It’s a Fat Tuesday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, and the energy is high despite a "working vacay" for Kevin in the desert and a looming winter storm back in the North Country. Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate the last day of Mardi Gras with Cajun tunes while preparing for a messy transition from 50-degree sunshine to a rain-snow "glare" event.
The duo dives deep into the national debate over the SAVE Act, highlighting the eight GOP senators blocking voter ID legislation and featuring sharp commentary from Kayleigh McEnany and Senator Mike Lee. From a "Seinfeld" government shutdown to AOC’s "stammer time" performance at the Munich Security Conference, the team breaks down the biggest stories in politics, sports, and agriculture. Plus, West Fargo’s Rhonda Jorgensen stops by to talk about "Coffee with a Cop" and a robotic dog that’s joining the force.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:10:00] The Eight GOP Holdouts The hosts discuss a viral update identifying the eight Republican senators allegedly blocking the SAVE Act, leading to a passionate listener-driven call to action for secure elections.
[00:23:00] AOC’s "MC Stammer" Performance A deep dive into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's viral struggle to answer basic foreign policy questions in Munich. The Gutfeld panel weighs in on whether her presidential aspirations are officially over.
[01:03:00] The Soybean Twine Innovation Ag Director Bridget Riedel explains cutting-edge research using soybean hulls to create digestible twine for hay bales—preventing the "plastic balls" often found in cattle’s guts.
[01:21:00] The "Seinfeld" Shutdown Dana Perino makes the case that the current government tension is a "shutdown about nothing," highlighting the irony of politicians heading to Europe while federal employees worry about their paychecks.
[01:34:00] Robotic Dogs and "Coffee with a Cop" West Fargo’s Rhonda Jorgensen reveals the latest addition to the bomb squad—a robotic dog—and invites the community to the Rust-Ad Recreation Center for demonstrations and cookies.
[01:46:00] Tyrus on the "Common Sense" ID Test Tyrus offers a hilarious and biting critique of the narrative that people of color can’t get IDs, asking the simple question: "Do you have a driver's license?"
[01:57:00] The Weather "Fence Line" Dino gives a final warning on the winter storm, explaining the sharp 50-mile cutoff that determines whether Fargo gets a nuisance dusting or a six-inch "Widowmaker" heart-attack snow.