Join Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman for a lively Tuesday morning on WDAY Radio as they navigate a dense fog advisory and a surprisingly slippery FM Metro. The duo catches up on a whirlwind of local and national news, ranging from the grand reopening of a long-missed local Taco John’s to the chaotic, highlight-reel finish of the FCS National Championship game in Nashville. Between discussing the skyrocketing costs of daily life and the "Urban Dictionary" antics of Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki, the crew offers a perfect blend of essential information and morning humor to kickstart your day.
Key Moments
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Fargo’s Mayor Race & Public Safety: The team discusses Deputy Mayor Denise Colpack’s official announcement to run for mayor, highlighting her focus on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and community transparency.
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The "Whack" Heard ‘Round the World: Bonnie and Jace take a trip down memory lane to 1994, recalling the infamous attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan and the surrounding drama of the Tonya Harding scandal.
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Chaos in Nashville: A deep dive into the FCS Championship game where Montana State secured a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, fueled by a series of high-stakes blocked kicks.
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The Return of Potato Olés: The hosts marvel at the massive lines for the reopening of Taco John’s in Fargo, debating whether any fast food is truly worth a multi-year wait.
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Ridiculously Expensive: A relatable listener segment on inflation, covering everything from $100 concert sweatshirts and skyrocketing vehicle repair bills to the disappearance of the 99-cent pound of grapes.
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Recalls and Close Calls: A scary local story serves as a PSA for vehicle owners after a Fargo resident’s SUV caught fire in his garage due to an unnoticed electrical recall.
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AI Fails and Future Fears: From a police software glitch that transformed an officer into a cartoon frog to a stark warning from tech pioneers about granting legal rights to sentient AI, the team explores the "slippery slope" of modern technology.