Episode Details

It is a action-packed Thursday morning on Need to Know! Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn shake off a foggy Fargo morning to tackle the cultural and political divide shaping the nation. The duo goes deep on recent primary sweeps by far-left candidates, playing highlights from House Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest press conference where he challenges the rising tide of self-described Marxist policy ahead of the midterms. Agricultural expert Bridger Riddle stops by to share a wild (and highly successful) hands-on wildlife management project from a Southern FFA chapter, and Steve Carney brings some "divine intervention" fishing luck from the Cormorant Lakes area. Plus, Sophia Thompson drops into the Fidium Studios with an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Red River Valley Fair’s historic 250th anniversary celebrations, drone shows, and concrete camp grandstand concerts. Wrap it all up with a hilarious look at what European travelers really think of American Waffle Houses and a masterclass in common-sense capitalism. Timeline 00:00 - Morning kickoff and a foggy Fargo-Moorhead traffic advisory before the three-degree guarantee weather update. 01:49 - Celebrating national calendar days: Strawberry Parfaits, fried catfish debates, and a step-by-step guide on how to eat authentic crawdads. 02:35 - Two Countries, One Map: Joe Concha breaks down a staggering new patriotism poll showing a massive pride gap among modern voters. 04:12 - Big Game James hits the sports page with massive NCAA news making the NDSU Bison officially eligible for the upcoming football bowl season. 05:15 - NBA Draft recap: Evaluating the Minnesota Timberwolves' second-round draft picks, Isaiah Evans and Purdue big man Trey Kaufman-Renn. 06:05 - Listener Line: Trucker speedway updates from OKC and a wild over-the-phone story from "Buck" regarding a bizarre roadside interaction with a local anarchist. 07:50 - Speaker Mike Johnson’s locker room speech: A powerful breakdown of foundational American principles vs. the historic failures of state-controlled Marxist philosophy. 10:45 - Feral Hog Task Force: Bridger Riddle details how a Mississippi high school FFA chapter used grant-writing and shop skills to eliminate invasive species. 12:20 - A spicy text exchange over "Rhino Republicans," the Save Act, voter identification, and whether Fargo's local political landscape is drifting toward the Twin Cities. 14:02 - World Cup Watch: Tracking traveling European fan vlogs, the "Viking Row" phenomenon from Norway fans, and tonight's late-night Team USA vs. Turkey match. 15:30 - The 250-Hour Countdown: Johnny Starr previews a massive July 3rd midnight…