Kev and Alex kick off another high-energy, unpredictable morning on The Need to Know Morning Show, bringing you local updates, national headlines, music fest hype, and spicy hot takes. From reminiscing about high school garage bands and prepping for Wiifest performances to breaking down crime in D.C. with a fiery return from Judge Jeanine Pirro, this episode has something for everyone — even a guy named “Hot Tub Vinny.”
Get the scoop on WeFest weather concerns, Vikings training camp dreams, firearm crimes, liberal “normal-phobia,” and why Judge Jeanine misses Fox but not the water club.
📌 Key Moments & Timestamps:
🎸 WeFest & Music Talk
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[1:06] Kev’s family from California and the excitement over Hardy headlining WeFest.
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[2:20] Kev’s reunion band “Cosmic Moon” (name TBD) reuniting to play at Ellingson Tent.
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[5:00] Brianna Helbling headlines the acoustic tent. “Old Guys That Can Still Rock” is floated as a band name.
👩⚖️ Crime, Judge Jeanine & D.C. Rant Mode
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[4:00] Judge Jeanine back on Fox with Laura Ingraham, pushing to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
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[24:55 – 36:06] 🔥 Extended TiVo cut of Judge Jeanine’s appearance — she's cracking down on youth violence, illegal firearms, and soft-on-crime judges. Memorable quotes:
“You get arrested with an illegal gun? You’re locked up. That’s the end of it.”
“This is the nation’s capital — not a war zone.”
🌩️ Weather & Wiifest Concerns
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[9:19] Severe storms forecasted for Thursday and Friday night. Show may go on… until it doesn’t.
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[10:48] On-site meteorologists at WeFest to monitor storms.
🏈 Vikings & Hot Tub Vinny
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[12:05] “Hot Tub Vinny” lives out a Vikings fan dream at training camp: “It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”
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[17:53] J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings face the Texans in preseason action this weekend.
⚾️ Local Sports Blitz
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[14:58] Twins beat Tigers 9-4 using two pitchers new to the roster.
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[16:08] Redhawks sweep a doubleheader with walk-off drama.
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[17:00] Tom Hoagie tees off in the PGA’s St. Jude Championship.
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[18:01] Dragons football returns in 3 weeks!
🎙️ Texts, Listener Banter, and Culture Commentary
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[7:48] Texts roll in about “normal-phobia” and liberal hypocrisy in fashion ads.
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[23:15] Kev & Alex go on a tear about freedom in advertising — “So what? So what?” becomes an impromptu t-shirt slogan.
🎯 Fan Favorites Return
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[36:54] History Lesson: Hatfields vs. McCoys feud began on this day in 1882.
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[38:33] Celebrity birthdays: Charlize Theron (50), David Duchovny (65), Wayne Knight (70 – hello, Newman!).
🎣 Steve Carney’s Outdoors Report
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[41:04] Deep dive into bottom bouncer fishing: smile blades, custom rigs, and August walleye behavior.
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[48:26] Bonus: Wild rice explosion = great duck season ahead!
🧠 Takeaways:
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WeFest will rock — weather permitting.
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Judge Jeanine isn’t holding back as a U.S. attorney.
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“Normal-phobia” might just be your new favorite word.
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Kev and Alex might not remember their garage band’s name, but they’re ready to rock again.
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D.C. has problems, and Judge Jeanine is bringing her gavel.