The Jay Thomas Show

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…
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