Chad Hartman

What do you want to hear on the show? Chad opens up with Text-a-Topic before back-to-back guests Rena Sarigianopoulos and Jim Petersen and several good talkers throughout the rest of the show.

Chad opens the hour on the passing of former NBA player Jason Collins and the impact he made on sports and society by coming out as gay during his playing career. Plus, Chad reacts to the NY Times report that the Department of Justice is considering setting the lawsuit President Trump brough against the IRS.

Chad reacts to the NY Times report that the DOJ could settle President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, which could mean Trump will have a lot of money coming his way.

Former NBA player Jason Collins made a huge societal impact when he came out in SI. Chad reacts to Collins passing at age 47 and discusses where we're at right now with acceptance of homosexuality in sports and American society in general.

Wolves analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad for two segments of reaction to the Wolves dropping game 5 to the Spurs before we talk music as Bruno Mars is set to take over US Bank Stadium tonight.

If you are seeing Bruno Mars tonight or another huge artist at US Bank Stadium, how many songs that you love to do need to hear to leave the show happy?

Timberwolves analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad with reaction to the Wolves being drubbed in San Antonio last night and if there's hope to sweep the last two games to win the series.

Chad opens the show today with Text-a-Topic with Dave Ryan's retirement announcement leading a strong list of topics before we reconnect with our great friend Rena Sarigianopoulos.

Our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE 11 is back in her usual Wednesday spot where she shares the story of what happened when she bit into a dish she didn't realize was cow tongue.

Chad opens the show with Text-a-Topic, beginning with talk about the retirement announcement today from Twin Cities and KDWB morning radio legend Dave Ryan.

The show opens with Major Garrett sharing reaction to his own experience traveling to Tel Aviv for an interview with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Later, we have fun with Adam Carter on Ask Adam Anything, getting some dating advice for Susie Jones, catch up with Jamie Yuccas in Los Angeles, and have some strong discussions and debates on some serious topics along the way.

The hour begins with Swift Takes! featuring debate on the postponed PWHL playoff game and ICE agents continuing to wear masks before our weekly conversation with Jamie Yuccas to talk about a strange situation in LA politics and Disney obsessed adults.

Jamie Yuccas joins Chad from Los Angeles discussing the wild card candidate Spencer Pratt making big waves with his campaign to be the city's next mayor. Plus, where does she stand on adults obsessed with Disney?

Chad calls about the PWHL for their decision to postpone the Minnesota/Montreal playoff game a day due to illness within the Victoire and jumps into latest arguments for and against ICE agents wearing masks during Swift Takes!

Are President Trump supporters ready to admit they're angry about inflation and consumer prices? Chad opens the hour discussing the crush of inflation today before some fun with Susie Jones discussing the best ways for her to go about finding a great guy.

Susie Jones needs to find a good guy. What's the best way for her to do it? Susie joins to take your advice on the best options for meeting a great fella.

Are Trump supporters willing to admit they're angry with the President over the current state of inflation in the country? Where are you feeling the crush of inflation most now?

Major Garrett joins Chad to begin the show speaking about his interview with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu before we jump into more lighthearted topics with Adam Carter during Ask Adam Anything.

Adam Carter is back from his excellent trip to Ireland and taking all questions during Ask Adam Anything.

Chad opens the show with Major Garrett of CBS News joining with reaction to his interview with with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What moments still stand out and what would Major like to change?

The full show today begins with an extended edition of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Susie Jones before excellent conversations with guests Dr. Michael Osterholm and Chip Scoggins and Chad engaging with listeners on a variety of other topics.

Chip Scoggins joins Chad for two segments mainly on the Wild and Wolves before a conversation about the seeming rise in number of people willing to say vile things or act boorishly in public towards politicians, athletes or other celebrities.

What is behind the rise in people willing to say absolute filth to any politician, athlete or celebrity they see in public today or engage in otherwise boorish behavior directed towards someone else?

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad for two excellent segments on where the Wild and Wolves stand today with each battling in a 2nd round playoff series. Plus, the guys discuss the announcement that Adrian Peterson is headed into the Vikings ring of honor.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad at the start of the hour sharing why he sees no reason to worry heavily about a hantavirus outbreak far past the cruise ship passengers. We also discuss a small Minnesota town seeing very low vaccination rates for kids. Later, Chad opens a conversation about the complicated question of minimum wage in today's economy.

Chad opens a conversation about minimum wage related to a story from the Star Tribune sharing the good and bad of how it is impacting workers and businesses.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad to talk about the outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship and why he isn't concerned about the problem getting much worse.

Our first hour features a great, extended Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Susie Jones joining the fun along with a bunch of very funny texts from people sharing the worst places they've misplaced their phones.

We extended Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated today with Chad and Dave offering their items during our weekly game.

We kickoff the show today with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated talking about terrible places you've lost your phone and Susie's excellent Mother's Day adventure checking out Open Doors Minneapolis.

The story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The Jazz Fest triathlon – and hear about this year's hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

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!