The Need to Know Morning Show

It’s a messy hump day on the Need to Know Morning Show as a massive winter storm system parks itself directly over the Red River Valley. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor brave the "slop" to bring you a mix of survival tips for the "Widowmaker" heart-attack snow and a deep dive into some of the most bizarre headlines in the country. While Kevin joins from his working vacation in Phoenix, the team...

It’s a Fat Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, and the energy is high despite a "working vacay" for Kevin in the desert and a looming winter storm back in the North Country. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate the last day of Mardi Gras with Cajun tunes while preparing for a messy transition from 50-degree sunshine to a rain-snow "glare" event. The duo dives deep into the nat...

In this "working vacation" edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn joins live from the sunny Valley of the Sun in Arizona while Alex Taylor holds down the fort in the studio. The duo kicks off the week with a blend of travel logs from Kevin’s Southwest road trip—spanning the glitz of Las Vegas to the eight-lane freeways of California—and a deep dive into the political landscape. The...

It’s a high-octane Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. In his final day sitting in for Kevin Flynn, Jay Thomas teams up with Alex Taylor to tackle the "crooked gift that keeps on giving"—Minnesota politics. The duo dives deep into the fallout of the Feeding Our Future fraud, calling for accountability as Attorney General Keith Ellison smirks his way through congressional hearings. The...

Live from the Dakota Medical Foundation in Fargo, guest host Jay Thomas takes the reins for a high-energy, four-hour broadcast celebrating Giving Hearts Day 2026. With the live tote board climbing toward record-breaking heights, Jay and co-host Alex Taylor sit down with the leaders of the region's most vital nonprofits. From the life-saving housing provided by the Ronald McDonald House to the "dig...

In this high-energy mid-week edition, Jay Thomas (filling in for a vacationing Kevin Flynn) and Alex Taylor navigate a bizarre news cycle that spans from local tragedies to international mysteries. The show kicks off with a "Shankapotamus" golf injury and a rant about Fargo's worst drivers, but the levity quickly shifts to the chilling developments in the Nancy Guthrie case, including a temporary...

In this high-octane Tuesday morning edition, Jay Thomas (sitting in for Kevin Flynn) and Alex Taylor cover a landscape that ranges from personal injuries to massive political scandals. Jay kicks things off with a literal "Shankapotamus" moment from a golf simulator that left him with a sprained shoulder and a newfound hatred for winter ice. But the focus quickly shifts to the high-stakes drama sur...

In this high-energy Monday morning breakdown, Jay Thomas and Alex Taylor dive into a Super Bowl Sunday that felt like two different worlds. From the defensive battle on the field in Vegas to the polarizing halftime performances, the team unpacks why millions of viewers are migrating to "alternative" broadcasts. But it’s not all football and fireworks. The show takes a serious turn as they analyze...

It’s a Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, and the team is gearing up for a massive Super Bowl weekend. Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dive into the cultural divide of the big game, from the "demonic" vibes of the official halftime show to the star-studded "All-American" alternative hosted by Turning Point USA. But it’s not all football and finger foods. The team breaks down the launch o...

As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, the "Need to Know Morning Show" team tackles a different kind of high-stakes game: the ongoing clash between federal ICE agents and local leadership in Minneapolis. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the latest news on Operation Metro Surge, including a 700-agent drawdown and the "unprecedented" cooperation from local jails—despite public rhetoric from...

In this jam-packed Wednesday edition of the "Need to Know Morning Show," hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn navigate the shifting winds of North Dakota—from a welcome 40-degree warm-up to the chilling financial reality facing the city of Fargo. The episode features an urgent sit-down with City Commission candidate Tony Gehrig, who sounds the alarm on a staggering $1.5 billion municipal debt and the...

The party is just getting started as Alex and Kev kick off a Tuesday morning with eyes on Las Vegas. With the big "Valentine’s in Vegas" giveaway tonight at Kingpin’s, the crew discusses the latest qualifiers and the chance to see The Wizard of Oz at the legendary Sphere. But it’s not all glitz and glamour. We dive deep into the fallout from the Grammys, specifically Billie Eillish’s "stolen land"...

