Start your morning with Kevin and Alex’s signature mix of banter, weather, headlines, and hot takes on current events. In this episode, the duo dives into:
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A record-breaking July morning chill (43°F!)
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Wildfire fallout and political red tape in California
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Obama’s guest spot on Michelle’s podcast and the debate about masculinity
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The creeping plague of "swimmer's itch" in Minnesota lakes
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Listener texts, local happenings, and plenty of sarcasm with a side of sass
From serious commentary on federal incompetence to light-hearted debates about tanning oil vs. Vaseline, it’s a rollercoaster ride only the “Need to Know Morning Show” can deliver.
⏱️ Standout Timestamps:
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0:00 – 2:00 — Morning show intro + “Moxie Java” coffee shout-out
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2:41 — 🔥 California politics & wildfire rebuilding drama: “Red tape? More like blue tape!”
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5:30 — Raymond Arroyo on Palisades fire recovery and alleged land grabs
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6:30 — Obama on masculinity and raising boys: Alex & Kevin’s fiery rebuttal
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11:21 — Transgender sports & locker room access: “Real talk” segment on fairness and boundaries
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16:17 — Weather guru Dean Wysocki breaks down the cold snap and weekend forecast
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19:30 — 🏀 Big Game James recaps Timberwolves Summer League, WNBA, and FM RedHawks
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24:00 — Barack & Michelle: “Who’s running Biden?” and other conspiratorial musings
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33:00 — 🎡 Local events roundup: Cruise Night, Street Fair, Water Carnival
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37:30 — 🚨 Swimmer’s Itch Watch: Parasites, poop, and lakefront lamentations
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40:00 — Ag segment with Bridgette Readel: wheat yields, corn detasseling flashbacks
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51:00 — Business Report + Coke's real sugar return + Hasselhoff birthday shout-out
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57:30 — Final hot takes: Epstein files, Luke Bryan’s beach party, Instagram gossip