Chad Hartman

To open the show Henry asks about the identity of the Minnesota State Fair. Henry thinks the fair is great for families and date nights but not so much for those looking to meet someone. Henry and Lindsey talk about America's obsession with football. Darrell Thompson stops by to chat about Gopher football's dominant win over Eastern Illinois. To wrap the show Henry, Susie Jones and Lindsey play Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated

It's the weekly Monday bit with a different spin. Henry provides the topics for Over/Under/Properly rated and the group discusses. Henry also shares a gym story.

To open the show Henry asks about the identity of the Minnesota State Fair. Henry thinks the fair is great for families and date nights but not so much for those looking to meet someone. Henry and Lindsey talk about America's obsession with football. Darrell Thompson stops by to chat about Gopher football's dominant win over Eastern Illinois.

Darrell Thomson joins Henry Lake in for Chad Hartman to discuss Gopher football's season opening win over Eastern Illinois. Henry asks Darrell about his State Fair food preferences. Darrell says the Gophers were in the driver's seat from whistle to whistle. Henry asks about Javon Tracy's performance on special teams and about what this squad's identity is.

In this episode, we're focusing on a shooting that broke out in a Minnesota apartment building, leaving two dead and others injured, including police officers. A disgruntled resident of the building has been identified as the shooter in the Minnesota case. We'll hear Audacy station WCCO News and Talk react to the news in real time.

This week, we're focusing on two major stories: the Lindsay Clancy mistrial. Just as the public struggled to come up with easy conclusions in the Clancy case, the jury deadlocked and eventually it ended in a mistrial. Will the prosecution seek another trial? We'll hear legal experts weigh in. Before we get to the Clancy case, we also have updates in two cases related to well-known musicians -- Tupac Shakur and D4vd. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, the Annie Frey Show out of KFTK in St. Louis, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll take a peek at a secret world underneath a Bay Area marina, visit a real-life Charlotte's spider web in the Kansas City area, hear about an escaped pet Kangaroo and meet llamas as the prepare for a costume contest at the Minnesota State Fair. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Jason DeRusha of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We're going to hear about a tragic story involving a baby donkey and get an update on the spotted lanternfly invasion flapping across the U.S. Featuring audio from the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're focusing on two major stories: the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and a shooting that broke out in a Minnesota apartment building, leaving two dead and others injured, including police officers. First, we'll hear real-time reactions to confusing and somewhat chaotic jury deliberations that ended the controversial trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children. Clancy's legal team argued that she suffered from the rare postpartum psychosis disorder, and her story opened up a national conversation about postpartum disorders. Before we get to the Clancy case, we also have updates in two cases related to well-known musicians. Featuring audio from to KNX News in Los Angeles, the Annie Frey Show out of KFTK in St. Louis, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We're going to hear about a tragic story involving a baby donkey and get an update on the spotted lanternfly invasion flapping across the U.S. Then we'll take a peek at a secret world underneath a Bay Area marina, visit a real-life Charlotte's spider web in the Kansas City area, hear about an escaped pet Kangaroo and meet llamas as they prepare for a costume contest. Featuring audio from the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KCBS in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Jason DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is the final day to see the Chad Hartman Show live at the fairgrounds but we hope you stop by to see us if you find yourself here. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is the final day to see the Chad Hartman Show live at the fairgrounds but we hope you stop by to see us if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. To open the final hour from the Fair, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stops by to chat with Chad about his ongoing campaign, political opportunists and his role in combating fraud in Minnesota. To wrap the show Chad and Dave play the Newlywed Game with some listeners!

Keith Ellison is the Attorney General of Minnesota. He joins Chad live on the WCCO porch. Chad opens by asking Keith about two accomplishments that he's most proud of in the last couple years and one thing where he needs to do more. Chad asks him about how the perpetrator of the mass shooting earlier this week in Minneapolis was able to maintain possession of a gun. They then switch gears to AG Ellison's ongoing campaign to be re-elected and what he's contributing to address & prosecute the fraud issue in the state. In their second segment, Chad and AG Ellison discuss the ongoing custody battle for the ICE officer who lied about a shooting in North Minneapolis earlier this year. AG Ellison speaks to working with federal partners in this case and during Operation Metro Surge. Chad asks about President Trump's war on mail-in ballots.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is the final day to see the Chad Hartman Show live at the fairgrounds but we hope you stop by to see us if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. To open the one o' clock hour, Chad is joined on the WCCO Radio porch by Sheletta Brundidge for her weekly appearance. They chat about the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial and Sheletta's postpartum experience(s). Am I Wrong wraps the hour.

