The Need to Know Morning Show

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dive into a packed Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, tackling the heavy fallout from the latest assassination attempt on President Trump. The duo breaks down the alleged shooter's "manifesto" and its startling overlap with modern political talking points. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the "dehumanizing" humor of late-night TV, specifical...

It is a heavy Monday on the Need to Know Morning Show as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor unpack a frantic weekend that saw a third major attempt on the life of President Donald Trump—this time during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The team reacts to the chaotic eyewitness accounts from journalists in the room, the glaring security failures at the Washington Hilton, and the fallout from "Wide...

It’s a high-octane Friday on the Need to Know Morning Show. Hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn wrap up a frantic week by tackling the biggest headlines from the Red River Valley to the Strait of Hormuz. The duo breaks down the Vikings' massive first-round draft pick, Caleb Banks, and questions if his injury history is a gamble the North is ready to take. On the national stage, the conversation heat...

Hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn navigate a high-energy Thursday morning filled with local weather warnings and national controversy. The duo dives deep into a major modernization effort at the FAA, debating whether recruiting "video gamers" is the secret to fixing America’s aging air traffic control system. The conversation takes a sharp turn into a massive legal indictment involving the Souther...

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor take you through a wild "Hump Day" that feels more like mid-July than late April. With temperatures soaring toward a record-breaking 90°F, the team debates whether meteorologist Dean Wysocki is being too conservative with his 88°F forecast—leading to a high-stakes lunch bet. Beyond the heatwave, the show dives into the "Operation Epic Fury" fallout, as the U.S. Navy boa...

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off a high-energy Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show with a heavy focus on the shifting geopolitical landscape and the volatile spring weather in the Red River Valley. As the ceasefire deadline in Iran looms, the team analyzes the internal friction within the Iranian regime and the potential for a "choke out" strategy by the Trump administration. Back...

Join Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor on this high-energy Monday as they navigate a week of extreme weather whiplash in the Upper Midwest. From a projected mid-week heatwave of 86°F to a weekend threat of snow showers, the team breaks down the "roller coaster" forecast with meteorologist Dean Cyr. Beyond the weather, Kevin shares a "spring cleaning" project that spiraled into a full home renovation, an...

It’s a "blah, blah, blah" Friday in the Red River Valley, and hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor are navigating a bizarre news cycle that feels more like an X-Files script than reality. From the "slap in the face" weather shift to major national security threats, the duo dives into the stories the mainstream media is too afraid to touch. The team covers the alarming arrest of a Chinese researcher s...

Spring in the Red River Valley is never a straight line, and today’s episode is the ultimate proof. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor ride the "weather roller coaster" as they prep for a record-breaking 79-degree afternoon that’s destined to crash into a snowy 30-degree mess by nightfall. The duo dives into the high-stakes geopolitical drama of the Iranian naval blockade and the economic "mercy ru...

It’s Hump Day on the Need to Know Morning Show, and the team is navigating the ultimate spring "roller coaster." Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate a rare 70-degree day in Fargo while bracing for a Friday that meteorologist Dean Wysocki bluntly warns "is going to suck" with the return of the S-word (snow). The political heat remains high as the team dives into California’s controversial "...

Spring is playing hard to get, but the Need to Know Morning Show is heating up. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor take you through a "schizophrenic" weather week—from 70-degree teasers to the looming threat of the "S-word" on Friday. The political world is equally volatile as the team discusses the fallout from the U.S. naval blockade of Iran and the rapid implosion of Eric Swalwell’s career follo...

Dust off your dancing shoes for a "Monday Mambo" edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a high-stakes weekend in international diplomacy as President Trump announces a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. Back home, the political landscape in California is shifting rapidly as Eric Swalwell exits the gubernato...

It’s a "Happy Friday" at the Zeus Reynolds Studios as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor gear up for a weekend of rapid snowmelt and high-stakes politics. The duo dives into the dysfunctional state of the Minnesota GOP with retired Air Force Major Dave Hughes, who is launching a "pitbull-style" campaign for Congress. Between debating the merits of 70-degree forecasts and mocking the ever-expanding "alpha...

Join Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor for a high-energy Thursday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. As the valley deals with "snert" (that lovely mix of snow and dirt) and lingering ice, the team looks forward to a "pick day" Friday. Today’s deep dive tackles the dizzying hypocrisy of the political left’s reaction to President Trump’s recent ceasefire in Iran—flipping from "warmonger" to "chicke...

It’s Hump Day on the Need to Know Morning Show, and Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor are navigating a chaotic news cycle that spans from the snowy roads of Cass County to the power plants of Tehran. The primary focus is President Trump’s high-stakes two-week ceasefire in Iran. While the markets are "partying" in response to the news, military experts like General Jack Keene warn that the Iranians are m...

In this high-stakes Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dissect the aftermath of the daring Easter rescue mission in Iran and the looming "Power Plant Day" deadline. The team breaks down the CIA’s masterful deception campaign that confused Iranian forces long enough to extract "Dude 44 Bravo," the weapons officer who spent nearly 48 hours evading capture o...

Following a historic Easter weekend, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor return to break down a high-stakes, real-world thriller. The headline story: a daring U.S. special operations mission deep inside Iranian territory to rescue a downed F-15E Strike Eagle crew member. From the CIA’s elaborate "deception campaign" to the grueling 36-hour survival story of an injured airman hiding on a 7,000-foot mountai...

Join guest host Steve Hallstrom and co-pilot Chris Larson as they navigate a busy Good Friday morning at the Zeus Sales and Leasing Studios. With regular hosts Kevin and Alex taking the holiday off, Steve dives into the breaking news of President Trump’s dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the speculation surrounding her potential successor, Lee Zeldin. Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki pro...

It is a heavy-hitting Thursday as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor recover from a late night at the Presidential Scholarship dinner to tackle a world in motion. From the "most powerful rocket ever launched" successfully clearing the pad for the Artemis II moon mission to President Trump’s blunt prime-time address promising to bring Iran "back to the stone ages," the stakes have never been higher. Close...

It’s April Fool’s Day, but the forecast is no joke. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor navigate a Wednesday loaded with historic news, from the Supreme Court’s monumental hearing on birthright citizenship to NASA’s ambitious Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon. While the markets are soaring following hints of a resolution in Iran, the local outlook is turning white as a two-part "Easter Storm"...

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a Tuesday morning packed with high-stakes military analysis and local lunacy. The duo dives deep into the latest intelligence regarding "Operation Epic Fury," exploring the high-risk US mission to extract 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran. Military experts Jesse Watters, Gen. Jack Keane, and Jim Hansen weigh in on "discombobulator" technology, air supremacy, and...

It’s a high-energy Monday morning with Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor as they dissect a wild weekend of nationwide "No Kings" protests. From the streets of St. Paul to Detroit Lakes, the team dives into the ideology, the organization, and the "astroturf" nature of these rallies. The episode features a deep dive into Middle Eastern tensions with Mark Levin, a blunt assessment of the "Trump Derangement...

It’s a high-energy Friday on the Need to Know Morning Show! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the weekend with a mix of sports triumphs and political absurdity. From the North Dakota Fighting Hawks’ shutout victory in the hockey regionals to the chaotic, tequila-soaked insights of spring breakers in Florida, the team explores the massive gap between the "real world" and the Washington swa...

The Need to Know Morning Show kicks into high gear this Thursday as Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn tackle a heavy news cycle with a side of spring fever. The duo explores the growing crisis at the nation’s airports as the DHS shutdown leaves TSA agents without paychecks and travelers in record-breaking lines. We also hear a rare moment of Democratic dissent from Senator John Fetterman, who pleads wit...