It’s a blockbuster Monday on the Need to Know Morning Show as hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a weekend that reshaped both global geopolitics and local Minnesota leadership. The episode centers on the stunning precision of "Operation Absolute Resolve," a 15-minute Delta Force extraction that brought Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to American soil to face narco-terrorism charges.
Back home, the political landscape is shifting just as rapidly. The duo discusses breaking rumors of Governor Tim Walz's impending resignation from the 2026 race amid a widening daycare fraud scandal, potentially paving the way for Senator Amy Klobuchar. From the "Vegas Giveaway" kickoff to a deep dive into the "Don-Roe Doctrine" with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this episode captures a nation where the "adults are back in charge" and the "adult daycares" are finally under the microscope.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:02:40] – The "Man-Picture" Restoration Kevin and Alex discuss President Trump’s recent executive actions, including his move to restore the official federal portraits of high-ranking officials to their pre-transition appearances, signaling a sharp departure from the previous administration's policies.
[00:10:45] – 15 Minutes to Justice: The Caracas Raid A moment-by-moment breakdown of the military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro. Kevin describes how 150 aircraft neutralized Venezuelan air defenses while Delta Force apprehended Maduro and his wife in their pajamas—all in under 15 minutes.
[00:13:20] – "Operation Absolute Resolve" Details Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman Dan "Raising Cane" provide a briefing on the mission's precision, confirming that not a single American service member or piece of equipment was lost during the extraction from a heavily fortified military base.
[00:19:15] – The Whole Milk Comeback Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins to discuss the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, explaining how the return of whole milk to schools aims to reverse a decade-long 77% decline in student milk consumption.
[00:27:15] – Marco Rubio vs. The Media Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s fiery Meet the Press appearance is picked apart. Rubio "schools" Margaret Brennan on why the U.S. doesn't need Venezuela’s oil but won't allow adversaries to control the Western Hemisphere.
[00:35:45] – The McRib & "Parts as Parts" In a lighter moment, the hosts react to a lawsuit against McDonald’s for "false advertising" regarding the McRib, leading to a hilarious debate about what actually constitutes "pork" in fast food.
[00:43:50] – "Land of 10,000 Somali Schemes" White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt calls into the news cycle to address the massive fraud in Minnesota, confirming that 2,000 DHS agents have been surged into the state to investigate criminal liability within the Walz administration.