On today’s jam-packed episode of Need to Know, Kevin and Alex ride the rollercoaster of local weather, national politics, and pop culture madness. From wild thunderstorms and Timberwolves playoff glory to RFK Jr.’s Capitol Hill grilling and the curious case of "Cougar Juice," this episode has it all.
Catch fiery debates about Trump’s Middle East diplomacy, a spicy weather update from Dean, plus Steve Carney’s fishing updates (and an unfortunate tooth saga). RFK Jr.’s take on food dyes and AI medicine might just change the way you see your pantry — and your future.
Oh, and don’t miss the countdown to Grill Fest at Shields. Free BBQ sauce, Blackstone grills, and more grilling puns than you can shake a spatula at.
⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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[0:32] - 🌧️ "Today’s Weather: Thunderstorms incoming!" — The day kicks off with the forecast: temps dropping, lightning strikes, and a possible frost warning this weekend.
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[2:11] - 🏀 "Timberwolves send Golden State packing!" — A late-night NBA victory has Kevin pumped (and sleep-deprived). Ant Edwards racks up assists and the Wolves make history.
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[4:12] - 📺 "Jesse Watters & the Mideast Oil Theory" — A passionate debate on Trump’s economic diplomacy in the Middle East and the tension with Iran, Syria, and beyond.
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[5:53] - 🤖 "AI in Medicine & ChatGPT around the Poker Table" — Kevin jokes about using AI to write poetry, while Alex goes deep on personalized medicine and predictive healthcare.
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[6:24] - 🦘 "Wait… what is Kangaroo Care Awareness Day?" — A brief but hilarious tangent on bizarre national holidays.
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[11:13] - 🛫 "Trump, the Qatar Jet, and Political Optics" — A full roundtable breakdown of whether Trump accepting a luxury plane is scandalous or strategic.
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[21:00] - 🍖 "Grill Fest Countdown Begins!" — BBQ fans rejoice! The annual Grill Fest is back — samples, giveaways, and one secret sauce to rule them all.
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[24:07] - 🧠 "Food Dyes, Fluoride, and RFK Jr. vs Congress" — One of the episode’s most fiery segments: RFK Jr. argues for a food pyramid overhaul and chemical transparency.
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[45:00] - 🐷 "Gene-Edited Pigs and Disease-Resistant Bacon?" — Bridgette drops ag science gold with news on virus-resistant hogs using CRISPR tech.
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[1:00:00] - ⚾ "Twins Sweep Orioles & Red Hawks Fly High" — A hot streak in Minnesota baseball has fans buzzing, even if they’re still in fourth place.
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[1:24:11] - 🐟 "Steve Carney’s Fishing Opener (and Dentist Drama)" — Crappies are biting, but Steve’s got a tooth that’s not. Classic outdoors banter.
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[1:30:00] - 🛠️ "Trailer Hub Tips: Don’t Lose Your Axle, Bro!" — PSA of the day: grease your boat trailer hubs properly or suffer public embarrassment and roadside shame.