Grab your coffee—local, low-acid, or otherwise—and buckle up for a wild ride on the weather and political roller coaster. In this action-packed episode, the morning crew breaks down the massive pageantry, high-stakes body language, and multi-billion-dollar Boeing deals coming out of the U.S.–China summit in Beijing. Back at home, the guys wrestle with brutal 60 mph wind gusts, state-line political showdowns over Second Amendment rights, and a looming “washout” Sunday rain forecast. Plus, we talk to certified arborist Quinn from Carr’s Tree Service about the ash borer threat hitting the region, celebrate the return of a fan-favorite seasonal shandy, and debate whether “cuddling” really belongs at the top of things women can’t live without.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
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[00:06] The 60 MPH Blowaway: The guys swap horror stories from yesterday’s insane, jet-engine-level winds, including a literal dirt road dust storm and a close call where a gust blew Mom completely off balance at lunch.
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[02:55] Handshakes & Back Pats in Beijing: A deep-dive breakdown of the summit pageantry. The team discusses Jesse Watters’ take on the “death grip” 15-second handshake between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why body language experts are calling a simple pat on the back a major geopolitical power move.
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[03:16] The “Chexican” Standoff: A wild, behind-the-scenes look at a heated physical clash at the back doors of the summit between the U.S. Secret Service and Chinese police over a protective detail’s weapon.
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[04:58] The Big Beautiful Boeings: The crew discusses the massive economic ripple effect of China committing to buy 200 Boeing jets, driving the Dow past the 50,000 mark for the first time since before the war.
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[06:40] Game-Changing Jumbo Grips: A brief detour into golf logistics as the guys discuss the life-changing magic of jumbo club grips for “older hands” and the trials of DIY YouTube re-gripping.
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[08:14] Tree Talk with Carr’s Tree Service: Main man Quinn joins the show to give a crucial warning about the Emerald Ash Borer moving from Moorhead into downtown Fargo, detailing how to spot canopy dieback and why you need to watch the woodpeckers.
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[11:00] The Great Bio-Lab Debate: Things get spicy on the text line as listeners write in with deep-state theories regarding Ukraine bio-labs, Fauci, and the “virus of the week.”
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[11:53] Robots and Sun Tzu: Mr. Wonderful (Kevin O’Leary) weighs in on the AI race, warning that China is building data center campuses at four times the rate of the U.S., while the hosts marvel at Chinese domestic robots that can fold your clothes and do your dishes.
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[12:12] The Spontaneous Combustion Factor: The show wraps up with a hilarious look at “Weirdville” stats claiming women can’t live without the internet and cuddling—prompting a firm rejection from the hosts over the “overheat factor.”