It’s a "Suck Factor 9.5" kind of Friday as Alex and Kev navigate a brutal winter weather advisory and the even more volatile political climate gripping the region. This episode of the Need to Know Morning Show tackles the explosive unrest in Minneapolis, where ICE agents face coordinated ambushes and "ice traps" on the streets. The duo dives into the staggering net worth of Ilhan Omar, new allegations of multi-million dollar Somali crime syndicates in the Twin Cities, and whether President Trump will finally pull the trigger on the Insurrection Act of 1807.
Between heated discussions on "left-wing hack" reporters and the "Minneapolis Healing Circle," the show features an interview with Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner on his re-election bid and the "chilling" reality of fentanyl trafficking extending from the southern border into North Dakota.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:01:21] Near Blizzard Conditions Alex and Kev break down the "nasty" winter weather advisory, reporting near-zero visibility on Highway 10 and I-29, where semis are already being forced off the road by 50mph gusts.
[06:21] The Ilhan Omar Money Mystery The hosts react to Will Kane’s investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, questioning how her husband’s net worth reportedly jumped from $51,000 to over $30 million in a single year.
[12:39] Tom Homan: "Justice is Coming" A deep dive into Tom Homan’s latest briefing on the Minneapolis unrest. Homan confirms he is meeting with Trump to discuss the Insurrection Act and vows to expose the "well-financed" groups organizing attacks on ICE agents.
[20:53] The "Healing Circle" and Therapy Goats In a moment of levity, Kev mocks the Minneapolis City Attorney’s office for inviting staff to a "healing circle" with therapy goats to cope with the tension of the deportation operations.
[28:00] Jonathan Turley on Federal Authority Constitutional expert Jonathan Turley weighs in on whether Trump has the right to bypass the Posse Comitatus Act to enforce federal law in a "state of insurrection".
[36:03] The Somali Crime Syndicate A local attorney’s letter details the "RICO-level" crime syndicates allegedly operating human trafficking and fentanyl rings that stretch from the Twin Cities directly into Fargo.
[43:00] Sheriff Jesse Johner’s To-Do List Cass County Sheriff Jesse Johner joins the studio to discuss his third-term campaign, the success of the new jail pod, and the desperate need for follow-up mental health services to stop the "revolving door" of crime.