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 unleash the funniest prank call you’ll hear this year. A parade of local guests joins the show to talk public safety, swimmer’s itch science, community food drives, and why dumping bleach in a lake might not be the best solution (spoiler: it's not). This episode’s a mix of public service, investigative insight, listener hilarity, and Jay’s signature no-holds-barred radio banter. If you enjoy laughing while learning about your community (and the occasional roast of merganser ducks), this episode's for you. 📍 Featured Guests: Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner – Details the expansion of the jail and crackdowns on 2,000+ active misdemeanor warrants. Virginia (American Legion Auxiliary) – Promotes the 5th Annual Food Drive benefitting the Great Plains Food Bank. Multiple Fargo-Moorhead area listeners – Share firsthand swimmer's itch stories, natural remedies, and thoughts on the merganser duck controversy. Troy, Ty, Russ, John, Wyatt, Grant, Mark, Dan, Doug, and Paul – Callers with colorful commentary, real-life lake experience, and strong opinions. ⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps): [5:13] Sheriff Jesse Jahner joins to discuss 2,000+ active warrants and the opening of 192 new jail beds. [25:00] Deep dive into Benson County’s law enforcement scandal – misconduct, resignations, and criminal investigations. [43:00] Swimmer’s itch takes center stage: Callers react to merganser duck blame-game and Jay challenges the science. [1:00:00] Scientists confirm a shocking 16% parasite infection rate in Pelican Lake snails. [1:18:00] Listener shares prednisone success story for swimmer's itch. [1:56:00] Epic prank call: Jay plays a robotic car warranty scam that leaves one man hilariously outraged. [1:37:00] Fifth Annual Food Drive details from Virginia of the American Legion Auxiliary. [1:45:00] Jay goes on a passionate (and persuasive!) tangent about his love of African black soap. [2:02:45] Jay previews tomorrow’s show live from SHIELDS’ Hunting Expo. 🔥 Episode Themes: Local government accountability Public health meets lake life Small-town scams & big city smoke Good laughs and better advice 🌽 Bonus Quote of the Episode: “Let’s sit down with the mergansers,…