The Need to Know Morning Show

It is a scorcher of a Thursday on the Need to Know Morning Show, and hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn are gearing up for a potentially historic, triple-digit summer heatwave. The guys analyze the breaking weather dynamics and track the massive community cleanup efforts following a destructive tornado in lake country. In politics, the hosts hold nothing back regarding the massive shakeups in the D...

On this hump day edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn dive straight into breaking foreign policy news as the Trump administration launches major retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets following a broken ceasefire. The guys break down the details of the strikes and what this means for global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Closer to home, the t...

Happy Tuesday! The crew is back together, but it feels a bit like a manic Monday as we unpack a wildly eventful 24 hours. We are sending thoughts and prayers to our friends in Lakes Country as cleanup commences following a severe EF2 tornado that ripped roofs off and flipped pontoons north of Detroit Lakes. Meanwhile, "Pauli P" is making headlines in Napa Valley after a convertible-vs-Tesla fender...

Happy Monday! In this post-4th of July episode, Kevin is holding down the fort while Alex takes a well-deserved long weekend. We’re breaking down a massive weekend of news—from the star-studded, multi-million dollar security spectacle of the Swift-Kelty wedding at Madison Square Garden to the political fireworks surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s latest congressional subpoena. Plus, former North Dako...

It is a blockbuster pre-Fourth of July edition of the Need to Know Morning Show! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dive deep into the afterglow of President Donald Trump’s historic, patriotic visit to Medora, North Dakota. The duo recaps the breathtaking imagery of "The Beast" being escorted up the winding Badlands roads by a real-life cavalry of Rough Riders. They explore exclusive details from i...

It is a historic first day of July on the Need to Know Morning Show as North Dakota takes center stage on the world map. In this blockbuster episode, hosts Kevin and Alex break down the massive logistical marvel behind President Donald Trump's high-flying arrival into the state. Utilizing a newly minted $400 million corporate jet, Marine One fleets, and a custom BNSF "Freedom 250" locomotive, the...

Welcome to the final day of June on the Need to Know Morning Show! In this jam-packed episode, hosts Kevin and Alex deliver your daily dose of weather updates, sports news, and fiery political commentary. The duo breaks down the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on late mail-in ballots alongside insights from Stephen Miller and Laura Ingraham. They also dive headfirst into the progressive "big tent" s...

Get ready for a jam-packed Monday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show! Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor fire up the mics to navigate a humid, stormy Fargo morning while tracking a major severe weather system moving rapidly northeast out of South Dakota. The duo dives into intense national and local headlines, breaking down a viral clip of an out-of-control roadside confrontation that highlights ge...

Happy Friday! Hosts Kevin and Alex slide into the studio fully garbed in their wildest golf attire for the annual "Schwetti" tournament, kicking things off with some aviation jargon and a debate over piloting personal style. The duo jumps headfirst into national headlines, reviewing recent clips from Gutfeld! on generational divides in office attire, and breaking down the internet-viral phenomenon...

It is a action-packed Thursday morning on Need to Know! Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn shake off a foggy Fargo morning to tackle the cultural and political divide shaping the nation. The duo goes deep on recent primary sweeps by far-left candidates, playing highlights from House Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest press conference where he challenges the rising tide of self-described Marxist policy ahead o...

Grab your morning coffee and jump into today’s fast-paced episode with Kevin and Alex! The duo breaks down everything from local weather trends to the global stage. They dig into a fiery political debate with Laura Ingraham and her guests over recent federal court rulings and party dynamics, then shift gears into the sports world to marvel at baseball "alien" Shohei Otani. Collins & Crunk's money...

Turn up the heat and watch out for the thunder! On this stormy Tuesday edition of Need to Know, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor brave the local street flooding to bring you the wildest stories from across the nation and right here in the valley. The duo dives headfirst into the surreal monument protests in Washington, D.C., where left-wing activists have literally formed a "pro-algae" army to contest...

On this Monday edition of Need to Know, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a wild weekend of news, local sports, and political drama. The guys dive deep into the newly dropped Tulsi Gabbard files exposing a massive COVID-19 cover-up and question the legitimacy of Dr. Fauci’s eleventh-hour pardon. Plus, a look into the massive $4 million funding scandal rocking the newly opened Obama Presidenti...

