 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 07-15-19
Audio from the Jay Thomas Show, 07-15-19, talking about President Trump's recent comments about a group of female Democratic congresswomen among other topics.
Jul 15, 2019•24 min
Ep. 104: It's Trump's comments about free speech which are dangerous
President Donald Trump said media speech he doesn't agree with is not free speech because it's dangerous. But isn't the President of the United States saying something like that what's really dangerous? Also, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes listener questions. This episode of Plain Talk is brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com .
Jul 12, 2019•34 min
Ep. 103: Cramer defends support for HB1044
Senator Kevin Cramer defended his support for eliminating per-country caps on visas for high-skilled workers in response to listener questions. "I not only supported it I championed it," he said. Also, what happens when it's the news media sowing controversy and division in our country? This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com and Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Jul 11, 2019•36 min
Ep. 102: Should ND legalize sex work?
A sex worker masquerading as a massage therapist got busted in Minot. Massage therapists want a crack down to protect their industry, but would a better route be to legalize and license sex work? Also, ND University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott talks about his view for how to better manage the finances of the state's public institutions of higher education. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com ....
Jul 09, 2019•34 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 07-08-19
Audio from the Jay Thomas Show, with Jay and Rob discussing the citizenship question on the U.S. Census.
Jul 08, 2019•19 min
Ep. 101: "Democrats are finally acknowledging there's a crisis"
"I think we should all be happy that Democrats are finally acknowledging there's a crisis at the border," Congressman Kelly Armstrong says on this episode of Plain Talk. He also talks about the 4th of July holiday and the upcoming Mueller testimony before Congress. Also, the President of El Salvador blames conditions in his own country for the crisis at America's border. He's right. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com ....
Jul 03, 2019•32 min
Ep. 100: The new effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota
David Owen of Legalize ND talks about his group's new proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Also state lawmakers now say they'll abide by a legal opinion from Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem which found their law limiting the powers of the state Auditor was unconstitutional. This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com and Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Jul 02, 2019•31 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 07-01-19
Talking baseball, the field of Democratic 2020 presidential candidates, and legalizing marijuana.
Jul 01, 2019•22 min
Ep. 99: "Everything is not fine" at the border
Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes listener questions on the border, abortion, and the Democratic presidential candidate debate. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com .
Jun 28, 2019•32 min
Ep. 98: Cramer says Biden is "greatest threat" to Trump re-election
Who does Senator Kevin Cramer think could be the toughest challenger to President Donald Trump? Former Vice President Joe Biden he says on this episode of Plain Talk. He also talks about the war over bias in the tech industry and the battle over border funding. Also the Red River Valley Democratic Socialists of America have formed a softball team, and say young people are attracted to socialism because who even remembers what East Germany was like any more? This episode brought to you by America...
Jun 27, 2019•44 min
Ep. 97: UND economist talks about Facebook's new currency
Facebook has joined with a coalition of financial industry giants to issue its new currency. UND monetary economist David Flynn talks about what it all means. Also, Senator Bernie Sanders has announced a plan to pay off everyone's student loan debt. Is it really a free lunch? This episode brought to you by EnergyofNorthDakota.com and Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota .
Jun 25, 2019•38 min
Bonus Audio: Jay Thomas Show 06-24-19
Audio from Rob's appearance on the Jay Thomas Show on WDAY AM970. Talking about the 2020 elections, Joel Heitkamp suggesting Rob is a danger to his sister, and the Bernie Sanders plan for student loans.
Jun 24, 2019•22 min
Ep. 96: Armstrong talks flag burning, Iran, and federal pensions
Congressman Kelly Armstrong says on this episode of Plain Talk he'd have a "hard time" supporting a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning. He also took questions about Iran, abortion, and federal pensions. Also, the energy industry has created a lot of opportunities for younger Americans as data from the U.S. Census shows. This episode brought to you by Americans for Prosperity of North Dakota and EnergyofNorthDakota.com ....
Jun 21, 2019•26 min
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