The Need to Know Morning Show

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dedicate the episode to attacking the ongoing government shutdown, which they consistently label the "Democrat shutdown," now on its 29th day. They feature several Fox News audio clips (Tivo) of Republican leaders, including Senator John Thune and Senator Mark Wayne Mullen, slamming Democrats for using the suffering of American families—specifically SNAP and WIC r...

The main political focus is on the Schumer Shutdown and the revelation that 40 million Americans are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits (food stamps) starting November 1st. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins states the USDA is out of funds and unequivocally cannot issue benefits after October 31st, condemning Senate Democrats for having voted 13 times to keep the government closed as a mea...

The Need-to-Know Morning Show on Tuesday opens with urgent weather news as Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is making landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic winds sustained at 175 mph and gusts over 200 mph. The island is bracing for two to three feet of rain and a 10-to-15-foot storm surge.   The show's main political focus is the Schumer Shutdown as it approaches one month. Majority Leader...

The Need-to-Know Morning Show on Monday covers a range of intense topics, starting with the immediate effects of the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the second longest in U.S. history. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy details the stress on air traffic controllers and warns of increasing flight delays and cancellations as a direct result of the standoff. The core issue, Duffy states, i...

This episode of the Need to Know Morning Show dives deep into a massive NBA illegal gambling scandal, featuring connections to high-profile players, coaches, and even the mafia. The hosts discuss the FBI's two operations, "Nothing But Net" and "Royal Flush," which uncovered rigged betting on games, insider trading of player information, and elaborate poker scams involving four of New York's five m...

Join Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn for this Thursday's Need to Know Morning Show. They dive into the political hot button issues of the day, including the controversial Democratic move to launch an ICE tracker and the debate surrounding violent political rhetoric, featuring clips from Tulsi Gabbard and John Fetterman. They also discuss the dangers of illegal semi-trucking in America and the latest o...

Kickstart your Tuesday with Kevin and Alex on The Need to Know Morning Show! In this lively October 21st edition, the guys swap stories from a weekend of home repairs gone sideways (double Band-Aids, anyone?), gripe about the relentless Fargo wind, and share a good laugh over caramel apple crisp and “Back to the Future” Day. But it’s not all small talk — they dig into headlines, from a mysterious...

It’s a wild Monday morning on The Need to Know Morning Show as Kevin and Alex dive into everything from Vikings heartbreak and Alexa meltdowns to political theater and pumpkin-spice-level protest madness. An Amazon cloud outage kicks off the chaos, sending news sites into the digital abyss, while Trump headlines the weekend with talk of shutdowns, Chicago crackdowns, and the “No Kings” protest. Th...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor check in from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the Need to Know Morning Show. The show is packed with political commentary and local news. Topics include the continuing government shutdown and the Democrats' resistance to reopening it, with clips from a "radical" CNN Town Hall featuring AOC and Bernie Sanders. The hosts and their guest, Speaker Johnson, mock AOC's a...

Hosts Kevin and Alex navigate a rainy, warm Thursday, providing weather, sports, and political updates. Senator Tim Sheehy's "common sense" approach to politics—secure borders, safe streets, cops are good, criminals are bad, boys are boys, and girls are girls—is praised as the antidote to Washington's chaos. The Supreme Court's debate on redistricting is featured, with a critique of Justice Sotoma...

The show starts with a check on the rainy, autumn weather before diving into hard politics. The hosts play clips from Pam Bondi, who details the crime crisis in Chicago—571 homicides last year—and argues that Governor Pritzker should be begging President Trump to help. This discussion leads to the political gridlock in Washington D.C., where Senate Majority Leader John Thune explains that the Schu...

The Need to Know Morning Show discusses a wide array of topics, from local weather (noting the absence of snow and the coming rain) and sports (Bison QB Cole Payton is Offensive Player of the Week ) to the latest political developments. The hosts cover the absurdity of the upcoming "No King's Rally" planned to protest President Trump, reading the protest's press release and countering the claims o...

