Drivetime with DeRusha

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?

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