Jay Thomas Show: "Road Trip Mayhem, City Hall Showdowns & Hot Tub Truth Bombs" 7-25-25

📝 Episode Description: Jay Thomas is back and boiling over with blazing heat, broken transmissions, and Fargo politics hotter than a Nebraska asphalt parking lot. Broadcasting from the Thor Building Studio, this Weekending Friday edition of the Jay Thomas Show delivers everything from road trip horror stories to a political firestorm at Fargo City Hall. 🚨 Standout moment? Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg joins live in-studio (starting at 47:28) to spill the tea on explosive clashes with Mayor Mahoney and Police Chief Dave Zabolsky, alleged misinformation campaigns, internal city strife, and the real morale inside the Fargo PD. 🚙 Also on deck: Jay recounts a hilariously disastrous road trip to Omaha involving a shady hotel, a blown transmission, and an unexpected limo rescue. Meanwhile, Fargo faces a $6.8 million budget hole, and the city may be making cuts in all the wrong places (Hot tip: Don't touch Public Works!). 🔥 Whether you're into small-town politics, public safety drama, or watching bureaucracy meet broadcast fury, this episode is your front-row seat to Fargo’s hottest headlines. 🧭 Timestamps for Standout Moments: 1:41 – Jay opens the show from the studio, commenting on the weather and a pool day vibe 2:37 – Teaser for Michelle Turnberg’s appearance and city budget drama 6:29 – Jay's insane road trip begins — hotel horror, hookers, and heroin 15:02 – Transmission failure strikes again 19:00 – Enter Randy, the wild Nebraska lawyer with steakhouse dreams 28:12 – Fireflies in Iowa & bizarre cigarette laws 32:08 – Michelle Turnberg set to join live at 3:05 PM 47:28 – 🚨 Michelle Turnberg joins live in studio 49:59 – 1:01:35 – Full segment on her police chief drama, mayoral misstatements, and city department breakdowns 1:52:00 – Fargo’s $6.8 million budget shortfall and spending accountability 2:01:50 – Jay rants about property tax assessments and poor timing 2:05:00 – Wrap-up with Michelle on public transparency and what's next 👥 Guests: Michelle Turnberg – Fargo City Commissioner; dives into deep political controversy, transparency issues, and PD morale "Hot Tub Vinny" – From Hot Springs Spas, joins at the top to talk about wellness and his spa business Curtis, Charlie, Andy, Larry, Rob, Todd, Muff (retired Fargo PD) – Engaged callers weighing in on law enforcement, leadership, and Fargo’s political climate 🔥 Why You Should Listen: If you live in Fargo — this is must-listen local radio If you love small-town politics with big…