The Jay Thomas Show

Jay Thomas Show: Fallon, Kimmel, and the First Amendment (09-18-25)


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This episode of the "Jay Thomas Show" is a whirlwind of weather reports, political commentary, and local news. Host Jay Thomas, filling in for the regular host, kicks off the show by discussing the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, which he attributes to poor ratings and controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Thomas and his callers debate the role of late-night television and whether Kimmel's suspension is an attack on free speech. The show also features discussions about local crime, West Fargo's West Fest, and the challenges of dealing with technology and streaming services. Standout Moments: 1:00 - Jay Thomas and his producer, Macey, discuss the news of Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension and the "hypocrisy" of liberals who are "screaming" about free speech. 4:00 - A caller, Wade, talks about the history of late-night hosts, and Thomas argues that Jimmy Fallon has been successful by not being overly political. 8:00 - The show announces a contest for Kansas tickets and gets a winner almost immediately, but the winner's niece is unable to pick them up, so the tickets are given away again. 10:00 - A listener's email prompts a discussion about the challenges of YouTube TV and how an IP address can cause a user's local channels to be replaced with news from other cities. 15:00 - Jay Thomas and a caller, Jeff, discuss the history of late-night hosts and the ratings-driven business decisions of networks like ABC. 18:00 - The show's hosts discuss the cancellation of West Fargo's Cruise Night due to weather and the challenges of rescheduling such a large event. 21:00 - The hosts discuss the ongoing bell theft story in Gwinner, North Dakota, and a similar incident involving the theft of a Statue of Liberty in Fargo. 25:00 - A caller, Josh from West Fargo, calls in to thank Jay Thomas and the entire crew for everything they've done for Cruise Night over the years. 27:00 - The show discusses recent local crimes, including a watch being stolen at gunpoint and a student bringing a gun to school, which Jay says is a reason to put metal detectors in schools. 30:00 - Jay Thomas and callers discuss the number of assassination trials currently taking place in the United States and the divisiveness in the country. 32:00 - A listener's email points out the double standard of liberals who are crying about free speech for Jimmy…
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