Episode Details

On this Monday edition of Need to Know, Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a wild weekend of news, local sports, and political drama. The guys dive deep into the newly dropped Tulsi Gabbard files exposing a massive COVID-19 cover-up and question the legitimacy of Dr. Fauci’s eleventh-hour pardon. Plus, a look into the massive $4 million funding scandal rocking the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, and Judge Janine drops by to discuss the battle over clean fountains and safe streets in Washington, D.C. Finally, fitness and wellness expert Mariah Prussia joins the show to talk self-sufficiency, victory gardens, and a bizarre ecological mystery happening on local farms. Standout Moments & Timestamps Banana Ball & The Weekend Outlook: Alex and Kevin look ahead to the highly anticipated arrival of the Savannah Bananas and preview a very soggy week of local weather. The $4 Million Red Tape: A look at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where small minority subcontractors claim they are being crushed financially and forced to sign non-disclosure agreements. Sports Page Highlights: A recap of Wyndham Clark’s massive US Open victory, the Twins' big series opener against the Dodgers, and the dominant East sweep at the annual Shrine Bowl. The Fauci Cover-Up Exposed: Deep dive into former DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s explosive document release detailing Anthony Fauci's covert visits to the CIA and his alleged manipulation of the lab-leak intelligence assessment. Cleaning Up D.C. with Judge Janine: Judge Janine weighs in on the strict prosecution of vandalism at the National Mall's reflecting pool, federal security updates ahead of America’s 250th celebration, and the reality of sleeper cell threats. Where Have All the Hawks Gone?: Health and wellness expert Mariah Prussia details a worrying ecological shift on local farms where birds of prey have entirely vanished, leaving an exploding—and visibly mangy—rabbit population behind. The Farm Fresh Egg Test: Mariah drops some backyard homesteading wisdom, teaching listeners how to use a simple glass of water to identify a bad egg and explaining what that mysterious red spot on your yolk actually means. Tech and Supply Shortages: The guys address text lines pointing out massive inventory crunches and price hikes on computers, phones, and watches as nationwide data centers suck up the chip supply.