Drivetime with DeRusha

Final day of DriveTime from Ft. Myers and we break down the details of today’s breaking news of the Supreme Court rejecting Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 vote and the fallout from this! Then we talk to Brooks Lee and Ty McDevitt ahead of today’s traditional Gophers-Twins matchup!

It is finally here! Twins Spring Training action - Jason previews today’s matchup and chats with Brooks Lee of the Twins and Ty McDevitt, new manger of the Gophers and of course the latest on Pablo Lopez officially being out for the 2026 season!

After today’s bombshell of a Supreme Court ruling 6-3 on rejecting his emergency tariffs - we look to what is next? Trump says he has a backup plan and also how and when could we expect to get money back!

Well we survived the snowstorm of February - we move onward and we start the show discussing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty saying that a state investigation would be in “good standing” when it comes to the federal ICE agents involved with the death of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, we also chat with Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll, the latest following today’s event for the Minneapolis Downtown Council - Adam Duininck joins for more on that and we have DeRush Hour Lead and In Depth and of course, more Twins coverage!

Final hour of the show on DriveTime and we dive into some of the big stories of the day with The Lead and go In Depth with Hennepin County Commissioner District 1Jeffrey Lunde on the struggles he is seeing with Hennepin Healthcare and how their hopes for a better future could be tied to the sales tax for Target Field! Then we chat Twins baseball at Spring Training with Ryan Jeffers and Grady Sizemore

We had the chance to catch up with Ryan Jeffers, Minnesota Twins catcher to talk about the beginning of a new season with new coaching and one of those coaches being a former menace to Twins pitching but current Twins first base (and outfield) coach Grady Sizemore!

U2 dropped a new song in honor of Renee Good, Congressional candidate Matt Little was followed by ICE and we then go in depth with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde on the struggles Hennepin Healthcare is currently facing and how they are turning to Target Field in hopes for a sales tax extension that would help them via the legislature so we talked to Jeffrey about that and what their plans are going forward!

Jason begins the second hour talking I-94 as MNDoT is eyeing a few different ways to revamp the stretch near Hiawatha, we chat with Royce Lewis about his offseason, what he added to his routine this offseason and look ahead to another season for him and then the CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck joins to talk about some of the things discussed at their annual meeting, where Minneapolis downtown area is today as far as safety and workplace environment and also the hotel situation that made buzz this week! Then Jason pays tribute to Diane’s Place who was nominated with a special award LIVE on Good Morning America!

It was a busy day of meeting together to plan out the current state and future of downtown Minneapolis and the CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck joins to talk about some of the things discussed at their annual meeting, where Minneapolis downtown area is today as far as safety and workplace environment and also the hotel situation that made buzz this week!

While he has suffered injuries, Royce Lewis knows his contributions to this ballclub, we talked to him about his optimism about a new fresh season, and check in on his first week on the Spring Training grind!

Jason has a new proposal for the supposed revamping I-94, specifically along the Hiawatha area as MNDoT is looking into a few different options but Jason has his pitch for what he thinks needs to be done!

First out of the gate we discuss a story from the Minnesota Star Tribune discussing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and the belief that she has that state officials are in “good standing” to potentially charge the agents involved! Then we discuss the ups and downs of the Minnesota Twins in just this past week and the Spring Training outlook with Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll! Finally, we talk media day at Twins Spring Training!

Well the Minnesota Twins suffered a blow with Pablo Lopez suffering what appears to be a season ending elbow injury - we also discuss the young group coming into this season, the tradition of UMN vs Twins in the first game of Spring Training and much more with the General Manager of the Minnesota Twins, Jeremy Zoll!

When it comes to the killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good - Mary Moriarty believes the state is in “good shape” to consider charging the federal ICE agents involved - but should we pick which one to investigate?

It is snowing in Minnesota, but it is not in Ft. Myers and that is where Dan and Jason broadcast from on this Wednesday afternoon and we talked to our friend Tracy Perlman in the first hour, a weather update from Chris Shaffer, Jason shares his thoughts on the Minneapolis City Council and their hotel controversy and much more! Plus we have The Lead and go In Depth with DeRush Hour News Headlines and what have you had ENOUGH of!

