Chad Hartman

This week, we're starting with an ancient discovery, then looking forward at a few things. Those things are: the possibility of bars in Kansas City opening from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m., the future of endangered animals and how to avoid being a jerk during upcoming holiday celebrations.

The Friday regulars Major Garrett, Matthew Coller, Rochelle Olson and Sheletta Brundidge all join the show along with some fun with Am I Wrong? and much more.

Sheletta joins us for two segments of Feisty Friday fun before the Am I Wrong? resolutions of the week courtesy of The Committee.

The Am I Wrong? is back to wrap up the Friday show with this week's resolutions all tied to Thanksgiving.

It's a Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge! She and Chad talked about her stealing the interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder and much more.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad for two segments of tremendous Vikings insight before we transition to Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson for this week's Cheers & Jeers.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Chad to discuss some topics from state politics and share from this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins with excellent insight on JJ McCarthy's work to improve and how the Vikings are trying to develop him as their QB. Plus, Coller talks about the team's turnover problems and what he thinks about the Packers as the two teams prepare to meet on Sunday.

Chad opens the show with some fun hearing from listeners about their favorite dive bars and sharing his own before diving into another wild political week with Major Garrett of CBS News.

Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about accusations of sedition from President Trump against Democratic lawmakers, the peace deal offered to Ukraine, Rep. Jasmine Crockett's reckless words and much more.

In a new piece sharing the best dive bars in the country, Minnesota didn't have a single spot on the list while Iowa had three. We need more respect. What's your favorite dive bar in the state?

Chad's full show includes topics both serious and light plus interviews with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Star Tribune investigator Andy Mannix, and our weekly extended chat with Jason DeRusha.

Chad crushes Rep. Jasmine Crockett and President Trump for conduct they displayed yesterday before getting into some lighter topics with Jason DeRusha.

When is a customer right to send food or a drink back at a restaurant? Should it just be expected that your burger will come with fries? Chad tackles these questions and more from outside the food world with Jason DeRusha.

Chad calls out Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and President Trump for irresponsible and inflammatory comments each made yesterday with no remorse and taking no accountability.

Andy Mannix of the Star Tribune joins with details of a horrible story about sexual assault within a Duluth church community and those who worked to hide it from authorities. Plus, have you been seeing a lot of strange and random texts on your phone lately?

Chad's phone is being slammed recently with strange text from odd area codes. Are you seeing that too?

Star Tribune writer Andy Mannix joins Chad with details from a story he worked on along with ProPublica documenting many years of sexual abuse within a Duluth church community and those who kept the truth from authorities.

Chad opens the show joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discussing his election victory and issues he wants to address over the next four years leading the city. Later, we talk about the arrival of Waymo driverless cars in Minneapolis. Are you willing to take a ride?

Are you willing to ride in a driverless vehicle now that the Waymo cars are here in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Chad for two segments of discussion about his election victory and the plans and goals he has for a third term leading the city.

Chad's show starts with him calling out President Trump again for disgusting behavior yesterday before visits with Rena Sarigianopoulos, Bill Guerin, Booker Hodges and much more!

Chad argues that Minnesota public schools need to clamp down on the high number of vaccine exemptions allowed for kids entering kindergarten. Plus, Bloomington PD Chief Booker Hodges joins to talk about how Operation Creep resulted in 16 arrests of men looking for sex with a minor.

Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges joins Chad with details of Operation Creep in the city that resulted in arrests of 16 men attempting to engage in sex with a minor.

Chad reacts to new data showing the large number of unvaccinated kindergarteners in Minnesota and argues that public schools need to crack down on the amount of exemptions being given for students.

We have two segments with Wild hockey boss Bill Guerin before a conversation about some bad economic numbers for Minnesota and where responsibility for the economic failures can be placed.

You can spread blame around for new dismal economic statistics for Minnesota, but how can you blame anyone more that Democrats due to the power they've held in state government for several years?

Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin joins Chad with talk about his team turning their play around after a rough start to go 6-1-1 over the last eight games.

Chad opens up the show reacting strongly to behavior from President Trump yesterday he finds terrible and embarrassing before getting into some fun and nonsense with Rena Sarigianopoulos.

Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 joins for some fun talking about holiday party shoe etiquette and a surprisingly strong stance on breakfast takeout.

After a day hearing President Trump praise Mohammad bin Salman in the Oval Office and insult reporters Chad opens the show with heavy criticism of Trump's lies, treatment of others and other abhorrent behavior.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! Chad begins the hour talking about the mental health services offered at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities because care is more than food and a cot. Guests this hour include Sarah Peterka (Community Relations Director) and Rochelle L (volunteer) https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/

Rochelle is a volunteer Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. She shares how her son struggled over a decade ago with addiction and ran from her. She talks about the kindness that was extended to him by strangers that kept him going and how it inspired her to give her time to help someone else's son or daughter. She speaks of being a witness to people's transformation and being a “cake lady” who brings desserts on the first Tuesday of every month to share.

Sarah Peterka is the Community Relations Director at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. 95% of what UGM operates on comes from individual donors, congregations, corporations and foundations. Sarah speaks to the comprehensive level of care and support offered at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities for those in need. Sarah shares how she came to work at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities and how you can help beyond monetary donation. Sarah tells a story about a family who often brings in pizzas to the facility to share in honor of their father who experienced homelessness. She also details how they work to build relationships with individuals living in local encampments in effort to connect them with services. https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! Chad begins the hour sharing some updates about his son Q and makes a donation from his foundation. Guests this hour include Heidi Hall (Director of the Naomi Family Program) and Dominique P. (alumni of the Naomi Family Program). https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/

Dominique P. is an alumni of the Naomi Family Program. She shares her story and how she heard about the program. She notes that other places she looked for help didn't have the programming she needed for her and her four boys at the Naomi Family Program. Naomi speaks to the 20 years long abusive relationship she experienced and the family members she lost in a short amount of time. She also shares how Naomi Family Program helped her with more than housing but also provided support in a path to addiction recovery. She now has started her own LLC and comes back every week to teach classes that changed her life when she was there. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/women-children/

Heidi Hall is the Program Director at Naomi Family Program. The Naomi Family Program provides provide holistic, wraparound support for women in crisis who are facing homelessness, abuse or addiction. Heidi how rewarding it is being a “little blip” on a woman's journey with her family and to witness their resilience. She and Chad also touch on the incredible challenge it is to transform oneself and how they support women who are doing their best to take care of their children. Heidi also details the education and training they provide at the Naomi Family Program and equipping women to be their best selves outside of the mission. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/women-children/

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! Chad begins the hour sharing his personal connection to homelessness and the fundraising goals he has for the show today. In the first hour of the show Chad is joined by Jay Hill (Food Services Director at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities) and Carolyn C (volunteer at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities). https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/

Carolyn is a volunteer at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. She's been volunteering there for about ten years after retiring from nursing. She speaks to how she came about pursuing the opportunity to serve and how workable giving your time can be at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. They also talk about how rewarding it is to see people rise after seeking help.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! Chad begins the hour sharing his personal connection to homelessness and the fundraising goals he has for the show today. https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Jay Hill is the Director of Food Service who leads a team of seven to produce 158,000 meals a year for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. He details his process, ingredients that they work with and the nutritional standard they have when serving meals to those in need. They also discuss the overall mission at Union Gospel Twin Cities and serving and supporting their fellow man without judgement.

Chad's full show today features reaction to another bad performance from JJ McCarthy and the Vikings, Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, and visits with guests Blair Anderson, Chip Scoggins and Reid Forgrave.

Star Tribune writer Reid Forgrave joins Chad to share some of the details from his new story about the horrific toll opioid addiction had on a Minnesota family by taking the life of a young woman.