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:
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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.