The Need to Know Morning Show

It’s Hump Day on the Need to Know Morning Show! Hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn navigate a wild Wednesday filled with everything from shifting spring forecasts to the latest political firestorms. The duo dives deep into the "woke" stadium policies making waves in Maryland, the GOP’s strategic chess match to end the government shutdown, and why certain Washington elites claim they can't find thei...

In today’s episode of the Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn dive into a jam-packed Tuesday. The team discusses the latest high-stakes negotiations with Iran, where President Trump has issued a Friday deadline while military assets move into theater. We also explore the surprising success of ICE agents assisting at TSA checkpoints to slash wait times, and the rising trend...

Monday hits like a "ton of bricks" as Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn return from a basketball-saturated weekend to confront the chaos unfolding at America’s travel hubs. With over 400 TSA agents quitting and more calling out due to the government shutdown, the Biden-Trump transition of power (and the resulting funding stalemate) has reached a breaking point. Today, ICE agents officially "surge" into...

Kick off the first official day of spring with Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn as they navigate a high-energy Friday broadcast. From the roaring Gatling guns of the A-10 Warthog to the rumble of the 49th Annual FM Crusaders Bike Show, this episode is packed with horsepower and hard-hitting commentary. The guys dive deep into the "Save America Act" with Senator John Kennedy, dissect the "grift" of gove...

Spring is officially in the air—or at least the forecast—as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate a massive 50-degree warm-up in the Red River Valley. With the "Alberta Clipper" finally gone, the team shifts their focus to the madness of March, the high-stakes naval maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the return of outdoor adventures. From the NDSU Bison’s daunting showdown against Michigan Sta...

It’s Hump Day in the Red River Valley, and the "Need to Know" crew is cranking up the ACDC to celebrate the end of a winter clipper. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a wild weather swing that’s taking us from freezing flurries to a near-60-degree "heat wave" by Friday. But while the local weather is warming up, the global stage is reaching a boiling point. The team dives into the latest from...

Top o' the morning! It’s St. Patrick's Day, and while the team is dreaming of shepherd's pie and green beer, an Alberta clipper is knocking on the door of the Red River Valley. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a messy Tuesday forecast that promises snow flurries today and a rapid melt by tomorrow. The big talk today centers on the global stage: Operation Epic Fury is entering its third week,...

It’s a "Dragon Tail Monday" as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor return to the airwaves to navigate a chilly, news-packed morning. With air temperatures hovering near zero and wind chills hitting 20 below, the team warms up with a full recap of the weekend’s biggest stories. From the bracket reveal of March Madness—setting up a David vs. Goliath matchup for the NDSU Bison against Michigan State—to the o...

Kick off your Friday with Kevin Flynn, Alex Taylor, and Dino the weather expert as they navigate a chaotic morning in the Red River Valley. The team breaks down the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury, including the Navy’s mission to escort oil tankers and the strategic moves to stabilize gas prices. Beyond the headlines, the crew gets personal. Kevin recounts a hilarious (and terrifying) c...

It’s a whirlwind Thursday on the Need to Know Morning Show as Kevin and Alex navigate a news cycle as unpredictable as the North Dakota horizon. The hosts break down a chilling report on Iran’s "aspirational" drone threats against California and the systematic "word salad" response from Governor Gavin Newsom. Closer to home, the duo explores a controversial Minnesota bill that would bring "Happy H...

It’s a high-stakes "Hump Day" on the Need to Know Morning Show as Kevin and Alex break down the latest escalation in Operation Epic Fury. With B-52 doomsday bombers officially deployed, the hosts discuss the systematic dismantling of Iran's military and the "organized chaos" of the U.S. air superiority. The conversation shifts to a domestic firestorm over the SAVE America Act. The team dissects th...

In this action-packed Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex break down a chilling thwarted terrorism plot at New York’s Gracie Mansion involving ISIS-inspired improvised explosives. The hosts examine how automated license plate readers and heroic NYPD instincts prevented a "Boston Marathon 2.0" disaster. The conversation shifts to the chaos unfolding at American airports...