Jason brings you up to speed on today’s news and biggest stories and we chat with the Mayor of Eagan about a data center issue in his town! Also what have you had ENOUGH of?

What have you had Enough of? We sift through some of the things bothering you on this Wednesday including poor habits in this snow!

We bring you the big stories of the day including fire being set to the memorial site for Renee Good, snow is flying all over Minnesota and ‘Quinnesota’ leads Team USA past the Swedes! Then we talked to Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire about the data center being placed on a one year old!

Another hour with DeRusha LIVE from Ft. Myers and we talk to WCCO TV’s Chris Shaffer for an update on when we can expect this snow to end, Jason shares his thoughts on the latest with the Minneapolis City Council and we chat with new Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton!

It is a new era for the Minnesota Twins and a new era as Twins manager for Derek Shelton and it is not an easy road ahead - we talk to him about the new position, meeting some of the Twins players in this first week of Spring Training and the overall mindset of his team in these early stages!

The snow is flying in Minnesota and WCCO TV Cheif Meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins Jason to provide the latest on not just the snowfall here in the Twin Cities but also the pummeling of snow and the dangers involved with it along the North Shore of Minnesota!

No, Jason and Dan do not feel bad for us here in Minnesota but they provide the bright. Sunny update from beautiful Ft. Myers, Florida while the snow flies in Minnesota! Then we talk to Luke Keaschall and Tracy Perlman joins us to talk about flight etiquette and FL vs AZ and more!

If one person in warm weather wasn't enough, we have three if you include Dan Cook - Tracy Perlman checks in LIVE from Arizona to talk about flight etiquette and also 'Pick a Side' Arizona or Florida when it comes to vacations!

Jason sits down with Luke Keaschall who had some impressive moments last season as an up and comer and we catch up with him on Spring Training early stages, some MLB Network praise he has gotten, what he was up to this offseason and the new relationship with Derek Shelton!

Get the latest on why Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today. Plus, is it time to take a digital detox? And places you're being watched that may surprise you.

Another DriveTime LIVE from Ft. Myers for Twins Spring Training - we begin our show talking to Dan Hayes of The Athletic on the crushing news that Pablo Lopez could be done for the season with a UCL tear, also catchup with Liam Hendriks on his Spring Training and hopes for this season! Scott Libin joins to talk about the recent Colbert buzz on his Late Night show! That, DeRusha Eats and much more!

Final hour of DriveTime with DeRusha and we chat with Scott Libin about the CBS-Stephen Colbert controversy! We bring you some of the big stories of the day including Pablo out, the new session starts off somber and much more! Then we talk about the “One Minute Tours” John O’Sullivan leaving Minnesota for Australia and Meta glasses are recording us eating!

Social media influencers are utilizing meta glasses to record at restaurants and leaving people wondering if privacy is truly dead - we discuss!

It is time for The Lead and we begin with the passing of Jesse Jackson, annoying TSA customers and much more! Then Scott Libin of the Hubbard School of Journalism with the University of Minnesota joins to break down the details of the Stephen Colbert debacle from his Late Night show after CBS pulled an interview with a Texas senator!

More on the heartbreaking Pablo Lopez injury, we chat with Liam Hendriks on another chapter 12 years later with the Minnesota Twins, Jason is starting to feel his age down in Florida - we discuss and also we have DeRusha Eats featuring Hanisch Bakery!

Some delicious options over at Hanisch Bakery down in Red Wing - we talk to Bill Hanisch as we celebrate Fat Tuesday and some of the delicious bakery items offered at his location!

If there is one player with a special story on the Minnesota Twins Spring Training roster - it is pitcher Liam Hendriks - from pitching for the Twins over a decade ago to overcoming cancer to now once again hoping to be a part of what the Twins have planned in 2026 is truly inspiring and we talk more about that with him!

Right out of the gate in the first hour we talk to our friend Dan Hayes of The Athletic about the unfortunate Pablo Lopez injury and the beginning stages of Spring Training, then we discuss whether or not protesting outside someone’s house should be illegal - because the GOP believes so!

