Start your day with the Need to Know crew — Kevin, Alex, Dean, and Big Game James — as they dive into everything from smoky skies and wild weather to exploding seedpods and exploding scandals.
Standout Moments & Timestamps:
🌀 0:45 – “Bonfire or Wildfire?”
Is that fresh air or smoky leftovers from Canada's fires? Dean’s got the hazy details.
💰 2:26 – “Money Chat Wednesday”
Brian Cronk joins at 7:35 to break down the economy, tariffs, and the return of steel.
🌾 2:40 – “Lawn & Garden Hotline”
Donald Kinsler answers your burning bush questions — literally. Are your maple trees going bald?
🎉 3:16 – “Game-Changing Giveaway Teased”
An exciting prize is coming Thursday. “Can’t win if you don’t play…”
⚖️ 3:41 – “Biden’s Auto Pen Conspiracy”
Jesse Watters raises the question: is the President really signing those pardons?
🥸 4:18 – “ICE Agents in Masks”
Acting Director Todd Lyons explains why some agents are forced to cover up… for safety.
😷 5:01 – “Leave a Message After the Tone”
Your voicemail isn’t just heard — it’s transcribed! Shout out to that “awesome little thing.”
🐱 7:19 – “Cat Drama in the Garage”
Miss Cinder, the garage cat, taunts the pups. Chaos ensues.
🧀 9:07 – “It’s National Cheese Day!”
Alex celebrates like every day is cheese day. Also: Cognac Day and Old Maid’s Day?
🌪️ 13:08 – “Fungus Among Us: From China to Zombies”
Yep. That’s the segment. It’s as wild as it sounds.
🌤️ 15:05 – “Weekend Weather Outlook”
Pop-up showers, Ribfest concerns, and a strong “meh” from Dean on Sunday’s forecast.
🎯 25:08 – “Signature Scandal: Is Biden Actually Signing Stuff?”
A deep dive into auto pens, pardons, and forged federal docs.
🥂 27:14 – “Obama’s Auto Pen Legacy”
A brief history of auto pens and how we got here.
🎤 32:18 – “Comer, Conspiracies & Chess Moves”
Congressional investigations, alleged forgery, and Trump’s 4D chess.
🌍 45:06 – “Starlink Meets Tractors”
Ag-tech gets an upgrade as CNH and SpaceX partner to connect farms by satellite.
🧪 46:18 – “Bioweapon Fears: Fungus & Food Security”
Bridget Riedel breaks down ag threats scarier than any sci-fi flick.
🌱 1:20:00 – “Iris Flowers & Rainbow Gardens”
Why June is the perfect time for these colorful bloomers.
🪴 1:32:00 – “Wave Petunias & Fertilizer Tips”
Keep your planters popping with Don’s low-maintenance bloom boosters.