🎧 Episode Summary
Jay Thomas is back with his signature blend of humor, hard truth, and hot-button topics. After kicking off with a passionate hot tub pitch, Jay dives into the murky waters of Fargo’s budget woes, school transportation cuts, and (yes, again) Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies. Between listener calls, spicy takes, and a visit from Dr. Mike to talk health, weight loss drugs, and gut health, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.
💡 Whether it’s dogs with treat preferences, busted city budgets, or Epstein list theories, Jay keeps it raw, funny, and deeply local.
🔥 Standout Moments + Timestamps
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[00:00 – 01:51]: Hot Spring Spas pitch & "Hot Tub Vinny" makes his case for year-round relaxation.
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[02:00 – 04:00]: Fargo budget talk: Tax caps, cuts, and local frustration.
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[05:00 – 09:00]: The Epstein saga continues. Jay and Ronnie debate conspiracy theories and Dershowitz’s latest comments.
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[14:00 – 17:00]: Chaos in the dog treat aisle — Jay's house is a battlefield of canine snack preferences.
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[21:00 – 22:30]: Breaking news: Budget cuts and a Moorhead standoff shock listeners.
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[24:00 – 31:00]: Central Cass school board backlash over cutting rural bus routes.
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[38:00 – 41:00]: Ghislaine Maxwell, Congress, and the Epstein “non-list” list.
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[43:00 – 46:00]: Facebook trolls, fake accounts, and anonymous claims heat up the commentary.
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[55:00 – 1:07:00]: Government size, the DOE, and an old-school Reagan-Carson clip lights up the chat.
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[1:20:00 – 1:56:00]: Dr. Mike joins for a deep dive on weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, diabetes, and moderation.
đź‘Ą Featured Guests
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Dr. Mike (Red River Wellness)
Discusses A1C levels, semaglutide drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, and America’s obesity solutions. -
"Hot Tub Vinny"
Shares the bliss and benefits of hot tubs for physical and mental well-being. -
Callers from Fargo, Castleton, West Fargo, LaMoure, and beyond
Chime in with personal stories about rural school busing, Epstein, diabetes meds, and government overreach.
📬 Listener Feedback Highlights
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Heated debate over Central Cass’ rural pickup policy
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Callers vent about confusing dog treat rules
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Emails flood in on Epstein, DOE shutdowns, and GLP-1 drugs
đź’ˇ Bonus Topics
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Weight loss trends: Ozempic vs. Metformin
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Pop culture sidebar: Epstein documentary, Dershowitz’s defense, flat earthers, and moon landing doubters
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Old-school hits: A Reagan–Johnny Carson clip gets applause from the past
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