Chad Hartman

Another very full show from Chad today begins with a live press conference with Governor Walz answering questions from reporters about the decision to end his bid for reelection. Several excellent guests join the show later including Patrick De Haan on gas prices and Venezuela, Dr. Michael Osterholm on HHS changing vaccine recommendations for children, Arne Carlson on Walz, and Jamie Yuccas on marking a year since the Palisade fire in Los Angeles.

Former Governor Arne Carlson joins to share his opinions on the significant issues facing Minnesota today and Governor Walz's decision to end his bid for another term. Also, Jamie Yuccas joins from Los Angeles to talk about tomorrow marking one year since the Palisade fire began.

Jamie Yuccas joins from LA to talk about how Palisade fire victims are still struggling with efforts to rebuild a year after the blaze began. Plus, would you send your child to school in a Waymo?

Former Governor Arne Carlson joins Chad to share his opinion on Governor Walz ending his reelection bid, the trouble he sees facing Minnesota and more.

Chad opens the hour discussing a story about the lack of starter homes being built today. Later, Patrick De Haan joins with talk about Venezuela and gas prices and Dr. Michael Osterholm speaks with us about his grave concerns about how the federal government is changing the vaccine schedule recommendations for children.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad with strong criticism of HHS changing their recommended vaccine schedule for children, concerns about what that means for national healthcare, and why he believes the government isn't nearly done with their attacks on vaccines.

Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.com joins Chad with his always excellent information and insight into the petroleum market, gas prices, and if the situation in Venezuela could make a difference in what Americans are paying at the pump.

We begin by listening to a fired up Governor Walz during a meeting with reporters. Chad and Adam Carter react strongly to much of what Walz had to say before we wrap the hour with an abbreviated Ask Adam Anything.

It's an abbreviated Ask Adam Anything today with Adam Carter taking questions and giving Chad a wonderful Christmas gift.

The show begins by listening to a portion of Governor Walz's press conference addressing fraud and his future after declaring he is out of the race for November. Later, Chad and Adam Carter react to Walz and have plenty to say.

It's a packed show today with reaction to the news of Governor Walz stepping away from his reelection bid. Tom Hauser, Tim Pawlenty and Dean Phillips join on that topic. We also have Chip Scoggins on the Vikings and Colonel David Hunt on the US military action in Venezuela.

Former Congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad for the full hour in studio to talk about Governor Walz deciding against seeking reelection for another term, his own reasons for not running for Governor, his long list of issues with the current politics in America and more.

Dean Phillips has a long list of the problems he sees in American politics today and shares many of those issues with Chad during his visit in studio.

Former Congressman Dean Phillips joins Chad in studio to talk about Governor Walz stepping down from his campaign for a third term in office and if anything could convince him to run for the job this year.

Chad opens the hour with two segments of mostly Vikings talk joined by Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins before we get back into the news of Governor Walz stepping away from the gubernatorial election with former Governor Tim Pawlenty.

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty joins Chad to talk about Governor Walz dropping out of the race for a third term, why Pawlenty was predicting it would happen, and what it means for the race for both parties.

What's the best plan for JJ McCarthy and the quarterback spot for the Vikings going into next season? Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins for two segments on the Vikings, Koi Perich entering the transfer portal and more.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad at the start of the show with two segments of great info and insight into Governor Walz dropping out of the race for a 3rd term and why he believes Senator Klobuchar will now run of the Governor's office. Plus, Colonel David Hunt joins with excellent stuff on the military action in Venezuela, bringing Maduro to the US, oil and more.

Colonel David Hunt joins Chad to talk about the military action in Venezuela that brought Nicolas Maduro to the US, the huge role oil has in President Trump's interest in Venezuela and much more.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with talk about Governor Walz stepping out of the race for a 3rrd term today, why he believes Senator Klobuchar will now run for Governor, and what it all means for the Republican side of the race.

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Scott Korzenowski is in for Chad today with talk about an idea to replace Target Center but keep the Wolves and Lynx downtown Minneapolis, a conversation with Matthew Coller about the Vikings and college bowl games, Am I Wrong? and much more!

Korzo's final hour today starts with two segments of football talk with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider before the Am I Wrong? committee takes over with this week's resolutions.

The Am I Wrong? committee is back today with Korzo offering a wide range of resolutions to kickoff 2026.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Scott Korzenowski for two segments of college bowl and Vikings discussion after we learned today that QB JJ McCarthy will be back for the Vikings this week as they wrap up their season against Green Bay.

Korzo dives into politics over the first half of the hour with talk about Jack Smith's deposition transcript and President Trump defending his health before we talk college football and why Scott is loving bowl season.

Scott Korzenowski talks about the landscape of college football, fun he's had watching some of the bowl and playoff games, and how NIL and the transfer portal has made the sport more exciting for fans.

One this was very clear to Korzo when he saw the transcript and video clips of Jack Smith's deposition before a congressional committee. Jack Smith was ready and well prepared.

Scott Korzenowski hosts today and uses the first hour to talk about his ideas for resolutions he'd like to hear from some prominent Minnesotans, his favorite music videos, an idea to replace Target Center downtown Minneapolis and more.

Architect Bill Baxley and his team at Gensler in Minneapolis have what they believe is a great plan for an arena to replace Target Center as home of the Timberwolves and Lynx. Bill shared details with Scott Korzenowski.

Scott Korzenowski is hosting for Chad today and kicks off the show talking about New Year's resolutions and shares some suggested resolutions he has for a few prominent Minnesotans.

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The New Year's Eve show features guest visits from Rena Sarigianopoulos, Tom Hauser and Bill Guerin, plus talk about the big stories of the year and much more.

Bill Guerin joins us for two segments of hockey talk, discussing Team USA and the Wild before we transition to discussion about tonight's New Year's Eve festivities and our favorite drinks to ring in 2026.

Bill Guerin joins Chad with good stuff on selecting Team USA for the upcoming winter Olympics and how the Wild have played as of late.

What's your drink of choice, alcoholic or not, for New Year's Eve tonight? Chad hears from listeners about their choices and what the plans are for the evening.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad for two segments with reaction to Nick Shirley's daycare center fraud video, a response to complaints he hears about our local media not covering Minnesota's fraud problems and much more.

Minnesota's fraud problem, the political killings of the Hortmans and shootings of the Hoffmans, and Annunciation tragedy are clearly the biggest stories of the year in Minnesota. Chad discusses our year in news and the phrases that best describe our years personally.

Is Rena Sarigianopoulos prepping for a wild night out for New Year's Eve? Absolutely not. She joined Chad to talk about low-key plans for the night and share about the events of yesterday when she was leading a play date with her daughter and Dave's two girls.

Chad is still fighting the flu but back on the show today with some great guests including, Lou Raguse from KARE-11, Ron Schara, House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth and Jamie Yuccas.

Does Minneapolis need a big New Year's Eve party? Chad talks about that between a discussion about the worst times of year to be sick and our weekly visit with Jamie Yuccas.

Jamie Yuccas joins from Los Angeles with talk about her New Year's Eve experiences in New York City, what it's like in LA, some of the fears causing cities to scale back on celebrations and more!