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Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman take a deep dive into recapping the FCS National Championship.

The Jay Thomas Show from Tuesday January 6th, 2026.  Guests include Chris Kman and your calls and emails.

Join Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman for a lively Tuesday morning on WDAY Radio as they navigate a dense fog advisory and a surprisingly slippery FM Metro. The duo catches up on a whirlwind of local and national news, ranging from the grand reopening of a long-missed local Taco John’s to the chaotic, highlight-reel finish of the FCS National Championship game in Nashville. Between discussing the skyrocketing costs of daily life and the "Urban Dictionary" antics of Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki, the crew offers a perfect blend of essential information and morning humor to kickstart your day.

Key Moments

• Fargo’s Mayor Race & Public Safety: The team discusses Deputy Mayor Denise Colpack’s official announcement to run for mayor, highlighting her focus on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and community transparency.

• The "Whack" Heard ‘Round the World: Bonnie and Jace take a trip down memory lane to 1994, recalling the infamous attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan and the surrounding drama of the Tonya Harding scandal.

• Chaos in Nashville: A deep dive into the FCS Championship game where Montana State secured a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, fueled by a series of high-stakes blocked kicks.

• The Return of Potato Olés: The hosts marvel at the massive lines for the reopening of Taco John’s in Fargo, debating whether any fast food is truly worth a multi-year wait.

• Ridiculously Expensive: A relatable listener segment on inflation, covering everything from $100 concert sweatshirts and skyrocketing vehicle repair bills to the disappearance of the 99-cent pound of grapes.

• Recalls and Close Calls: A scary local story serves as a PSA for vehicle owners after a Fargo resident’s SUV caught fire in his garage due to an unnoticed electrical recall.

• AI Fails and Future Fears: From a police software glitch that transformed an officer into a cartoon frog to a stark warning from tech pioneers about granting legal rights to sentient AI, the team explores the "slippery slope" of modern technology.

☁️Watch Weather & Ag in focus LIVE! 🌾 💬Leave a comment, 📞 701-293-9000, or 🌐 weather@flagfamily.com or AG@flagfamily.com Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

Abby Steiff sits down with Satari Campion, Matt Bouchard, and Isaac Olson to dive deep into one of the Chamber’s longest-standing programs — Leadership FMWF.

From its roots in 1989 to its impact on today’s community leaders, the team shares what makes this 10-month experience so transformative. You’ll hear personal stories of growth, lessons from the Community Change Initiative, and candid reflections on leadership that doesn’t always go as planned — but still makes a difference.

Whether you’re curious about applying, passionate about community development, or simply love hearing how local leaders grow together, this episode will leave you inspired to step up, get involved, and lead with purpose.

The Coffee Club from Tuesday January 6th, 2026.  Guests include your calls and emails.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman take a college football deep dive. They recapped the D3 championship game, looked into the FCS championship game, and they gave a glance at the College Football Playoff FBS semifinals.

The Jay Thomas Show from Monday January 5th, 2026.  Guests include former AZ Sheriff turned Congressional Candidate, Mark Lamb, Michelle Turnberg and Drew Wrigley

Today's guest is Blake Sunde of Landmark Companies! ☁️Watch Weather & Ag in focus LIVE! 🌾 💬Leave a comment, 📞 701-293-9000, or 🌐 weather@flagfamily.com or AG@flagfamily.com Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

The holidays are officially in the rearview mirror as the Bonnie & Friends crew returns to the studio to kick off 2026. While the team settles back into their morning rhythm, the weather isn't making it easy—a dense fog advisory and icy roads are causing travel headaches across the region. Between local news updates and a heavy dose of weekend sports highlights, the team dives into the nostalgia of "old school" memories, from discontinued cereals to the lost art of good manners. Plus, the show launches its "Valentine’s Day in Vegas" giveaway, though the first qualifier proves elusive.

Key Moments

• The Post-Holiday Shuffle: The crew welcomes everyone back to work, including Jay Thomas, while Bonnie prepares for her "second" holiday—Serbian Christmas—complete with a traditional round loaf of bread and a hidden lucky coin.

• A "Mild" January Morning: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki breaks down a dense fog advisory affecting Cass and Clay counties. Despite some "thaw" temperatures near freezing, the team warns of slick, ice-covered roads in northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.

• The Mystery of "67": The team discusses the latest "banished words" of the year, focusing on the Gen Z obsession with the number "67." While the slang is nonsensical to the hosts, they reflect on how every generation has its own "hip" lingo that leaves the previous one scratching their heads.

• Mickey Rourke’s GoFundMe: A surprising Hollywood update sparks a debate on financial management after news breaks that a friend of Mickey Rourke started a fundraiser to help the former movie star cover thousands in unpaid rent.

• Sports Rundown: It was a massive weekend for Minnesota sports. The crew recaps the Vikings’ season-ending victory over the Packers, Justin Jefferson’s historic 1,000-yard milestone, and a dominant 141-point performance by the Timberwolves.

• The "Old School" Deep Dive: Listeners chime in on what they miss most from the past. Conversations range from the high-protein "Concentrate" cereal of the 1960s to the iridescent beauty of carnival glass and the simple joy of a handwritten postcard.

• Starlink and Science: The team wraps up with a look at the future, discussing Elon Musk’s Starlink providing internet to Venezuela and a new laundry-folding robot debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show.