The Need to Know Morning Show

In this high-stakes Wednesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a mid-January landscape defined by financial scandals and cultural clashes. The episode opens with a spotlight on the "national embarrassment" of Minnesota’s fraud crisis, exploring new allegations of a massive childcare scam where the state is reportedly paying millions for centers with zero...

In this hard-hitting Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor peel back the layers on what is being described as a "gargantuan" expansion of the Minnesota fraud scandal. Moving beyond the infamous daycare schemes, the duo explores new reports of a massive home health care grift involving hundreds of residential properties being used as shell businesses. The epi...

In this high-energy Monday morning broadcast from January 12, 2026, hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a weekend that reshaped both the NFL playoff picture and the political landscape in the Midwest. The duo dives deep into the intensifying ICE operations in Minneapolis, featuring exclusive insights from Secretary Kristi Noem on the push to impeach her and Senator John Kennedy’s take on...

It’s a high-energy Friday morning on the Need to Know Morning Show. Kevin and Alex navigate a jam-packed show starting with a technical "tin can" glitch that quickly pivots into a weekend weather outlook and the debut of a new parody song. The hosts dive deep into the week’s heavy headlines, focusing on escalating tensions between ICE agents and activists in Minneapolis and Portland. Between the h...

In this charged Thursday morning edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a week that feels like a "living in the upside down" reality. The episode centers on the explosive fallout from a recent ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, occurring just blocks from the site of the George Floyd tragedy. Kevin and Alex dissect the reactions of local leaders, speci...

It is a heavy-hitting Wednesday on the Need to Know Morning Show as hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dive into a week that feels more like spring than January. However, the political forecast is much stormier. The episode focuses on a massive federal pivot as CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz puts Governor Tim Walz on notice with a total audit of Minnesota's Medicaid bills. Dr. Oz reveals that Minn...

It’s a blockbuster Monday on the Need to Know Morning Show as hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a weekend that reshaped both global geopolitics and local Minnesota leadership. The episode centers on the stunning precision of "Operation Absolute Resolve," a 15-minute Delta Force extraction that brought Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to American soil to face narco-terrorism charges. B...

In this packed Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, host Kevin Flynn and a returning Alex Taylor break down a historic 2026 news cycle. The episode focuses on two massive headlines: the daring military capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and the shock decision by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz not to seek a third term. Kevin and Alex dive into the "wackadoodle" politics of the...

In this high-energy New Year’s Eve edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, host Kevin Flynn pulls no punches as he navigates the collision of local corruption and the turning of the 2026 calendar. The episode centers on the exploding daycare fraud scandal in Minnesota, with Kevin dissecting the "scramble to cover up" alleged misconduct by state officials. He dives into viral investigative report...

In this sharp-edged morning broadcast, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor reunite for the first post-New Year's show of 2026. The episode centers on the shifting political and economic landscape of America's major cities, specifically the inauguration of Zoran Mamdani as the 112th Mayor of New York City. Kevin and Alex dive into the "Zillow Reality Check," detailing the massive volume of million-dollar h...

As the year winds down, the "New Year’s Eve Eve" edition of the Need to Know Morning Show tackles the heavy hitters. Host Kevin Flynn dives into the viral fallout of the Nick Shirley investigation into Twin Cities daycare fraud, including the now-infamous "Quality Leering Center" and Joe Biden’s mock diploma meme. Later, sugar beet industry veteran Mike Warner joins the program to explain why the...

The final Monday of 2025 kicks off with a hard-hitting investigation into what is being called the largest fraud scandal in U.S. history. Host Kevin Flynn dives deep into the viral reporting of independent journalist Nick Shirley, who has been uncovering "ghost" daycare centers in Minneapolis that have collected millions in taxpayer dollars despite having no children on-site. The episode explores...

Get back into the swing of things with Kevin Flynn on this special post-Christmas edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. As the region recovers from holiday festivities, Kevin navigates a "Monday-feeling" Friday filled with critical news and local insights. This episode tackles the treacherous ice rinks forming on North Dakota and Minnesota highways, the growing national conversation surroundin...

