Topic: North Dakota State

John Dvorak discusses wearing an officially licensed North Dakota State hoodie, leading to a conversation about the necessity of licensing for collegiate products. Severe weather in Texas is reported, specifically deadly tornadoes in Garland and the greater Dallas area that killed at least eight people. A CBS News report is analyzed where scientists suggest that record warm December temperatures and specific weather events cannot be solely blamed on climate change.

Secretary of State John Kerry announced an increase in the ceiling for refugee resettlement, targeting 85,000 individuals with a specific floor for Syrian refugees. The vast, empty landscapes of Wyoming and North Dakota are suggested as potential locations for housing large numbers of migrants. Kerry emphasizes that the 100,000 target for the next fiscal year is a floor rather than a ceiling.