From Potatoes to Politics: A Wild Tuesday Morning Ride (08-19-25)

It’s a jam-packed Tuesday morning on The Need to Know Show! Kevin and Alex kick things off with weather, humor, and a healthy dose of politics before diving into Vikings preseason chatter, community events, and even a bizarre story about people paying to have their legs broken to get taller. Special guest Mariah Kirschbaum joins to talk about Oli’s Ride, a motorcycle fundraiser for hospice, reminding us of the importance of community and compassion. In between, we get everything from Taylor Swift shout-outs to agricultural warnings about poisonous plants, plus the latest on Trump, Ukraine, and the Vikings. If you’re here for laughs, local flavor, and a few “did they really just say that?” moments—this episode’s for you. ✨ Standout Moments with Timestamps: [00:02:15] Trump’s push to eliminate mail-in ballots sparks banter about voter ID [00:08:40] Vikings preseason talk: why Kevin’s “over” the cheerleader debate [00:15:00] Guest preview – Mariah Kirschbaum on hospice and Oli’s Ride [00:20:45] Jesse Watters vs. Zelensky: TV clips and Taylor Swift fandom from James Comey [00:28:30] Kevin’s take on leg-lengthening surgery (“just wear heels!”) [00:34:50] Rainfall recap and Dean’s weather forecast for the week [00:42:10] ESPN announces Bison vs. Montana State in Vegas (2027) [00:55:20] Spotted water hemlock warning for North Dakota farmers [01:05:00] “Tinder for cows”? Bridgette hints at a strange new ag-tech twist