This Friday episode is packed with political fire, weather details for a cold weekend, and holiday cheer. The hosts analyze the arrest of the J6 pipe bomber, blast Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's comments, get the full winter forecast, and kick off the promotional "12 Days of Christmas."
Standout Moments
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Governor Walz's "Retarded" Complaint (0:02:50) The hosts react strongly to a clip of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stating that people driving by his house and calling him "retarded" creates danger. Kevin calls Walz a "clown" and a "criminal" in the context of the state's ongoing fraud issues.
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The DC Pipe Bomber Arrest - New FBI Leadership (0:10:47) The segment features commentary from Sean Hannity and an interview with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino regarding the arrest of Brian Cole, Jr., the J6 pipe bomber. Pam Bondi is credited with prioritizing the case, which languished for four years under the prior administration. Bongino reveals that all the evidence needed was "already there" in the file and admits that what he learned upon entering the FBI "shocked [him] to [his] core".
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Controversy over Pipe Bomber's Motive/Identity (0:11:41) The hosts discuss the political leanings of the pipe bomber suspect, Brian Cole, Jr., noting he continued to buy bomb parts after January 6th. They also mock CNN for initially reporting the suspect was a white man, when the suspect is Black.
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LRC Winter Weather Outlook Special (0:07:07) Dean Wysocki promotes the special LRC (Lezak Recurring Cycle) Winter Outlook on the Jay Thomas Show at 2 p.m., featuring Gary Lezak. Dean explains the LRC will break down the winter month-by-month, noting there are two distinct patterns this year, one of which is a "wild card" that could bring a nasty winter during its 10-15 day window.
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Minnesota's Mandatory Paid Leave Fraud Concerns (0:21:00) A listener text and the hosts speculate that long-term disability and the new 20 days of paid family leave (for any reason) in Minnesota—which may include illegal immigrants—will be the next major source of fraud implicating the Somali population.
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Lab-Grown Meat Alternatives (0:18:23) Bridgette Readel discusses the concern about meeting the demand for animal-based proteins by 2050. She mentions that China is working on a gene-edited fungus that looks and tastes more like animal protein as a potential alternative to cell-cultured meat.
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"12 Days of Christmas" Kickoff Prize (0:26:41) The first prize for the giveaway starting Monday is announced: a family four-pack of tickets to see Mannheim Steamroller. The second-day prize will be a snowblower from Buffalo River Sales.