In this packed Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, host Kevin Flynn and a returning Alex Taylor break down a historic 2026 news cycle. The episode focuses on two massive headlines: the daring military capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and the shock decision by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz not to seek a third term. Kevin and Alex dive into the "wackadoodle" politics of the Walz family, the emergence of independent journalists like Nick Shirley in exposing multi-billion dollar fraud, and the "Don-Roe Doctrine" now taking shape under the current administration.
The conversation shifts from global military precision to local intrigue, featuring a viral Craigslist ad reportedly seeking "child actors" to help fraudulent daycares look legitimate. Plus, the crew recaps an instant-classic FCS National Championship game in Nashville, celebrates "National Cuddle Up Day," and previews a record-breaking warm January forecast that has the "Weather Wizard" Dean Wysocki baffled.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:11:30] – Operation Absolute Resolve: 15 Minutes to Justice A deep dive into the audacious military strike in Caracas. Kevin recounts how 150 aircraft and Delta Force commandos apprehended Nicholas Maduro in his pajamas, ending his reign as a fugitive in less than 15 minutes without a single American casualty.
[00:13:45] – The "Bus Driver" Dictator & 4D Chess The hosts discuss Maduro's meeting with Chinese officials just hours before his arrest and how the flawed Chinese air defense systems failed to protect him, signaling a "checkmate" for foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere.
[00:17:45] – Tim Walz Bows Out Amid Fraud Kevin and Alex react to "Tampon Tim" Walz’s announcement that he won't seek re-election. They discuss rumors of a "cabal" power transfer involving Senator Amy Klobuchar and the looming criminal liability for state fraud schemes.
[00:23:15] – "Child Actors for Hire": The Craigslist Scandal A look at a bizarre Craigslist discovery: Minneapolis daycares allegedly offering $1,500 a day for child actors to populate empty buildings during federal inspections following the massive Somali daycare fraud exposure.
[00:35:45] – The McRib Lawsuit & Weird News A lighter look at "Weirdtown," including McDonald’s facing a lawsuit over the McRib’s lack of "real pork" and James Bond movies heading to a major streaming platform.
[00:43:20] – Carolyn Leavitt on "10,000 Somali Schemes" White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt joins the media cycle to call out Governor Walz's incompetence and confirms nearly 2,000 DHS agents are surging into Minnesota to investigate criminal fraud.
[00:47:15] – The 37-Degree January Miracle Dean Wysocki provides a startling weather update, predicting temperatures near 40 degrees for January 7th—well above the normal teens for this time of year.