It’s a high-energy Friday morning on the Need to Know Morning Show. Kevin and Alex navigate a jam-packed show starting with a technical "tin can" glitch that quickly pivots into a weekend weather outlook and the debut of a new parody song. The hosts dive deep into the week’s heavy headlines, focusing on escalating tensions between ICE agents and activists in Minneapolis and Portland. Between the hard-hitting news, they find time to celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, debate the merits of apricots, and recap a "bananas" night in college football and the NBA.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:00:10] The "Tin Can" Parody Kevin accidentally leaves the studio gear in "song mode," leading to an echoing start. He reveals he’s working on a parody of Twisted Sister’s "We’re Not Gonna Take It" aimed at local fraud issues.
[00:02:15] The Food Pyramid Flip The hosts discuss the new food pyramid, noting it has been turned "upside down" to favor meat and vegetables over grains—a move Kevin claims was decades late due to past cereal company sponsorships.
[00:03:50] Tensions in Minneapolis A serious deep dive into the recent shooting of an anti-ICE activist in Minneapolis. The hosts discuss the "timeout generation," the lack of discipline in modern activism, and the dangers of challenging law enforcement during federal operations.
[00:05:25] National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Kevin raises his coffee to the "vast majority" of the country that supports law enforcement, contrasting the morning's heavy news with a message of gratitude.
[00:05:40] "Man Watchers Day" & Malibu Surfing Alex catches Kevin off guard with a mention of "National Man Watchers Day," leading to a hilarious story about Kevin’s wife and niece spotting "pretty boys" on the beach in Malibu.
[00:07:30] "Absolute Bananas" Sports Recap A breakdown of Miami’s 31-27 thriller over Ole Miss, punching their ticket to the national championship. Plus, Anthony "Ant-Man" Edwards makes history as the third-youngest player to hit 10,000 career points.
[00:11:15] Portland vs. The "Agua" Gang The show covers breaking news from Jesse Watters regarding an FBI scene in Portland where an illegal alien allegedly "weaponized" a vehicle against border patrol agents.