Drivetime with DeRusha

On today's DeRusha Eats Jason is joined by Anthony Gilbert from the Melt Pizza Company in Stillwater who recently won a pair of awards at a global pizza competition in Las Vegas!

The President threatened to "wipe out an entire civilization" if Iran doesn't make a deal with the US and open the Straits of Hormuz. Jason talks with listeners about if this is his typical bluff and bluster - or are we actually going to commit genocide?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: the Minneapolis City Council is debating legalizing drug paraphernalia and bath houses... what are we doing? What's going on?! Then Jason is joined by Jeremy Marshik from Lumber Stash to learn how they're collecting items from buildings being torn down for reuse in other places.

Jason is joined by Jeremy Marshik who's part of the team at Lumber Stash. They go into buildings being torn down and store materials that other companies want to reuse. He joins us live from one of those locations.

Jason talks about yet another pair of issues the Minneapolis City Council is addressing instead of dealing with the actually important issues facing the city. What is going on?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: CBS did an interview with 5-year-old Liam Ramos. Are you cool with putting traumatized kids on TV? Then the President took it to a whole new level with his Easter social media post. 4pm: Kate Raddatz joins for this month's Radd Report - which candy did you steal from the kids' easter baskets first? Plus with Savannah Guthrie coming back to the Today Show - could you come back from something like that? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Keith Wooddell from PAR Systems about their involvement in the Artemis mission. Then Dave Schwartz talks Wild, Twins, college hoops and more!

Monday 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason goes In Depth with Keith Wooddell from PAR Systems - a MN company that's involved in the Artemis program as the Integrity spacecraft does its Lunar flyby today. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk Wild, College Hoops, the Twins and more!

Dave Schwartz joins Jason every Monday to talk sports. This week, the Wild are getting ready for the post-season, the Twins are struggling, college basketball is crowning champions and more!

On "The Lead" - the rescue of a downed US Airman... more evidence that the Feds lied about a North Minneapolis shooting... Liam Ramos talks to CBS News and more. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Keith Wooddell, Director of Business Development for Minnesota's PAR Systems about their connection to the Artemis program as the Integrity spacecraft flies by the Moon

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for the monthly "Radd Report" - which candy did she raid first from the kids' Easter baskets? Then he talks about Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show - could you come back to work after what she's been through? And are you cool with a redesign of the "I Voted" sticker?

Jason talks about Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today show after her mother's kidnapping and continued disappearance. Jason wonders how difficult that must have been and if he could do it?

Jason is joined by friend of the show Kate Raddatz for her monthly visit. On today's Radd Report: which Easter candy would you pilfer from the kids' Easter baskets first? Then, do you use the snooze button, and why? Plus, would you use AI to help plan a wedding?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about CBS News interviewing 5-year-old Liam Ramos who found himself caught up in Metro Surge. Are we okay putting kids on TV? Then Jason talks about the President's Easter social media post - has he reached a new level?

The President is known for his fiery rhetoric, especially on social media. Did he achieve a new level (low) on Easter? Jason discusses.

CBS News secured the first interview with Liam Ramos, the the little boy caught up in the ICE surge in Minneapolis earlier this year. Is putting a 5 year old on TV a good way to humanize a story? Or is it exploitative? Jason talks to listeners.

This week, we’re talking about traditions, from wacky spring rituals like April Fool’s Day and Dyngus Day to funeral bread, New York’s little-known history of fairies and a tradition in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, that recently resulted in a court battle over bird poop. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, KRLD 1080 out of Dallas, WBEN out of Buffalo and to the Adam & Jordana show and Paranormal 360, both out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Thursday 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason comments on some of the top headlines and goes "In Depth" with U of M psychology researcher Vivien Lee on her study on grade inflation - do grades really mean much anymore? Then he talks about the President's clapback on Bruce Springsteen. Do you think the Boss had plastic surgery?!

Jason talks about the closing of a Minneapolis strip club. Is it part of a trend? Then the President goes after Bruce Springsteen. Plastic surgery? Really? And finally, where are you on going to a ballgame this year? Zero to Ten?

On "The Lead" - Trump fires his AG... MN's unemployment is higher than the national average... and Minneapolis is FINALLY starting construction at George Floyd Square. Then he goes "In Depth" with U of M psychology researcher Vivien Lee to talk about her study on grade inflation in colleges and universities. Do grades really mean anything anymore?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Jason asks listeners - does birthright citizenship still make sense in modern times? Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit - how is it she's never seen Star Wars?! 4pm: Jason and his producer both had their Wordle streaks snapped... which one was worse? Then Jason is joined by Lisa Middag from the Downtown Council as they try to reimagine the Nicollet Mall. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason shares the days top headlines... all of which pale in comparison to the Artemis II moon launch which he shares with listeners.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - what will the President say tonight? SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship. MNDOT is doing a LOT of road construction. And more! Then Jason covers the historic launch of Artemis II as humans return to the moon!

Jason covers a bit of history as the Artemis II mission launches from Florida on the way to the Moon.

On the DeRush-Hour Headlines - Will the President be announcing the end of the war tonight? Should birthright citizenship be ended? LOTS of road construction. And the FDA approves a GLP-1 pill.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about how he and his producer had their Wordle streaks snapped - which way was worse? Then he's joined by Lisa Middag, Senior Director of Economic Development for the Minneapolis Downtown Council who are looking at new ways to revitalize the Nicollet Mall

Jason talks with Lisa Middag, Senior Director of Economic Development for the Minneapolis Downtown Council about some new ideas to revitalize Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, including much more than just retail.

