Earth Day Madness (4-22-25)

Happy Earth Day! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show with rainy skies and earthy vibes. From aluminum can buybacks to drone-powered farming tech, it’s a full-throttle Tuesday packed with weather updates, news, hot takes, and a whole lot of Minnesota sports chatter. Plus, guest Bridgette Readel dives deep into high-tech agriculture, and Minnkota Recycling drops by with Earth Day updates and sweet cash-for-cans deals. 🎧

🎧 Key Moments & Timestamps:

🌧️ Morning Weather Rundown (0:00 – 3:06)The crew kicks off with the cloudy, soggy forecast—perfect Earth Day vibes—and previews a week of changing skies.

♻️ Aluminum

 

Happy Earth Day! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show with rainy skies and earthy vibes. From aluminum can buybacks to drone-powered farming tech, it's a full-throttle Tuesday packed with weather updates, news, hot takes, and a whole lot of Minnesota sports chatter. Plus, guest Bridgette Readel dives deep into high-tech agriculture, and Minnkota Recycling drops by with Earth Day updates and sweet cash-for-cans deals. 🎧


🎧 Key Moments & Timestamps:

  • 🌧️ Morning Weather Rundown (0:00 - 3:06)
    The crew kicks off with the cloudy, soggy forecast—perfect Earth Day vibes—and previews a week of changing skies.

  • ♻️ Aluminum Can Gold Rush (3:06 - 6:17)
    Minnkota Recycling is offering premium prices for aluminum! Kevin and Alex reminisce about beer can hoarding season.

  • 🌱 Agriculture Check-in with Bridget Riedel (34:37 - 39:21)
    Bridget drops knowledge on next-gen smart sprayers, drone field mapping, and how AI is changing the game in modern farming.

  • ⚖️ Tim Walz, Fishing, and Political Rants (6:17 - 11:02)
    Governor Walz may or may not show up at the Governor’s Fishing Opener, and Kevin has opinions. Lots of them.

  • 🍬 Jelly Beans & Easter Candy Shortages (7:11 - 11:02)
    The candy aisles are empty? The hosts dish on holiday faves, jelly bean flavors, and the Great Peeps Overload of 2025.

  • 🏒🏀 MN Sports Blitz (17:44 - 21:31)
    The Timberwolves face the Lakers in LA, and the Wild try to claw back against the Golden Knights. Plus, Twins hope to out-stumble the struggling White Sox.

  • 📉 Business & Economic Headlines (21:40 - 25:10)
    Fox Business highlights include tariffs, inflation, and Swiss pharma investing big in U.S. jobs.

  • 💧 Spring Showers Forecast with Dean (42:53 - 45:30)
    Dean breaks down what’s coming: sunshine, sprinkles, and serious rain later in the weekend. LRC cycle fans, take notes!

  • 🎸 Frampton Turns 75 + Hollywood Buzz (47:42 - 49:55)
    Music throwbacks, celebrity rumors, and a bizarre Kanye outfit sighting.

 

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