From Crappies to Chaos: Father’s Day, Fish, and Fiery Politics (06-12-25)

This jam-packed Need to Know Morning Show starts with Father’s Day weekend weather updates and some light-hearted local chatter — but quickly dives into heated political commentary, California chaos, and the latest headlines. From Steve Carney’s fish tales to fiery takes on Gavin Newsom and national unrest, this episode is a rollercoaster of Midwest charm, national news, and spicy opinion.

Plus, hear who’s on the clock for the Great Grocery Giveaway, and don’t miss a sneak peek of what’s going on down at Chahinkapa Zoo!

🕰️ Standout Timestamps:

0:00 – 3:58Kevin opens with weather updates, Alex is out sick, and it’s

 

This jam-packed Need to Know Morning Show starts with Father's Day weekend weather updates and some light-hearted local chatter — but quickly dives into heated political commentary, California chaos, and the latest headlines. From Steve Carney’s fish tales to fiery takes on Gavin Newsom and national unrest, this episode is a rollercoaster of Midwest charm, national news, and spicy opinion.

Plus, hear who’s on the clock for the Great Grocery Giveaway, and don’t miss a sneak peek of what’s going on down at Chahinkapa Zoo!

🕰️ Standout Timestamps:

  • 0:00 – 3:58
    Kevin opens with weather updates, Alex is out sick, and it's U.S. Open weekend. Light banter and morning show housekeeping.

  • 6:50 – 9:30
    🎁 Great Grocery Giveaway! Troy Morken gets called — is he listening?

  • 12:57 – 15:00
    💸 Kevin’s math lesson: Where did California’s $26 billion for homelessness go? Spoiler: not to the homeless.

  • 16:41 – 18:03
    🏀 NBA Finals recap, Pacers vs. Thunder, and Twins baseball highlights with Big Game James.

  • 27:30 – 29:30
    🔥 Jesse Watters segment: L.A. riots, Gavin Newsom’s blame game, and a side of sarcasm.

  • 31:32 – 32:47
    🎭 Jon Voight lays into Newsom: “You're a disgrace… a lying dog…”

  • 37:30 – 41:00
    🌫️ Smoke and chickens? Bridgette Readel joins with ag updates, livestock heat tips, and Canadian wildfire impacts.

  • 45:39 – 48:28
    🏡 Local love: StyleSafe Bath & Shower shoutout and a peek at labor and home services around Fargo-Moorhead.

  • 51:54 – 1:00:53
    🎯 LRC weather pattern predictions with Dean and a big summer rain outlook.

  • 1:16:54 – 1:22:58
    🎣 Steve Carney’s fishing update: Wild weather, veteran guide trip, and fish that ghost you.

  • 1:25:03 – 1:26:23
    🤯 “It’s the policies, stupid!” Kevin’s rant on the real reason voters support Trump.

 

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