On this jam-packed episode of The Jay Thomas Show, the band gets back together for a fiery return — and they’re not holding back. From shocking property valuation practices in West Fargo to scenic summer roadtrip memories and some lighthearted domestic bar décor negotiations, Jay and the crew serve up laughs, outrage, and sharp insight.
🏡 Main Story: A jaw-dropping housing segment takes over the show as Jay talks to realtors, homeowners, and even a local appraiser about the explosive rise in property valuations — and how special assessments are being double-counted. Guest Amanda Jensen shares her personal fight against what many are calling "a broken system." Is it time for a class-action lawsuit?
🚗 Lighter Side: It’s also National Road Trip Day, so buckle up for listener-favorite tales from haunted towns in Arizona, riverside rides through Minnesota, and an accidental Elvis pilgrimage.
🔧 Bonus: Fix-It Tips and giving back — hear how a local auto ministry has donated nearly 600 cars to community members in need.
🎶 Plus: Hot Tub Time Machine trivia, some surprising celebrity birthdays, and Jay’s hilarious showdown over deck decorations with his wife.
⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps):
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(2:17) – “The Band’s Back Together”: The Jay Thomas Show returns with big energy and laughs.
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(5:06) – “$324K for THAT House?”: Jay breaks down the shocker listing prices in his modest neighborhood.
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(6:24) – Real-Time Crime Centers & Cameras: Big brother or big help?
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(14:10) – National Road Trip Day!: Listeners share the most beautiful drives across America.
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(25:33) – “I’ll Trade You 2 Bacardi Signs for That Spinny Yard Thing”: Jay and his wife’s hilarious battle over backyard aesthetics.
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(30:50) – Hot Housing Market Mayhem: Home prices, taxes, and special assessments go under the microscope.
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(42:34) – Why Are Flags at Half-Staff?: The crew investigates.
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(51:03) – Amanda’s Battle Begins: A homeowner’s firsthand account of the valuation crisis.
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(56:22) – "We're Not in a Million-Dollar Neighborhood!": Location vs. logic in city assessments.
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(1:07:33) – Double Dipping & Legal Confusion: Are special assessments being counted twice?
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(1:22:22) – Is West Fargo Spending Too Fast to Keep Up?
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(1:31:31) – Affordable Housing Dilemma: Median home price hits $360K. What now?
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(1:54:21) – Fix It Forward: Local nonprofit nears 600 cars given to families in need.