Top o' the morning! It’s St. Patrick's Day, and while the team is dreaming of shepherd's pie and green beer, an Alberta clipper is knocking on the door of the Red River Valley. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a messy Tuesday forecast that promises snow flurries today and a rapid melt by tomorrow.
The big talk today centers on the global stage: Operation Epic Fury is entering its third week, and President Trump is calling out NATO "freeloaders" who refuse to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. We dive into the "sham alliance" with the UK, the rumors surrounding Iran’s mysterious new leadership, and the media’s refusal to cheer on U.S. troops. Plus, we mourn the loss of legendary farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson and get a full preview of the March Madness mayhem kicking off this afternoon.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:01:21] — The St. Paddy’s Clipper Dino tracks a quick-moving snow system hitting the valley by 11:00 AM. It’s an "inch or two" kind of day, but hold on for Friday—we’re looking at a spring-like 57 degrees.
[00:03:45] — "Auntie Joan" on the Mantel The crew reacts to a bizarre story out of Colorado where a funeral homeowner is facing 20 years for hiding 200 bodies and giving grieving families urns filled with concrete instead of ashes.
[00:10:33] — The NATO "Bar" Analogy Laura Ingraham delivers a viral analogy: If you’re the guy who buys drinks for everyone at the bar every weekend, they’re your friends—until you ask them to pick up the tab. The team discusses why allies are suddenly "unable to find their wallets" regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
[00:12:33] — Remembering Orion Samuelson A tribute to the "Voice of Agriculture." Bridget Riedel shares a personal story of meeting the legendary WGN broadcaster and explains his massive impact on the farming community.
[00:13:39] — Coffee Wilt & Mushroom Coffee Bridget warns of a "coffee wilt" fungus threatening global supplies and the rise of "mushroom coffee"—which Alex and Kevin promptly declare "gross."
[00:15:45] — March Madness & The Bison Prep Big Game James breaks down the play-in games starting today and the NDSU Bison’s daunting matchup against Michigan State’s "Tom Izzo machine" on Thursday.
[00:23:45] — The 26+6=1 Mystery The team deciphers an Irish reunification text: 26 counties in the Republic, 6 in the North, equals one united Ireland.
[00:30:15] — Joey Jones on Intellectual Dishonesty Combat veteran Joey Jones slams critics who didn't care about the 13 souls lost in the Afghanistan withdrawal but are now using the current conflict to score political points against the military mission.
[00:31:50] — Gutfeld’s Definition of a Woman A hilarious clip from The Five where Greg Gutfeld mocks the left’s linguistic gymnastics: "Democrats certainly can identify a war, but try to pin them on the definition of a woman."