It is a heavy-hitting Thursday as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor recover from a late night at the Presidential Scholarship dinner to tackle a world in motion. From the "most powerful rocket ever launched" successfully clearing the pad for the Artemis II moon mission to President Trump’s blunt prime-time address promising to bring Iran "back to the stone ages," the stakes have never been higher.
Closer to home, the team prepares for a massive "two-part" Easter storm that could dump up to 17 inches of snow in some areas, while ag expert Bridget Riedel explains the fascinating (and slightly morbid) world of livestock composting. Plus, Jennifer Braidall Campbell of Vitalant joins to discuss a critical summer blood shortage and the "golden ticket" of Type O-negative blood.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:03:00] Artemis II: To the Moon (and Mars?) The guys geek out over the Artemis II launch, noting that the rocket "jumped off the pad" unlike any before it. They discuss the sci-fi reality of building a moon-base to launch a future mission to Mars in a weightless environment.
[00:04:25] Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s Address Listen to excerpts from President Trump’s address to the nation, where he declares Iran’s navy "gone" and warns that without a deal, the U.S. will hit every electric generating plant simultaneously over the next two weeks.
[00:11:45] Birthright Battles at the Supreme Court A deep dive into the legal meltdown over Trump’s SCOTUS visit. The duo discusses "birth tourism," allegations of surrogate scandals involving Chinese elite, and Justice Alito's pointed questions about whether illegal residents can truly establish a "domicile."
[00:19:15] Dead Stock and Composting Ag expert Bridget Riedel gives a "fact of life" lesson for farmers on the proper disposal of livestock bodies, explaining how NDSU is actually teaching classes on the science of composting animal carcasses.
[00:22:20] The Easter Storm: Round 1 vs. Round 2 Dean Wysocki issues a final warning: Round one brings 2–5 inches today, but the "heart" of the storm arrives Friday night with an additional 6–8 inches, totaling nearly a foot for the FM area and more for Lakes Country.
[00:33:00] The Walleye Spawn vs. The Blizzard Outdoor expert Steve Carney explains how the impending snowstorm will drop water temperatures and likely push walleyes off their current spawn, potentially devastating a whole year class of fish.
[00:39:15] Give a Little Blood Jennifer Braidall Campbell details why summer is the hardest time for blood banks and announces a spring drive offering donors a chance to win free groceries for a year.
[00:44:25] The Perfect Easter Plan Faced with a foot of snow, Kevin reveals his foolproof holiday weekend survival guide: a "sausage party" involving a meat grinder, schnapps, and refusing to look out the window.