Chad Hartman

Chad wonders if you want extreme hot or cold, words you would eliminate from the English language, are there Minnesota events you feel you've missed out on and he chats up Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Chad talks with Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune about her memories of Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman being willing to work across the aisle, when can have civil discourse and more!

Chris Tubbs joins Chad on his show and they discuss awkward passwords, sunglasses indoors, recreational THC use, and more!

This hour it's a Feisty Friday with Sheletta and Tubbsy tags in for the last half hour! 

What does Sheletta Brundidge view in her ideal man? Is it a beard? Baldness? Hairy legs? We break down her perfect man and also some serious topics with her latest piece in the Star Tribune and President Trump on Thursday of all days saying that we need less work holidays!

Is it worth getting into politics in the current climate we live in, after the events of last Saturday and the divisive world we live in politically - is it worth it? Also, in wake of 50 years since the release of JAWS - what are your ideal summer blockbusters?

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Jaws - we pulled a US Today list of best summer blockbuster movies ever and shared some of yours as well! Even the ones that everyone loves and maybe you don't!

Considering everything currently taking place in our world, including the events of last Saturday and the political divide - when it comes to joining the fray of politics - is it worth it?

Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins for two segments of discussion about the crimes allegedly committed by Vance Boelter and the cases being built against Boelter before Bill Guerin joins to talk Wild hockey during a busy offseason.

Minnesota Wild hockey boss Bill Guerin joins for some fun on a few nonsense topics and plenty of hockey conversation about the Panthers winning another Stanley Cup and what changes need to be made with the Wild to get them to a championship level.

Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad to talk about the alleged crimes of Vance Boelter, the criminal cases being built against Boelter, and his relationships with the Hortmans and Hoffmans.

Which musical artist or band that's been around at least 25 years do you still need to see play live? We open the hour with that topic before some fun with Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11.

We all know by now how much Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 hates live music, loud restaurants, or going anywhere at any time. Today's visit with Chad only served to confirm all of it.

Name a musician or group that's been around for at least 25 years you still need to see live in concert?

What's an invention you wish today's kids didn't have available to them? Chad opens the show with that question and a good discussion before we speak with Major Garrett of CBS News.

Major Garrett of CBS News joins with his typically excellent insight and analysis on politics, today discussing President Trump's inclinations towards the Israel/Iran conflict, changing security for lawmakers and more.

Name a product, service or something else you wish was never created due to the impact it has on today's youngest generation.

Do you want the US get more involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran? We discuss the options President Trump is considering right now before getting into lighter topics with Jamie Yuccas.

Fun with Jamie Yuccas today as she and Chad talk office fashion, trust as a conduit to happiness, the proper ways to hold a wine glass and the best fast food fries.

Should the US get more involved in the fighting between Israel and Iran? Chad gives his opinion on that topic and hears from listeners with their thoughts.

Much of Minnesota and the rest of the country would like our political leaders to end the heated political rhetoric. Can that actually happen? Chad opens the hour with that conversation before a discussion about bosses contacting employees after hours and how far we should go to legislate people enjoying their personal lives without work interruptions.

Some jobs should be free from any manager reaching out to an employee after work hours, with other jobs it should be just part of the gig. Some bosses can be jerks, but Chad says we don't need a law to curb work emails.

Talk since Saturday has included pleas for the tone and heated rhetoric in our politics to be turned down. Do you believe that can actually happen?

Saturday was a day of tragedy that most of us in Minnesota will never forget. Which other public events fit into that category? Chad opens the show with that discussion before some lighter fare with Adam Carter and Ask Adam Anything.

Adam Carter joins for Ask Adam Anything and has to explain why, while he offered good food to his daughter's grad party guests, he saved the real gourmet stuff for himself.

Chad speaks of Saturday in Minnesota as a day of tragedy we will never forget. Which other days fit into that category due to a public event?

Former Congressman Dean Phillips and former Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt join Chad over the hour, both with memories of their experiences working with Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, and each also decrying the political rhetoric, hateful speech, and violence marring today's politics in America.

Former Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt talks about his relationships with Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and the political rhetoric which helped lead to the horrific events of early Saturday morning.

Dean Phillips: Our political vitriol and hateful rhetoric are tearing us apart full 1192 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:01:21 +0000 QQfj2ti4tyxBmsrrdh6NyFd2q3ZhbJ1W news Chad Hartman news Dean Phillips: Our political vitriol and hateful rhetoric are tearing us apart The Chad Hartman Show — A veteran of the radio scene in the Twin Cities, Chad is known for his work in sports, including as the one time play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves.  But he's also known for knowledge of the issues, which makes him one of the best interviewers in the business.  But make no mistake, Chad likes to have a lot of fun.  And if you don't believe it, ask Adam.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser and former Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman join Chad over the with reaction to the politically motivated murders and shootings from Saturday morning, how each of them interacted with Melissa Hortman and Todd Hoffman, and the charges brought against Vance Boelter.

A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our overly hot political climate in the US, and how we can prevent this from happening again.

Former Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman joins Chad to talk about his relationships with Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and the charges announced against Vance Boelter.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about the many interactions he had with Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.

Our entire show today is focused on the unspeakable crimes of Vance Boelter, shooting John and Yvette Hoffman, and assassinating Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Hour one features interviews with former Governor Tim Pawlenty and state Senator Jim Abeler.

State Senator Jim Abeler shares about his close relationship with John Hoffman and enormous pain he and other at the legislature are feeling after the shootings of John Hoffman and his wife, and murders of Melissa Hortman and her husband.

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty joins Chad to open the show to discuss his feelings after hearing of Vance Boelter's heinous crimes early Saturday morning.

Cory Provus joins for a segment of Twins discussion before a conversation about how we would live life if in the shoes of the sole survivor of the India Air plane crash this week. Plus, we bring three resolutions from the Am I Wrong? Committee to the table to wrap up the week.

Dave and The Committee bring us Am I Wrong? to wrap up a Friday with talk about the US Open, HOAs and parents using grad parties to pull money out of their friends' pockets.

Twins TV broadcaster Cory Provus joins Chad to talk about a rough stretch for the Twins pitching staff, the road trip starting tonight in Houston, and abhorrent behavior from people on social media sending threats to Bailey Ober after his rough start yesterday.

We have two segments with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday before live reaction to Iran responding to Israel's attack by firing missiles of their own at Tel Aviv. Plus, Chad reacts to Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber going after Governor Walz on Capitol Hill yesterday.

Congressmen Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber took the gloves off yesterday during their time to question Governor Walz on Capitol Hill. What did Chad think of it? Does either Emmer or Stauber need to step up for the GOP and run against Walz for Governor?

A Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge features some fun and talk about Sheletta accepting a great award this week for her incredible work benefitting the community of families with autistic children.