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Sep 27, 2024

Steve Bakken is the former mayor of Bismarck, and the chair of the committee backing Measure 5, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota.

Pat Finken is a long-time advertising professional and political activist. He's a part of the coalition opposing Measure 5.

These gentleman came together on...


Sep 25, 2024

Is Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office wasting money on unnecessary litigation? Is North Dakota's Republican majority in the Legislature being something less than good stewards of our fiscal resources by passing controversial bills that invite litigation?

House Minority Leader Zac Ista, who led his caucus in...


Sep 20, 2024

If you read the ballot language for Measure 3 and still didn't understand just what it is the proposed constitutional amendment does, I wouldn't blame you.

I don't think that's anyone's fault. It's just a somewhat arcane topic, but that doesn't mean it's not important.

State Rep. Corey Mock joined us on this episode of...


Sep 18, 2024

Are the proponents of Measure 2 "elite and out of touch?" Are they "condescending" and "disrespectful" to the electorate? Or do they view North Dakota's initiated measure process -- particularly when it comes to amending the state constitution -- as flawed and needing reform?

Measure 2 is a constitutional amendment...


Sep 13, 2024

In November, North Dakota voters will be asked to decide the fate of Measure 4. If approved, it would amend the state constitution to prohibit taxes on property values. It would also lock in an obligation for the state legislature to replace current property tax revenues to local government with other revenues, but only...