Get into the holiday spirit with "Uncle Kev" on this Christmas Eve edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. Amidst the classic sounds of A Charlie Brown Christmas and Bing Crosby, Kevin navigates the latest news for those traveling "over the river and through the woods." This episode balances festive cheer—including a real-time NORAD Santa update—with sharp political commentary on Minnesota's mas...

In this December 23rd edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn prepare for the holiday break with a mix of festive cheer and sharp-edged commentary. The episode covers everything from favorable Christmas travel weather and the "artificial vs. real tree" debate to the latest political firestorms. The hosts dive into Donald Trump's "Godfather-style" messaging towar...

It’s officially Christmas week on the Need to Know Morning Show, and the vibe is purely festive—with a side of political humor. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate a "stellar" weather forecast that promises a rare 38-degree Christmas Day, perfect for holiday travel across the plains. The episode features a heavy dose of holiday nostalgia, from the 1958 debut of "The Chipmunk Song" to a bre...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor wrap up the week with a "TGIF vibe" as they navigate a roller-coaster North Dakota winter. The conversation shifts from local road hazards—including a semi-trailer unattached diagonally across 12th Avenue—to a high-stakes breakdown of the American economy. With new data showing inflation dropping to 2.7%, the team analyzes commerce secretary Howard Ludnick’s optim...

As the holiday season reaches a fever pitch, the "Need-to-Know" team navigates a Wednesday morning filled with high-stakes news, from local weather warnings to a massive federal takedown of a domestic terror cell. Hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn break down the FBI’s disruption of a New Year’s Eve bombing plot in Los Angeles and the shocking details behind the "Order of the Black Lotus." Closer t...

With only eight days until Christmas, the Need-to-Know Morning Show dives into a high-stakes news cycle featuring foiled terror plots, shifting labor markets, and the future of American policy. Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn break down the FBI's disruption of a New Year’s Eve bombing plot in Los Angeles and what the "Great Reset" of 2026 means for the American worker. Plus, we look at the cutting edg...

The band is officially back together! Host Kevin Flynn welcomes Alex Taylor back from her high-stakes weekend in Las Vegas. Alex gives a deep-dive review of the $2.3 billion Sphere, sharing the sensory overload of the Wizard of Oz experience—from flying monkeys to the smell of apples—and the "ridiculous" price of snacks. The lighthearted travel talk quickly shifts to a heavy news cycle as the team...

Host Kevin Flynn is flying solo as Alex and Deano are out, catching up on a variety of topics this Monday morning. The show kicks off with a look at the week's warm weather forecast leading up to Christmas and New Year's Day 2026. The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a second consecutive win against the Cowboys (34-26), and the college football playoffs semis are set, including a huge Montana State vs...

Host Kevin Flynn is solo for the Need to Know Morning Show, covering for Alex Taylor (off to Vegas for The Sphere). The show has a packed Friday lineup, including a "Talk Radio Town Hall" with Leon Francis and Jamie Brecht later. The host kicks off with the "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway, offering tickets to the Fargo Force New Year's Eve game. The host and guest Bridgette Readel discuss agricult...

This Thursday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show with Alex and Kev features a mixed bag of cold weather, political commentary, and outdoor tips. The hosts discuss the approaching cold snap and the controversial seizure of an oil tanker, along with a fun giveaway and ice fishing forecasts. ❄️ Weather, Giveaways & Show Highlights Welcome and Weather Check (0:00 - 0:01:22): Hosts Alex and Kev k...

The Need to Know Morning Show kicks off with a "Hump Day" check-in, focusing heavily on the snowy weather and its impact on the Fargo-Moorhead area, with up to 11 inches reported north of the city. The hosts repeatedly stress the importance of caution on icy roads and warn listeners not to "crowd the plow." The main topic is the economy, spurred by Donald Trump's recent campaign speech and comment...

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a snowy Tuesday morning, with the conversation dominated by the deepening Minnesota welfare fraud scandal, a new aid package for farmers from the Trump administration, and an imminent winter storm bringing a messy mix of precip to the region. Standout Moments Massive Somali Fraud Scandal: The show leads with strong criticism regarding the alleged multi-billion do...