Drivetime with DeRusha

After a surprising 4-game sweep of Detroit, the Twins are above .500 and in 2nd place in the Central Division. Dan Hayes joins the show to talk about the hottest team in ball.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another rousing round of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card Desharks! Then the postal service wants to raise the price of stamps to 82 cents - why not just make it an even dollar?

The postal service wants to raise stamp prices from 78 cents to 82. Maybe they should just raise it to an even dollar and be done with it?

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Ann and Jan battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason signed his taxes today - do you think your taxes are fair? Then he talks to financial writer Pat Rehkamp about today's inflation numbers and what they mean for consumers

A new consumer price index out today shows troubling inflation numbers - not unexpected, but troubling. Our favorite financial writer Pat Rehkamp joins us to break it down.

Jason signed off on his taxes today and wonders if other folks think their taxes are "fair"? Are you getting the appropriate bang for your buck?

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 4pm: Following the Twins game, Jason talks about a positive start to the season and sweeping the Tigers. Then should MN play catch-up now that Wisconsin has legalized online sports betting? And on DeRusha Eats - where's the best pizza in Minnesota? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with state Rep. Danny Nadeau about how to fix the problems with Hennepin Healthcare while NOT raising taxes. Plus, more drama with the Minneapolis City Council as they battle the mayor over policing.

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with state Rep. Danny Nadeau of Rogers about how the state can help fix the problems with HCMC without raising taxes. Then - another day, and more drama with the Minneapolis City Council

Jason talks about more nonsense from the Minneapolis City Council. This time playing games with reaffirming the Commissioner of Public Safety as the battle over policing in the city continues.

On "The Lead" - Trump's firing immigration judges... the NFL is being investigated... Kristi Noem's jet is still being used... and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with State Rep. Danny Nadeau who thinks we shouldn't raise taxes to fix the problems at HCMC.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the Twins finishing off a 4-game sweep of the Tigers. Are they better than we thought? Plus, does MN need to play catch-up on sports betting after Wisconsin legalizes the online version. And finally on DeRusha Eats, who makes the best pizza in Minnesota?

Jason needs to write a "Best MN Pizza" article for Minnesota Monthly. So why not poll listeners for their favorites? Who makes the best pie in town?

Jason talks about the Twins sweeping the Tigers and climbing above .500 for the first time since June of last year. It's early, but the results are trending in the right direction. Then, should MN get on board after WI legalizes online sports betting?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Is Jason using his sick days wrong? How do you use yours?. Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit - why she's not so sure she likes MLB's robo umps and her favorite zoo animal! 4pm: Jason talks with Melvin Tennant from Meet Minneapolis about the Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis. Then in light of more younger men trying to get ahead of hair loss, dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen has some words of caution. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Patrick DeHaan - when will the ceasefire translate into lower gas prices? Then we find out what's grinding the audience's gears this week on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with gas price expert Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy.com to see when we might notice the effects of a ceasefire at the gas pump. Then its time to vent your spleen on this week's ENOUGH!!!

Jason talks to gas expert Patrick DeHaan from GasBuddy.com about the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Assuming it holds, when will we start to see cheaper gas prices? It might not be as soon as you'd hope.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Melvin Tennant from Meet Minneapolis to talk about Michelin's announcement that its famous restaurant guide will now include Minneapolis. Then he talks with dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen about a NY Times story detailing the increase in young men seeking to stave off hair loss.

The NY Times wrote about a growing trend among young men as they try to stave off hair loss before it begins. Jason talks to dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen for some details and advice.

Michelin Guide representatives announced today in Milwaukee that they're expanding to include Minneapolis and five other Great Lakes cities. Why is this such a boost for Minneapolis? Jason talks with Melvin Tennant from Meet Minneapolis.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason doesn't like using sick days. Is he doing this wrong? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about baseballs new Automatic Ball Strike (ABS) system. Plus, Happy National Zoo Lovers Day!

Jason is joined by Tracy Perlman for their weekly visit. As a big baseball fan is she for or against MLB's new ABS challenge system? Plus it's National Zoo Lovers day - what's her favorite zoo animal?

Jason is wondering if he's doing things wrong by not using his sick days nearly at all. What do listeners think and does it matter depending on your job?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: the Minneapolis City Council is debating legalizing drug paraphernalia and bath houses for sex work... really?! Then Jason talks with Jeremy Marshik from Lumber Stash about reusing building products. 4pm: are we really going to "wipe out" Iran's civilization? And on DeRusha Eats, Jason is joined by award winning pizza chef Anthony Gilbert from Melt Pizza Company in Stillwater. 5pm: on the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" on a plan to boost St. Paul's property tax base. And then he's joined by tech and internet guru Greg Swan to talk about how the Artemis Moon mission is using the internet and social media in new and unique ways.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason has the latest on the threat to bomb Iran and goes "In Depth" on a way to help boost St. Paul's property tax break. Then Greg Swan joins for his monthly visit to talk tech and the internet - this time about the internet's connection to the Artemis Moon mission!

Jason talks to our internet guru Greg Swan about the Artemis lunar mission and the unique internet and social media components of this history trip around the moon!

