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The Need to Know Morning Show

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Join Alex Taylor, Kevin Flynn and guests as they break down the news you need to know for the day ahead.

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01:25:47

Hurricane Melissa Rages, Schumer Shutdown Grift, and...

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2025/10/29

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 John Thune is featured, responding to House Minority Whip Catherine Clark's admission that Democrats are

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01:28:41

Shutdown Stress, Hurricane Horror, and White House...

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2025/10/28

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, is the Democrats' alleged push for $1.5 trillion for healthcare for illegal aliens. The show turns to

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01:28:39

NBA Gambling Ring, Ghost Hunting, and Fall Forecast...

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2025/10/24

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 major crime families. Former NBA player Damon Jones and Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups

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01:31:27

ICE trackers, Trucking and Turkeys (10/23/25)

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2025/10/23

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 on White House renovations. On the lighter side, it's National Horror Movie Day, and the hosts share

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01:35:18

Wind, Wrenches & 'Witch Hazel' (10/21/25)

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2025/10/21

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 “hunting stand” near Air Force One’s runway to Speaker Mike Johnson’s fiery comments about protests and

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01:30:18

Still No Kings in USA (10/20/25)

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2025/10/20

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. The hosts unpack the spectacle, from Soros-funded rallies to frog costumes and Handmaid’s Tale cosplay,

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01:39:50

From Sioux Falls to Socialist Mayors: Hockey,...

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2025/10/17

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 arguments and discuss the rise of Marxist ideology within the Democratic Party. They focus on New York

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01:21:07

Common Sense, Cartel Bounties, and the Horse-Donkey...

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2025/10/16

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 Sotomayor's views. In a bombshell report, Sandra Smith discusses how drug cartels are placing bounties on the

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01:21:49

Chicago Crime, Shutdown Politics, and the...

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2025/10/16

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 Schumer Shutdown could be resolved with only five Democrat votes on the clean funding bill. Thune and the

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01:35:03

No Kings, New York's Dark Echo, and the Schumer...

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2025/10/14

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 of "authoritarian actions". A major segment is dedicated to an explosive investigative report by Peter

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01:31:27

Peace in the Mideast, The End of War, and the...

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2025/10/13

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 hosts discuss what's next, including the rebuilding of Gaza, and JD Vance weighs in on Trump's

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01:33:23

Trump's Deal of the Century and the Schumer Shutdown...

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2025/10/10

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. The show dedicates segments to the ongoing government shutdown, featuring clips of House Majority Leader

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01:12:57

Antifa Assaults, Peace Plans, and Comey's Court Date...

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2025/10/09

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 on a White House roundtable where independent journalists testified about the violence and domestic

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01:17:45

Hump Day, Political Punching, and Fall Prep (10-8-25)

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2025/10/08

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 are playing a losing hand and are out of touch with the public. Later in the show, Kevin and Alex are

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01:13:50

A-Hole's Birthday and Political Scandals (10-7-25)

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2025/10/07

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 Jay Jones, who was caught in texts talking about killing his Republican opponents and their children

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01:33:43

The Protests, the Shutdown, and the Mad Hatter (10-6-25)

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2025/10/06

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 clips from commentators, analyzing the legal and political implications of the situation. They also touch on

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01:33:34

Hot October, Political Puns, and Rebuilding Homes...

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2025/10/03

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 weeds of the "Schumer Shutdown," and the Democrats' seemingly disastrous strategy. They mock the

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01:32:52

Government Shutdown Showdown (10-2-25)

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2025/10/02

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 Cain, who both argue that the shutdown is a political power play by Senate Democrats. According to Vance,

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01:32:48

Warriors, Weed Wackers, and Wokeism: Hegseth's...

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2025/10/01

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 essential fall lawn and garden advice from expert Don Kinzler, including the importance of a sharp mower blade

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01:29:52

Shut it Down! Bad Bunny, and an 80-Degree October...

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2025/09/30

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 immigrants. The conversation takes a sharp turn into pop culture with a segment on Bad Bunny being announced as

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