Jay Thomas Show: “Kim Koppleman Guest Hosts Day 2” 7-22-25

📍 Podcast Description:
In this special guest-hosted episode of The Jay Thomas Show on WDAY Radio (AM 970 & FM 93.1), Kim Koppelman steps in for Jay and delivers a fast-paced, insight-rich broadcast. From deep dives into congressional budget battles with U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer to local legislative insights with policy experts and watchdog officials, this episode covers ground from the halls of Congress to the streets of Fargo.

Listeners will hear about government transparency, tax policy, cryptocurrency legislation, a near B-52 mid-air mishap, and a heartfelt milestone from Fix It Forward Auto Ministry. Whether you're a policy buff or just love a good civic discussion, this episode delivers thoughtful dialogue, real-world stories, and a dash of political humor.

🎧 Timestamps for Standout Moments:

• (0:00) – Hot tubs, home runs, and host warm-up

• (4:08) – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer joins: civics, appropriations, and the “Big Beautiful Bill”

• (26:20) – Stablecoins, cryptocurrency guardrails & the Genius Act

• (42:25) – The B-52 near miss over Minot: What really happened in ND airspace?

• (46:52) – Jennifer Benson (Exec. Dir., American Experiment ND): Education, liberty & legislative insights

• (53:43) – Heitkamp vs. Koppelman? A caller stirs up a political mystery

• (1:01:07) – Bipartisan billmaking, home equity theft, and legislative friendships

• (1:10:30) – Economist John Phelan on ND’s economic highs & recent slowdowns

• (1:13:54) – ND State Auditor Josh Gallion: How government is (really) audited

• (1:45:14) – Unclaimed money in ND: How to check if the state owes YOU

• (1:51:25) – Fix It Forward Auto Ministry hits 600 donated vehicles—community in action!

👥 Featured Guests:

1. Senator Kevin Cramer – U.S. Senator from North Dakota

2. Kim Koppelman – Former Speaker of the ND House (guest host)

3. Jennifer Benson – Executive Director, American Experiment North Dakota

4. John Phelan – Economist, Center of the American Experiment

5. Josh Gallion – North Dakota State Auditor

6. Matthew Carlson – Founder, Fix It Forward Auto Ministry

7. Ronnie Lee – Producer & co-host

📨 Contact & Follow-up Resources:

• Check if you have unclaimed money: https://unclaimedproperty.nd.gov

• Fix It Forward Ministry & Auto Repair: fixitforwardautocare.com

• American Experiment North Dakota: americanexperimentnd.org