Jason and his producer Dan both had their Wordle streaks snapped, but for very different reasons. Which one was a bigger failure? And speaking of failure.......

Wednesday 3pm Hour: The Supreme Court heard arguments over birthright citizenship. Setting aside the obvious constitutional issues, Jason asks if the policy still makes sense in this day and age? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman - who has somehow made it to adulthood without seeing "Star Wars"?!

Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit. How is it she's managed to never see Star Wars?! Plus, is she excited for the Moon mission?

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about the President's attempt to end birthright citizenship - the obvious constitutional questions aside - Jason wants to know if the policy still makes sense in this day and age.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason's car hit 100k miles over the weekend. Time for a new car? How many miles on your car? Then he talks to St. Paul Saints GM Zane Heinselman as they prepare for their home opener tonight. 4pm: Jason talks with listeners about the lawsuit filed by the Feds against MN over transgender athletes. Is this a battle MN needs to fight? Then for DeRusha Eats, he's joined by Pete Spike who helped debut the new foods at Target Field today. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Rob Doar from the MN Gun Owners Caucus to talk about the law regarding drinking and carrying a legal weapon. Finally, Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about Ant's bathroom troubles, and why he hates baseballs new balls and strikes challenge system.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Rob Doar, President of the Gun Owners Caucus, about drinking and carrying in light of the story of a state lawmaker - what's the law say? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about Anthony Edwards' bathroom issues, and baseballs ABS system.

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about Minnesota sports. This week they talk about Ant missing the starts of games... while in the bathroom? Then why Dave is NOT enjoying the new Automatic Balls & Strikes (ABS) system. Plus much more!

On "The Lead" - Lots of legal decisions... Metro Surge and "Somali" fraud?... TMZ is after the politicians... Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rob Doar from the MN Gun Owners Caucus about a story of a state legislator who was carrying a legal weapon while appearing to be inebriated. The police let him go, but should they have?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: the federal government is suing MN... again. Should the state keep fighting over an issue that affects very few people? Then Jason talks with Pete Spike from Sportservice who helped debut new food and drink options for this season at Target Field!

Jason talks with Pete Spike from Sportservice who helped introduce a slate of new food and drink options for this baseball season at Target Field!

The federal government is suing Minnesota... again. This time over the state's transgender athlete policy. Jason's a little worn out and wondering if it's really worth it to have yet another knockdown drag-out battle with the Feds. Do listeners feel the same?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason's car rolled over from 99,999 to 100,000 this weekend and he thought it was very exciting... and maybe time for a new car. What's your number? Then he talks with St. Paul Saints GM Zane Heinselman about their undefeated start to the season and a fun team you can watch at home starting tonight!

6 of the Twins' top 9 prospects are playing for Triple-A St. Paul to start the season. So you have a chance to see the future of the Twins as the Saints open their season tonight at CHS Field. Jason talks to Saints GM Zane Heinselman

Jason posted a video of his car rolling over from 99,999 miles to 100,000 over the weekend. Do you have a number where it's time to move on to a new vehicle?

This week, we’re covering reports whether artificial intelligence can replace cowboys, expensive refrigerators that make their owners watch advertisements, Elon Musk’s Boring Company and its plans to construct tunnels under New Orleans and what you might not know about graffiti. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio’s Bloomberg Tech and Business report in the Bay area, Tommy Tucker and WWL in New Orleans, the Adam & Jordana Show from WCCO in the Twin Cities and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: another MN lawmaker arrested for DWI - is it time to have a policy to automatically remove them when convicted? Then Jason talks with Amy Murray from the Special Olympics about how you can sign up to volunteer. 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where listeners vie for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - when city councils appear to have all the wrong priorities. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" on why diesel fuel prices are spiking, and what that means for your wallet. And Dan Hayes is back for his weekly Twins chat - Joe Ryan was great. The rest of the club.......?

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Emmett Lindner, business reporter for the NY Times, about the spiking price of diesel fuel and how that affects your bottom line. Then he's joined by Dan Hayes to talk Twins - a great start from Joe Ryan and... not much else.

Jason is joined by Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" for his weekly visit to talk Twins - Joe Ryan was great. The rest of the club? Maybe not as much. Dan breaks down an opening day loss and what it portends for 2026.

On "The Lead" - Tiger Woods arrested for DUI... is TSA getting paid or not?... what to expect at the "No Kings" rally... and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Emmett Lindner, business reporter for the NY Times, about the eye-popping price of diesel fuel and the effect that has on all of us.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where listeners compete for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - certainly city councils can handle multiple things. But when local issues aren't getting fixed, listening to them fight over global issues is a perception problem.

Jason thinks city councils can walk and chew gum at the same time. But when it feels like important local issues aren't being addressed, then the national/global issues can seem an unnecessary distraction.

It's another edition of the most modestly-growing AM Radio card-based game show in the upper Midwest... Angie and Keith battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about yet another lawmaker charged with DWI. Is it time to make a policy for their automatic removal? Then he's joined by Amy Murray, the Senior Vice President of Special Events for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games about how you can volunteer!

Jason talks with Ann Murray, the Senior Vice President of Special Events for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games which will be taking place in Minnesota. How can you get involved and volunteer? Take a listen and find out!

Another MN lawmaker has been arrested on DWI charges. Is it time for MN to codify a process to remove folks who are convicted? Or is that a slippery slope? Jason talks with listeners.