The Need to Know Morning Show

Happy birthday to Bob Seger — and good luck playing his music on air! On this special Tuesday-after-Cinco-de-Mayo episode of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex dive into everything from sunny North Dakota forecasts to wild political proposals like reopening Alcatraz. Along the way, they chat with Fargo's retiring fire chief, Steve Dirksen, share a deep-dive agricultural update with Bridget Readel, and reflect on Trump's latest border ideas. Plus: NBA/NHL playoff chatter, Mother's Day plans, and yes — crepes Suzette. A true NTK classic! ⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps): [00:00] – No Bob Seger intro?! Celebrating Seger's 80th with a tech hiccup and an impromptu Main Street hum-along. [05:00] – Alcatraz as a migrant deterrent? Trump floats a prison revival and Judge Jeanine and Gutfeld weigh in. [20:15] – Fire Chief Steve Dirksen joins in-studio to reflect on his long career and shares insight on Fargo's fire evolution. [31:00] – Weather with Dean: a glorious stretch of May sunshine ahead — including an 86° Mother's Day. [35:10] – Taylor and Tevo segment: dissecting Trump's border policy, DHS incentives, and political messaging. [50:20] – Bridget Readel's ag report: pre-emergent herbicides, soil science, and why you should not skip your pre. [1:10:40] – Sports rundown with Big Game James: NBA and NHL playoff drama, plus local coaching updates. [1:25:15] – Listener texts, lighthearted banter, and the announcement of a Mother's Day giveaway featuring Chicago concert tickets.

On this Friday edition of the Need To Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor take listeners on a wild ride of government exposés, Minnesota weather optimism, and heartfelt community highlights. The Doge team drops shocking revelations about federal waste—think parties at Caesar's Palace on your dime—and Elon Musk makes an unexpected cameo in the fight against inefficiency.Later, they chat with Nathan from Farm Dell about a local CSA project that empowers adults with disabilities through gardening. Plus: Minnesota sports heartbreaks, whiskey made with wheat (finally), and yes, someone named Big Balls gets LinkedIn famous. This episode has everything—sunshine forecasts, righteous rants, and sassy seltzer reviews. Buckle up. ⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps: [4:50] — The Doge team clip: A Harvard dropout talks sacrifice, patriotism, and being nicknamed “Big Balls” on LinkedIn. [6:13] — “It's me. I'm him.” — Big Balls claims the crown. [7:24] — Payment computers, $20 million line items, and nobody knows where the money's going. [9:01] — “Incentives always decide outcomes.” A principle worth tattooing. [25:00] — Jesse Watters joins the Doge crew inside the Eisenhower Building. Welcome to the Swamp. [27:12] — Caesar's Palace parties funded by education dollars? This is real. [30:00] — Babies and dead people receiving government loans. $660M worth. [35:00] — “There's not even a panda.” On the absurdity of government grant fraud. [38:00] — The Peace Institute with weapons and Taliban contracts. Wait, what?! [48:00] — Local spotlight: Nathan from Farm Dell shares how their CSA model grows veggies and opportunity for people with disabilities. [58:00] — Sports roundup: Minnesota heartbreak—Wild knocked out, Wolves push forward. [1:00:00] — Weather joy: 3 days of sunshine and finally, a weekend worth smiling about. [1:17:00] — Filing cabinets in a literal cave cause 6-month retirement delays. [1:31:00] — Dinosaur-level tech: Flintstone vibes in federal systems. [1:36:00] — Kevin wraps with a truth bomb: “It's not planned… it's just government.”

Happy May Day! Kevin and Alex dive into a jam-packed Thursday morning of laughs, weather woes, political zingers, and Timberwolves triumph. From nostalgic May Day basket traditions to a takedown of Kamala Harris and Biden's cabinet, it's a caffeine-fueled ride through news, sports, and spicy takes. Plus: a Trump cabinet meeting breakdown, shoutouts to Mother Goose, Chocolate Parfait Day, and… riding lawn mowers?

The crew is live from the NFL Draft Party in the Twin Cities, bringing big Friday energy with weather updates, heated draft predictions, and a dash of political spice. Kevin, Alex, and Dean dish on everything from the Vikings' surprising pick of Donovan Jackson to Hot Tub Vinny's infamous Chick-fil-A bet. Plus, Mike Rowe drops wisdom bombs about America's work ethic, and the team covers AOC's presidential aspirations, Rosie O'Donnell's latest shade, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Week. Need to Know brings you hot takes, heartfelt tributes, and hilarious banter — it's the perfect kickoff to your weekend. Don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the Vikings Draft Night!

Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor return for another lively episode of the Need to Know Morning Show, mixing politics, sports, and weather with a dose of sarcasm and local flair. From a foggy North Dakota morning to the political fog of Elizabeth Warren's latest soundbites, the team covers it all. You'll hear everything from: A spirited takedown of political fearmongering

On this jam-packed morning show episode, Kevin and Alex kick off with good vibes, early weather updates, and a moonlit sky with Venus in tow. But don't let the light-hearted laughs fool you — things get serious fast. From dissecting RFK Jr.'s bold move to ban artificial food dyes to exploring the fallout of a high-profile deportation, it's a rollercoaster of headlines, commentary, and classic radio banter. Tune in for weather forecasts, lost dog memories, Shakespeare impressions, and some surprisingly deep thoughts on sugary cereal. Plus, stick around for standout sports coverage, stock market insights with a fiduciary flair, and Bridget Riedel's take on everything ag.

Happy Earth Day! Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show with rainy skies and earthy vibes. From aluminum can buybacks to drone-powered farming tech, it's a full-throttle Tuesday packed with weather updates, news, hot takes, and a whole lot of Minnesota sports chatter. Plus, guest Bridgette Readel dives deep into high-tech agriculture, and Minnkota Recycling drops by with Earth Day updates and sweet cash-for-cans deals.