On this episode of The Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex dive into unpredictable summer weather, fire up the grill for some $10K steak dreams, and don’t hold back on the New York socialist mayoral candidate. From beauty school confessions to fishing with dinosaurs, it’s your Thursday rollercoaster of news, weather, sports, laughs, and strong opinions. Bonus: A “barcode appreciation” segment you didn’t know you needed.
🕒 Standout Moments & Timestamps:
[0:20] – Team Check-In: Kevin, Alex, Dean, and James set the tone for a jam-packed Thursday.
[1:00] – Weather Rundown: Dean's detailed forecast includes a possible stormy Friday night and beautiful poolside Monday.
[2:04] – Disaster Relief Shout-Outs: Heartfelt tribute to Frazee Fire Department’s cleanup efforts in Bemidji.
[3:13] – Who’s Calling In?: Guests today include Bridgette Readel (farm report), Steve Carney (fishing), and Chahinkapa Zoo's Kathy Diekman.
[4:13] – Happy Beautician’s Day!: Alex reveals she’s a licensed cosmetologist—still gets pro shampoo discounts.
[5:18] – Fun Holidays: Forgiveness Day, Chocolate Pudding vs. Mousse, and... National Barcode Day?
[6:20] – $10,000 Grocery Giveaway: Chris Simon of Moorhead is on the clock!
[8:36] – “If I had $10K…”: Steaks, steaks, and more steaks—plus a full fridge fantasy.
[9:11] – NYC Mayoral Madness: A spirited breakdown of socialist Zoran Mamdani and “ranked voting chaos.”
[11:20] – NYC’s Ballooning Debt: The team wonders who’s paying for all this “free stuff.”
[14:12] – Weekend Forecast: Dean warns about storms, wind, and hail. Friday is still the “pick day.”
[15:40] – Sports Talk: Draft picks, NBA Summer League, Twins finally win, and congrats to RedHawks manager Chris Coste.
[23:30] – Socialism Debunked in 2 Sentences: Listeners fire off zingers via text.
[34:00] – World Bank Rant: Global asset registry? Defining "too much money"? Rogan vs. Bernie gets a shout.
[43:00] – 4th of July Forecast Outlook: Warm, maybe stormy—more updates tomorrow.
[49:05] – Entertainment Talk: Gretchen Wilson turns 52, throwback to “Cowboy Mafia,” and old-school Cribs vibes.
[57:00] – Farm Report with Bridgette: Crop damage aftermath, dairy trivia, and that one dairy farm in Alaska.
[1:06:00] – Outdoor Update with Steve Carney: Cold water, biting crappies, and a rogue sturgeon that almost took out his trolling motor.
[1:13:30] – Final Takes: Capitalism vs. socialism, huge sturgeon sightings, and a special Zoo event preview.