Things are heating up for Chad and Dave's last broadcast at the Fair. As they do each week they embark on the Am I Wrong segment. Dave errr the committee provides hot takes in need of validation. Takes include Water parks, line waiters and VIP food tents!

Sheletta Brundidge joins Chad every Friday at 1pm. She's been living at the Fair. Chad starts needling her from the start. In their second segment they chat about the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy case and postpartum challenges that many people experience. Sheletta shares some personal details about what she's felt and gone through as a mother. She also speaks to the patriarchy and how it treats women, mothers and those suffering with their mental health.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is the final day to see the Chad Hartman Show live at the fairgrounds but we hope you stop by to see us if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. After the smoothest open to a show ever, Chad and Dave provide some Swift Takes and talk about which addictions have the strongest hold over the general public. Chad shares a gummy story that isn't his. Chad then chats with Lou Raguse from Kare 11 to get his latest reporting on the Minneapolis mass shooting earlier this week.

Lou Raguse is an award-winning reporter for KARE 11 News in Minneapolis and a true crime author. He joins Chad Hartman to talk about what we know and what he has learned about the mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis that took place on Wednesday night. Lou shares some of the history that he's learned about the perpetrator and what circumstances enabled him to do what he did. Chad asks how he was able to maintain possession of a firearm despite all the legal issues the perpetrator was involved in. Lou sheds light on some of the Sheriff's Office processes like who gets access to certain data and how long things can take. He also speaks to the inconsistencies in mental health reporting.

Henry Lake and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Chad is feeling under the weather so Henry jumped in to save the show! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Henry Lake and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Chad is feeling under the weather so Henry jumped in to save the show! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. To open the final hour of the show Henry and Dave discuss why investigative journalism still matters and how Pablo Torre has proven that through his reporting on the LA Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal. Jason DeRusha joins Henry to close out the show. Henry also blames Jason for all the influencers infiltrating the fair. They also talk about the Minnesota sports complex and what they would do with Vikings QB JJ McCarthy.

Jason DeRusha joins Henry to close out the show. Henry also blames Jason for all the influencers infiltrating the fair. They also talk about the Minnesota sports complex and what they would do with Vikings QB JJ McCarthy

Henry Lake and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Chad is feeling under the weather so Henry jumped in to save the show! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. To open the second hour, Henry addresses the Daejon Love story… you know the guy who faked being a 49ers player and scammed people out of their money? Henry shares his questions about this Gopher football season which kicks off against Eastern Illinois tonight. Then, Lindsay Guentzel stops by the booth to update us on her ongoing medical journey.

Lindsay Guentzel is Chad's former producer at WCCO. She joins Henry Lake to talk about their friendship history and update us on her ongoing health journey. Lindsay shares how drastically her life changed one day when she received her diagnosis, how amazing her partner John has been as a caregiver and what it's like to participate in clinical trials.

Henry Lake and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Chad is feeling under the weather so Henry jumped in to save the show! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd joins Henry for the first half hour of the show. Henry and Dave then talk about their experiences and emotions last night during the mass shooting that took place in downtown Minneapolis. To wrap the first hour, Henry discusses the biggest money making vendors at the Fair.

To kick off the show, Henry visits with General Manager Matt Lloyd from the Minnesota Timberwolves. They chat about their State Fair preferences and histories. Henry asks if there's added pressure on the franchise now that they find themselves under the NBA spotlight. Matt speaks to the necessity to surround Anthony Edwards with good players as he enters his prime. Henry asks about Matt's initial thoughts on Lamelo Ball and what he brings into the organization. In their second segment, Henry asks Matt about Anthony Edwards' progression into NBA superstardom and the team's window. Ant is still so young at 24, Matt reiterates the franchise's responsibility to put him in a position to be successful. Henry asks about the process of signing Jonathan Kuminga and what he brings to the team defensively.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Tom Hauser chats with Chad for the first half of the third hour. Niko Medved spends the back half of the hour with us talking Gopher hoops.

Niko Medved is the head coach of the University of Minnesota's Men's Basketball team. Chad opens his conversation with Niko with his love for the game of golf and how he incorporates his hobby with his job. Niko shares what his life is like this year vs last year when he first got the job. Chad asks about the day-to-day operations of the team during his first season and how they dealt with constant roster change. Niko talks about how the program brings new players in, returners challenging for starter minutes and waiting for the courts to figure out NCAA eligibility. In their second segment, Chad tries to get Coach Niko in trouble. They talk about Williams Arena, whether it factors into recruiting and preserving the unique sports arenas. Chad asks about a change Coach Niko would make to the game if he could.

