Episode Details

Turn up the heat and watch out for the thunder! On this stormy Tuesday edition of Need to Know, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor brave the local street flooding to bring you the wildest stories from across the nation and right here in the valley. The duo dives headfirst into the surreal monument protests in Washington, D.C., where left-wing activists have literally formed a "pro-algae" army to contest a monument cleanup initiative. The team breaks down the ongoing financial wreckage at the newly opened $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where small business subcontractors are speaking out about millions in unpaid bills and restrictive NDAs. Plus, regular contributor Bridget Riedel checks in from Montana with mind-blowing mosquito research, Troy Mater previews the booming 55+ maintenance-free lifestyle at the Ranch at Sunset Valley in Horace, and the guys try to translate Kamala Harris's latest viral, hope-filled word salad interview with Don Lemon. Standout Moments & Timestamps My Son’s a Rocker: Kevin shares a heartwarming, full-circle moment after his son hits him up for tickets to see a 90s alternative rock staple at the upcoming fair. Ilhan Omar’s Clerical Cash Drop: A look into Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's latest ethics firestorm after her family's reported net worth magically plummeted from $30 million to under $125,000 due to a "bookkeeping error." The World Cup Rebounds: Big Game James drops the latest soccer metrics, including Lionel Messi breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina blanks Austria. Rooting for Algae: The guys unpack a hilarious panel segment highlighting the pure lunacy of adult D.C. protesters wearing full-body costumes to advocate for pond sludge. Shaking the Mosquito Patterns: Ag expert Bridgette Readel reports from Billings on a terrifying new piece of research proving that pesky mosquitoes are actively learning to bypass DEET by associating the chemical's smell with food. Building Without Closing Surprises: Troy Mater of Heritage Homes drops by to layout the blueprints for the scenic new layout at Sunset Valley and outlines how they protect buyers from late-stage economic surprises. Crushed by the Chicago Way: An exclusive look at the layers of debt engulfing small minority-owned construction firms stiffed out of millions by the general managers of the Obama Center. Hope is a Action Verb: Alex and Kevin play the tape on Vice President Kamala Harris's baffling, late-night philosophical explanation of inner light, ceremonies of darkness, and grammatical parts of speech.