On this spirited episode of the Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives into the uproar surrounding local graduation ceremonies—complete with maracas, banging lids, and full-on chaos in the aisles. Listeners weigh in, and things get real. Later, Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney joins the show to unpack the city's newly approved public safety tax plan—what it covers, where the money’s going, and why some residents feel blindsided. Of course, Jay and the crew also meander down memory lane with tales of high school trouble, mooning buses, and the fine art of detention survival. It’s candid, chaotic, and classically Jay.
🎧 Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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[1:34] – Jay opens the show with a rapid-fire sponsor rundown and intro.
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[2:18] – The team debates Fargo’s controversial public safety tax vote.
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[5:21] – Listener email sparks heated discussion on chaotic graduation behavior at Shields Arena.
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[9:40] – Hooting, hollering, and maracas: Jay breaks down the mayhem at local ceremonies.
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[16:09] – Wild high school stories: teacher tosses student into lockers. Seriously.
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[24:15] – The mooning incident... and how it still haunts school bus history.
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[27:52] – Weather update: sunshine and storms ahead!
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[34:39] – Lawn & Garden Radio with Don Kinsler kicks off—rubber mulch, mildew, and mystery tree death.
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[41:56] – How long does a lawn live? Apparently, a century.
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[43:12] – Medieval lawn care? Don spills turf trivia you didn't know you needed.
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[45:40] – The Horseradish Apocalypse: a condiment that cleared Jay’s sinuses forever.
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[48:00] – More sponsors, Huey Lewis adoration, and boot sales.
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[55:08] – Mayor Mahoney joins for an in-depth breakdown of the city’s new tax and firefighter pay plans.
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[1:26:00] – Law enforcement, real-time crime centers, and the future of public safety.
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[1:44:00] – Graduation madness continues with listener calls: was it cultural celebration or complete chaos?