Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor kick off the show on a high note, celebrating a weekend of gorgeous, unseasonably warm weather with highs predicted to reach 87 degrees on Monday. They also discuss a major news story: the indictment of former FBI director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The hosts play and react to Comey’s public statement, in which he portrays himself as a martyr standing up to Donald Trump. They also feature commentary from legal experts who believe the indictment is long overdue and a necessary step toward accountability.
In other segments, they cover a variety of topics, including the new president and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau, Shirley Hughes, who shares her vision for the community and provides an update on the city’s convention center project. Agricultural Director Bridgette Readel joins the show to discuss the persistence of Asian beetles and a new online mental health tool for farmers. The show also touches on local sports, the history of Johnny Appleseed, and a surprising number of texts from listeners, one of whom suggests that western Minnesota should secede and join North Dakota.
Timestamps:
- [00:00 – 05:40] A Hot Forecast and Comey’s Indictment: The hosts celebrate a forecast of clear, warm weather for the weekend and introduce the main topic of the day: James Comey’s indictment. ]They play a clip of Comey’s response, in which he claims he is being targeted for standing up to Trump.
- [05:40 – 13:00] Legal Experts Weigh In: Kevin and Alex play clips featuring legal experts who argue that Comey’s indictment is a long-overdue act of accountability for lying under oath. They criticize Comey’s actions, stating that his actions were responsible for the “Russiagate” hoax and that he should face serious consequences.
- [13:00 – 18:30] Farm and Ranch News: Bridgette Readel discusses a new online therapy tool for farmers that has a high completion rate, noting that it is a useful resource for those in rural areas with limited access to mental health professionals. She also explains why a two-year hiatus from growing soybeans would not eliminate the pesky Asian beetles, as they have an alternative host plant.
- [18:30 – 24:00] A New CEO for the Fargo-Moorhead CVB: Shirley Hughes, the new president and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau, is introduced to the audience. She shares her vision for the community, including an update on the ongoing convention center project, and a desire to bring Canadian shoppers back to the area.
- [24:00 – 28:00] Listener Feedback and Strange Facts: The hosts read several listener texts, including one with an interesting fact about Johnny Appleseed’s purpose for planting trees. They also receive a text suggesting that parts of western Minnesota secede and join North Dakota, a proposal that the hosts seem to support.
- [28:00 – 30:00] Final Thoughts on the Weekend: The hosts wrap up the show by once again praising the fantastic weather forecast for the weekend, and giving a shout-out to local events like Bison football homecoming. They thank their sponsors and listeners before signing off for the weekend.