📝 Episode Summary:
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred episode of the Jay Thomas Show — where hot tubs, highway protests, and haunted barns collide in North Dakota realness. Jay kicks things off with some love for Hot Spring Spas, then dives straight into weather forecasts with Dean before shifting gears to some major news topics — including Minnesota’s head-scratching new laws and the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida.
Cass County Commissioner Tim Flakoll joins the show to talk everything from REO Speedwagon medallions and old barn clean-outs to the financial missteps of COVID-era spending. The show also touches on local development issues, small-town survival, and West Fargo’s new pedestrian bridge (a.k.a. “The Bridge to Somewhere”).
This episode is a buffet of classic Jay: entertaining, grounded, and just a little outrageous.
⏱️ Standout Timestamps:
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[0:00] Hot Tub Vinny & Why Hot Tubs Fix Your Life
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[2:01] Weather banter with Dean, golf outfit jokes, and storm forecasts
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[10:11] Tim Flack shares a nostalgic REO Speedwagon medallion story
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[15:00] Small-town storm damage and disaster response in Hunter & Page
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[19:56] Cass Jail expansion and federal CARES Act funding explained
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[25:28] The problem with tax breaks and financial planning in Fargo
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[28:58] Alligator Alcatraz explained: Processing centers in the Everglades
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[55:05] Minnesota’s wild new laws: Lane-splitting, child influencer rules & boating permits
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[1:14:00] A deep dive into the new boater permit law & out-of-state exemptions
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[1:45:00] West Fargo’s pedestrian bridge project and city development debates
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[2:03:00] Lululemon vs. Costco hoodie showdown — capitalism gets spicy
🎙️ Guests:
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Tim Flakoll – Cass County Commissioner
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Dean Wysocki – Meteorologist, WDAY
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Ronnie Lee – Producer & resident parade Grand Marshal (maybe)
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
This episode is for listeners who enjoy small-town politics, Midwestern humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism about government spending. If you're into quirky stories, policy rants, and community hot takes, you’re in for a treat.