On this rollicking episode of The Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Alex and Kevin wrangle everything from Canadian wildfire smoke to immersive Wizard of Oz experiences, all while sipping coffee and serving side-eye to government regulations. 0:55 – Bridgette Readel on Vertical Farming: How Dyson’s 26-acre greenhouse uses a spinning carousel to grow strawberries with AI and sensors. 1:47 – Kevin marvels at NYC balcony gardens: Lettuce growing like it’s Times Square. 5:31 – Lee Zeldin & Chris Wright: Explain why rolling back Obama-era EPA rules will unleash an energy and manufacturing boom. 6:59 – Alex & Kevin on Electric Cars & Cow Farts: “It’s volcanoes and cow emissions—pick your climate villain.” 9:41 – Dean Wysocki previews ‘The Sphere’: Immersive Wizard of Oz opens August 28th in Vegas. Monkeys, tornado winds, and flames included. 14:01 – Kevin on Canadian smoke: “Maybe if we make Canada the 51st state, we can finally put out the fires.” 17:25 – Big Game James McCarty Sports Report: Trey Lance to start for the Chargers, Pearson Oehl debuts for the Twins, and Brooks Lee hits two homers. 29:20 – ICE Protests & Democrats: Guests include Tom Homan, former ICE director, who pulls no punches. 41:11 – Live from Baltic, SD: Darren Hefty previews PhD Field Day & how Dyson's vertical farms are changing agriculture. 1:02:20 – Greenhouse Gas Showdown: Chris Wright vs. start-stop technology. Spoiler: it’s getting axed. 1:10:57 – Entertainment Roundup: Ringo Starr turns 84, Pamela Anderson co-stars in the new Naked Gun, and Liam Neeson shows up on the red carpet. 1:14:38 – Don Kinsler on Smoke & Plants: Does wildfire haze affect crops? The answer is nuanced—and backed by university research. 1:16:42 – The 5-Gallon Watering Rule: Kinsler’s guide to properly hydrating your backyard trees (spoiler: it involves drills and buckets). 1:26:21 – Peak Summer Garden Talk: From baby cucumbers to early tomatoes, it’s high summer in Don’s backyard.