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The Need to Know Morning Show

The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3

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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01:18:16

Smoke, Stocks and Sprayers (07-31-25)

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2025/07/31

Today on Need to Know, Kevin and Alex dives into a fog of wildfire smoke, political heat, and Midwest agriculture happenings. While they weren’t broadcasting live from the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, SD, they had boots-on-the-ground updates from Dean Wysocki, plus plenty of insights on the field day’s turnout and tech. 🕒 Highlight Reel: [00:03:45] – Smoke Check: Deano explains the Canadian wildfire haze and what it means for WeFest and outdoor work.[00:09:10] – Ag PhD Roundup: Dean Wysocki reports

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01:27:07

Smoke Signals, Flying Monkeys and Farming with Ferris...

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2025/07/30

On this rollicking episode of The Need to Know Morning Show, hosts Alex and Kevin wrangle everything from Canadian wildfire smoke to immersive Wizard of Oz experiences, all while sipping coffee and serving side-eye to government regulations. 0:55 – Bridgette Readel on Vertical Farming: How Dyson’s 26-acre greenhouse uses a spinning carousel to grow strawberries with AI and sensors. 1:47 – Kevin marvels at NYC balcony gardens: Lettuce growing like it’s Times Square. 5:31 – Lee Zeldin & Chris Wright:

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01:36:01

Wiener Dogs, Trade Wars, and National Lipstick Day: A...

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2025/07/29

Get ready for a jam-packed Tuesday edition of Need to Know Morning Show with Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn! From the adorable chaos of the upcoming Wiener Dog Races in Vergas, MN 🐶 to the smoky skies creeping in from Canada 🌫️, there's a lot to cover — and laugh about. The duo dives into Trump's new EU trade deal (spoiler: Charles Payne is pumped), RFK Jr.'s fiery chat with Charlie Kirk on vaccine injury reform, national food holidays (hello, chicken wings and chili dogs 🌭), and whether golf cart

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01:33:28

Storm Fronts and Firestorms: From Weather Warnings to...

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2025/07/28

Start your week with a bang on the Need To Know Morning Show! Kevin and Alex bring their signature mix of weather updates, cultural hot takes, and political bombshells. From brewing summer storms and bonfire weekend recaps to hard-hitting commentary on FBI investigations and the Russia collusion narrative, this episode is packed with energy, opinion, and enough sass to get you through your Monday. Plus, a powerful chat on hormone health with Mariah Prussia—because self-care matters, even in the

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01:35:47

Smoky Skies and Wrestling Goodbyes: The Week America...

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2025/07/25

In this high-energy Friday edition of The Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex take listeners on a whirlwind tour of national headlines, local events, pop culture tributes, and, of course, plenty of weather gripes and giggles. With wildfire smoke blanketing the Midwest, emotions ran high — especially during an extended tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, a true icon in and out of the wrestling ring. Whether you're here for the hot fudge sundaes, hot takes, or hot weather forecast, this episode is

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01:34:53

Smoke, Scandal and Shallow Walleyes: A Morning Deep...

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2025/07/24

Start your morning right with The Need to Know Morning Show hosted by Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor, bringing you a wild mix of weather, politics, local stories, and outdoor updates — with a side of smoky air and political fire. In this packed episode, the hosts rant and riff about Canada’s never-ending smoke invasion, air quality alerts “until further notice,” and how it’s affecting everything from bloody noses to outdoor plans. They also break down Tulsi Gabbard’s explosive claims about the Obama

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01:28:57

Prince of Darkness and Political Storms: Ozzy...

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2025/07/23

Today on the Need to Know Morning Show, it’s a wild ride through music legends and political intrigue. Hosts Kevin and Alex reflect on the passing of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, exploring his legacy from Black Sabbath to The Osbournes, with listeners sharing stories and laughs (and a few tears). Then it’s straight into the fire: Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason in connection with Russiagate—and the fallout is just beginning. Tulsi Gabbard responds, and we dive into Hillary Clinton’s email

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01:33:52

Golf, Grit, and Grand Forks: The Scotty Scheffler...

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2025/07/22

Kevin and Alex are back with your Tuesday fix of fast-moving stories, standout guests, and refreshing summer takes. They dive into the heartwarming story of LPGA golfer Amy Olson’s connection to Scotty Scheffler’s powerful weekend win, break down the latest from the Ag world with Darren Hefty, and hit hot local headlines, including the buzz around downtown Grand Forks. Plus—find out what a "climate lockdown" actually means and why it's on the radar. 🎧 Standout Moments & Timestamps: [00:00] –

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01:36:37

From Grid to Grit: Storms, Schools and Saving North...

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2025/07/21

Kevin and Alex bring the heat (and the lightning) in this packed edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. With severe storms rolling through the region and power grid alerts flashing, the guys dig into energy policy, federal overreach, and why North Dakota needs to double down on independence. From local school board showdowns to national headlines, this episode is high-voltage talk radio with a pulse. Expect sharp takes, listener calls, and more than a few laughs as the duo covers the stories that

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01:19:38

Coffee, Cubs & Conspiracies: The Triangle Trip...

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2025/07/18

It’s Friday, July 18th, and Deano’s off on a “Triangle Trip” through Omaha, Chicago, and back to the Twin Cities — but Kev’s holding it down with weather updates, strong takes, and a hot cup of Moxie Java ☕️. From NPR funding debates and Senator Kennedy’s roast session 🎯 to Kendall Qualls’ political ambitions and a staged ICE kidnapping in L.A. — this episode has everything: laughs, lightning, and lawn care tips. Stick around for the weekend weather, a chat about farming on the National Mall, and a

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01:25:43

Swimmer’s Itch, Swampy Politics & Summer...

