In this high-octane Thursday edition of the Need to Know Morning Show, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor dissect the explosive fallout from President Trump’s State of the Union address. The team pulls no punches regarding the "bulging eyes" and "straitjacket" antics of the Squad, while celebrating a historic gold medal victory for U.S. Men’s Hockey. We dive deep into the newly declared "War on Fraud" as Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals a $259 million deferment from Minnesota due to Medicaid scandals. Plus, we explore the bizarre world of "ruminant weed control," cattle rustling in the digital age with Bridgette Readel, and a weather debate that has Dean Wysocki questioning if it has ever actually snowed in July in Fargo.
Standout Moments & Timestamps
[06:10] – Bernie vs. The MMA Senator The show opens with a viral Senate hearing dust-up between Bernie Sanders and Mark Wayne Mullen. The crew reacts to Mullen’s "beast mode" MMA background and his blunt assessment of Bernie’s long-term involvement in a "broken" healthcare system.
[06:35] – Jesse Watters: The "Crazy" Recap Jesse Watters breaks down the State of the Union highlights, focusing on Trump’s "straitjacket" comments regarding Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. The team discusses the Democrats' refusal to stand for a Ukrainian murder victim and a 100-year-old Navy fighter pilot.
[06:48] – Fetterman: The New Independent? John Fetterman earns unexpected praise from the crew for being "the only reasonable Democrat" in the room. The guys discuss his decision to stand for the military and widows, questioning how long he can remain in the party before being "voted out by the haters."
[07:13] – Cattle Rustling & Robot Tractors Live from the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Ag Director Bridgette Readel reveals that cattle rustling is "alive and well," with one ranch losing $400,000 in livestock. She also previews Fendt’s new 550-horsepower tractor that features a joystick instead of a steering wheel.
[07:25] – The 38-Degree Melt Dean Wysocki brings the "fair-weather" news: a 20-degree warmup is hitting the valley today. While an arctic front looms for the weekend, Dean predicts this might be our "last blast" of sub-zero temperatures for the season.
[08:12] – The Grumpy Hockey Fan A hilarious voicemail from a "grumpy old man" demanding the show stop talking about sports triggers a debate about American values. Kevin and Alex double down, insisting that if you can’t celebrate a U.S. gold medal, you might not have a pulse.
[08:35] – Dr. Oz’s War on Fraud CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins to discuss the $259 million being withheld from Minnesota. He details a "widespread scandal" involving autism care fraud and "ghost" medical equipment businesses owned by foreign nationals.
[08:42] – The Somali Daycare "Playbook" The crew explores a shocking report on how some immigrant communities are allegedly gaming the daycare system. They break down a "scam" involving neighboring homes, multiple wives, and $7,000-a-month government assistance packages.
[08:55] – The July Snow Challenge The episode ends with a cliffhanger: Alex and Kevin insist it has snowed in Fargo during July. A skeptical Dean Wysocki takes the assignment to research the archives and report back with the "icy" truth.