🎧 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 want to miss. 💡 Whether it’s dogs with treat preferences, busted city budgets, or Epstein list theories, Jay keeps it raw, funny, and deeply local. 🔥 Standout Moments + Timestamps [00:00 – 01:51]: Hot Spring Spas pitch & "Hot Tub Vinny" makes his case for year-round relaxation. [02:00 – 04:00]: Fargo budget talk: Tax caps, cuts, and local frustration. [05:00 – 09:00]: The Epstein saga continues. Jay and Ronnie debate conspiracy theories and Dershowitz’s latest comments. [14:00 – 17:00]: Chaos in the dog treat aisle — Jay's house is a battlefield of canine snack preferences. [21:00 – 22:30]: Breaking news: Budget cuts and a Moorhead standoff shock listeners. [24:00 – 31:00]: Central Cass school board backlash over cutting rural bus routes. [38:00 – 41:00]: Ghislaine Maxwell, Congress, and the Epstein “non-list” list. [43:00 – 46:00]: Facebook trolls, fake accounts, and anonymous claims heat up the commentary. [55:00 – 1:07:00]: Government size, the DOE, and an old-school Reagan-Carson clip lights up the chat. [1:20:00 – 1:56:00]: Dr. Mike joins for a deep dive on weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, diabetes, and moderation. 👥 Featured Guests Dr. Mike (Red River Wellness)Discusses A1C levels, semaglutide drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, and America’s obesity solutions. "Hot Tub Vinny"Shares the bliss and benefits of hot tubs for physical and mental well-being. Callers from Fargo, Castleton, West Fargo, LaMoure, and beyondChime in with personal stories about rural school busing, Epstein, diabetes meds, and government overreach. 📬 Listener Feedback Highlights Heated debate over Central Cass’ rural pickup policy Callers vent about confusing dog treat rules Emails flood in on Epstein, DOE shutdowns, and GLP-1 drugs 💡 Bonus Topics Weight loss trends: Ozempic vs. Metformin Pop culture sidebar: Epstein documentary, Dershowitz’s defense, flat earthers, and moon landing doubters Old-school hits: A Reagan–Johnny Carson clip gets applause from the past Want more episodes like this? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music — and join the afternoon mayhem with Jay Thomas!