Episode Details

Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn kick off a sunny Monday on the Need to Know Morning Show (AM 1100 / FM 92.3 The Flag) with an unseasonably warm forecast and an action-packed morning rundown. Between banter on Dress Like a Dork Day, local sports triumphs, and the pop-culture wire, the hosts dive into deep discussions on the future of the nation. The show features extensive highlights from Newt Gingrich’s latest book, America's Golden Age, unpacking everything from lunar settlements and preventative healthcare to a complete overhaul of America's antiquated K–12 education model. Ag director Bridgette Readel joins the studio to break down the shifting congressional dynamics threatening the next Farm Bill and the stark disconnect between record crop yields and producer profitability. Later, fitness and wellness coach Mariah Prussia stops by to announce her new community self-defense classes with the Fargo Park District, alongside practical tips on cold-water acclimation, triathlon conditioning, and ditching treadmill distractions. The morning wraps with analysis of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s economic critique on Larry Kudlow’s show before handing the reins over to Scott Hennen.