Drivetime with DeRusha

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!

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!