On this episode of the "Jay Thomas Show," host Jay Thomas takes on a variety of topics with his guests and callers. He opens the show with an in-depth discussion about the public and professional fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including people losing their jobs for disparaging comments made on social media. Thomas also teases an exciting new business coming to the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The show features interviews with John Bernstein, who discusses a 5K glow run in memory of his daughter, Bailey, and Tyrone Leslie, president of Heritage Homes, who talks about a new community development.
Standout Moments:
- 2:00 - Jay talks about people losing their jobs for making vile comments online about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- 4:00 - The show's host, Jay Thomas, teases a new business coming to the Fargo metro area and asks listeners to guess what it might be.
- 5:30 - A caller suggests that the new business coming to Fargo might be a Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse.
- 9:00 - A discussion about the requirements for a Dave & Buster's location reveals that Fargo's population is too small for the chain.
- 10:00 - The show shares the history of Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts locations in Fargo, a long-running debate on the show.
- 17:00 - The host's conversation with his show's sports reporter reveals that NDSU is set to receive its largest one-game payday ever.
- 20:00 - A new segment begins with John Bernstein, who explains the first annual Bailey Bernstein 5K Glow Run and Walk, a memorial event for his daughter, Bailey, who was killed by a drunk driver.
- 30:00 - Tyrone Leslie, president of Heritage Homes, discusses the new Sunset Valley development in Horace, North Dakota, which will feature amenities like a pool, splash pad, and dog park.
- 35:00 - Jay talks about the importance of First Amendment rights but also the consequences of speech, particularly in the workplace.
- 38:00 - A caller shares a story about a business owner who lost a large account because of an employee's post on social media.
- 39:00 - The show wraps up with more calls and emails about the freedom of speech topic and a final word from the host.