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Talk Radio Host and Brewery Owner Invited to State of the Union
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer invites radio host Scott Hennen, while Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar invites Moorhead's Swing Barrel Brewing owner Sean Syverson.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer has invited 'What's On Your Mind?' radio host Scott Hennen to attend President Trump's State of the Union address, while Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has invited Moorhead's Swing Barrel Brewing owner Sean Syverson. Hennen and Cramer have a long history of working together on Hennen's talk radio show, while Klobuchar invited Syverson to represent the impact of tariffs on small businesses.
Why it matters
The invitations highlight the important role of talk radio in politics, as well as the concerns of small business owners impacted by trade policies. Hennen and Syverson's attendance at the State of the Union will give a voice to these constituencies.
The details
Cramer said he chose Hennen as his guest to 'celebrate talk radio' and their long-standing working relationship, while Klobuchar invited Syverson to represent the challenges small businesses face due to unpredictable tariff policies. Syverson told Klobuchar that the lack of stability and predictability in tariff policies makes it difficult for his brewery to make good business decisions.
- Hennen's radio show airs weekdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on several stations in North Dakota.
- Klobuchar met with Syverson at his brewery last week.
The players
Scott Hennen
Host of the 'What's On Your Mind?' radio show that airs statewide in North Dakota.
Kevin Cramer
North Dakota Senator who has invited Hennen to the State of the Union address.
Sean Syverson
Owner of Moorhead's Swing Barrel Brewing, invited to the State of the Union by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota Senator who has invited Syverson to the State of the Union address.
What they’re saying
“What we need in order to survive as a small business is stability and a little predictability. When we don't have those things it makes it a lot harder for us to make good solid business decisions.”
— Sean Syverson, Owner, Swing Barrel Brewing (am1100theflag.com)
“What is making them concerned is that these markets are drying up overseas. You see countries like Canada have no choice but to make trade agreements with other countries and that is a huge long term problem for the U.S.”
— Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (am1100theflag.com)
What’s next
The State of the Union address will take place on February 27, 2026.
The takeaway
The invitations of a talk radio host and a small business owner to the State of the Union highlight the importance of giving a voice to diverse constituencies, from the media to the local business community, as policymakers grapple with the impacts of trade and economic policies.
