📝 Episode Summary:
On today’s high-octane episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives into the swirling conversation around crime, justice, and accountability in Fargo and beyond. He breaks down a chaotic weekend that saw violent assaults and public frustration over legal leniency.
Sheriff Jesse Jahner joins the show, cutting his family vacation short to address the recent downtown Fargo assault, miscommunication between agencies, and what his office is doing to improve emergency response coordination.
Then, Cass County State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik steps into the studio for an intense, honest, and sometimes fiery discussion about plea deals, prosecutorial discretion, community outrage, and the limits of the justice system.
Oh, and don't worry—Jay still finds time to roast Gen Z for bringing their parents to job interviews and drops some hilarious personal stories involving boot repair, old school job applications, and his first CD purchase (spoiler: it’s pure 80s).
⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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[2:15] – 🎶 WeFest kicks off, Hardy headlines, and country music talk
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[2:37] – 🚨 Sheriff Jesse Jahner preview: Violent assault in downtown Fargo
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[3:44] – ⚖️ State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik joins at 3:05 PM to talk court frustrations
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[6:06] – 🧽 New advertiser shoutout: Kenny from Mobile Clean Truck Wash
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[6:59] – 🍼 Gen Z & job interviews… with their parents?! Jay reacts
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[14:00] – 🎙️ Jay’s first job interview: Montgomery Ward at age 16
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[24:09] – 👮 Sheriff Jahner explains what really happened downtown
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[39:00] – 🔍 Downtown safety: Is Fargo safe after dark?
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[50:03] – ⚖️ State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik defends plea deals and legal nuances
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[1:24:00] – 💵 Why are court fines waived? Kim discusses fines vs deterrents
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[1:51:16] – 🥩 $100 gift card giveaway to Soccer Meats
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[1:59:25] – 🎤 Rapid-fire personal Q&A with Kim and Jay: first CDs, karaoke songs, and favorite concerts
👥 Guest List (Full Names & Titles):
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Jesse Jahner – Cass County Sheriff
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Kim Hegvik – Cass County State’s Attorney
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Chris Coste – Manager, FM RedHawks Baseball Team
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Rodney B. – Co-host (frequent contributor)
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Eric (Caller) – Shared personal work story
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Jason (Caller) – Discussed community service and justice reform
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Chuck (Caller) – Winner of $100 Soccer Meats gift card
🎧 Why You Should Listen:
This episode is a full buffet of local insight, tough conversations, and Jay’s signature blend of no-nonsense radio and heartfelt community commentary. Whether you're fired up about crime policy, nostalgic about your first job, or just here for the giveaways and music talk, this one delivers.