Chad Hartman

Does President Trump deserve credit for changing the tone and direction of ICE immigration enforcement in Minnesota? Chad opens the show with that discussion before conversations with Brian Belski, Tom Hauser, Jason DeRusha, and plenty of talk about the Alex Pretti video surfacing yesterday showing his altercation with ICE agents from January 13th, 11 days before he was shot and killed.

Does the video of a seemingly aggressive Alex Pretti getting into an altercation with ICE agents on January 13 impact your feelings about what happened when he was fatally shot 11 days later? Chad spends most of the hour on that topic with his thoughts, words from several listeners, and Jason DeRusha as he joins the mix in his usual Thursday spot.

Jason DeRusha joins the conversation about the video of Alex Pretti getting into an altercation with ICE agents from January 13th and if that has changes anything about his shooting death 11 days later.

Chad details the new video most of us saw yesterday showing an aggressive Alex Pretti and ICE agents from January 13th and we discuss what we learn from the new video and if that changes anything about our opinions regarding his fatal shooting by ICE agents 11 days later.

Tom Hauser joins to jump into politics with talk about Amy Klobuchar entering the Governor's race and the attack on Ilhan Omar Tuesday evening. Later, Chad talks about the lawsuit trying to take down big rotisserie chicken and his disdain for the Apple iPhone iOS update.

Chad jumps into some huge controversies over two segments including a rotisserie chicken related lawsuit against Costco, his disdain for Apple's new iOS update on his phone and Giannis reportedly expressing interest in joining the Wolves.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with his insight into how the Republican candidates can best take on Amy Klobuchar in the race for Governor, how much more difficult the national GOP makes it for Republicans in the state, and responses to the attack on Ilhan Omar earlier in the week.

Do you give President Trump credit for seemingly admitting mistakes on the immigration enforcement plan in Minnesota by bringing in Tom Homan to replace the leadership of Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino? Chad opens the show with that discussion before diving into economic issues with Brian Belski.

Brian Belski, founder of Humilis Investment Strategies, joins Chad to talk about the Fed holding steady on rates this week, the health of the economy, and if ICE immigration enforcement and unrest will have a strong impact on Minnesota's economy.

With Tom Homan in and both Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino out, does President Trump get credit for changing the game plan on immigration enforcement with ICE in Minnesota?

Chad's show features excellent guests Rena Sarigianopoulos and Anders Folk as well as conversations about the assault of Ilhan Omar last night and the disappointing responses from several leaders on the other side of the political aisle, Paul Allen's messy situation, and much more!

Anders Folk, former acting US Attorney for Minnesota, joins for two segments mainly about his goal to become the next Hennepin County Attorney before Chad and Dave get into an argument about Bill Belichick not getting selected for the pro football hall of fame on the first ballot.

Chad and Dave argue about the controversy taking hold of the NFL and football fans around the country that Bill Belichick was denied enshrinement into the pro football hall of fame on the first ballot.

Former acting US Attorney Anders Folk joins Chad to talk about his goal of becoming the next Hennepin County Attorney, turmoil happening inside the US Attorney's office today, ICE, immigration policy and more.

Today marks Alan Alda's 90th birthday and 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded. Chad jumps between great TV comedies and the biggest historical TV moments we watched on TV before he weighs in on the controversy involving Paul Allen and the comments which ignited that fire.

Chad weighs in on the controversy involving Paul Allen, the outrage online, and the ridiculous idea the Allen is a highly political person.

Chad jumps into two topics to open the hour: we discuss MASH and the great TV comedies with Alan Alda celebrating his 90th birthday today, and historical TV moments we remember most clearly with the explosion of Challenger occurring 40 years ago today.

Why is it so difficult for the President and many others who differ with Ilhan Omar politically to show some empathy for her after last night's town hall incident, much like Nancy Mace was able to do? Chad opens the show with that conversation before our usual Wednesday fun with Rena Sarigianopoulos.

We have plenty of fun with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 talking about the high prices impacting consumers in all corners of this economy and we find out she doesn't find any male celebrities attractive.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar undoubtedly endured a scary moment last night when a man rushed at her during a town hall and sprayed her with a liquid. Why is it so tough for many who differ with her politically to show some empathy?

