Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason talks to the Mayor of Minneapolis about why he vetoed an eviction moratorium passed by the City Council and why he favors more targeted rental assistance instead.

Thursday on Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: activists from outside of MN say the Target boycott is over - are you going back? Then Tracy Perlman joins the show - is it weirder to not have a ruler, or a flyswatter? Plus, should wives "obey" their husbands? 4pm: Jason talks with Nekima Levy Armstrong & Jaylani Hussein who started the Target boycott, which they say is definitely NOT over. Plus, how long is too long to spend in a public bathroom? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune reporter Dee DePass about MN companies who want refunds from tariffs. And what's grinding people's gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune business reporter Dee DePass about how some MN companies are lining up trying to get tariff refunds. Then - what's grinding your gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? Find out as Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of!

On "The Lead" - the latest on a military mistake in Iran... Metro Transit ridership numbers are down and a State Fair auction. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune reporter Dee DePass about how some MN companies are lining up for a tariff refund

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Nekima Levy Armstrong & Jaylani Hussein, two leaders of the Target boycott, who say that despite national reports, it is NOT over. Then he talks about a listener alert - people are taking to dang long in public bathrooms. Get off your phone!

A listener alerted Jason to a troubling social situation - people are taking forever in public bathrooms, likely because they're on their phones. Should there be a time limit?

Two of the activists that helped begin the Target boycott join Jason to explain why there was a statement today that the boycott is over, and why they want to get the word out that its not.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: National activists say the Target boycott is over. Local activists say it's not. Are listeners still shopping elsewhere? Then Jason's joined by Tracy Perlman for their weekly chat - what's more odd NOT to have in your home: a ruler, or a fly-swatter?

Tracy Perlman joins Jason for their weekly chat - do you have a flyswatter? How about a ruler? What does she think of the number of GenZ'ers that think wives should "obey" their husbands?

National activists declared the boycott of Target to be over today. But local activists say it's not. Are listeners still shopping elsewhere?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason's tired of hearing stories of people killed by multiple-time drunk drivers - are we too soft on DWI? Then he talks with a mental health professional who's trying to keep the money flowing to innocent patients as we crack down on Medicare fraud. 4pm: Can you still afford to eat out? Then, KARE 11's Lou Raguse joins to talk about his new book "Mastermind". Then on DeRusha Eats - Chef Shirley Chung talks about dealing with tongue cancer in the food industry. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Ramsey County Manager Ling Becker about how the county is trying to help those adversely affected by the ICE surge. Then he talks with Rep. Katie Jones - why would she want to take a bike back and forth to the hospital to have a baby?!

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Ramsey County Manager Ling Becker to talk about how the county is trying to mitigate the effects of Operation: Metro Surge. Then he's joined by State Rep. Katie Jones - why on earth would you take a bike to the hospital when you're giving birth? She explains.

Jason talks to State Rep. Katie Jones about sharing her journey to and from having a baby by taking a bike to the hospital. Why'd she do it? Take a listen.

On "The Lead" - The latest on the conflict in Iran... Gov. Walz has a new plan... do you want to vote on property tax increases? And more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Ling Becker, Ramsey County Manager, about how they're trying to mitigate the effects of Operation: Metro Surge.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about changing their dining habits based on the cost of eating out. Then KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse has a new book and joins Jason to describe the story. Finally how does a chef cope with a diagnosis of tongue cancer? Jason talks with Chef Shirley Chung on DeRusha Eats

Jason is joined by Chef Shirley Chung - who you may know from Top Chef. She shares the story of being diagnosed with tongue cancer and how that impacted her in the food industry.

KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse is out with a new book "Mastermind" that explores a case of domestic abuse and all the troubles getting the case fairly prosecuted. He joins Jason to talk about the fascinating story.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason is tired of seeing stories of people being killed by repeat drunk drivers - is it time to get tougher on drunk driving? Then he's joined by Lew Zeidner, CEO of Eosis, to talk about how to keep money flowing to mental health patients in need while trying to clamp down on fraud.

Jason talks with Lew Zeidner, CEO of Eosis, about mental health care and the effects of the hyper-focus on fraud is having on keeping needed money flowing to patients who need the help.

Jason is sick and tired of seeing stories in the news about people being killed by repeat drunk drivers. Are we being too soft on drunk drivers? Are there lessons we should be learning from other states/countries?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason talks about our boss' heart attack - how have near-death experiences affected you? Then he talks with David Slotnick from ThePointsGuy.com - will travel prices rise with oil prices? 4pm: Kate Raddatz joins for The Radd Report - how many Gen Z'ers think wives should "obey" their husbands?! Then, a Star Tribune list shows MN is starving for celebrities. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Olympic gold medalist Kelly Pannek about her experience in Milan and partnering with Fulton on a new beer. Then Dave Schwartz talks about the boys hockey tournament and Vikings free agency

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with 2-time gold medal winner Kelly Pannek who's partnering with Fulton on a new beer! Then Dave Schwartz talks about another entertaining Boys Hockey Tournament and Vikings free agency.

Jason's joined by Dave Schwartz to recap the weekend in sports. The Boys Hockey Tournament again brought the drama - good and bad. Plus, the Vikings are looking at some big free agent names.

