Drivetime with DeRusha

On the DeRush-Hour Headlines - Will the President be announcing the end of the war tonight? Should birthright citizenship be ended? LOTS of road construction. And the FDA approves a GLP-1 pill.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about how he and his producer had their Wordle streaks snapped - which way was worse? Then he's joined by Lisa Middag, Senior Director of Economic Development for the Minneapolis Downtown Council who are looking at new ways to revitalize the Nicollet Mall

Jason talks with Lisa Middag, Senior Director of Economic Development for the Minneapolis Downtown Council about some new ideas to revitalize Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, including much more than just retail.

Jason and his producer Dan both had their Wordle streaks snapped, but for very different reasons. Which one was a bigger failure? And speaking of failure.......

Wednesday 3pm Hour: The Supreme Court heard arguments over birthright citizenship. Setting aside the obvious constitutional issues, Jason asks if the policy still makes sense in this day and age? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman - who has somehow made it to adulthood without seeing "Star Wars"?!

Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit. How is it she's managed to never see Star Wars?! Plus, is she excited for the Moon mission?

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about the President's attempt to end birthright citizenship - the obvious constitutional questions aside - Jason wants to know if the policy still makes sense in this day and age.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason's car hit 100k miles over the weekend. Time for a new car? How many miles on your car? Then he talks to St. Paul Saints GM Zane Heinselman as they prepare for their home opener tonight. 4pm: Jason talks with listeners about the lawsuit filed by the Feds against MN over transgender athletes. Is this a battle MN needs to fight? Then for DeRusha Eats, he's joined by Pete Spike who helped debut the new foods at Target Field today. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Rob Doar from the MN Gun Owners Caucus to talk about the law regarding drinking and carrying a legal weapon. Finally, Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about Ant's bathroom troubles, and why he hates baseballs new balls and strikes challenge system.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Rob Doar, President of the Gun Owners Caucus, about drinking and carrying in light of the story of a state lawmaker - what's the law say? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about Anthony Edwards' bathroom issues, and baseballs ABS system.

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about Minnesota sports. This week they talk about Ant missing the starts of games... while in the bathroom? Then why Dave is NOT enjoying the new Automatic Balls & Strikes (ABS) system. Plus much more!

On "The Lead" - Lots of legal decisions... Metro Surge and "Somali" fraud?... TMZ is after the politicians... Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rob Doar from the MN Gun Owners Caucus about a story of a state legislator who was carrying a legal weapon while appearing to be inebriated. The police let him go, but should they have?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: the federal government is suing MN... again. Should the state keep fighting over an issue that affects very few people? Then Jason talks with Pete Spike from Sportservice who helped debut new food and drink options for this season at Target Field!

Jason talks with Pete Spike from Sportservice who helped introduce a slate of new food and drink options for this baseball season at Target Field!

The federal government is suing Minnesota... again. This time over the state's transgender athlete policy. Jason's a little worn out and wondering if it's really worth it to have yet another knockdown drag-out battle with the Feds. Do listeners feel the same?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason's car rolled over from 99,999 to 100,000 this weekend and he thought it was very exciting... and maybe time for a new car. What's your number? Then he talks with St. Paul Saints GM Zane Heinselman about their undefeated start to the season and a fun team you can watch at home starting tonight!

6 of the Twins' top 9 prospects are playing for Triple-A St. Paul to start the season. So you have a chance to see the future of the Twins as the Saints open their season tonight at CHS Field. Jason talks to Saints GM Zane Heinselman

Jason posted a video of his car rolling over from 99,999 miles to 100,000 over the weekend. Do you have a number where it's time to move on to a new vehicle?

This week, we’re covering reports whether artificial intelligence can replace cowboys, expensive refrigerators that make their owners watch advertisements, Elon Musk’s Boring Company and its plans to construct tunnels under New Orleans and what you might not know about graffiti. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio’s Bloomberg Tech and Business report in the Bay area, Tommy Tucker and WWL in New Orleans, the Adam & Jordana Show from WCCO in the Twin Cities and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: another MN lawmaker arrested for DWI - is it time to have a policy to automatically remove them when convicted? Then Jason talks with Amy Murray from the Special Olympics about how you can sign up to volunteer. 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where listeners vie for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - when city councils appear to have all the wrong priorities. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" on why diesel fuel prices are spiking, and what that means for your wallet. And Dan Hayes is back for his weekly Twins chat - Joe Ryan was great. The rest of the club.......?

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Emmett Lindner, business reporter for the NY Times, about the spiking price of diesel fuel and how that affects your bottom line. Then he's joined by Dan Hayes to talk Twins - a great start from Joe Ryan and... not much else.

Jason is joined by Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" for his weekly visit to talk Twins - Joe Ryan was great. The rest of the club? Maybe not as much. Dan breaks down an opening day loss and what it portends for 2026.

On "The Lead" - Tiger Woods arrested for DUI... is TSA getting paid or not?... what to expect at the "No Kings" rally... and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Emmett Lindner, business reporter for the NY Times, about the eye-popping price of diesel fuel and the effect that has on all of us.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where listeners compete for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - certainly city councils can handle multiple things. But when local issues aren't getting fixed, listening to them fight over global issues is a perception problem.

