Episode Details

Kevin and Alex are back for a wild Thursday edition, and the biggest topic of the morning is impossible to miss: a massive wave of wildfire smoke dragging down the air quality across the region. With reports showing neighboring areas ranking among the worst air quality spots on the planet, the hosts talk precautions, masks, and when the wind will finally scour the haze away. But the morning isn't all gloom and smoke. The guys dive back into a hilarious "hot mic" incident from the Senate floor involving Chuck Schumer that has late-night panels in stitches. Plus, they break down former Border Patrol chief Tom Homan’s defense of immigration enforcement, look into the endless fascination with the Jeffrey Epstein archives, and welcome Ag expert Bridget Riedel to discuss a very strange shortage hitting the American livestock industry: a lack of actual cowboys. Later in the hour, Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Deakman drops in to celebrate a historic milestone for a local landmark and share how the zoo's animals handle the summer heat and haze. Standout Moments & Timestamps – Mother Nature’s Ashtray: Kevin and Alex open the show reacting to a thick, orange sunrise as heavy wildfire smoke from the Canadian border and the Arrowhead region blanketing the city. – "A Giant Fart on the Senate Floor": The hosts play a viral audio clip of Chuck Schumer letting it loose during an Iran speech, prompting a hilarious breakdown of the Gutfeld! panel's reactions. – Tom Homan on Border Enforcement: Former Border Patrol Chief Tom Homan joins Fox News to talk about President Trump's decision on ICE traffic stops, pushing back against political rhetoric and calling for absolute compliance with law enforcement. – The Endless Epstein Files: The guys debate the continuous media obsession with the millions of pages in the Jeffrey Epstein files, noting that despite the constant news updates, the central figure is long gone. – Prime Time for Blue-Green Algae: Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins the show to warn ranchers about the sudden mid-summer dangers of cyanobacteria in stagnant stock ponds and water tanks. – Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? Bridget drops an unexpected industry update detailing a severe shortage of horseback pen-riders and pasture checkers, forcing ranches to rely on side-by-sides and vehicle inspections. – 100 Years of the Prairie Rose: Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Deakman stops by to highlight the 100th anniversary of their historic…