There is a new GOP proposal for protesters being prohibited from gathering outside of someone’s home - we discuss whether gatherings of protesters outside of houses should be considered illegal or legal!

Not the news Minnesota Twins fans wanted out of the gate (or ever) - Pablo Lopez has a UCL tear and could face season ending surgery - we chatted with Dan Hayes of The Athletic on the significance of the injury, Spring Training starting and more!

First hour we discuss the reparations Minneapolis businesses face and the BCA being left out of the federal investigation of Alex Pretti’s death! Then we focus on today - President’s Day! Tom Pohlad joins Jason and finally we have the DeRush Hour and In-Depth with Blois Olson and talk sports with Dave Schwartz!

Final hour of Drivetime and we begin with the latest from the BCA Minnesota not being included in any further investigation into the death of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, a new session without Melissa Hortman is about to begin and then we chat with Blois Olson and go In Depth on the upcoming session! Next we talk to our friend Dave Schwartz about the Twins in Spring Training, the Olympics and a little bit on ANT being your All Star MVP!

While Jason and Dan sit in the warm Fort Myers, Florida area - Dave Schwartz is stuck back in Minnesota - we discuss Olympics, Spring Training, Anthony Edwards is an All Star MVP and much more!

New session this week - this time without Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, BCA being left out and more with DeRush Hour Headlines and we also go in - depth with Blois Olson on what to look forward to early on in the new legislative session - especially when it comes to fraud and public safety!

Another hour of DriveTime and we of course have to dive into some President’s Day discussion and also Jason sits down with the new Twins owner Tom Pohlad! We also try and figure out what MOGGING is and a former president has interest in aliens!

It is finally here, the first day of Minnesota Twins Spring Training coverage on DriveTime and we talk to the new Twins owner Tom Pohlad about his role, the new season getting underway with a newer roster, even dive into some of the promotional factors of Target Field!

In celebration of President’s Day - we ask you, the listeners if you would like your child to be the next U.S. President ?

Jason and Dan are LIVE from Ft. Myers for Spring Training and we begin with the relief efforts being proposed for businesses facing major losses in the city of Minneapolis! Then we talk to Drew Evans, Superintendent of the Minnesota BCA about the pullback of cohesion between them and the Federal investigators when it comes to murder of both Renee Good and Alex Pretti!

First, the BCA was told they WOULD be able to work alongside Federal investigators in the case of Alex Pretti and now it was released in a statement on Monday - the Minnesota BCA would no longer be involved in the investigation involving the death of Alex Pretti moving forward - we talked to BCA Minnesota Superintendent Drew Evans!

With the presence of ICE in Minnesota, specifically Minneapolis - there was a large hit to businesses - as a result much money was lost and revenue took a huge hit - but should the city be the ones to bail out businesses amid the pullback of agents in the cities!

On Friday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm: More lies from the Feds are revealed - do you trust anything they say? Then, how you can get some last minute Valentine's love at Bachman's! 4pm: Jason host another exciting edition of Card DeSharks. Then he talks with Jeff Mielke from Lee County about why you should consider a vacation to Fort Myers, where the show will be next week. 5pm: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason goes "In Depth" with attorney Rob Doar - is he surprised by the spike in gun sales during the ICE surge? Then our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes tells you if "Wuthering Heights" is worth your money.

Friday 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush Hour" - Jason goes "In Depth" with attorney Rob Doar about the spike in gun sales during the ICE surge. Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes. Is "Wuthering Heights" worth your money? (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images)

The new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" is getting a lot of buzz. Is it worth your money? Jason's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes.

On "The Lead"... Don Lemon enters a plea... did anything change with local jails and ICE?... worst Super Bowl ad ever?... and PJ Fleck gets a raise. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rob Doar, President of the MN Gun Owners Caucus, about the spike in gun sales during the ICE surge. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Jeff Mielke, Executive Director at Lee County Sports Development, about why Fort Myers and Spring Training is such a great vacation! (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)