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The unofficial first day of summer is finally here, and the Need to Know Morning Show is kicking it off with a jam-packed episode! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the upcoming week's erratic weather forecast, which promises a mix of mid-week severe storms and a blistering 90-degree weekend. Uncle Kev shares his weekend engineering triumph of moving a massive 20-foot deck with heavy machinery, while ag expert Bridget Riedel drops by to celebrate National Dairy Month and highlight groundbreaking new research on how your morning eggs can protect against Alzheimer's disease. Later, independent journalist Nick Shirley joins the show to discuss the controversial California bill aimed at criminalizing journalists who uncover public fraud, and lifestyle mentor Mariah Prusa dives into the importance of getting kids off their screens and onto the farm for some raw, mindful healing. Plus, a look ahead at the NHL and NBA Finals storylines that you won’t want to miss. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:00:15] Bring On the Summer Nights: Kevin and Alex celebrate the arrival of June, debating the meteorological vs. astronomical start of summer, and mapping out the 13 precious weekends left before Labor Day. [00:02:36] Uncle Kev's Deck Triumph: A breakdown of how Kevin, six 10,000-pound ratchet straps, a rented telehandler, and a crew of his son's buddies successfully moved a 12x20 deck without popping a single board. [00:05:19] National Calendars & Holiday Quirks: The hosts highlight today's unique celebrations, including "Dare Day," "Heimlich Maneuver Day," "National Olive Day" (perfect for martinis), and the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. [00:07:44] The "Stop Nick Shirley Act": A deep dive into the California State House passing a bill that critics say criminalizes independent journalism under the guise of protecting immigrant service providers. [00:08:12] Canal Street Lawlessness: Journalist Nick Shirley talks about his viral videos exposing multi-million dollar counterfeit markets, street drug trade, and the realities of confronting public fraudsters. [00:10:44] The Myth of "Fair Share" Economics: A fiery segment featuring Trey Gowdy and Daniel DiMartino discussing New York's expensive housing policies, public housing expansions, and the flaws of socialist experiments. [00:12:11] The Great Beehive Truck Rollover: A crazy local news update regarding a semi-truck carrying millions of bees that overturned near Valley City after swerving to avoid a 15-year-old driver. [00:14:44] An Egg a Day Keeps Alzheimer's Away: Bridget Riedel shares fascinating new research showing that eating at least five eggs…