KFGO’s Afternoons Live host Tyler Axness gives his thoughts on what is happening locally, regionally and nationally in the political and social world.
Tyler's Take: Demands for Accountability in Our Healthcare System now in Spotlight Following CEO Murder
The recent discussions and growing anger surrounding the healthcare system have exposed the stark failures that contribute to unnecessary deaths, particularly due to rampant insurance denials. The conversation has been thrust into public discourse following the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Shockingly...
Dec 12, 2024
Tyler's Take: U.S. Farm Groups Should Not Be Exempt From Deportation Promises
U.S. farm groups are now seeking exemptions for their workers from President Trump's promised mass deportations, a stark contradiction to the tough immigration stance many of them supported during the campaign. It's perhaps surprising that nearly half of the nation's farm workers lack legal status, along with numerous ...
Dec 02, 2024
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KFGO Remains the Top News & Talk Station in the Region
Many of you know I joined KFGO radio as host of "Afternoons Live" in September of 2017. It has been an incredible eleven months. The thing that makes this job so enjoyable is without a doubt the loyal KFGO audience. O...
Aug 07, 2018
Election Year Payout Promises Begin Early in 2018
A truly symbolic moment took place in the North Dakota State Capitol today. It encompassed the Legislature's approach to government and showed their priorities. At approximately 10 a.m. the Health Services Committee veer...
Jul 27, 2018
No Excuses
There are no excuses. Yesterday, was North Dakota's primary election. The day residents elect their school board members, mayors, and city commissioners. The government that is closest to us and often has more of an impact o...
Jun 13, 2018
North Dakota is a small town with long roads
President Trump and Congress are in discussions on how to change the funding formula for our nation's highways. One of the topics on the table is flipping the current funding formula upside down. "Trump's proposal is to flip...
Jun 06, 2018
North Dakota was a Leader in "Right to Try"
Yesterday, President Trump signed what is known as "right to try" into law. The intent of the legislation is to allow terminally ill patients the lawful ability to try experimental treatments that are not fully approved by t...
May 31, 2018
Why Does Trump Get a Pass?
Did you ever think you'd see the day when a headline read, "Pornstar sues President"? Well, that day is upon us. Yes, it is surreal but it is our reality in 2018. What is as perplexing as the headline is people's reaction to...
Mar 08, 2018