Jason thinks city councils can walk and chew gum at the same time. But when it feels like important local issues aren't being addressed, then the national/global issues can seem an unnecessary distraction.

It's another edition of the most modestly-growing AM Radio card-based game show in the upper Midwest... Angie and Keith battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about yet another lawmaker charged with DWI. Is it time to make a policy for their automatic removal? Then he's joined by Amy Murray, the Senior Vice President of Special Events for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games about how you can volunteer!

Jason talks with Ann Murray, the Senior Vice President of Special Events for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games which will be taking place in Minnesota. How can you get involved and volunteer? Take a listen and find out!

Another MN lawmaker has been arrested on DWI charges. Is it time for MN to codify a process to remove folks who are convicted? Or is that a slippery slope? Jason talks with listeners.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: a jury just ruled in favor of a woman who said social media addiction damaged her. Jason's unsure if addiction is the right idea for it. Then Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - what does she think of "6-7 dating"? 4pm: Jason doesn't get people who are fans of the NFL Draft. Bring it to MN for sure! But who are you people? Then he talks with State Sen. Julia Coleman who helped lead the push for a common sense and family friendly change to Senate rules 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" on a new report about the population of Greater MN. Then, what's grinding your gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with Marnie Werner from the Center for Rural Policy and Development about the previously shrinking population of Greater MN and why that seems to have stabilized... for now. Then it's time for our weekly vent session - what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

What's grinding your gears this week? It's time for our weekly vent session: ENOUGH!!!

On "The Lead" - a big lawsuit decision involving tech... Savannah Guthrie does an interview... and a female Archbishop of Canterbury. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Marnie Werner for the Center for Rural Policy and Development who issued a report on greater MN's population and how it's stabilized.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason's all for the NFL Draft possibly coming to the Twin Cities - but who are you people traveling across the country to see players drafted?! Then Jason talks with State Sen. Julia Coleman who helped lead a bipartisan effort to make a commonsense and family friendly change to Senate rules.

State Senator Julia Coleman helped lead a bipartisan effort to change the rules of the senate to allow Senators with small children to do their jobs AND care for their kids at the same time. She joins Jason to explain.

Jason is all for the idea of the NFL Draft coming to Minnesota... but who are you people that travel across the country to watch a draft?!

Wednesday 3pm Hour: a jury ruled against social media companies, saying their products are addictive and harmful to kids. Jason is unsure - what say you? Then Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - she talks spring cleaning and "6-7 dating"!

Jason is joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. Does being neat make you a better person? And is she on board with the idea of "6-7 dating"?

A jury just awarded a woman $3 million from Meta and YouTube for creating addictive algorithms with negative health consequences. Jason struggles with classifying social media as "addicting" - how do you feel?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason finally tried same day delivery from Target... but should he tip? Then he's joined by Gophers WBB legend Janel McCarville about the Sweet 16 run by this year's club. 4pm: A MN school is bringing back the traditional Homecoming King & Queen, and Jason says kudos to them! Then on DeRusha-Eats: what's your food "hill to die on". 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - does the No Kings rally help or hurt Democrats in MN. Then hockey writer Jess Myers joins the show to talk about the Gophers' new coaches.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - could this weekend's No Kings rally actually hurt local Democrats? Then Jason's joined by Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers to talk about the new coaches of the Gophers Men's and Women's hockey programs.

Jason talks to Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers about the new coaches for Gophers men's and women's hockey - what do they bring to the table? Plus, a lovely gesture from an NHL opponent for Jessi Pierce

On "The Lead" - the husband of a fallen soldier speaks to CBS... no arson in the fire that killed a hockey writer... and how is weapons screening going at the Capitol? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - will the "No Kings" rally this weekend help or hurt local Democrats?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: a MN school is going back to the traditional Homecoming King & Queen format. Jason says, kudos to them! Then on today's DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what's your food "hill to die on"!

Is taco pizza actually pizza? Producer Dan Cook says no! So for today's DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what's your food "hill to die on"?

A MN school recently announced they'll be returning to a traditional Homecoming King and Queen. Jason applauds the move and thinks we've overreacted to the very real mistreatment of some kids.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason got a same-day Target delivery today and is confused as to whether he should tip or not? Then he talks with Gophers WBB legend Janel McCarville about the run this year's team is on in the NCAA's

Jason talks to Gopher WBB legend Janel McCarville about this years team getting back to the Sweet 16 and what it means to her as an alumnus and still a Gopher supporter!

Sure grocery delivery has been around a long time, but it's new to Jason! So is he supposed to tip these people?!

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Jason wonders if using ICE to try and bolster the TSA and reduce wait times isn't such a bad idea? Then, should arrest videos really be made public? 4pm: How we deal with death - from the President's loathsome response to Robert Muller's death, to how people grieve together when it comes to the loss of Jessi Pierce. Then Jason talks with real estate expert John McCarthy from Colliers about if perhaps data centers could help stabilize the downtowns. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Amanda Jackson, President of Allied Charities of MN, about updating MN's meat raffle regulation in light of rising beef prices. And Dave Schwartz remembers Jessi Pierce and recaps the weekend in sports.

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In-Depth with Amanda Jackson, President of Allied Charities, who wants to update MN's meat raffle regulations due to rising beef prices. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the loss of hockey writer Jessi Pierce, and the weekend in sports.