Get back into the swing of things with Kevin Flynn on this special post-Christmas edition of the Need to Know Morning Show. As the region recovers from holiday festivities, Kevin navigates a "Monday-feeling" Friday filled with critical news and local insights. This episode tackles the treacherous ice rinks forming on North Dakota and Minnesota highways, the growing national conversation surrounding the "WALZ Act" in response to massive fraud allegations, and a look ahead to the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential horizon. From heartwarming stories of community heroes to the latest military strikes against ISIS, Kevin ensures you have everything you need to know to close out the year.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
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[00:03:15] Trump’s Christmas Eve Strike Kevin reads the official statement from President Trump regarding military strikes against ISIS "scum" in Nigeria in response to the targeting of Christians.
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[00:04:15] Cookies for Santa? A charming audio clip of an eight-year-old girl asking Donald Trump if Santa gets mad if you forget the cookies, and the President’s "cherubic" response.
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[00:10:00] The "WALZ Act" & Stamped Out Fraud A deep dive into the $9 billion fraud scandal in Minnesota. Kevin plays clips from GOP lawmakers and New York officials discussing how "negligence" in blue states is costing residents $1,500 per person.
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[00:16:30] Ag Mom & Winter Cattle Care Ag Director Bridget Riedel checks in to discuss the surprising winter activity of lice on cattle and shares 4-H safety tips for surviving the brutal January "clipper" systems.
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[00:25:30] The Christmas Hero: Adam Martin The moving story of an innocent woman jailed for five months due to an AI error, and how F5 Project founder Adam Martin stepped in to drive her home to Tennessee.
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[00:32:00] The 2028 Horizon Kevin discusses new polling showing J.D. Vance leading the Republican pack by 18%, while Democrat chatter focuses on Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.
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[00:39:15] Navy SEAL Workouts vs. Thirst Traps The team at The Five weighs in on J.D. Vance’s training videos and why nobody wants to see a "workout routine" during the week of Christmas cookies.