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2025/07/17

Start your morning with Kevin and Alex’s signature mix of banter, weather, headlines, and hot takes on current events. In this episode, the duo dives into: A record-breaking July morning chill (43°F!) Wildfire fallout and political red tape in California Obama’s guest spot on Michelle’s podcast and the debate about masculinity The creeping plague of "swimmer's itch" in Minnesota lakes Listener texts, local happenings, and plenty of sarcasm with a side of sass From serious commentary on federal

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01:34:12

A Witty Hump Day Wake-Up (07-16-25)

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2025/07/16

In this high-energy, often hilarious midweek edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin and Alex breeze through hot topics with their trademark banter. From robot umpires at the All-Star Game to a fiery interview with Senator John Kennedy on federal spending cuts (and some truly bizarre examples of waste), it’s a full-bodied brew of headlines, weather, sports, and sarcasm. Plus, it’s World Snake Day, so naturally there’s a tangent on pythons in Florida, bird poop-powered weeds, and mulberry

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01:33:55

Auto-Pen-palooza, Smoke Signals, and Horse Tales:...

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2025/07/15

It’s July 15th on the Need to Know Morning Show with Kevin and Alex — and things get smoky, spicy, and downright suspicious. From wildfires and weather to wild conspiracies, this episode is packed tighter than a North Dakota thundercloud. 🐎💨🔥 🕒 Standout Moments (with Timestamps): 0:00 – 🎉 Birthday shoutouts + Orange Chicken Day! 1:16 – ☁️ Deano’s detailed weather forecast & smoke situation 6:13 – 📬 Kendall Qualls surprise email & political speculation 7:11 – 🔥 Deep dive into the Epstein list,

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01:38:38

Smoke, Cheese, and Big Beautiful Bills: July Jams...

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2025/07/14

In this lively and opinion-packed Monday morning edition, Kevin and Alex reunite after a brief break to dish out sizzling takes on the week’s news, weather, politics, sports, and yes—grape beer. From wildfire smoke and child labor in cannabis farms, to Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” and an unexpected culinary celebration of National Cheese Day, the conversation is as smoky as the North Dakota air. Also featuring updates on the Red River Valley Fair, Twins baseball, and a heated text thread that goes

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01:41:10

Steve Hallstrom guest hosts (7-11-25)

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2025/07/11

In this heartfelt, high-energy episode of Need-to-Know Morning Show, Steve Hallstrom (flying solo while Kevin and Alex are off) leads a lively Friday morning ride through local stories, political commentary, and deeply personal reflections. From a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed birthday party to a powerful community giveaway that left families in tears, Steve dives into the moments that matter — laughter, leadership, faith, weather, sports, and even screw worms. 🐛 Listeners call in with real stories of

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01:28:18

Kane, Controversy & Karaoke: Fair Warnings &...

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2025/07/10

It’s another wild ride on the Need To Know Morning Show with Jay Thomas, Alex Taylor, and Chris Larson as they blend breaking news, weather updates, fiery political takes, and laugh-out-loud music critiques. This episode features everything from Kane Brown concert hype to deep dives on Epstein theories and Minnesota’s controversial hiring policies. ⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps: 0:00 – 1:21 🎤Red River Valley Fair PreviewKane Brown takes the stage tonight, and the crew covers everything from VIP

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01:39:29

Dimples, Downtown Shootouts & the Dimple...

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2025/07/09

🧁 (0:01:00) — Morning Kickoff & National DaysJay and Alex open with quirky banter about National Dimple Day and National Sugar Cookie Day. Mario Lopez is crowned the dimple king, while holiday movie nostalgia takes over briefly. 🛒 (0:06:00) — The Great Grocery Giveaway is Back!The crew announces Diana Vega of Hebron, ND has 11 minutes to call in and claim her grocery prize. She doesn’t make it. Reminder: listeners must register by 9 AM at am1100theflag.com! 🎯 (0:17:30) — Charlie Kirk Takedown &

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01:51:00

Sirens, Storms & Hypnotized Chickens: America in...

The Need to Know Morning Show ·

2025/07/08

Today on Need to Know, Jay Thomas is solo behind the mic, serving up a rapid-fire blend of politics, weather warnings, deep-state conspiracies, and... hypnotized chickens. From the heartbreaking Hill Country flood in Texas to wild debates about Nobel Peace Prizes and Border Patrol shootouts, this episode swings from deadly serious to laugh-out-loud bizarre. Plus, can anyone beat Kyle’s 8.1-second call-in record in the Great Grocery Giveaway? (Spoiler: not Ryan Anderson.) ⏱️ Standout Moments &

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01:44:44

Floods, Fireworks & Food Fights: NTK Unfiltered!...

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2025/07/07

In this emotionally charged and jam-packed episode of Need to Know Morning Show, guest host Jay Thomas joins Alex Taylor to unpack the tragic Texas flooding disaster that left 82+ dead and scores missing. Hear from camp counselors and meteorologists, and buckle in for a fiery political debate over blame, preparedness, and the big, beautiful bill from D.C. 🏛️ It’s not all heavy, though — the team lightens the mood with fireworks showdowns, a grocery giveaway countdown, sizzling weather forecasts,

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01:32:34

Stars, Storms & Grocery Glory: Your July 4th...

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2025/07/03

On this special Independence Day Eve broadcast, Kevin Flynn holds down the fort while Alex is out, delivering a jam-packed morning show filled with weather warnings, political firestorms, fishing updates, and a $10,000 grocery giveaway countdown. Expect fiery takes on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” insights into inflation and energy policy, and a heavy dose of Fargo-Moorhead weather prep before fireworks potentially get rained out. Plus, discover the surprising origin of Dippin’ Dots (spoiler: cow food),

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