Tom Hauser is a Chief Political Reporter for KSTP-TV. He joins to talk about the latest on the national political stage. They chat about new voting systems, the race for Secretary of State, Governor Tim Walz's decreased visibility and what we'll say about his legacy 20 years from now. In their second segment Chad and Tom chat about hikes that almost ended badly, Lisa Demuth's campaign strategy and KSTP's polling data.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Former Speaker of the Minnesota House Kurt Daudt joins Chad for the first half of the hour. Rena Sarigianopoulos and Jana Shortal from Kare 11 hang for the second half.

Rena Sarigianopoulos and Jana Shortal from Kare 11 join Chad Hartman on the WCCO Radio porch. Chad asks what they enjoy (and don't) about the Fair and their experiences in riding news helicopters. They chat about the misery that is wearing station branded clothing, how Rena burned herself while trying to achieve outfit perfection and some lifestyle changes Chad will have to make when his granddaughter arrives. In their second segment, they talk about Jason DeRusha saving St. Paul and Rena's bird rescue urges.

Kurt Daudt is a former Speaker of the Minnesota House and the Vice President of Stateside. Chad asks if he would go back to his old job if he could. Chad and Kurt speak to the anger and lack of productive communication that now exists between the parties here in St. Paul and in Washington D.C. Chad asks Kurt what his memories of the late Melissa Hortman. In their second segment, Chad and Kurt discuss what's realistic when it comes to further gun safety legislation in the state of Minnesota. They also chat about the 8647 crop art controversy at the fair.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Chris Madel is a partner and founder at Madel PA. Chad and Chris start their conversations with State Fair related nuggets. Chris asks how Chad was able to erect the new WCCO Radio pergola with Lindus Construction. They then wade into a conversation about the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury struggles to reach a unanimous decision. They also chat about the recent developments in Vance Boelter's case. In their second segment, Chad and Chris discuss his representation of St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry and his complaint against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her for alleged sexual harassment. They discuss the decline of public character and what behavior we now allow from our leaders. In their third segment they wade into the Minnesota political scene. Chris doesn't know who he's voting for yet and shares his thoughts on the candidates and local political fabric. In their final segment, Chad and Chris discuss Tiger Woods and his recent plea deal in his latest DUI case.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Susie Jones and Jamie Yuccas make their weekly appearances during the final hour of the day.

Jamie Yuccas is a CBS news correspondent based in LA. makes her weekly appearance on the Chad Hartman Show. Chad opens the conversation by asking which two foods she would get if she were at the State Fair today. Jame shares some of her fair memories including her family's affinity for the Tilt-A-Whirl. They chat about some schools starting early this year, slashing vacation days around the holidays, living alongside middle school attitudes and if sex education is important to teach in schools.

Susie Jones joins Chad to begin the final hour. Susie shares a compliment that a listener gave her and the show at the State Fair. Susie highlights that sometimes she lets too much slip when she's on the air. Chad asks what Susie's dating wheelhouse is considering the options at her disposal at the State Fair. Chad and Dave give her tips. In their second segment, Chad and Susie talk to curling legend Phil Drobnick. Chad tries to set Susie up with Phil's friend. It doesn't take long for Susie to threaten physical harm.

Andy Luger is a partner at the Jones Day law firm and a former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. To start their visit Chad asks Andy about how he met and married his wife and the type of couple they are. Chad brings up a previous bet where Andy's belief in JJ McCarthy got the best of him. In their second segment, Chad and Andy wade into legal topics. They start with the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts. Andy talks about hung juries, reasonable doubt and the merits of reaching unanimous decisions despite the difficulty. Chad asks how the approach is different to those trying fraud cases and if we should have more cameras in the courtrooms. They then shift into the recent developments in Vance Boelter's case. In their third segment Chad and Andy start with the ongoing local discourse and focus on Somali gangs. They also talk about the Feed Our Future case, fraud numbers and share cocktail party social strategies. In their final segment, Chad and Andy run through a few more ongoing legal cases including if there will be charges brought against those who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Andy says he doesn't trust this administration to do anything.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Chad kicks off the show asking what people who don't like the fair do about consuming their news and media that's inundated with news from the fair. He also asks what other popular traditions generate a similar level of media noise that's comparable to the Minnesota State Fair. Listeners weigh in. For the back half of the hour Adam Carter joins for his weekly Ask Adam Anything appearance.

Tuesdays at 12:30p are for Ask Adam Anything. Listeners send their questions in and Adam answers. Topics range from waiting in line for seed art, gambling on mahjong, in a hurry fast food preferences, milk tolerance and Mountain Dew scented after shave.

The full Chad Hartman Show for Monday August 31st, 2026. Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Bill Guerin joins Chad for the majority of the final hour before Jason DeRusha shares a cookie story.