It’s a Monday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, and February is kicking off with a mix of celestial tradition and heavy-hitting political discourse. Hosts Alex and Kev dive into the Groundhog Day predictions—six more weeks of winter or an early spring?—while breaking down the escalating tensions on Capitol Hill. This episode features a deep dive into Senator Eric Schmidt’s four-point immig...

It’s a jam-packed TGIF edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. Alex and Kev dive into the "Minnesota Contagion" as Tom Homan attempts to strike a deal with Minneapolis leadership, while national analysts explore potential international influences behind recent civil unrest. We shift gears to highlight local excellence with Trooper Darren Malafa, our latest Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforc...

In this high-octane Thursday edition, host Kevin Flynn flies solo with Big Game James as the political "crazy train" in Minnesota continues to hurtle off the tracks. The episode centers on a scathing critique of local and national leadership, from the Moorhead City Council's "Ice Watch" training to the suspicious "vinegar attack" on Ilhan Omar. Kevin breaks down the "puzzle" of radicalized social...

In this explosive midweek edition, hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor peel back the curtain on the escalating political theater in Minneapolis. The episode centers on Rep. Ilhan Omar, from a suspicious "spraying" incident at a town hall to Benny Johnson’s investigation into a California winery that allegedly exists only on paper. The team also dives into President Trump’s recent Iowa sit-down with...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor navigate a high-tension Tuesday as the "Arctic meter" drops and political unrest in Minneapolis reaches a boiling point. The episode centers on the White House’s strategic personnel shake-up, dispatching "Border Czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota to lower the temperature following a tragic shooting during an ICE operation. The team breaks down the "war of rhetoric" comi...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dive into a heavy Monday broadcast as the standoff between federal ICE agents and Minnesota state leadership reaches a fever pitch. Following a tragic weekend shooting of a local ICU nurse, the show explores the "battle of wills" in Minneapolis. Kevin delivers a fiery critique of what he calls "libtard nonsense"—the narrative that ICE is a "Nazi private army" hunt...

In this high-energy Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and the team navigate a brutal "Arctic blast" gripping the region with wind chills hitting -50°F. While the weather is life-threatening, the political discourse is just as heated. The show dives into the escalating tension between the federal government and Minnesota officials over ICE enforcement, Gavin Newsom’s cont...

In this high-stakes Thursday edition, host Kevin Flynn and the team navigate a brutal "steady falling" temperature day in the Valley, with wind chills plummeting toward -55°F. While the team sends thoughts and prayers to co-host Alex Taylor, who was called away for a family medical emergency, the "boys' day" show dives into the global stage at Davos. The episode features sharp critiques of Califor...

It is a frigid Wednesday on the Need to Know Morning Show as Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn navigate a polar vortex that’s bringing dangerously cold air to the region. The duo tackles the shocking "new low" in the Twin Cities, where rioters disrupted a church service, and discusses the potential federal charges facing those involved under the FACE Act. The episode features a high-energy interview wit...

It’s a high-voltage Tuesday on the Need to Know Morning Show as Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn mark one year since the inauguration of President Trump. The celebratory milestone is set against a backdrop of escalating chaos in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where "anti-Christian" rioters recently stormed a church service—an act now under aggressive federal investigation. The duo welcomes Pat Stone from th...

It is a brutal Monday in the frozen tundra as Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn break down a weekend of "Minnesota Madness" and life-threatening wind chills. The episode centers on the explosive tension between the Trump administration and sanctuary jurisdictions like Minneapolis and Chicago. Special emphasis is placed on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent media appearances, where she defe...

It’s a "Suck Factor 9.5" kind of Friday as Alex and Kev navigate a brutal winter weather advisory and the even more volatile political climate gripping the region. This episode of the Need to Know Morning Show tackles the explosive unrest in Minneapolis, where ICE agents face coordinated ambushes and "ice traps" on the streets. The duo dives into the staggering net worth of Ilhan Omar, new allegat...

Host Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a high-stakes Thursday on the Need to Know Morning Show. The episode centers on the explosive situation in the Twin Cities, following a Department of Homeland Security report of an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. According to the DHS, an officer was ambushed by three individuals using a snow shovel and broomstick as weapons, leading to defensive sh...