Episode Details

It’s hump day, and the Need to Know Morning Show is turning up the heat! Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down the intense upper Midwest weather as the region skips spring entirely, plunging into a stagnant 94-degree heatwave. Kev shares his struggle sleeping in a 90-degree house with a broken AC unit and maps out his upcoming weekend deck-moving project with a rented 6,000-pound telehandler from Zeus Reynolds. The hosts dive straight into the chaotic headlines from Chicago's rough Memorial Day weekend, analyzing the "teen takeovers" and a specialized "hog trap" perimeter strategy to disarm out-of-control street wildings. Plus, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich weighs in on the complete lack of deterrents and accountability under current progressive leadership. Next, agricultural expert Bridget Riedel drops by the studio to share two fascinating developments on the farm and ranch front: a global rubber shortage that is driving up tire prices by double digits and how drone dogs are patrolling seed corn fields in Hawaii. Finally, the guys unpack a powerful update on the Iran conflict, detailing how President Trump has weaponized the Abraham Accords to box the regime into a corner while the S&P hits record highs and the S.A.S. and institutional portfolio managers like Brian Kroc navigate a parabolic market "melt up." Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] The 6,000-Pound Deck Project: Kev details his plan to move a massive camper deck using a heavy-duty telehandler lift rented from the crew at Zeus Reynolds. [00:04:00] Blagojevich on Chicago's Melee: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich reacts to the 23 holiday shooting incidents in Chicago, calling out progressive curfews and "gentle" social service programs. [00:05:40] The Pissed-Off Dad Face: Kev shares a raw, personal parenting moment about the precise disciplinary boundaries needed to teach the next generation accountability and respect for authority. [00:07:30] Squeezing into the Thunder Speedos: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki crashes the studio wearing custom thunderstorm speedos to deliver a blazing 94-degree forecast before heading to a company golf outing. [00:08:45] Clearing the Avalanche: A quick look at the sports page as the Golden Knights pull off a shocking sweep against Colorado to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. [00:11:30] The Specialized Hog Trap Solution: Kev proposes a radical tactical strategy to handle city street riots, suggesting a National Guard perimeter grid to search and seize weapons from unruly crowds. [00:13:40] Net Migration and Public School Report Cards: A grim look…