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Jay Thomas Show: A Rainy Week and Tough Questions (09-17-25)

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This episode of the "Jay Thomas Show" is a whirlwind of weather reports, personal stories, and intense discussions. Host Jay Thomas and his producer, Macey, discuss a rainy forecast for the end of the week, potentially impacting the final cruise night of the season. They also delve into the ongoing political and social fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, with callers weighing in on the motives of the killer, the media's portrayal of the event, and the importance of civil debate. The show features a special segment with Don Kinzler, a Cass County Extension Horticulturist, who answers listener questions about gardening, lawn care, and tree maintenance.

Standout Moments:

  • 1:00 - Jay Thomas and Macey discuss a news alert about a local restaurant owner being accused of dining and dashing.

  • 3:00 - Jay talks about the media's coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling out a specific ABC News report for trying to spin the story into a "romantic love story."

  • 5:00 - The hosts discuss the wet weather forecast, which may affect West Fargo's final cruise night and other weekend events.

  • 9:00 - A caller, Curtis, provides a glowing review of the Wizard of Oz show at the Las Vegas Sphere, which he and his wife attended.

  • 14:00 - Jay reads an email from a listener who theorizes about a conspiracy surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, suggesting the killer acted as a decoy.

  • 18:00 - Don Kinzler, a Cass County Extension Horticulturist, joins the show to answer listener questions about lawn care and gardening, including tips on fertilizing, planting seeds, and protecting grapevines.

  • 25:00 - Jay Thomas shares his personal experience of spending hours watching Charlie Kirk's campus videos to understand the motives behind the assassination, concluding that the killer was driven by an inability to debate Kirk's fact-based arguments.

  • 31:00 - A caller, Randy from Fargo, shares his frustration with people who want to hold police and firefighters to a higher standard while defending those who make hateful comments online.

  • 36:00 - A caller suggests that the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent political violence is a result of people being unhappy with changes brought by the current administration.

  • 38:00 - Jay announces the availability of memorial stickers for Charlie Kirk at the WDAY radio station, with all proceeds going to Turning Point USA.

  • 42:00 - A caller, Lori, talks about Milo, a controversial figure coming out of retirement, who she says will challenge the left's ideology.

  • 45:00 - Jay talks with Leah from All Sauger Meats about the store's specials and their new products, including smoked barbecue ribs.

  • 47:00 - A listener reports that the City of Horace does not do aerial spraying, which Jay relays to a previous caller who had concerns about his trees.

  • 49:00 - Jay and Leah share a lighthearted story about a cat that hangs out in Jay's garage, which is on medication for schizophrenia.

 

UND’s Music Therapy program returns after a nearly 10-year hiatus

Bonnie & Friends on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

UND's Music Therapy program is back after being decommissioned in 2016.  Listen as we chat with Carly Flaagan, Director of the Music Therapy program. We learn more about the science behind music therapy and its benefits related to health.  She also tells us they're excited to host Dr. Daniel Levitin, a renowned neuroscientist, author, and musician, who will give a lecture on music and health.

The "Music as Medicine" lecture will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Hughes Fine Arts Center's, Josephine Campbell Recital Hall, Room 202. It is free and open to the public.   

 

Join Bonnie Amistadi and guests every weekday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on AM 970 WDAY for local news, weather, and conversation done right.

 

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Professional Ladies in Ag

WAG: Weather and Ag In Focus on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

Today's guests are Sarah Lovas from GK Technology and Marsha Van Leare Gowan USA!

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Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

 

Talk of the Town with Jon Adams: On the Fringe; Empathy, Extremism, and America at a Crossroads (09-17-25)

Talk of the Town with Jon Adams - Wednesdays 11am to 12pm on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

Host Jon Adams tackles one of the heaviest weeks in recent memory — from the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk to the rising tide of political extremism on both sides of the aisle. With raw honesty and personal reflection, Jon asks: Have we lost the ability to feel empathy for one another? From sports rivalries to civil war chatter, he threads the common theme of compassion, truth, and the urgent need to reclaim the middle ground in America.

This is not just another political rant — it’s a heartfelt conversation about where we are, where we’re headed, and what we owe each other as citizens, neighbors, and human beings.

⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:

  • 0:59 – Opening thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk

  • 2:10 – What “comparative suffering” really means and why it’s toxic

  • 3:28 – Disgust with mocking others’ grief online

  • 5:16 – Personal reflection on loss and empathy

  • 6:12 – “We’ve lost our ability to control the fringe”

  • 10:15 – Martial law fears and conspiracy chatter

  • 12:17 – The silent middle: where do moderates belong?

  • 14:12 – When speaking your mind feels dangerous

  • 16:10 – Free speech, cancel culture, and consequences

  • 20:45 – Kids are watching: what kind of America are we building?

  • 22:11 – Why empathy matters, even across political divides

  • 23:06 – Civil war talk: reality check

  • 26:08 – Immigration, extremism, and manipulation in politics

  • 29:06 – Choosing truth over partisanship

  • 31:35 – Civic duty, community action, and doing the work

  • 33:23 – Final takeaway: shifting momentum back to the majority