In this high-energy, often hilarious midweek edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex breeze through hot topics with their trademark banter. From robot umpires at the All-Star Game to a fiery interview with Senator John Kennedy on federal spending cuts (and some truly bizarre examples of waste), it’s a full-bodied brew of headlines, weather, sports, and sarcasm.
Plus, it’s World Snake Day, so naturally there’s a tangent on pythons in Florida, bird poop-powered weeds, and mulberry fruit drama. Don Kinsler joins live from the Red River Valley Garden Tour, dropping floral wisdom and tomato-growing tips. And of course, there’s weather and markets, with Brien Krank giving an upbeat look at economic health—and gold's skyrocketing moment.
🚀 Smart, fast, and just a little spicy—this is what your summer mornings were missing.
🎧 Standout Moments (Timestamps):
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[3:28] – 🎤 Senator Kennedy Unfiltered: “We’re bribing senators to vote on a bill to stop spending on porn?!”
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[10:20] – ⚾ Robot Umpires Make MLB All-Star Game Debut – The team debates whether baseball’s future includes Roombas behind home plate.
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[20:50] – ☀️ Weather Breakdown by Deano: Sunny spells, cruise nights, and whether smoke will crash the weekend.
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[29:10] – 💸 Kennedy’s "Chumptown" Rant: Bribes, foreign aid, and pork-barrel politics—classic Kennedy fire.
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[38:44] – 🌱 Kinsler’s Garden Tips: Deadheading geraniums and why your tomatoes might ghost you.
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[57:10] – 🏀 Sports Recap: All-Star basketball dunk count, Timberwolves Summer League streak, and RedHawks' doubleheader win.
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[1:04:20] – 📈 Market Check with Brien Krank: Gold soars, interest rates explained, and why the economy’s feeling strong despite the headlines.
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[1:15:27] – 🍔 Mayo Wars + Weirdville Headlines: Mayonnaise sizes in Sweden and deep thoughts on burger toppings.
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[1:28:00] – 🎣 Dumper Dan’s Fishing Plug: The most enthusiastic ad for Sheboygan salmon ever broadcast.