It’s a quiet Friday morning on the airwaves—or at least, it started out that way. With Alex, Dino, and James taking a long holiday weekend for Juneteenth, Kevin is flying completely solo. But just because the studio is empty doesn't mean the show is slowing down. Kevin dives headfirst into the local West Fargo cruise night recap, a crucial update on the Emerald Ash Borer invading Fargo-Moorhead tr...

In this high-energy Thursday edition of "2026.06.18-06.00.00-NTK.pdf", Kevin and Alex wade through a uncharacteristically cool June morning while navigating some technical button-pushing mishaps in the studio. The team unpacks the massive geopolitical buzz surrounding the newly signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. Comparaing the MOU to a "pre-engagement ring"—a promise to make a deal rather...

In this high-energy morning edition of Need to Know on "2026.06.17-06.00.00-NTK", Kevin and Alex are cruising through a cooler Wednesday hump day, celebrating music legend Barry Manilow’s 83rd birthday. The guys dive deep into the massive financial ripples from the SpaceX IPO and look ahead to upcoming tech public offerings. Vice President J.D. Vance makes waves on Gutfeld!, prompting a raw discus...

The band is back together on The Need-to-Know Morning Show! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor (AT) welcome back meteorologist Dean (Dino) from his 40th high school reunion and Big Game James at the sports desk. Today, the crew breaks down the massive breaking news surrounding a performance-based U.S.-Iran peace deal, the dramatic market reactions as oil prices plummet, and a wild political storm b...

The guys kick off the week with a jam-packed Monday morning looking back at an action-packed, windy weekend. From a VIP tour at the Chahinka Zoo to a star-studded, UFC fight night hosted in front of the White House, Kevin and Alex dive into why certain events drive the internet crazy. Plus, agronomist Bridget Riddle slides in with tips on tomato plant pruning and finding labor via a new app, while...

The weekend is finally here, and Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor have a packed Friday show. They dive right into the confusion surrounding President Trump’s sudden 11th-hour cancellation of military strikes on Iran, debating whether a piece of paper can ever truly bring Tehran to heal. Later in the show, the hosts call out the mainstream media for ignoring a massive human trafficking bust that recover...

In this fast-paced morning edition, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a massive development out of Washington and the Middle East. They discuss President Trump’s sudden escalation against the Iranian regime—dubbed Operation Epic Fury—including a dramatic late-night call from Tehran to the Situation Room. The duo also tackles the latest political firestorm in Maine surrounding democratic candi...

It is the morning after a wild night in Fargo. Hosts Kevin and Alex unpack a relentless evening of severe weather, power outages, and local election results that didn't go exactly how they hoped. From Josh Beaucher securing the Fargo mayor's seat to a massive infrastructure sales tax extension, the hosts break down the new political landscape of the Red River Valley. Later in the show, ag expert B...

It is Primary Election Day, and the team is bringing you the ultimate morning brief. We are breaking down the breaking storm alerts threatening the valley tonight and unpacking the absolute chaos surrounding voter roll audits in California. We also dive into a shocking boots-on-the-ground report from the drug-enabling tiny house villages of Seattle, hear how independent journalist Nick Shirley was...

It’s Monday on The Need to Know Morning Show, and hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor are kicking off the week with a wet weather outlook and a fiery news breakdown. The hosts dive headfirst into a tense clash between President Trump and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, before analyzing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ recent whirlwind media briefing. Plus, farm and ranch expert Bridge...

It’s Friday on The Need to Know Morning Show, and hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor are gearing up for a scorching summer weekend! In this episode, the guys dive deep into the controversy surrounding California’s lengthy election ballot counting process and chat with Missouri Senator Eric Schmidt and Representative James Comer about election integrity. Plus, we get a food stamp fraud reality check...

The weekend is officially in full view on today’s episode of the Need to Know Morning Show! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor get you primed for an absolute scorcher of a forecast, with temperatures tracking up to a blistering 93 degrees by Sunday. The studio lines light up over a bizarre, exclusive live report from New York City tracking mysterious wader-clad "sewer men" popping out of manholes i...