The Need to Know Morning Show kicks off a high-stakes Monday as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a weekend of record-breaking warmth and world-shifting headlines. The duo dissects the "crazed" energy of Senator Lindsey Graham regarding the escalating conflict in Iran and the sudden naming of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader. Back on the home front, it’s a celebration of M...

In this high-energy Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex dive into a whirlwind of national security shifts and global intrigue. The hosts break down the major news regarding Kristi Noem’s reassignment to a new "Shield of the Americas" role and the nomination of former MMA fighter Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to lead the DHS. The conversation takes a deep dive into the histo...

The gloves are off in today's episode as Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the explosive House Oversight Committee hearing featuring Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. From "Minnesota Math" regarding autism program fraud to the startling rise in social service spending, the "Need to Know" crew dissects the testimony that left the Governor looking like a "deer in the headlights." Back on the global...

The world changed four days ago, and today we’re diving deep into the fallout. From the front lines of Operation Epic Fury in Iran to the viral (and bizarre) deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton, we’re covering the chaos and the comedy. Plus, Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins the show to announce his new running mate and his plan to "rescue the state" from a culture o...

In this action-packed Tuesday morning broadcast, hosts Kevin and Alex cut through the "fear-mongering" and "tedious" headlines to bring you the latest on a world in transition. From the eerie glow of a lunar eclipse visible over North Dakota to the precision of a 37-hour bomber mission, the duo explores the global celebrations following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. They break down the legal an...

In this high-stakes Monday morning briefing, hosts Alex and Kevin dive deep into the seismic shifts occurring in the Middle East following the launch of Operation Epic Fury. As the second day of March brings unseasonably warm weather to Fargo, the global political climate is reaching a boiling point. The duo discusses the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and 40 top officials in a massive joint U.S.-...

In today’s high-energy Friday edition, Kevin and Alex dive deep into the political storm brewing in Chappaqua. With Hillary Clinton fresh off a deposition and Bill Clinton heading under oath today, the team soundtracks the morning with "liar" requests from listeners—from Queen to the Arctic Monkeys. Between the political fireworks, we get a crucial weather update on a "toupee-blowing" cold front,...

In this high-octane Thursday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dissect the explosive fallout from President Trump’s State of the Union address. The team pulls no punches regarding the "bulging eyes" and "straitjacket" antics of the Squad, while celebrating a historic gold medal victory for U.S. Men’s Hockey. We dive deep into the newly declared "War on Fraud" as...

In this jam-packed Wednesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the highlights and lowlights of President Trump’s historic State of the Union address. From the "Golden Age of America" rhetoric to the 250th anniversary celebrations on the horizon, the team analyzes why only half the room seemed to be celebrating. We dive into the "Squad's" theatrical ou...

It’s a Tuesday morning and the North Dakota weather is throwing a curveball with freezing rain and 40 mph wind gusts. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the messy commute before diving into the political theater of the week. From California Governor Gavin Newsom’s "cringe-worthy" attempt to pander to red-state voters at the Commodity Classic to the escalating fallout of the Epstein document le...

It’s a Monday for the history books! Kevin and Alex are back in the studio to break down an unforgettable Olympic weekend. After 46 years, the U.S. Men’s Hockey team has captured gold in a heart-pounding overtime win against Canada. We dive into the heroics of goalie Connor Hellebuyck, the "possessed" spirit of 1980, and Jack Hughes’ missing tooth. Plus, we look at the "Snowy-cane" slamming the Ea...

Join Kevin Flynn, Alex Taylor, and Dean Wysocki for the Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. As a fresh blanket of "fluffy powder" greases up the valley roadways, the team dives into a heavy-hitting news cycle dominated by the release of the Epstein files. From the shocking arrest of Prince Andrew on his 66th birthday to the resignation of high-profile Ivy League and Wall Street adviso...

It’s a high-stakes Thursday on the Need to Know Morning Show as the Red River Valley digs out from a massive winter storm that dumped 14 inches of snow in some areas. While Kevin Flynn broadcasts from a "cool" 60-degree morning in Arizona, Alex Taylor handles the "glare ice" reality in the studio. The heart of today’s episode is a moving, unscripted moment from the White House where a D.C. grandmo...