Chad Hartman

Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune joins for two segments of sports talk on many of our local clubs before Chad dives into a bevy of topics, including who we can possibly blame in Canada for sending us more wildfire smoke this year.

Who in Canada can we blame for the wildfire smoke interrupting our summer outdoor time this year? Chad jumps into that amongst a potpourri of topics.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins with great stuff on the Wolves, Vikings, Twins, Lynx and Wild.

Susie Jones joins us for two segment of fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before it gets heated between Chad and Dave over the the topic of graduation ceremony etiquette.

Chad and Dave get into a heated rhubarb over proper graduation ceremony etiquette with Chad admitting he's perfectly fine with anyone turning their backs on the full class walking out of the ceremony after they hear their child's name.

Susie Jones showed up today for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated rocking her jean jacket! Chad loved it so much that he had to try it on too, despite his belief that men don't look nearly as good in a jean jacket as women.

Chad opens the show reacting to some comments from Governor Walz speaking in South Carolina over the weekend before discussion about a tip Chad got about the Star Tribune offering buyouts to people in their newsroom.

Chad heard from a source today that the Star Tribune is offering buyouts to employees throughout the newsroom. Chad says it could be a big hit to journalism in the state.

Governor Walz told a crowd in South Carolina over the weekend it's time for Democrats to bully President Trump back as he bullies them. Is Walz capable of being in the mix for Democrats as they hunt for a candidate to lead the party in 2028?

Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller joins Korzo with talk about the Vikings and news of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah getting a new contract with the team before we turn it over to the Am I Wrong? committee to wrap up the show.

The Am I Wrong? committee, lead by Dave Harrigan, is back to wrap up the Friday show with Scott Korzenowski in for Chad to weigh in on their resolutions for the week.

What does a new deal for GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah mean for the Vikings as they move forward? Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Korzo to talk about the deal, how Adofo-Mensah has performed so far in the GM role, and more related to the club as a new season approaches.

Scott Korzenowski reviews a busy week for the President playing a game of What's Up With Trump? to open the hour. Later, we talk about how customers are taking advantage of lenient retail return policies, our favorite chain restaurant, and Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins to talk about how big airlines are quietly charging higher prices for solo travelers.

Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler joins Korzo to share about a story they broke this week showing the biggest airlines in America are exploiting solo travelers by quietly charging high prices for their tickets than those booking multiple tickets.

Scott Korzenowski revisits another busy and interesting week in the news for President Trump.

Scott Korzenowski, sitting in for Chad today, mixes in a bunch of Timberwolves and NBA discussion throughout the hour, including a visit with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, with a discussion about working from home and a change in hybrid work policy at Medtronic.

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins Korzo to talk about the Wolves getting bounced from the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row and what comes next for the team.

Scott Korzenowski speaks about his experience working remotely since the pandemic as Medtronic asks their hybrid workers to return to the office four days each week instead of three.

It's a big day at WCCO, not just Chad's birthday but its the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction in partnership with NMDP! We kick the bidding items off with a dinner for two in the famous Sid Hartman booth at Murray's Steakhouse! Chad is joined by Erica Jensen (Senior Vice President, Innovation, Strategy & Marketing at NMDP. NMDP is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, helping save the lives of patients with blood cancers and disorders. NMDP aims to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy.

It's a big day at WCCO, not just Chad's birthday but its the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction in partnership with NMDP! Chad is joined by Todd Peterson who is the Executive Director with NMDP. Chad and Todd talk about what brought him to working with NMDP and the interactions they have with people when they reach out to the organization after being touched by blood cancer.. They take bids on the Twins Executive Balcony package where 20 ticket winners join Chad Hartman, Dave Harrigan for the Thursday, June 26th 12:10p game vs Seattle Mariners. The experience includes fully catered food & beverage from one of the coolest private viewing spots at Target Field!

Chad is joined by Jordana Green to kick off the second hour at the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction alongside NMDP. We gather bids for the the MN United Gameday VIP Experience with Chad Hartman which includes personal “chalk talk” with Minnesota soccer legend Manny Lagos, a mini tour of Alliance Stadium before the game and the opportunity to watch warm ups from the home team bench! NMDP aims to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy.

It's a big day at WCCO, not just Chad's birthday but its the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction in partnership with NMDP! Chad is joined by Todd Peterson who is the Executive Director with NMDP. Chad and Todd talk about what brought him to working with NMDP and the interactions they have with people when they reach out to the organization after being touched by blood cancer.. They take bids on the Twins Executive Balcony package where 20 ticket winners join Chad Hartman, Dave Harrigan for the Thursday, June 26th 12:10p game vs Seattle Mariners. The experience includes fully catered food & beverage from one of the coolest private viewing spots at Target Field! In the second half of the hour Chad and Dave take bids on the TPC/3M Package which includes golf/tee times for 4 at the exclusive TPC club in Blaine...PLUS, 4 tickets to the 3rd round at the 3M Open, on Saturday July 26th - which includes a concert that evening with country music recording & touring artist Lee Brice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changed the guidelines for woman and children and the COVID vaccine shortly after issuing a new health report that blamed America's food supply for growing illness in children. Catch up on the Trump Administration's latest efforts to 'Make America Healthy Again' and why so many health professionals are deeply skeptical of it.