On "The Lead"... Iran has a new leader... Oil prices are dropping?... long lines for Spring Break and much more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with two-time gold medal winner Kelly Pannek who's partnering with Fulton on a new beer!

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason's joined by Kate Raddatz for her monthly visit - what percentage of Gen Z'ers think wives should "obey" their husbands?! Then he talks with listeners about the Star Tribune's "Top 25 MN Celebrities" list - biggest takeaway? We have very few actual celebrities in Minnesota. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

The Star Tribune came out with a "Top 25" list of Minnesota celebrities and Jason thinks all they proved is we have very few actual celebrities here.

Kate Raddatz joins Jason for the monthly "Radd Report" - this month: an eye-popping number of Gen Z'ers think wives should "obey" their husbands. Plus they talk spring break and much more!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason tells the story of our boss having a heart-attack and talks with listeners about the effects in their lives of near-death experiences. Then he's joined by David Slotnick from ThePointsGuy.com about the costs of travel and how they might be affected by rising oil prices. Finally - did you survive the great "leap forward" this weekend?! (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Jason talks to travel editor David Slotnick from ThePointsGuy.com about rising oil prices and how they might affect your Summer travel costs.

Over the weekend, we got word that our boss had a "widow maker" heart attack. Jason tells the remarkable story of his survival and talks with listeners about how they've been affected by near-death experiences.

This week, we’re getting nostalgic. We’re headed to a photography museum, a toy museum, retro pizza joints and more. We’ll also sit in on an interview with Jon Taffer of the long-running series "Bar Rescue", now entering its 10th season. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in Minneapolis and KNX News in Los Angeles.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: A recent survey says most Americans think other Americans are morally/ethically "bad" - do you? And where do we go from there? Then Jason talks with Skyway Tour Guide Jessica Schugel about the wonder of our skyway system. 4pm: It's another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants play for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants! Then - given recent events in Minnesota, should a Timberwolves owner be buddying up to the President? (Short show today due to Twins baseball - have a great weekend!)

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Then, are people being too sensitive when they object to Alex Rodriguez hanging out with the President?

Alex Rodriguez, co-owner of the Timberwolves, was at a recent White House event getting his picture taken with the President. Some are saying that given recent events in Minnesota, and the Wolves wanting public money for a new arena, this was a bad move. What say you?

Jason hosts another round of his game show. Take a listen to as Linda and John battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

Friday 3pm Hour: A recent survey says most Americans think other Americans are morally/ethically bad. So where do we go from there? Jason talks with listeners. Then he talks to Minneapolis tour guide Jessica Schugel about what she loves about the Skyway system and describes where you can find some hidden gems.

Jason talks with Skyway tour guide Jessica Schugel about what makes the skyway system so special, and describes where to find some fantastic artwork. And a recent survey says Minnesotans REALLY like Only Fans content.

A recent survey says more than half of Americans think other Americans are morally/ethically "bad" - far more than any other country surveyed. So where do we go from here? Jason talks with listeners. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Kristi Noem is out at DHS and Jason called it. Then best-selling author Scott Galloway joins the show to talk about his "resist and unsubscribe" event this weekend. 4pm: Jason's joined by political analyst Chris Cillizza to talk about Noem's ouster and what caused it. Then on DeRusha Eats, is the McDonald's CEO video the best unintentional advertising ever? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with St. Thomas MBB Coach John Tauer - could they make the Big Dance? Then, what's the weirdest pet you could have?

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with St. Thomas MBB coach John Tauer as they get ready to push for a shot at the Big Dance. Then - what's the weirdest pet a person could have?

How does Jason get from "the station won a big award" to "what's the weirdest pet you could own"? Take a listen and find out!

On "The Lead" - Noem's out at DHS... St. Paul passes a new drive-thru ordinance... new cars cost what?... and Valley Fair was sold. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with St Thomas MBB coach John Tauer as they sit 3 wins away from the Big Dance.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with political analyst Chris Cillizza about Kristi Noem's ouster from DHS - what tipped the scales? Then on DeRusha Eats, is the McDonald's CEO video the best unintentional advertising ever?

Jason talks about the internet furor over the McDonald's CEO video - is it actually great advertising? And who has the best fast food burger? (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

What ultimately tipped the scales against Kristi Noem in the Trump Administration? Political analyst Chris Cillizza joins Jason with his insight.

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about President Trump announcing that Kristi Noem is out as DHS secretary, as he predicted earlier in the week. Then he talks with best-selling author Scott Galloway who's coming to Minnesota for a "resist and unsubscribe" event this weekend.

Jason talks to best-selling author, and NYU professor Scott Galloway about his event this weekend in Minneapolis where he's encouraging folks to unsubscribe from services to show their displeasure with Metro Surge

President Trump announced today that Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of DHS. Something Jason said should happen two days ago. He breaks down why this happened.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Gov. Walz & AG Ellison appeared on the Hill again, and it was the usual circus - what REAL questions should they be asked? Then Tracy Perlman joins the show as the Boys Hockey Tourny begins - are we over hockey hair? 4pm: Jason talks with Congresswoman Betty McCollum who was at today's hearing, and her vote on a war powers resolution. Then Jason learns about a fascinating new book from Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen about her journey through being widowed in her 30's. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Abbott, CEO of Pivot Bio, about why they're moving TO Minnesota. And Greg Swan explains a wild new AI application that can run your phone for you.