Doug's Dime (worth a couple of nickels)

In 1984 I didn't care if Tommy Kramer supported Ronald Reagan or Walter Mondale Doug's Dime: Do athlete/entertainer political endorsements matter?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love fall, leaves, colors and pumpkins. But I'm not a fan of #Halloween. Are you? Why?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you had a terminal disease and cloning could save you.... What do you think about cloning? Doug's Dime Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What animal are you most afraid of? Doug's Dime  https://www.worldatlas.com/conservation/the-10-deadliest-animals-in-north-dakota.html Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is everyone so excited about the "#college experience"? Pay tens of thousands of dollars and going in debt for years? Sounds like a terrible idea.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the pet world out of control? Doug's Dime: Chickens in strollers? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm getting tired of the "glam-burger" ya know the peanut butter or tator tot or egg on top burger. Who has the best #hamburger?    Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So what is the first step to helping change the perception of downtown Fargo? Doug's Dime: How to make people feel safe in downtown Fargo? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been to the Fargo library on a cold winter day or hot summer day? Doug's Dime: Is Downtown Fargo Safe?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dilution of the Olympic coverage is making me less interested. Doug's Dime; Why the 1984 Olympics was better Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you take the Blue Angels for granted? Have you been to the headwaters of the Mississippi River? What are some events and attractions people take for granted around here?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Interest rates on a mortgage are still high. Inflation is still hitting my pocketbook for groceries, gas, utilities. Your mortgage & car loans are cutting into your balance sheet. No. The economy is NOT just fine Doug's Dime: Is YOUR economy doing "just fine"? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How strange was the #winter that didnt happen? Does that mean #summer won't happen? Doug's Dime: When we don't winter. We don't #summer? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you? Doug's Dime: Improve your mental health and time management? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm not a fan of blizzards or floods. I've never been around a hurricane. But usually those are forecasted a little way's out.  Doug's Dime: The worst natural disaster to endure? #tornado #earthquake Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent conversation with the younger generation begged the question, "Do you expect politics to make your life better?" Doug's Dime: Do you follow the political world? Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an era of everyone gets a trophy and balancing the field of competitiveness. How about one class for North Dakota track and golf? The fastest doesn't know a class or student population. The best golfer isn't because of the most students is it?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does anyone talk about gluttony? Doug's Dime: Eating To Live? Or Living To Eat?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota hasn't had a closed game fish season since 1993. Minnesota fishing opener is coming up. Why does it work for both states so differently?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug's Dime: What age did you retire? Or what age do you plan to retire and what are or will you do?   Retirement age trends around the globe: The USA just pips neighboring Canada A new study has determined which countries have the highest retirement age increase based on OECD covering 2000-2020. The United States places 28th on the list with a 4.01% increase during this period, whilst Canada fini...

Doug's Dime: You won't listen to this podcast if......if you are in denial of debt, interest, payments, or gambling you likely don't care or want to hear about the problems with debt.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask me about a movie, TV show, Netflix, or other pop culture or entertainment question and often I'll go, "nope" Haven't seen it or don't remember it. I have watched few movies more than once. Ever. I have never seen anything on Netflix. Likely never will. Life is about doing. I spent the 80s and 90s hunting, fishing, trapping and for one stretch didn't even have a TV. LaMoure had one movie a week...

If you love to multi-task. Radio wins. If you hate to "waste time watching the Twins and then they lose" Radio wins. If you are frustrated with the cost of a newspaper subscription? Radio wins.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking for a job to provide your means to do what you want and need or is it who you are? Doug's Dime: Does your job define your identity? Loving a job is one thing — allowing it to become your whole identity is hazardous. https://www.startribune.com/medcalf-young-adults-demand-for-work-life-balance-offers-lessons-for-us-all/600355195/ Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO...