The Jay Thomas Show
Jay Thomas has been the afternoon host on 970 WDAY AM / 93.1 FM in Fargo, ND for over a decade. In that time, The Jay Thomas Show has become the number one afternoon talk show in Fargo-Moorhead. Hear the show live afternoons from 2 to 5 on 970 WDAY AM and 93.1 FM!
Episodes
August 5, 2025 • 119 mins
🎧 Listen & Subscribe Find The Jay Thomas Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for bold talk, local insight, and Jay's unfiltered takes on Fargo's biggest headlines. 🧵 Episode Summary Jay Thomas dives headfirst into a whirlwind of topics shaking up Fargo: escalating street violence, a fractured city leadership, controversial policing decisions, and, yes—plenty of thunder in the skies and the studio. The episode kicks off with a hot ...
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August 4, 2025 • 136 mins
🎧 Episode Description: In this high-octane episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives deep into the aftermath of a violent weekend in Fargo, North Dakota. With two separate fatal shootings and rising public outrage, all eyes turned to the Fargo Police Department’s delayed press conference—and the city’s leadership’s response. Jay breaks down the emotional community reaction, grills city officials, and hosts a wave of furious caller...
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Jay Thomas Show: Ducks, Dogs, and Drones: Hunting Expo Hype and Swimmer’s Itch Showdown 8-1-25
August 1, 2025 • 127 mins
🟢 Episode Summary:Live from the SHIELDS parking lot in Fargo, The Jay Thomas Show dives headfirst into the Federal Premium Hunting Expo mayhem, duck calls, and the dog-jumping spectacle. But that’s just the surface. Jay tackles the heated local controversy surrounding swimmer’s itch at Pelican Lake, with science-backed insights from experts and impassioned calls from locals. Toss in speed limit enforcement drama, a Harley for sale...
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July 31, 2025 • 124 mins
Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify-style):In this sizzling summer edition of The Jay Thomas Show on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY, Jay fires up the mics for a wild ride across Fargo, Pelican Lake, and beyond. From new jail beds in Cass County to an itchy situation involving ducks and swimmers at Pelican Lake, no topic is off-limits. Jay and Ronnie also dive into a jaw-dropping scandal in Benson County, get serious about wildfire smoke, and u...
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July 30, 2025 • 119 mins
🎧 Episode Description: On this wild ride of The Jay Thomas Show (broadcast on AM 970 & FM 93.1 WDAY), Jay dives headfirst into the great American Eagle jeans controversy—featuring memes, satire, and all the sass that comes with internet virality. He and Ronnie tackle everything from bizarre tsunami fears in landlocked North Dakota (yes, seriously) to local gardening advice, wild weather, asteroid predictions, and the ongoing debat...
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📍 Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify Style): On this fiery episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives into the heated debate surrounding the parole of convicted ax murderer David Brom, who brutally killed his family in 1988 and is now being released under Minnesota’s controversial new juvenile parole law. Senator Jordan Rasmussen (R–Fergus Falls) joins the show to sound the alarm on what he calls a “get out of jail free” bill that quie...
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📢 Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify Style): Welcome to The Jay Thomas Show, where North Dakota meets raw opinion, wild headlines, and listener rants worth a Pulitzer (or maybe a Powerball ticket). In this laugh-out-loud, rant-packed episode, Jay tackles everything from flying projectiles at concerts to flying accusations over panhandlers’ cardboard signs. 🚨 Highlights include wild weather updates, rumors of Hollywood Burgers coming ...
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July 27, 2025 • 47 mins
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July 25, 2025 • 127 mins
📝 Episode Description: Jay Thomas is back and boiling over with blazing heat, broken transmissions, and Fargo politics hotter than a Nebraska asphalt parking lot. Broadcasting from the Thor Building Studio, this Weekending Friday edition of the Jay Thomas Show delivers everything from road trip horror stories to a political firestorm at Fargo City Hall. 🚨 Standout moment? Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg joins live in-st...
