It’s a high-stakes Thursday on the Need to Know Morning Show as the Red River Valley digs out from a massive winter storm that dumped 14 inches of snow in some areas. While Kevin Flynn broadcasts from a "cool" 60-degree morning in Arizona, Alex Taylor handles the "glare ice" reality in the studio.
The heart of today’s episode is a moving, unscripted moment from the White House where a D.C. grandmother shares her powerful story of loss and why she believes one specific politician actually listened when no one else would. The duo also dives into the "frightening" reality of social media addiction—not just for kids, but for adults too—and catches up with the son of a Hollywood legend. From Olympic curling nuances to the "heart-attack snow" update, this episode covers the grit and the heart of the North Country.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:02:30] The Social Media "Rabbit Hole" Kevin and Alex have a candid conversation about phone addiction, describing the "frightening" trend of family members texting each other while sitting in the same room and the struggle to "do your business" without a screen in hand.
[00:11:45] "Grandma Said It": A Voice for the Voiceless The hosts play a viral clip of a D.C. grandmother who lost her grandson to violence. She delivers a fiery, heartfelt defense of Donald Trump, explaining how his team interviewed her in her home when she felt ignored by the "Democrat establishment."
[00:26:15] Uncle Miltie’s Secret Son Kevin recounts a fascinating lunch with his longtime friend Bob Williams, who revealed the Hollywood bombshell that he is actually the son—not the nephew—of the legendary Milton Berle.
[00:32:00] Glare Ice and 14-Inch Totals Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki delivers a sobering weather update: while the FM area saw about 5-6 inches, Devils Lake was buried under 14 inches. He warns that I-29 is currently "glare ice" with jackknifed semis blocking the way to Grand Forks.
[00:38:50] The "Gentlemanly" Rules of Curling As the Olympics heat up, the team attempts to decode the "nuances" of curling. They discuss the unique officiating style where players are expected to call their own faults in a game described as "shuffleboard meets darts."
[00:45:10] Olympic Hockey Heroics Big Game James breaks down Team USA’s thrilling walk-off win against Sweden in men’s hockey and previews the massive Gold Medal showdown between the U.S. and Canadian women’s teams.
[00:52:00] National Lash Day Dilemmas In a lighter moment, Alex and Kevin bond over their shared inability to apply fake eyelashes, despite Alex’s professional background as a hairstylist. "I cannot glue those suckers on!"