Drivetime with DeRusha

The Tournament is under way. Did you fill out a bracket? What about at work? Are you a bad co-worker if you DON'T participate? Jason talks with coworkers and listeners.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Georgia has suspended the gas tax to keep prices down. Should MN consider it? Then are you a "snoozer" or do you get up right away with your alarm? Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit. 4pm: Was Sen. Mullins "regret" over his Alex Pretti comments good enough? Or no? Then Rep. Paul Torkleson wants to break the tie in the MN house and keep it broken. He explains his plan. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp - why'd the Fed leave interest rates alone? Then Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of this week.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp from Old National. Why did the Fed choose not to change interest rates, and what does that mean for your wallet? Then we find out what's grinding the gears of Jason and our listeners on this week's ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? Jason and listeners vent their spleens on this week's ENOUGH!!!

On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp on the Fed's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason plays a clip from Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation testimony where he "regrets" blaming Alex Pretti for his own death. Is that good enough in our current political culture? Then Rep. Paul Torkleson has a plan to break the tie in the House and keep it broken. He joins the show to explain.

We've had a tie in the State House twice now, and that's not good for getting things done. Rep. Paul Torkleson has a plan to fix it. He joins Jason.

Jason plays a clip from Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing where he says he regrets his comments blaming Alex Pretti for his death. Is that remarkable in our current political context? Or just not good enough?

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Georgia just voted to suspend their gas tax with prices spiking. Is that something MN should consider? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly appearance - do you hit the snooze button? Or get straight up when the alarm goes off?

Jason's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. Lizzo is out with a new kids book - what would Tracy's book be? And do you get up with your alarm? Or do you hit that snooze button?

The state of Georgia just voted to suspend the gas tax to help bring gas prices down. Is that something MN should consider? Jason talks with listeners.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Has #MeToo found it's limits? Jason shares an interesting story. Then St. Thomas MBB coach John Tauer joins him to talk about the Tommies making the NIT in their first season of post-season eligibility. 4pm: The legislative auditor's report out today is another jaw-dropper. Lou Raguse from KARE-11 has the latest details. Then on DeRusha-Eats, Jason learns about a traditional Irish St. Patrick's meal from food designer Shelagh Geraghty Mullen. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., about how schools make decisions when it comes to random threats. Then on this St. Patrick's Day - how much of a role has luck played in your life?

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., about best practices for schools reacting to random threats. Then - on this St. Patrick's Day - how much of a role has luck played in YOUR life?

On this day where we celebrate the "luck o' the Irish" Jason asks listeners how much of a role do they think luck has played in their lives?

On "The Lead"... Gov. Walz wants to lower the sales tax - sort of... Amazon wants you to pay for 1-hour delivery... St. Patrick's Day & more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., who talks about how schools determine when to close due to threats and when not to.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse about a legislative auditor report that will leave you slack-jawed... again. Then on DeRusha Eats he talks traditional Irish St. Patrick's celebrations with food designer Shelagh Geraghty Mullen.

Jason talks with food designer Shelagh Geraghty Mullen about St. Patrick's Day and the difference between the American celebration and true Irish tradition. Plus, where are your favorite Irish pubs?

The Legislative Auditor issued a report that showed that DHS refused to investigate kickbacks in a particular program because they claimed not to have the authority. Jason gets the latest from KARE 11's Lou Raguse

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason shares a #MeToo story involving an Illinois congressional candidate - but is it REALLY a #MeToo story? Then he's joined by St. Thomas MBB coach Johnny Tauer as they prepare to open NIT play tonight.

In their first year of DI post-season eligibility, the St. Thomas MBB team opens their NIT journey tonight in Seattle. Jason talks about the occasion with head coach John Tauer.

Jason shares the story of an Illinois congressional candidate who's had a #MeToo story published about him. Only is this story *really* what #MeToo is all about? Take a listen.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: how'd you get through this weekend's blizzard? Then former Gov. Tim Pawlenty talks with Jason about his Star Tribune column on the effect of AI on jobs and society. 4pm: Jason talks with Matty Dymoke, the Asst. Director of the Bloomington Kennedy Show Choir about trying to get 80+ people home after their flight from LA was canceled by the weather. Then Jason talks with Jon Reyerson - are people getting priced out of cars the way they've been priced out of homes? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Erik Hansen from SW Transit about why they oppose being folded into Metro Transit. And Dave Schwartz talks Wild, Wolves, Vikings and much more!

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with SW Transit CEO Erik Hansen - why do they oppose being folded into Metro Transit? Then he's joined by our pal Dave Schwartz to talk Wild, Wolves, Vikings and much more!

Jason is joined by our pal Dave Schwartz to talk some sports! Are the Wild and Wolves in trouble? Where do the Vikings go now that they've signed Kyler Murray? Those topics and much more!

