Kick off your Thursday with Kevin and Alex as they navigate a jam-packed "last day of April" edition. This morning, the team dives deep into the high-stakes geopolitical "arm bar" currently being applied to Iran, breaks down the Supreme Court’s major ruling on racial gerrymandering, and explores the changing DNA of the Republican party.
From the construction of a new White House ballroom to the "Trump-class" battleship and the surprising peak age of human happiness, it’s a wide-ranging conversation that blends hard-hitting political analysis with local North Dakota flavor. Plus, Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins to talk "cow manicures" (hoof health), and Steve Carney provides a reality check on the upcoming fishing opener.
Standout Moments
[00:04:00] – The Geopolitical Arm Bar Kevin and Alex discuss Jesse Watters’ take on the administration’s military and economic pressure on Iran. Is it time to "break the elbow" or will the regime finally tap out?
[00:10:00] – The $400 Million Ballroom Debate The hosts tackle a listener’s text about government spending on a new "fortress" ballroom for entertaining world leaders. Kevin clarifies the funding and the security necessity.
[00:19:00] – Farm & Ranch: The Cow Manicure Ag Director Bridget Riedel explains why hoof health is the foundation of a happy dairy cow and how professional farriers use a unique skill set to keep livestock moving.
[00:27:00] – Gerrymandering & "Snake-Like" Districts A deep dive into the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision regarding racial gerrymandering in Louisiana and what it means for the balance of power in the House.
[00:33:00] – The "Golden Fleet" & Laser Turrets A breakdown of the new Pentagon budget featuring the "Trump-class" battleship—a next-gen vessel armed with rail guns and hypersonic capabilities.
[00:38:00] – "Lola" in the Studio Meteorologist Dean (a.k.a. Dino) causes a stir in the studio by showing up in a rainbow wig, leading to a hilarious discussion about 80s perms, mullets, and "turning Democrat" for a day.
[00:44:00] – Kudlow’s Economic Fury Larry Kudlow joins the conversation via TiVo to compare Iran’s leadership to historical regimes and explain how Scott Besant is undermining OPEC from the inside.
[00:48:00] – The Sleep Quest & The Hypnotist Kevin opens up about his battle with insomnia, leading to a suggestion from Alex that he might need to try hypnosis to finally get more than two hours of shut-eye.