Chad is joined by Jordana Green to kick off the second hour at the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction alongside NMDP. We gather bids for the the MN United Gameday VIP Experience with Chad Hartman which includes personal “chalk talk” with Minnesota soccer legend Manny Lagos, a mini tour of Alliance Stadium before the game and the opportunity to watch warm ups from the home team bench! For the second half of the hour Chad and Dave take bids on an Am I Wrong? Host Package where the winner gets to hang out in-studio for a Friday show and create the agenda for the weekly bit 'Am I Wrong?'. Post-show snacks and/or drinks with Dave and Chad included. NMDP is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, helping save the lives of patients with blood cancers and disorders.

It's a big day at WCCO, not just Chad's birthday but its the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction in partnership with NMDP! We kick the bidding items off with a dinner for two in the famous Sid Hartman booth at Murray's Steakhouse! Chad is also joined by Erica Jensen (Senior Vice President, Innovation, Strategy & Marketing at NMDP. Listeners then bid on naming rights to the WCCO studios for an entire month. NMDP is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, helping save the lives of patients with blood cancers and disorders.

Chad opens the hour talking about tough, but empty, talk from President Trump towards Vladimir Putin before our weekly visit with Jamie Yuccas from Los Angeles.

We had a good conversation with Jamie Yuccas today with some fun on the face shove between the Macrons, her feelings that the French are just weird, and some serious conversation about the loneliness epidemic.

Chad opens the hour with a conversation about President Trump sharing more tough talk towards Vladimir Putin but never showing anything to back it up.

Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins at the top of the hour for two segments of Wolves/Thunder discussion and we hear from Dr. Michael Osterholm on the news of RFK Jr. saying healthy children and pregnant women do not need the Covid vaccine.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins us today with strong, condemning words for RFK Jr and the administration that gave him power over public health policy, saying "We're watching the wholesale destruction of public health in this country."

Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins Chad with excellent analysis and insight into a phenomenal game 4 between the Wolves and Thunder and why OKC has jumped ahead to a 3-1 series lead.

Chad opens the show with a heavy legal story about a lawsuit against Scheels from the family of a young man who committed suicide in a store after being given an unloaded handgun. Later, we lighten the air with Adam Carter and some fun during Ask Adam Anything.

Did you have a giant head shot of Dave Dahl prominently displayed in your college house? Adam Carter did? Adam shared the story behind it with us during another fun round of Q&A with Ask Adam Anything.

The family of a 19-year-old who was given a handgun at Scheels and used it to commit suicide inside the store is suing for negligence on behalf of Scheels and their employee who provided the gun. Chad shares the details and speaks on the many difficult questions and details involved.

The full third hour of The Chad Hartman Show. Chad and Lindsey dive deep into Chad's subconscious and get into some Dream Talk. Do they mean anything… are there spirits trying to connect with you? A listener says dreams are unresolved guilty feelings. Another says dreams provide a plane for spiritual visitation. Chad is then joined by Mike Breen (ESPN NBA PxP) to break down the Wolves/Thunder. Chad asks if this iteration of the Oklahoma City Thunder could be historic especially when talking about their defense. They then get into some patterns they've noticed through the first two games of the series. Then, they hypothesize some adjustments Chris Finch could make to turn the tide.

Mike Breen (ESPN) joins Chad Hartman to break down the Wolves/Thunder but first Chad asks him about what he dreams about. Chad asks if this iteration of Oklahoma City Thunder could be historic especially when talking about their defense. They then get into some patterns they've noticed through the first two games of the series. Then, they hypothesize some adjustments Chris Finch could make to turn the tide in the series.

The full second hour of The Chad Hartman Show. First, a conversation with Sheletta Brundidge about where we are five years after the murder of George Floyd. Then, Chad then wades into last night's Wolves loss in the Western Conference Finals. They're down 2-0 and are having a much harder time challenging the finely tuned Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder defense is something to envy and it's imperative that the Wolves hold serve on their home court to have a chance. Chad implores that the hook come quicker for players that aren't performing and provides some stats that could spell a rotational adjustment. Finally, Am I Wrong featuring Lindsey Brown. She wades into her hatred of white condiments and reality tv recruiting tactics.

White condiment condemnation, NFL players in the Olympics and effective recruiting tactics

Chad asks Sheletta about the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and what has changed for the Black community since that awful day in 2020. Sheletta shares a personal story to illustrate her experience and what she teaches her kids to do when they come in contact with law enforcement.

Chad, Laura and Adam open the show talking about their presence on the dance floor. The conversation turns into what makes a great wedding. Food, open bar, entertainment… the group goes through their moments of initial wedded bliss. Chad is joined by Major Garrett for the second half of the hour where they get into the latest with the Trump administration and Major's wedding must haves.

Major Garrett makes his usual Friday appearance on the Chad Hartman Show. They kick things off with Major's wedding must haves. They then get into a not so new project that Major is spearheading. Chad then asks Major about the latest on where the Trump administration is with trade agreements and tariffs. Major notes that there is confusion to what the administration wants and how the uncertainty is affecting conversations and proceedings. They then wade into President Trump's “personal time” dinner last night with some crypto overlords.

We have two segments of silliness mixed with serious Wolves discussion with Jim Petersen to begin the hour before touching on several lighter topics as Jason DeRusha pops in for his usual Thursday visit to the show.