EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 2H 19M
Bonnie & Friends: Episode Title: Padded Bras, Impaled Hikers, and 200 Gummy Worm
from Bonnie & Friends · host WDAY Radio - AM 970 and FM 93.1
Join Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman for a lively Tuesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, broadcasting live from the Corwin Subaru Studios. The hosts welcome a refreshing cool-down as morning temperatures dip into the 50s following a long stretch of oppressive July heat. This packed episode features major regional political news—including Fargo setting an October special election for a proposed ward-based city council—and crucial trade deadline updates for the Minnesota Twins. On the lighter side, the hosts break down bizarre national stories: an 18-year-old college professor, a lawn-spike trap scandal, a dog's massive 2.4-pound gummy worm feast, and aerodynamic cheating accusations in women's cycling. Plus, Burley Drummond, drummer for the Zmed Brothers, drops by to talk about their upcoming Everly Brothers tribute concert in Pelican Rapids. Key Moments A Break in the Summer Heat: Bonnie and Jace enjoy a crisp 55°F morning start, celebrating a brief dip into the 70s before high temperatures creep back toward the 90s later in the week. Fargo Special Election Set: Fargo City Commission votes to hold a special election on October 6th to let voters decide whether to transition from an at-large commission to a mayor and six ward-based council members. North Dakota Bans Kratom: Governor Armstrong declares a public health emergency, initiating a statewide ban to remove unregulated Kratom products from store shelves ahead of a special legislative session. Twins Trade Deadline Moves: Jace breaks down the Minnesota Twins' deadline deals, acquiring reliever Jeff Hoffman from the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster their bullpen for a postseason push. The 18-Year-Old College Professor: The hosts highlight Nathan Thomas, who entered the Guinness World Records as the youngest male college professor at age 18 after earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. Lawn Spike Trap Arrest: A 38-year-old man in Wyoming, Minnesota, faces charges after embedding 43 three-inch screws into a plastic board hidden in his grass to pop the tires of neighborhood kids biking across his yard. Impaled Hiker’s 10-Mile Self-Rescue: A nurse hiking Montana's Granite Peak survives being impaled under the armpit by a 44-inch steel-tipped hiking pole—and remarkably hikes 10 miles over six hours to reach help. Aerodynamic Padded Bra Scandal: The crew discusses controversy in the Women's Tour de France, where cycling teams were accused of wearing oversized padded bras as "chest fairings" to cut wind drag and shave off critical seconds. Scooter the Beagle's 200-Gummy-Worm Binge: A vet…
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