Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason talks with Dave Schwartz about a loss that has the hockey community reeling. Plus their usual sports talk about the Gopher women, Twins and Timberwolves.

On "The Lead"... RIP Jessi Pierce... MN home insurance rates are climbing... and St. Thomas wants to expand its footprint... Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Amanda Jackson, President of Allie Charities of MN, about the revisions they want to MN's meat raffle law given the rising prices of beef.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason reacts to the President's loathsome response to Robert Mueller's death, and producer Dan Cook reminds us that we're not alone when we grieve the passing of someone like hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her kids. Then Jason talks with real estate expert John McCarthy - could data centers help stabilize things in the downtowns?

Jason talks with Colliers VP and real estate expert John McCarthy about data centers starting to take over some of the vacant office space in the Twin Cities downtowns. Could that help stabilize property tax values?

Jason begins by talking about the President's loathsome response to the death of Robert Mueller - have we moved beyond public decency? Then Dan Cook shares a "Monday Message" on the death of local sportswriter Jessi Pierce and her three kids - where do we go with that grief?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking with listeners about ICE helping TSA at the airports to reduce wait times. Maybe it's not a bad idea? Then do we really need to see celebrity arrest videos? Is there a way to maintain transparency without straight up humiliating people?

Jason wonders if we really needed to see Justin Timberlake's DWI video? Is there a real benefit to society to have that public? Or is it just prurient gazing?

Jason thinks it's not such a bad idea to let ICE agents take over some basic tasks, freeing up TSA agents to help reduce wait times at the airports. Is there a parade behind him? Take a listen... Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

This week, we cover the story of more than 80 students from a Minnesota high school choir who were trapped in Califronia when their flight was canceled due to a blizzard, whether Shakespeare's works should be taught to young students, how the Savannah Bananas are changing up baseball and meteorites falling on Ohio. Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Newell Normand out of WWL in New Orleans and Marty Griffin out of KDKA in Pittsburgh.

On Friday's Drivetime to DeRusha... 3pm: Jason and Chad Hartman discuss the announcement that CBS News is shutting down their radio division and how that will affect WCCO. Then Jason talks to Kevin Norman, founder of Uptown United about how they're trying to help revitalize the area. 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants. Then, the U of M has a new tagline: "Leave a Future"... your thoughts? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about renovations at Terminal 1 at MSP. Then Charlie Oakes, Gen Z movie correspondent talks about a record-breaking trailer, the Oscars and more!

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about Terminal 1 renovations at MSP. Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie correspondent Charlie Oakes to talk about a record breaking trailer, the Oscars and more!

Charlie Oakes is our Gen Z movie correspondent. He joins Jason to talk about a record-breaking trailer release, an exciting film in theaters this weekend, and if you're at home, which Oscar winners to watch.

On "The Lead" - oil prices are still rising... CBS Radio News is ending... another "No Kings" rally and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about Terminal 1 renovations.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants compete for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - how do you feel about the U spending $15m on a marketing contract that produces among other things, a new tag line - "Leave a Future"

Jason talks with listeners about a $15m marketing contract awarded by the U that came up with among other things, a new tagline, "Leave a Future" - your thoughts?

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his record-breaking game show (what record? unclear!) Listen in as Vikas and Dale battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason is joined by Chad Hartman to talk about today's surprising news that CBS News is shutting down the radio division and what it means for WCCO. Then he's joined by Kevin Norman, the founder of Uptown United about their community action plan to help revive the area.

We know more people on the streets means less crime. Kevin Norman, founder of Uptown United, is trying to make that happen in Uptown. He joins Jason to talk about the effort.

Jason and Chad Hartman continue a conversation from after the Twins game about CBS shutting down their Radio News division and what effect that will have on WCCO. Plus, there's a huge local TV merger in the news. Jason has details!

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: March Madness is underway. Did you fill out a bracket? What about at work? Are you a bad co-worker if you didn't? Then the people of the Twin Cities have been given the JFK Library "Profiles in Courage" award. Who should accept it? 4pm: Grotesque allegations against Cesar Chavez has people scrambling to rename streets, schools and more. Is it time to stop naming things after people? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jesse Held talks about the award winning Earl Giles gin! 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Dr. Dan Mundt from MN Oncologists about the alarming rise in colorectal cancer deaths among those under 50. Then - can't we just have a tourism ad? What's wrong with people?!

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes In-Depth with Dr. Dan Mundt from MN Oncology about the alarming rise in colorectal cancer deaths for those under 50. Then Jason talks about a tourism ad from the Minneapolis Mayor that has conservatives losing... their... minds. Are you okay?

Politics has become such an enormous identity marker, that people can't even see a tourism ad for Minneapolis without losing their minds on the Mayor... Jason wants to know what's wrong with you people?

On "The Lead" - the Profiles in Courage award goes to.... the latest on gas prices... why MN is losing money due to road construction... and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Dr. Dan Mundt from MN Oncology to talk about the rising number of deaths from colorectal cancers in people under 50.

Thursday 4pm Hour: with troubling allegations made against Cesar Chavez, people are scrambling to rename streets, schools and more. Is it time to just stop naming things after people? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Jesse Held with Earl Giles who just won some prestigious awards!

Earl Giles was just honored with some big awards. Jesse Held joins Jason for DeRusha eats to talk about the surprise and how business is going in Minneapolis

After the latest revelations about Cesar Chavez, people are scrambling to change the name of schools, streets and holidays named after him. Jason wants to know - is it time to just stop naming things for people?

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Madness getting underway. Did you fill out a bracket? What about at work? Are you a bad co-worker if you didn't? Then we learned that the JFK Library has included the Twin Cities as a winner of its Profiles in Courage Awards. Who should accept the honor?

The JFK Library has included the "people of the Twin Cities" among their Profiles in Courage Awards winners. Which leads Jason to the question - who should accept the award? Listeners share their suggestions.

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!