In this high-stakes Thursday edition, host Kevin Flynn and the team navigate a brutal "steady falling" temperature day in the Valley, with wind chills plummeting toward -55°F. While the team sends thoughts and prayers to co-host Alex Taylor, who was called away for a family medical emergency, the "boys' day" show dives into the global stage at Davos.
The episode features sharp critiques of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s "smug" appearance in Switzerland, the official unveiling of the U.S. "Board of Peace," and a local deep dive into the 34th Annual Red River Valley Boat Show. Plus, the team explores the "dangerous" reality of exposing multi-billion dollar fraud with exclusive insights into independent journalist Nick Shirley’s latest findings.
Standout Moments
[00:10:45] The "Sparkle Beach Ken" Critique Kevin highlights Treasury Secretary Scott Besant’s scathing assessment of Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum. Besant slams Newsom for "hobnobbing with global elites" in Davos while California faces massive budget deficits and a homelessness crisis.
[00:26:40] The United Nations vs. The Board of Peace A breakdown of President Trump’s latest international move: the Board of Peace. Kevin analyzes why the administration believes bringing actual world leaders together for quarterly transparency is a "next-level" entity that could make UN ambassadors irrelevant.
[00:30:15] Driving into -70°F: Wind Chill Math Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki answers a listener’s curious question: what is the wind chill for a person strapped to the top of a car going 70 mph in -25°F weather? The answer is a bone-chilling -72.5°F.
[00:34:50] Exploding Trees: Clickbait or Reality? The team debunks the viral "exploding tree" memes circulating on social media. Dean explains the science of freezing sap expanding and "popping" bark, reassuring listeners that while it sounds like a gunshot, the forest isn't actually self-destructing.
[00:54:10] The High Cost of Surfing Barry Sinenko joins the show to preview the Fargo Dome Boat Show. The crew "drools" over new surf boats that feature onboard computers to shape waves, noting that modern luxury lake life now comes with a $200,000 price tag.
[01:12:30] Socks, Jammies, and Suffering: The New Ice Fishing Great Outdoors expert Steve Carney shares his first experience in a luxury "Ice Castle" fish house. While he enjoyed jigging in his socks from a recliner, he explains why he’s still "old school" and prefers the suffering of a portable tub.
[01:23:45] Nick Shirley: The Dangers of Exposing Fraud An exclusive look at Nick Shirley’s testimony on the Hill. Shirley discusses the $24 billion missing in California homelessness funds and the personal toll—including death threats and 24/7 security—of uncovering government kickbacks.