It’s a firecracker of a midweek episode on the Need to Know Morning Show with Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor as they charge into 4th of July week with giveaways, grassroots gardening tips, and financial fireworks. We meet a sleepy surprise winner of a $10K grocery giveaway, dive into the implications of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and explore everything from lawn dead spots to monster trucks. Plus, expert chats on market momentum, methane from cows, and why rhubarb gets its freedom on July 4th!
Whether you're looking for economic optimism, summer lawn wisdom, or just wondering how many seeds a purslane weed produces (spoiler: a LOT), this episode packs red-white-and-blue energy with a splash of shade and sass.
⏰ Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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[1:00] 🛒 $10K Grocery Giveaway Kickoff — Meet Travis Entz, today’s groggy and hilarious winner.
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[3:00] 🧠 Need-to-Know Rundown — Highlights of today’s show, from Bridget Riedel to Brien Krank.
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[5:00] 📞 Travis Calls In — “Wait, what did I win?” Pure morning radio gold.
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[8:00] 🏛️ The “Big, Beautiful Bill” Breakdown — Speaker Johnson defends the GOP’s new economic package.
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[12:00] 🎡 Fair Talk — Gate pass giveaways, corn dogs, Kane Brown, and monster trucks!
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[17:00] 🏀 Lynx Fever Recap — WNBA Commissioner’s Cup results and Caitlin Clark drama.
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[27:00] 💰 Brien Krank on Markets — “Nobody’s tired of winning” as the stock market climbs.
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[35:00] 🌱 Gardening with Kinsler — July 4th signals big changes for rhubarb, asparagus, and your fertilizer game.
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[42:00] 👨🌾 Moving 60-Year-Old Rhubarb — Listener Jason asks about transplanting family heirloom plants.
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[51:00] 🌾 Methane & Manure — Bridgette Readel unpacks how cow poop is fueling California.
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[1:08:00] 🚀 Elon vs. The Treasury — “Stick to rockets, Elon.” Mic drop.
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[1:14:00] 🎬 Hollywood Buzz — Devil Wears Prada 2, Trump cologne, and Beyoncé's genre controversy.
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[1:20:00] 🌲 Pine Cone Propagation & Gopher Gripes — Kinsler handles quirky listener questions.
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[1:26:00] 🌼 Red River Valley Garden Tour Preview — Peek into 7 unique local yards (including Mary’s!).