On "The Lead" - we survived the storm!... the Gophers WBB team is dancing... professors are changing how they teach and more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Erik Hansen, CEO of SW Transit, who doesn't like the proposal that they be folded into Metro Transit.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Matt Dymoke, Assistant Director of the Bloomington Kennedy show choir, about trying to get unstuck from LA after their flights home got cancelled by the blizzard. Then he's joined by Jon Reyerson - are we getting priced out of cars the way people have been priced out of homes?

Jason talks to a friend from the car business, Jon Reyerson, about an article that suggests that younger people may be getting priced out of owning cars like they've been priced out of owning homes.

Jason talks to the assistant director of the Bloomington Kennedy High School show choir, Matt Dymoke, who's been working hard to get his 80+ travel party back from a trip to LA after their flight was cancelled due to the blizzard.

Monday 3pm Hour: How'd you do during the storm? Jason talks with listeners about the storm over the weekend. Then he's joined by former Governor Tim Pawlenty talks about his Star Tribune column on AI and how it may affect the job market.

What do we as a society need to do to prepare for how AI is going to change the job market? What role should government play? Former Governor Tim Pawlenty wrote a column in the Star Tribune where he posed those questions to... AI!

Jason talks with listeners about Snowmageddon 2026 - how did you survive? And are we "over" the way TV news covers it?

This week, we’ll explore the sometimes-treacherous travel habits of baby cows in the Pittsburgh area and of salamanders in the Detroit area. In human transportation news, we’ll hear a lawmaker in Minnesota explain why she took a bike to the hospital to have her baby. Then, to send us out, Georg Papp of Outhouse Americana in Colchester, Conn., is going to explain why he’s dedicated to preserving the history of a vintage way to use the loo. He says that outhouses reveal more about culture than we might realize… Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, The Big K Morning Show out of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WWJ Newsradio out of Detroit and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD in Dallas.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: The snowstorm is on the way. Chris Shaffer checks in with the latest info. Then, tomorrow is Pi(e) Day! What's your favorite? 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks - who'll win the $50 Jester Concepts gift card? Then he's joined by State Sen. Ron Latz who chaired a Judiciary Committee hearing today with emotional testimony from Annunciation parents. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC about yesterday's synagogue attack in Michigan and protecting houses of worship. Finally, we get a report of a grocery store running out of TP - what's wrong with people?!

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC to talk about yesterday's tragic attack at a synagogue in Michigan and security at houses of worship. Then we get reports of a rush on grocery stores, including one that's out of TP. Seriously?!

As we get ready for Snowmageddon 2026, grocery stores are extra busy. But seriously... who's stocking up on month's worth of toilet paper?!?!

On "The Lead" - The snow is coming - are you ready? TSA agents missed their first paycheck. And Falcon Cam - now with sound! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC about the synagogue attack in Michigan and security at places of worship.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Who'll win a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants? Then State Sen. Ron Latz joins the show to talk about his Judiciary Committee hearing today and if the legislature will pass meaningful gun reform.

State Sen. Ron Latz chaired a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee today that included powerful testimony from parents of Annunciation victims. He joins Jason to talk about the hearing and debate over gun control.

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Listen in as Russ and Michael battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the big snow storm headed our way this weekend. Then in honor of Pi(e) Day tomorrow, Jason asks listeners for their favorite pie!

March 14th - 3/14 - is Pi(e) Day! So in honor of the holiday, Jason talks with listeners about their favorite pies and pie places.

Jason talks with WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the big snowstorm headed our way this weekend - are you ready?

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Should Jason join AARP? He struggles again with his age. Then he talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about his veto of an eviction moratorium passed by the city council. What does he want to see instead? 4pm: Would you buy a house if you knew something bad had happened there? Jason talks with listeners. Then on DeRusha Eats: J. Lohr wines is coming to town for this weekend's Food & Wine Experience. Jason talks with Cynthia Lohr. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they've launched in Plymouth. Then he shares the breaking news that the Vikings have signed Kyler Murray and listens to a portion of his introductory press conference.

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they've launched in Plymouth. Then Jason shares the breaking news that the Vikings have signed Kyler Murray and listens in to a portion of his press conference.

Jason talks about the breaking news that the Vikings have signed free agent quarterback Kyler Murray, and listens in to a portion of his introductory press conference.

On "The Lead" - an attack at a synagogue in Michigan... releasing oil reserves... leaking oil in MN and more. Then Jason goes In-Depth with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they launched in Plymouth.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've ever bought a home with a checkered past - sure that might get you a discount, but would it give you pause? Then he talks with Cynthia Lohr from J. Lohr Wines about this weekend's Food & Wine Experience!

Jason is joined by Cynthia Lohr from J. Lohr Wines to talk about this weekend's Food & Wine Experience and why she loves coming to the Twin Cities.

Would you buy a house if you knew the previous owner had died there? Or some terrible crime had been committed there? Jason explains how this question came to mind and talks with listeners. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason got an offer to join AARP. But at 51 is he admitting he's getting old if he does? He talks with listeners. Then he's joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey - why did he veto an eviction moratorium and what does he want to do instead?