Henry Lake is in for Chad today and he opens the show talking about the underwhelming response from corporate leaders in the state to the Alex Pretti shooting and ICE's presence in Minnesota. Along with several other topics, Henry talks college hoops with Myron Medcalf and Scott Galloway joins with an insightful interview about what he believes would be the most effective form of protests angry Americans can make against the Trump administration.

Scott Galloway joins Henry with excellent insight into what he believes would be the most impactful form of protest against the Trump administration. Plus, Henry discusses some of the things he's heard from Chris Madel regarding the state of the Minnesota GOP and we dive into some football topics with discussions about Sam Darnold going to the Super Bowl and Shedeur Sanders named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.

What should Vikings fans be feeling next weekend when Sam Darnold is on the Super Bowl stage with Seattle after the Vikings let him walk in free agency?

Podcast host and NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway joins Henry Lake to share about the power he believes the right economic protest would have on changing policy from the Trump administration.

Henry Lake dives into topics like America's reputation taking a hit around the world, the right to forgive or choose to hold a grudge, college hoops with Myron Medcalf, and a misguided comparison from Gov. Walz he's taking heat for making.

Myron Medcalf of ESPN and the Star Tribune joins Henry Lake to talk college hoops, specifically the Gophers, the strength of the Big Ten, and which players around the country have impressed him most.

How much has the image of the United States been tarnished by tariffs, Greenland nonsense, ICE actions and other controversies making news around the globe?

Henry Lake is in for Chad today discussing response, or lack of response, to Alex Pretti's death, ICE and the atmosphere in Minnesota today from many of our biggest corporations and members of sports media.

Do you agree with Henry Lake that sports media members have an obligation to speak up regarding huge issues like we have in Minnesota right now?

Several corporate CEO's joined in signing a letter that blandly addressed the killing of Alex Pretti, ICE and unrest in Minnesota. Many of the same companies spoke out much more forcefully in the wake of George Floyd's murder. What changed?

The full show features excellent guests Andy Luger, Rob Doar, Dean Phillips and Blair Anderson all commenting on the killing of Alex Pretti, dysfunction with ICE from the top down and much more related to the Pretti tragedy. Plus, Chris Madel joins for the full final hour to talk about leaving the race for Governor, his own views on the Pretti killing, thoughts on the remaining GOP gubernatorial field and more.

Attorney Chris Madel joins Chad for the hour in studio to discuss his reasons for jumping out of the Governor's race, his feelings about what's wrong with American politics today, opinions on the those remaining in the GOP gubernatorial race and the evidence he's seen from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

Chris Madel shares his opinions on many of the Republican candidates running for Governor and discusses the evidence he's seen in videos of the Alex Pretti killing by ICE officers.

Attorney Chris Madel joins Chad in studio to discuss today's announcement that he's now out of the race for Governor and how he came to that decision.

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Former St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson shares his analysis of the Alex Pretti shooting video and other tactics he's seen from ICE officials that have no place in law enforcement.

Former Congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad with harsh and direct criticism of his former congressional colleague Tom Emmer, the Trump administration's work with ICE, and hope that Governor Walz and President Trump can find a way to compromise on immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

The full hour is devoted to coverage and reaction to the failures of Operation Metro Surge and the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents on Saturday as Chad speaks with former US Attorney Andy Luger and Gun Owners Caucus attorney Rob Doar.

Rob Doar, attorney for the Gun Owners Caucus, joins Chad to discuss his analysis of the Alex Pretti shooting video showing that Pretti violated no laws before he was fatally shot. Doar also has direct criticism of federal officials and others who have shown great hypocrisy in calling Pretti the problem by lawfully exercising his 2nd Amendment rights while protesting.

Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad with excellent insight and thoughts on the shooting death of Alex Pretti and his deepest concerns with Operation Metro Surge.

This week we're going up, past chairlifts, past aurora borealis and into space to get the latest on a long-running search for extraterrestrial life. On the way there, we'll also check in on the rare solar storm that impacted Earth this week, people getting stuck on those chairlifts and a conspiracy theory about gravity. Featuring reports from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

The show today covers much of ICE continuing their work in Minnesota the the protests happening today, including live coverage from the streets of downtown Minneapolis with Taylor Rivera and Mark Freie from our newsroom. We get into aspects the story with Sheletta Brundidge and Major Garrett as well. Plus, we dive into some NFL playoffs and Vikings discussion with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.