The show begins with coverage of a historic day: President Trump's trip to Israel and Egypt to secure peace and the release of 20 hostages, with Trump declaring the end of an "age of terror and death". Mark Levin, "The Great One," argues that the peace deal must not be the end of the peace process, calling on the West and Arab nations to confront the root cause of the problem: Islamist terrorism....

The "Need to Know Morning Show" kicks off with apologies for an unscheduled guest and quickly moves to a discussion of President Trump's reported peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which is set to free hostages and bring peace to the region. Despite this remarkable achievement, the hosts confirm Trump was snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize, which instead went to a Venezuelan opposition figure. Th...

The "Need to Know Morning Show" kicks off with a look at the week's pleasant weather and the start of hunting season in North Dakota, including the pheasant opener. They quickly move into headlines, including a reported peace plan from President Trump for Gaza and the anticipated return of hostages, and the arrest of a suspect in the Palisades fire. A major segment, "Taylor's TiVo Time," focuses o...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show on a chilly October morning, celebrating hump day and the end of the Asian lady beetle invasion. The main topic of discussion is the government shutdown, with Flynn dedicating the opening song to Pam Bondi for her performance against "foes" like Adam Schiff and Dick Durbin. The hosts express frustration with the shutdown, arguing that Democrats a...

Hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn discuss a variety of topics, including the start of the cooler fall weather and a brief sports update on the Jaguars' win over the Chiefs. The hosts spend a significant portion of the show discussing political scandals, such as the government weaponization against Republicans by Jack Smith, and the controversial statements of Virginia Attorney General candidate Ja...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a wide range of topics in this episode, from local weather and sports to national headlines. They discuss the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Portland and Chicago, detailing the violent clashes and the controversial decision by a judge to block President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard. The hosts share reports from journalists on the ground and clip...

Kevin and Alex can't help but revel in the glorious late-summer weather. They joke about meteorologist Dean Wysocki's stubborn refusal to forecast a 90-degree day, and a listener even complains about their beautiful weather from a rainy London. The show's hosts also share some of the day's unofficial holidays, from National Boyfriend Day to World Temperance Day. Next, the show's hosts get into the...

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor take on the pressing issue of the government shutdown and other local happenings. They break down the political blame game, discuss the financial impact on essential services and citizens, and expose what they call "word salad trickery" from politicians.   Featured Segments The Schumer Shutdown: The hosts share clips from Vice President JD Vance and commentator Will Cai...

It's Hump Day, and the Need to Know Morning Show is buzzing! In this packed episode, we dive deep into the political and cultural wars, starting with Pete Hegseth's explosive speech on restoring merit and lethality to the military, rebranding it as the "War Department." We also get the financial lowdown on the government shutdown's minimal market impact, an update on the local harvest, and essenti...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor tackle a range of hot topics, starting with the unseasonably warm forecast that promises highs in the 80s for the next five days, delaying the "snap" of cold weather until late next week. They dive into the looming government shutdown, arguing that the blame lies with Democrats (dubbed the "Schumer Shutdown") for demanding health care funding for illegal immigrant...

Kevin and Alex kick off the week by reacting to the unseasonably warm weather forecast for the end of September, with highs projected to hit a record-tying 88 degrees. The hosts cover a mix of politics, from the looming government shutdown (with a "Trump Chess Move" idea) to Senator John Fetterman's surprising moments of political sensibility. Ag Director Bridgette Readel joins the show with an up...

Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show on a high note, celebrating a weekend of gorgeous, unseasonably warm weather with highs predicted to reach 87 degrees on Monday. They also discuss a major news story: the indictment of former FBI director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The hosts play and react to Comey's public sta...

The Need-to-Know Morning Show celebrates "National One-Hit Wonder Day" with a warm forecast featuring temperatures near 80∘F. However, the mood is quickly dampened by a discussion on political violence. The hosts play a powerful segment from Will Cain and JD Vance, who condemn the rhetoric of Democratic politicians (like Gavin Newsom and Jasmine Crockett) for inciting violence against ICE agents,...