In this lively and opinion-packed Monday morning edition, Kevin and Alex reunite after a brief break to dish out sizzling takes on the week’s news, weather, politics, sports, and yes—grape beer. From wildfire smoke and child labor in cannabis farms, to Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” and an unexpected culinary celebration of National Cheese Day, the conversation is as smoky as the North Dakota air.
Also featuring updates on the Red River Valley Fair, Twins baseball, and a heated text thread that goes off the rails faster than a tractor in a thunderstorm.
Expect snark, sarcasm, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of “wait, what did they just say?”
🔥 Standout Moments (Timestamps):
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[0:25] — The Band's Back Together: Kev & Alex kick off post-weekend vibes with a fair recap and Kane Brown shoutout.
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[1:49] — Smoke Show: Wildfire haze shuts down outdoor plans—“smoked in” becomes the new “snowed in.”
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[3:10] — Netflix Pick: “Waterfront” gets the Animal Kingdom seal of approval.
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[4:11] — Guests & TiVo Preview: Speaker Mike Johnson headlines a heavy-hitter political lineup.
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[5:27] — Border Breakdown: Unfiltered takes on immigration, migrant labor, and federal policy.
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[7:55] — How to Reach the Show: All the ways to contact the NTK team (including a voicemail line straight outta 1776).
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[9:02] — A Fiery Text Thread: Listener text spirals into a “90 Lies in 90 Minutes” rant.
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[14:31] — Weather Check: The most detailed small-town weather report you didn’t ask for but totally needed.
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[16:04] — Bridge Fight?! Yep—someone’s getting wild on I-94 again.
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[27:07] — The Epstein List Mystery: “Why hasn’t Trump released it yet?” sparks debate.
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[40:26] — Crop Talk with Bridgette Readel: From soybeans to flax, and where the grain's really going.
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[50:15] — Goodbye, Readers: Someone tosses their reading glasses after LASIK—cheers to Begin Strinden Vision.
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[1:02:29] — Maxwell’s Food Talk: Homemade lava cake, fresh ahi tuna, and martinis? Yes please.
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[1:17:09] — Reality Show Pitch: “Socialists Survive Socialism” — we’d watch that.
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[1:29:00] — Smoked Lobster & Cheese: The NTK kitchen goes gourmet. Sorta.
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[1:33:08] — Stephen Miller Segment: Heavy politics with a dramatic flair.
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[1:37:11] — Military Cheers & Grape Beer: Wrapping up with fizz and a salute.