The Need to Know Morning Show

Hump Day, Political Punching, and Fall Prep (10-8-25)


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Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show on a chilly October morning, celebrating hump day and the end of the Asian lady beetle invasion. The main topic of discussion is the government shutdown, with Flynn dedicating the opening song to Pam Bondi for her performance against "foes" like Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin. The hosts express frustration with the shutdown, arguing that Democrats are playing a losing hand and are out of touch with the public. Later in the show, Kevin and Alex are joined by Ag Director Bridgette Readel to discuss peanuts and the unexpected difficulties farmers face with Canadian tariffs on steel parts. Don Kinzler, a gardening expert, makes his final appearance of the season, offering tips on preparing lawns and gardens for winter, including deep watering, protecting certain plants from rabbits, and the best time for dormant seeding. The show also touches on local sports, the gold market, and various pop culture headlines, like P. Diddy's request to serve his sentence at a "cushier" facility. Standout Moments: 6:13 AM: Kevin Flynn dedicates the opening song to Pam Bondi, praising her for her "glorious" performance against Democrats during a hearing. 6:26 AM: Alex Taylor mentions that gold has hit $4,000 an ounce for the first time, noting that David Fisher from Landmark Capital had predicted this would happen. 7:00 AM: The hosts are joined by Bridgette Readel, who discusses the $1.7 billion value of the U.S. peanut industry and the different types of peanuts grown in the country. 7:14 AM: Readel explains the unintended consequences of steel tariffs on farmers, who are now facing up to 50% charges when trying to get parts from Canada. 7:30 AM: Don Kinzler, a gardening expert, joins the show for his final appearance of the season and offers listeners tips on how to prepare their gardens for winter, including deep watering and protecting plants from rabbits. 7:45 AM: Kinzler explains the concept of dormant seeding and advises listeners to use a grass seed blend with at least 50% Kentucky bluegrass. 8:00 AM: The hosts discuss a breaking news report about former FBI Director James Comey appearing in court to face charges of giving false statements to Congress. 8:15 AM: The hosts interview Don Kinzler, who gives his final gardening tips for the season, including protecting trees from winter sun damage and explaining the proper way to handle long-needled pine…
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