Wake up and smell the $10,000 groceries! On this high-energy hump day edition of the Need to Know Morning Show on AM 1100 The Flag, Kevin and Alex dive into everything from big giveaways and community chatter to sharp takes on international affairs. Special guest segments include Bridget Riedel’s ag insights, Don Kinsler’s backyard wisdom, and Brien Krank’s market forecasts. Plus, is Trump being too cozy with Israel? Will Iran’s nuclear threat bring in U.S. bunker busters? And what’s with the NHL and Florida's icy dynasty?
Whether you’re in for weather, winning groceries, or wondering why cottonwood is ruining your lawn, this episode has you covered.
⏱️ Standout Moments:
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0:00 – 3:15 | 💰 $10K Grocery Giveaway – Kevin kicks things off with the “Great Grocery Giveaway” and Evan Blasky becomes the morning's lucky name.
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7:05 – 10:15 | 👩🏫 Bridget’s Back! – Bridgette Readel returns from teaching ag communication and media skills. Spoiler: she got to tour a meatpacking plant!
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22:40 – 26:00 | 🌩️ Does Lightning Fertilize Your Garden? – Don Kinsler confirms that lightning + rain = a nitrogen boost for your plants.
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35:15 – 41:20 | 📈 Market Insights with Brien Krank – Why the market’s playing it cool despite geopolitical heat. Plus: What’s a low-volatility ETF?
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54:10 – 1:00:15 | 🇮🇷 Will America Strike Iran? – Will Cain and Trey Yingst weigh in on America’s role in the Iran-Israel conflict. Is “America First” still the guiding principle?
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1:07:50 – 1:10:45 | 🎧 Trump, Tulsi, and Truth Bombs – A listener-fueled political firestorm erupts over who’s lying about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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1:11:00 – 1:13:00 | 🏒 Florida Panthers Win the Stanley Cup... Again?! – The crew debates why the NHL keeps ending up in the tropics instead of the tundra.