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📣 Episode Summary (for Apple/Spotify): Jay Thomas returns to Fargo with tales from the road that rival a National Lampoon movie — broken transmissions, shady hotels, and nearly getting stranded in Omaha. Buckle up as Jay dives into Castleton’s 23rd Annual Swank's Cruise, local government feuds, and North Dakota law enforcement controversy. Plus: a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and the infamous "Ozzy Sting" prank gets a nosta...
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July 23, 2025 • 118 mins
✨ Episode Summary (Podcast Style): This lively episode of The Jay Thomas Show (guest-hosted by the energetic Patrick Kirby) is a true North Dakota variety pack! From touching nonprofit stories to chilling tales of global cybercrime—and even a heartfelt tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne—there’s something for everyone. In the first hour, Patrick welcomes Addie and her mom from Addie’s Sunshine Treats and Spread Sunshine, the belov...
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July 22, 2025 • 120 mins
📍 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. Li...
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July 21, 2025 • 124 mins
🎧 Summary:In this thought-provoking and action-packed episode of The Jay Thomas Show, guest host Kim Koppelman brings listeners on a wide-ranging journey that spans political intrigue, conservative policy think tanks, stories of redemption, and even a few hearty laughs about Fargo’s weather and saunas. We kick off with a quick plug for Hot Spring Spas (yes, they’re really into saunas!) and slide straight into political analysis wi...
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🔥 Episode Summary: Guest host Tim Flakoll takes the reins with a jam-packed episode featuring a lineup of fascinating guests, powerful local stories, and a touch of humor. From investigating a decades-old mystery with the Cass County Coroner’s office to unveiling updates on the future Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, this episode captures the heartbeat of North Dakota. 🎧 Tune in for deep dives on rural revitalization, hig...
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July 17, 2025 • 123 mins
📅 Date Aired: July 17, 2025🎙️ Host: Jay Thomas📍 Location: Live from Cheyenne Street, West Fargo – 2nd Cruise Night of the Summer🎧 Runtime: ~2.5 hours 🎯 Summary: Broadcast live from the heart of West Fargo’s second summer Cruise Night, this episode of The Jay Thomas Show revs its engines with a mix of local flavor, car talk, wild weather, listener confessions, and community pride. Jay kicks things off with West Fargo’s favorite...
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📅 Original Air Date:July 16, 2025 📍 Station:AM 970 & FM 93.1 WDAY Radio 🎧 Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify Style): On this packed episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives headfirst into everything from budget battles in Fargo to bullet-zipping backyard horror stories. Expect a fiery mix of local politics, listener calls, and some hilarious (and harrowing) childhood injury confessions—including a wild tale of a 9-year-old cowgirl ...
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July 15, 2025 • 116 mins
🎧 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 w...
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July 15, 2025 • 124 mins
🎤 Guests Featured: Governor Kelly Armstrong – Discusses state infrastructure, cell service disruptions, ND Country Fest, and EV charging policy. Brett Nelson – Castleton parent, business owner, and community advocate, sounding the alarm over controversial Central Cass School District busing cuts. 📝 Episode Summary: Jay and Ronnie dive headfirst into a fiery and wide-ranging episode, featuring everything from saunas as flu-shot al...
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July 11, 2025 • 125 mins
📝 Episode Summary:It’s a smoky summer day in Fargo, and while Jay Thomas is out (probably poolside), guest host Jason Berg steers the show with weather chatter, racing tales, old-school TV nostalgia, and a heartwarming $10,000 giveaway. From wildfire smoke thick enough to chew to reflections on processed food and the surprise comeback of Days of Thunder, this episode blends the humorous with the heartfelt. Special guest Steven Pol...
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🎧 Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify Style): On this episode of The Jay Thomas Show from AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY, Jay and co-host Ronnie serve up a sizzling mix of big giveaways, fiery opinions, and Fargo-style fun. Broadcasting live from Kingpins for the $10,000 Great Grocery Giveaway, the crew welcomes listeners, pokes fun at each other, and gets hyped for a night of prizes, pizza, and partying. Expect laughs, local updates, bold po...
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