On "The Lead" - the latest on the threat to "wipe out" Iran... ethics complaints pickleball at the Capitol... and Bob Dylan at the amphitheater? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with John Manillo, Chair of coalition of St. Paul civic leaders about their plan for a "St. Paul Defibrillator"

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about President Trump's threat to "wipe out the entire civilization" of Iran if they don't cut a deal. Is that a serious threat? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks with award winning pizza chef Anthony Gilbert from Melt Pizza Company in Stillwater!

On today's DeRusha Eats Jason is joined by Anthony Gilbert from the Melt Pizza Company in Stillwater who recently won a pair of awards at a global pizza competition in Las Vegas!

The President threatened to "wipe out an entire civilization" if Iran doesn't make a deal with the US and open the Straits of Hormuz. Jason talks with listeners about if this is his typical bluff and bluster - or are we actually going to commit genocide?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: the Minneapolis City Council is debating legalizing drug paraphernalia and bath houses... what are we doing? What's going on?! Then Jason is joined by Jeremy Marshik from Lumber Stash to learn how they're collecting items from buildings being torn down for reuse in other places.

Jason is joined by Jeremy Marshik who's part of the team at Lumber Stash. They go into buildings being torn down and store materials that other companies want to reuse. He joins us live from one of those locations.

Jason talks about yet another pair of issues the Minneapolis City Council is addressing instead of dealing with the actually important issues facing the city. What is going on?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: CBS did an interview with 5-year-old Liam Ramos. Are you cool with putting traumatized kids on TV? Then the President took it to a whole new level with his Easter social media post. 4pm: Kate Raddatz joins for this month's Radd Report - which candy did you steal from the kids' easter baskets first? Plus with Savannah Guthrie coming back to the Today Show - could you come back from something like that? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Keith Wooddell from PAR Systems about their involvement in the Artemis mission. Then Dave Schwartz talks Wild, Twins, college hoops and more!

Monday 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason goes In Depth with Keith Wooddell from PAR Systems - a MN company that's involved in the Artemis program as the Integrity spacecraft does its Lunar flyby today. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk Wild, College Hoops, the Twins and more!

Dave Schwartz joins Jason every Monday to talk sports. This week, the Wild are getting ready for the post-season, the Twins are struggling, college basketball is crowning champions and more!

On "The Lead" - the rescue of a downed US Airman... more evidence that the Feds lied about a North Minneapolis shooting... Liam Ramos talks to CBS News and more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Keith Wooddell, Director of Business Development for Minnesota's PAR Systems about their connection to the Artemis program as the Integrity spacecraft flies by the Moon

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for the monthly "Radd Report" - which candy did she raid first from the kids' Easter baskets? Then he talks about Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show - could you come back to work after what she's been through? And are you cool with a redesign of the "I Voted" sticker?

Jason talks about Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today show after her mother's kidnapping and continued disappearance. Jason wonders how difficult that must have been and if he could do it?

Jason is joined by friend of the show Kate Raddatz for her monthly visit. On today's Radd Report: which Easter candy would you pilfer from the kids' Easter baskets first? Then, do you use the snooze button, and why? Plus, would you use AI to help plan a wedding?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about CBS News interviewing 5-year-old Liam Ramos who found himself caught up in Metro Surge. Are we okay putting kids on TV? Then Jason talks about the President's Easter social media post - has he reached a new level?

The President is known for his fiery rhetoric, especially on social media. Did he achieve a new level (low) on Easter? Jason discusses.

CBS News secured the first interview with Liam Ramos, the the little boy caught up in the ICE surge in Minneapolis earlier this year. Is putting a 5 year old on TV a good way to humanize a story? Or is it exploitative? Jason talks to listeners.

This week, we’re talking about traditions, from wacky spring rituals like April Fool’s Day and Dyngus Day to funeral bread, New York’s little-known history of fairies and a tradition in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, that recently resulted in a court battle over bird poop. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, KRLD 1080 out of Dallas, WBEN out of Buffalo and to the Adam & Jordana show and Paranormal 360, both out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Thursday 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason comments on some of the top headlines and goes "In Depth" with U of M psychology researcher Vivien Lee on her study on grade inflation - do grades really mean much anymore? Then he talks about the President's clapback on Bruce Springsteen. Do you think the Boss had plastic surgery?!

Jason talks about the closing of a Minneapolis strip club. Is it part of a trend? Then the President goes after Bruce Springsteen. Plastic surgery? Really? And finally, where are you on going to a ballgame this year? Zero to Ten?

On "The Lead" - Trump fires his AG... MN's unemployment is higher than the national average... and Minneapolis is FINALLY starting construction at George Floyd Square. Then he goes "In Depth" with U of M psychology researcher Vivien Lee to talk about her study on grade inflation in colleges and universities. Do grades really mean anything anymore?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Jason asks listeners - does birthright citizenship still make sense in modern times? Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit - how is it she's never seen Star Wars?! 4pm: Jason and his producer both had their Wordle streaks snapped... which one was worse? Then Jason is joined by Lisa Middag from the Downtown Council as they try to reimagine the Nicollet Mall. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason shares the days top headlines... all of which pale in comparison to the Artemis II moon launch which he shares with listeners.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - what will the President say tonight? SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship. MNDOT is doing a LOT of road construction. And more! Then Jason covers the historic launch of Artemis II as humans return to the moon!

Jason covers a bit of history as the Artemis II mission launches from Florida on the way to the Moon.