This episode of "Need to Know" with hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor covers a variety of topics, starting with the unseasonably warm September weather and the host's struggles with vertigo. They also discuss the controversial return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC, touching on the debate over his apology and the corporate media landscape. The show delves into the agricultural world with Bridgette Readel, who sheds light on a parasite affecting the beef supply and the USDA's unique solution using sterile flies.
Later, the hosts play clips of Donald Trump's speech at the UN, focusing on his criticism of the global organization and the alleged sabotage attempts during his visit. This segues into a broader conversation about political correctness, open borders, and the importance of national identity and culture. The show also features a regular segment with lawn and garden expert Don Kinsler, who advises on end-of-season gardening tasks, offers tips for dealing with pests like Asian beetles, and even fields a question about "gassy" cucumbers.
Timestamps:
- [00:00 - 05:30] Late September Sunshine & The Kimmel Controversy: The hosts discuss the beautiful, unseasonably warm weather and Kevin's struggle with vertigo. They also react to Jimmy Kimmel's "apology" and the decision by Disney-owned stations to air his show despite other affiliates refusing to do so.
- [05:30 - 09:25] The Soaring Cost of Beef & The Screw Worm Fly: Bridgette Readel, the show's Ag Director, explains the New World Screw Worm parasite affecting the beef supply. She details the USDA's plan to combat it by releasing sterile male flies.
- [09:25 - 16:15] Trump at the UN: The hosts play clips of Donald Trump's speech at the UN, discussing alleged sabotage with a broken escalator and teleprompter. They also react to his sharp critique of the UN's effectiveness and its stance on uncontrolled migration.
- [16:15 - 20:30] Cultural Invasion and Globalism: Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor have a passionate conversation about the preservation of national culture in the face of open borders and immigration. They discuss how they believe certain groups are not here to assimilate but to "overpopulate, occupy and take over".
- [20:30 - 25:00] End-of-Season Lawn & Garden Tips: Don Kinsler joins the show to provide advice on a variety of topics, including treating foliage diseases on trees and dealing with invasive Asian beetles. He also discusses why Aronia berries are a great alternative to blueberries in the region.
- [25:00 - 30:00] The "Gassy Cucumber" Mystery: A listener's text prompts a humorous and surprising conversation about burpless cucumbers and how some varieties might cause gas. Kinsler promises to research the topic and report back