Welcome to the Jay Thomas Show Podcast! In this fiery, funny, and fiercely opinionated episode, Jay covers everything from semi-truck skydives to the Waffle House Index, medical freedom, meteorological melodrama, and—of course—where to find the best brats in the state. 💥 Kicking off with breaking news of a wild semi crash in Ottertail County, Jay and co-host Ronnie veer straight into a high-energy rant on distracted truck drivers. From there, they tackle hot-button issues like new West Fargo ordinances, skyrocketing rent, and the politics of affordable housing. Then: it’s a vaccination free-for-all! Listeners call in with personal experiences, skepticism, praise, and passion about flu shots, shingles, COVID, and the measles outbreak making headlines in North Dakota. You’ll hear former pharmacists, parents of immunocompromised kids, and even an integrative health expert join the conversation. Also featured: Government budget cuts to NOAA and what it means for hurricane forecasting 🌪️ The infamous “Waffle House Index” 🍳 DIY gut health and the myth of 72 childhood vaccines 🧬 Why Jay finally stopped bleeding from the backside 🙈 Whether you’re a freedom-loving skeptic, a storm-chasing nerd, or just here for the Red Wing boot talk—this is a wild ride you won’t want to miss. 🔥 Standout Moments (Timestamps) [0:00] – Epic sponsor shoutout: Hot Spring Spas & Vinnie’s custom game rooms 🎱 [4:14] – Jay and Ronnie debate the semi crash off I-94—driver error or mystery wind? 🚛 [8:05] – Jay rips into the “phony outrage” over people sleeping in storage units [16:30] – South Florida meteorologist says hurricane forecasts will be trash this year... or will they? [25:38] – Is the Waffle House Index real? Yep. FEMA actually uses it. [32:41] – The vaccine war begins: Callers weigh in on measles, MMR, COVID shots, and parental choice [40:49] – Listener Corey: “I’ve seen vaccine injuries. My grandkids don’t get shots.” [54:01] – Jerry: “Vaccines increasing mortality? Doctors didn’t even know side effects!” [1:09:06] – Julie, former pharmacist and CF mom, drops the mic on gut health, food as medicine, and trusting your body 🥦 [1:16:03] – Jay’s battle with hemorrhoids... and how Metamucil saved his life 🙃 [1:41:08] – LIVE call-in from the Hankinson Music Fest—polka, brats, and party buses galore 🎶 [1:47:49] – Sauger Meats segment: real hot dogs, better brats, and the glory of fiber [1:54:10] – Jay questions probiotic supplements and rants about powdered greens ✨ Why Listen? This isn’t…