In this emotionally charged and jam-packed episode of Need to Know Morning Show, guest host Jay Thomas joins Alex Taylor to unpack the tragic Texas flooding disaster that left 82+ dead and scores missing. Hear from camp counselors and meteorologists, and buckle in for a fiery political debate over blame, preparedness, and the big, beautiful bill from D.C. 🏛️
It’s not all heavy, though — the team lightens the mood with fireworks showdowns, a grocery giveaway countdown, sizzling weather forecasts, Rome vacation steals 🇮🇹, and a nutritional smackdown on Cheetos and sugar culture. Oh, and Joey Chestnut eats how many hot dogs?! 🌭
Whether you're tuning in for politics, personal stories, or pure personality — this episode has it all.
⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:
🧨 0:22 – 1:27 – Texas Flooding Tragedy Unfolds
Gut-wrenching updates on a July 4th camp disaster, including missing girls, overwhelmed services, and the question: where was the warning?
🎯 1:56 – 2:12 – "TiVo Teasers"
Rep. Byron Donalds, Rosie O'Donnell’s explosive Trump comments, and a camp counselor who helped girls escape floodwaters.
🛒 2:58 – 3:46 – The Great Grocery Giveaway!
One lucky caller has 11 minutes to win $10K in groceries... and nearly breaks the record!
🎸 5:00 – 5:40 – National Day Frenzy
Rock & Roll, Chocolate, Dive Bars, and Macaroni? It's a celebration mashup.
🎆 7:00 – 8:27 – West Fargo Fireworks Mayhem
"Operation Midnight Hammer" turned a quiet neighborhood into a war zone. Illegal? Loud? Epic? Yes.
☁️ 13:04 – 16:35 – Weather Radios & Warning Woes
Deep dive into what went wrong in Texas — from NOAA staffing to the critical importance of weather radios.
🏛️ 27:02 – 36:32 – The “Big Beautiful Bill” Debate
Byron Donalds breaks down tax cuts, Medicaid changes, and immigration enforcement in a fiery policy chat.
👨🌾 47:06 – 54:49 – Flood Fallout: Agriculture Edition
Cattle in trees? Thousands of trees lost? Bridgette Readel explains the agricultural toll in both crops and shelter belts.
🥚 54:50 – 1:00:00 – The Egg Files
What’s with eggs lately? Price, supply chain, flu... and are hard-boiled eggs still good after a week?
🍔 1:28:04 – 1:34:02 – The Real Cost of Junk Food
Jay, Mariah & Alex weigh in on why Americans are ditching sugary snacks and drive-thrus — and what's really behind it.
☣️ 1:38:51 – 1:43:51 – Chemicals on Our Plates?
A sharp convo on pesticides, farming practices, and why some food “can’t even be eaten anymore.”