The Need to Know Morning Show

Tinderboxes, Tallow, and the Top-Down Flip (1-12-26)


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In this high-energy Monday morning broadcast from January 12, 2026, hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor break down a weekend that reshaped both the NFL playoff picture and the political landscape in the Midwest. The duo dives deep into the intensifying ICE operations in Minneapolis, featuring exclusive insights from Secretary Kristi Noem on the push to impeach her and Senator John Kennedy’s take on the "tinderbox" environment facing law enforcement. The conversation shifts from the streets to the dinner table as the show explores a revolutionary overhaul of the FDA food pyramid. With special guest Mariah Prussia, the team discusses why the government is finally "flipping the pyramid" to prioritize proteins and whole foods over processed sugars. From the history of grain elevators on the prairie to the brewing civil unrest in Iran, this episode covers the critical intersection of local heritage and global upheaval. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:00:05] – The Playoff Purge Kevin and Alex celebrate a "Great Monday" as perennial powerhouses like the Chiefs, Eagles, and Packers are officially eliminated from the playoffs, paving the way for fresh faces in the Super Bowl. [00:06:50] – Senator John Kennedy on the Minneapolis "Tinderbox" A featured segment with Senator Kennedy addressing the tragic shooting in Minneapolis and the "Ice Watcher" groups trained to disrupt law enforcement raids. [00:10:40] – Kristi Noem Strikes Back Secretary Noem joins Maria Bartiromo to respond to calls for her impeachment, doubling down on the "surge" of agents into Minnesota to combat sex trafficking and fraud. [00:18:45] – Prairie History: The Rise of the Elevator Bridgette Readel takes the show to "school" with a fascinating look at how steam-powered grain elevators in Buffalo and Chicago birthed the modern concepts of "basis" and standardized grain grading. [00:28:45] – Flipping the Food Pyramid HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. details the massive shift in dietary guidelines, moving away from "mercantile interests" and putting protein and whole foods back at the top. [00:34:00] – The "Real Food" Revolution Health expert Mariah Prussia joins the studio to discuss the "Great Awakening" in American health, the dangers of seed oils, and why your body treats high fructose corn syrup differently than natural sugar. [00:43:50] – The War Powers Power Grab Senator Lindsey Graham sounds the alarm on Congressional attempts to clip the President’s wings, arguing that the 1973 War Powers Act is an unconstitutional overreach. [00:45:10] – Revolution in Tehran…
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