On today’s smoke-hazy edition of Need to Know (NTK), Kevin and Alex keep it light, sharp, and informed with their signature mix of hard-hitting headlines and nostalgic banter. From wildfire haze blanketing the region to chilling developments in immigration and national security, this episode weaves commentary on policy with laughs, movie trivia, and some good old-fashioned Midwest weather forecasting. Bridgette Readel checks in with a short corn update (yes, it’s a thing), and the sports desk goes wild over the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. Plus: Karoline Leavitt joins to discuss the Colorado terror suspect, and Tom Homan sounds the alarm on the border crisis.
🔥 Also, who really invented the bra? Otto Titzlinger? You'll want to stay for that.
⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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[0:46] - Wildfire Watch: Kevin and Alex talk about poor air quality and visibility across Lakes Country — and what Canada needs to do about it.
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[4:15] - Political Heat Check: Karoline Leavitt joins the show to comment on illegal immigration and a terror suspect’s background.
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[5:50] - “Jay’s Here Again”: Jay Thomas drops in — and anything goes when Jay’s in the room.
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[6:50] - Drone Warfare Gets Real: Colonel Cain breaks down Ukraine’s shocking drone strikes inside Russia.
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[9:35] - Tangled in the Wires: Kevin dives into power grid vulnerabilities and the threat of 9/11-style attacks.
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[13:43] - Ribfest Forecast + Gilligan Trivia: Weather nerd-out meets sitcom trivia in a perfectly NTK blend.
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[21:30] - Maxwell’s Restaurant Review: Alex shares a mouthwatering endorsement of West Fargo’s best-kept culinary secret.
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[26:00] - Molotovs and Molasses: Karoline Leavitt returns with disturbing updates on the Boulder terror incident.
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[32:00] - Big, Beautiful Bill: Trump’s $2T bill gets the NTK treatment — Rand Paul’s objections, social security tax relief, and more.
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[36:00] - “Are We in a Movie?”: Heated talk on Ukraine/Russia, drone strikes, and global diplomacy.
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[44:00] - Corn is Short (and Smart): Bridgette Readel reports on short-stature corn, weed control, and farmer insights for 2026.
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[56:15] - Small Market Madness: Sports rundown featuring NHL and NBA Finals, with love for the Thunder and Pacers.
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[1:14:00] - Caddyshack Confessions: Kevin and Alex nerd out over 80s movie quotes (Caddyshack, Animal House, and Footloose fans, rejoice).
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[1:29:30] - Homan at the Border: Tom Homan joins Hannity, blasting Biden’s immigration policies and warning of a major terror threat.