It’s a high-octane Friday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. In his final day sitting in for Kevin Flynn, Jay Thomas teams up with Alex Taylor to tackle the "crooked gift that keeps on giving"—Minnesota politics. The duo dives deep into the fallout of the Feeding Our Future fraud, calling for accountability as Attorney General Keith Ellison smirks his way through congressional hearings.
The episode isn't just about political theater; it's a quintessential community conversation. Jay shares a personal "caught red-handed" story about his wife and a garage door, argues with Meteorologist Dean Wysocki over whether it's actually going to hit 50 degrees this weekend, and gets a first-look at the massive new upgrades at Hector International Airport. From "V-neck comforters" with Mike Lindell to a list of the worst Valentine's Day gifts (hint: no weight loss pills), this episode is a marathon of local grit and unfiltered commentary.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:02:40] – The "Mob" in the Committee Room Jay reacts to Keith Ellison’s smirking testimony before Senator Josh Hawley, comparing the Attorney General’s demeanor to 1960s mobsters and demanding to know where the stolen billions actually went.
[00:06:50] – The Nancy Guthrie Mystery The team discusses the "bizarre" investigation into the Savannah Guthrie family case, questioning why Pima County authorities are withholding evidence from the FBI and local jurisdiction wars.
[00:15:35] – The Garage Door Confession In a hilarious domestic moment, Jay reveals how he caught his wife Maria trying to hide a minor garage door mishap—and why OnTrack Garage Door is now on speed dial.
[00:19:12] – Mike Lindell’s "V-Neck" Masterclass MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell calls in to discuss his lead in the gubernatorial polls and gives Jay a masterclass in marketing while explaining why he can’t (yet) make a comforter with a V-neck.
[00:23:45] – Homan’s "Operation Metro Surge" Wrap-up A breakdown of Tom Homan’s appearance with Laura Ingraham, where he explains why ICE is shifting tactics in Minneapolis and why the "withdrawal" headlines are fake news.
[00:32:55] – Gavin Newsom Gets Upstaged The crew laughs at The Five’s analysis of Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer, "emasculating" him by grabbing the microphone and scolding the press during a Planned Parenthood event.
[00:38:58] – New Skies at Hector International Airport Director Sean Doberstein joins the studio to unveil the new nine-gate expansion, the virtual reality "immersive room" for anxious flyers, and the highly anticipated "Salty Bison" restaurant.
[00:46:10] – White Castles and Smoking Closets A passionate plea for the return of smoking rooms in airports and Jay’s excitement over the new White Castle "burger steaming" machines appearing in terminals.
[00:52:15] – The Billboard Top 5 "Sexy" Songs Jay and Alex wrap the week by critiquing Billboard’s list of the sexiest songs, questioning how Olivia Newton-John beat out Marvin Gaye.