📖 Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify-style):
It’s a whirlwind of laughs, rants, and deep dives on today’s Jay Thomas Show! Jay kicks things off with big thanks to the community after a successful hero’s picnic and then dives headfirst into Fargo’s 1975 time capsule madness—what’s inside? Bee Gees albums? Tab soda? A rotary phone?
Then, watchdog Dustin Gawrylow joins to break down North Dakota’s latest property tax snafu with clarity and just the right amount of sass. From Evel Knievel toys to griping about zipper merges and awkward Circle K bathroom encounters, this episode is a perfect blend of nostalgia, civic insight, and classic Jay hilarity.
🕒 Timestamps & Standout Moments:
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[2:00] – A hero’s salute and community shoutout from Hebron Brick and Saga Meats
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[3:00] – Dustin Gawrylow drops in with breaking news on North Dakota’s property tax bill issues
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[8:30] – Fargo’s 1975 time capsule: What’s really inside? Callers get creative (and hilarious)
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[17:00] – Evel Knievel wind-up toy? Bee Gees 8-track? Pop Rocks? The speculation continues
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[24:00] – Weather talk with Dean, including Fourth of July forecasts (and some meteorological sass)
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[27:00] – Dustin returns: Auto insurance nightmares & deer collisions
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[33:00] – Jay and Dustin get real about tax policy, crony capitalism, and state-level mismanagement
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[50:00] – Should the state fully fund K–12 education? A fiery debate on fairness & responsibility
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[1:04:00] – Commerce Department rants, giveaways for rich companies, and the inferiority complex in state government
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[1:28:00] – The Great Grocery Giveaway: Taylor Buhr wins with a 3 minute callback time!
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[1:35:00] – Shay West Garden Center zoning drama and what a “PUD” really is
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[1:50:00] – Time capsule fever hits max level: Listeners call in wild guesses and flood memories from 1975
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[2:03:00] – Jay wraps it up with Friday’s big ticket giveaways and a heartfelt “see ya tomorrow”
👥 Guests Featured:
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Dustin Gawrylow – North Dakota Watchdog Network
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Dean Wysocki – WDAY Weather Team
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Callers Galore – Including Chris, Holly, Mike, Eric, Karen, Steve, Ken, Dan, Tim, Julie, Rory, and many more
📝 Notes:
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Want to watch the time capsule opening? 📦 Head to the Fargo Public Library’s socials.
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Read Dustin’s article on the property tax controversy: watchingnd.com
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Want groceries for a year? Register for the Great Grocery Giveaway at WDAYradioNow.com!