Chad Hartman

Scott Vaughn, a former football official who now owns First Down Healthcare & Aesthetics in suburban New Orleans, is the co-founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human and sex trafficking get rid of tattoos and other physical markings. We'll hear more from Vaughn about the project in this episode. We'll also hear about the release of Robert Courtney, a former pharmacist who was found diluting cancer patient medications, as well as other cases from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're starting off in the world of tech with the story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Then, we'll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The JazzFest triathlon – and hear about this year's hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

The excellent lineup of guests for the Friday show includes Dean Phillips, Sheletta Brundidge, Ron Schara, Kevin Harlan and the spokesperson from the Am I Wrong? committee!

The great Kevin Harlan joins Chad to begin the hour talking Wolves and Spurs before Chad declares today the official start of patio season around the Twin Cities. Plus, we have a fresh batch of resolutions from the Am I Wrong? committee to end the week.

The Committee is back and feeling underwhelmed by the Taste of Minnesota announcing an all-Minnesota lineup of music on the main stage this July. That's along with other hot topics are among the week's resolutions.

Kevin Harlan joins Chad with some memories of their days calling Wolves games and thoughts on what he's seen so far in this playoff series between the Wolves and Spurs.

Chad talks Mother's Day and more during our Feisty Friday segments with Sheletta Brundidge before jumping into fishing and outdoors conversation with Ron Schara.

The two foremost experts in outdoor sports, Ron Schara and Chad Hartman, talking fishing and outdoors issues on the eve of Minnesota's fishing opener weekend.

It's another Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge joining the show and she tells us exactly what she wants to make it an ideal Mother's Day this weekend.

Dean Phillips, former 3rd district congressman, joins Chad with political conversation about Iran and much more before we do some Swift Takes!

Chad jumps into some Swift Takes! with talk about the battle over public safety leadership in Minneapolis and the federal government releasing information about UFOs to the public.

Former congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad sharing his many criticisms over how the war in Iran has been handled by the Trump administration and calling out his own Democratic party for their own failures in leadership.

Do you believe that the US is actually on the brink of a peace deal with Iran? Chad opens the show with that conversation before excellent guests Rena Sarigianopoulos, Ryan Carter and Tom Hauser join the show. Plus, what do you think of first when remembering the life and tremendous impact of Ted Turner?

Tom Hauser joins for two segments on state politics and the first this morning that gutted Haskell's in Excelsior before Chad jumps in a few topics tied to politics and legal issues.

Chad discusses a few stories, including a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that the parents of a teen who got into a car crash that killed his boss/passenger can be held liable.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with talk about the fire destroying Haskell's in Excelsior early this morning. Plus, good stuff from Tom on the biggest political stories in the state like a leadership change at HHS, Amy Klobuchar's Sunday press conference, gun legislation at the State Capitol and more.

Wild analyst Ryan Carter joins Chad with thoughts on what's been wrong with the Wild over two games in their series against Colorado and what the team needs to do in games 3 and 4 to get back into the series.

With the news of Ted Turner passing away today at age 87, Chad discusses the huge impact he had on American life and what first comes to mind when we think of all he did.

Especially when considering some key injuries with the Wild, the Avalanche are probably just a better team. So how do they Wild get back into the with a couple wins at home? Ryan Carter joins Chad with his analysis.

How hopeful are you that a peace deal could be close with Iran? Chad opens the show with that conversation before our weekly visit with Rena Sarigianopoulos to talk about her move to take over Belinda Jensen's spot and return to KARE-11 Saturday.

Our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos joins and shares her excitement about going back to the KARE-11 Saturday show, this time to take Belinda Jensen's spot.

News from the White House suggests the war with Iran could be over very soon as peace talks resume. Do you believe it?

The full show today features great guests including Belinda Jensen joining for Ask Bel Anything, Jim Petersen on the Wolves, Jacob Frey following his State of the City address, and Jamie Yuccas making her weekly visit from Los Angeles.

Two segments of Swift Takes! begins with some Cinco de Mayo conversation before jumping into some national news from California with Jamie Yuccas as well as her reaction to the yearly Met Gala having covered the event twice.

Jamie Yuccas joins from LA to talk about the national interest in their gubernatorial debate, controversy over State Farm's work with policy holders after last year's fires, and the insanity of the Met Gala.

Chad jumps into some Swift Takes! with talk about favorite spots in town for Mexican food and much more!

Jim Petersen joins Chad for two segments on the Wolves after they took game 1 in San Antonio last night before a conversation with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about his State of the City address and other issues impacting the city.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Chad following this morning's State of the City address taking questions about many of the issues impacting the city today.

What was Jim Petersen thinking as the final shot of the game went up in San Antonio last night? Great stuff from Jim on ANT's return and what the Wolves did well enough to steal game 1 from the Spurs.

Chad opens the show sharing some emotion about his consistent struggle with insomnia after a terrible night last night. What's one thing you wish you could instantly change about yourself or your life as Chad would about his sleep problems? Later, newly retired Belinda Jensen joins for plenty of fun with Ask Bel Anything!

The fabulous Belinda Jensen wraps up her retirement tour by stepping in for Adam Carter's usual role to play Ask Bel Anything!

Chad opens the show sharing some sadness in his life and struggles with insomnia after another terrible night of sleep. It's the one thing he'd love to change about his life. What's one thing you wish to change about yourself or life?

Chad's guests today including Colonel David Hunt on Iran and Chip Scoggins discussing sports. We also have fun with Susie Jones during Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and great discussions on a variety of other topics!

Chip Scoggins joins for two segments on the Wild and Wolves before Chad asks the one thing you would do first to help solve the problem of gun violence in America.

Our legislature is failing again to take any measures to protect Minnesotans from gun violence. What's the one thing you would do above all else to help solve the problem of gun violence?

As insane as the opening game of the Wild/Avalanche series was last night, did Chip Scoggins learn anything about how the rest of the series may play out? Our visit with Chip begins with Wild talk before reacting to news that Anthony Edwards is hoping to play tonight in their playoff series opener against San Antonio.

Susie Jones joins for two segments of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before Colonel David Hunt is back on the show discussing the current state of the tenuous ceasefire and overall war in Iran.

Colonel David Hunt joins Chad and makes it very clear he is not impressed or happy with how the US has conducted the war in Iran and trying to end it with a clear victory.

We have the usual fun with Susie Jones joining for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, including Chad going after Star Wars fans on May the 4th!

Chad opens the show on a few topics including some of the most devastating falls from grace, similar to Rudy Giuliani, from politicians and celebrities. Plus, who does Amy Klobuchar need to appeal to if she wants to be Minnesota's never governor?

Chad reacts to Amy Klobuchar's press conference and asks which voter groups she must reach with her message to win the race for governor.

With news that Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical condition, Chad talks about Rudy's fall from grace as he was once 'America's Mayor' after 9/11 and other politicians and celebrities with similar falls.