Kick off your post-Christmas Friday with Kevin Flynn as he dives into the strange "Monday feeling" of a holiday week and looks ahead to the high stakes of 2026. This episode balances festive reflections—including a review of the holiday flick Red One—with a hard-hitting look at the political landscape in Minnesota. Kevin breaks down the massive fraud allegations rocking the region, discusses the GOP’s path forward for the 2028 ticket, and reacts to President Trump’s recent military actions in Nigeria. Plus, a heartwarming call from a listener about the simple joy of rechargeable hand warmers and a nostalgic trip down memory lane regarding Fargo radio history.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
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[00:02:15] The 2026 Forecast Kevin discusses why the upcoming midterm elections will be "a biggin," focusing on the race to unseat Tim Walz and the importance of holding the House to avoid nonstop investigations.
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[00:09:00] The Best Gift in Decades Ryan from Aberdeen calls in to share how a pair of rechargeable electric hand warmers helped him recapture his "childlike sense of Christmas wonderment."
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[00:15:30] "Righteous Anger" & Subsidies Frequent contributor Grant from Hettinger delivers a fiery take on national debt, government subsidies, and the need for biblical leadership in modern politics.
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[00:21:30] Breaking News: Strikes in Nigeria A breakdown of President Trump’s recent military strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria following the targeting of innocent Christians.
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[00:23:00] The "Tip of the Iceberg" Kevin discusses Representative Tom Emmer’s recent comments on Fox Business regarding massive fraud cases involving housing and autism clinics in the Somali community.
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[00:25:00] 61 for 61 Nostalgia A longtime listener calls in to reminisce about Kevin’s legendary radio promotions on a billboard to raise money for the Roger Maris Cancer Center.