Chad Hartman

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Tom Hauser chats with Chad for the first half of the third hour. Niko Medved spends the back half of the hour with us talking Gopher hoops.

Niko Medved is the head coach of the University of Minnesota's Men's Basketball team. Chad opens his conversation with Niko with his love for the game of golf and how he incorporates his hobby with his job. Niko shares what his life is like this year vs last year when he first got the job. Chad asks about the day-to-day operations of the team during his first season and how they dealt with constant roster change. Niko talks about how the program brings new players in, returners challenging for starter minutes and waiting for the courts to figure out NCAA eligibility. In their second segment, Chad tries to get Coach Niko in trouble. They talk about Williams Arena, whether it factors into recruiting and preserving the unique sports arenas. Chad asks about a change Coach Niko would make to the game if he could.

Tom Hauser is a Chief Political Reporter for KSTP-TV. He joins to talk about the latest on the national political stage. They chat about new voting systems, the race for Secretary of State, Governor Tim Walz's decreased visibility and what we'll say about his legacy 20 years from now. In their second segment Chad and Tom chat about hikes that almost ended badly, Lisa Demuth's campaign strategy and KSTP's polling data.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Former Speaker of the Minnesota House Kurt Daudt joins Chad for the first half of the hour. Rena Sarigianopoulos and Jana Shortal from Kare 11 hang for the second half.

Rena Sarigianopoulos and Jana Shortal from Kare 11 join Chad Hartman on the WCCO Radio porch. Chad asks what they enjoy (and don't) about the Fair and their experiences in riding news helicopters. They chat about the misery that is wearing station branded clothing, how Rena burned herself while trying to achieve outfit perfection and some lifestyle changes Chad will have to make when his granddaughter arrives. In their second segment, they talk about Jason DeRusha saving St. Paul and Rena's bird rescue urges.

Kurt Daudt is a former Speaker of the Minnesota House and the Vice President of Stateside. Chad asks if he would go back to his old job if he could. Chad and Kurt speak to the anger and lack of productive communication that now exists between the parties here in St. Paul and in Washington D.C. Chad asks Kurt what his memories of the late Melissa Hortman. In their second segment, Chad and Kurt discuss what's realistic when it comes to further gun safety legislation in the state of Minnesota. They also chat about the 8647 crop art controversy at the fair.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Chris Madel is a partner and founder at Madel PA. Chad and Chris start their conversations with State Fair related nuggets. Chris asks how Chad was able to erect the new WCCO Radio pergola with Lindus Construction. They then wade into a conversation about the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury struggles to reach a unanimous decision. They also chat about the recent developments in Vance Boelter's case. In their second segment, Chad and Chris discuss his representation of St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry and his complaint against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her for alleged sexual harassment. They discuss the decline of public character and what behavior we now allow from our leaders. In their third segment they wade into the Minnesota political scene. Chris doesn't know who he's voting for yet and shares his thoughts on the candidates and local political fabric. In their final segment, Chad and Chris discuss Tiger Woods and his recent plea deal in his latest DUI case.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Susie Jones and Jamie Yuccas make their weekly appearances during the final hour of the day.

Jamie Yuccas is a CBS news correspondent based in LA. makes her weekly appearance on the Chad Hartman Show. Chad opens the conversation by asking which two foods she would get if she were at the State Fair today. Jame shares some of her fair memories including her family's affinity for the Tilt-A-Whirl. They chat about some schools starting early this year, slashing vacation days around the holidays, living alongside middle school attitudes and if sex education is important to teach in schools.

Susie Jones joins Chad to begin the final hour. Susie shares a compliment that a listener gave her and the show at the State Fair. Susie highlights that sometimes she lets too much slip when she's on the air. Chad asks what Susie's dating wheelhouse is considering the options at her disposal at the State Fair. Chad and Dave give her tips. In their second segment, Chad and Susie talk to curling legend Phil Drobnick. Chad tries to set Susie up with Phil's friend. It doesn't take long for Susie to threaten physical harm.

Andy Luger is a partner at the Jones Day law firm and a former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. To start their visit Chad asks Andy about how he met and married his wife and the type of couple they are. Chad brings up a previous bet where Andy's belief in JJ McCarthy got the best of him. In their second segment, Chad and Andy wade into legal topics. They start with the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts. Andy talks about hung juries, reasonable doubt and the merits of reaching unanimous decisions despite the difficulty. Chad asks how the approach is different to those trying fraud cases and if we should have more cameras in the courtrooms. They then shift into the recent developments in Vance Boelter's case. In their third segment Chad and Andy start with the ongoing local discourse and focus on Somali gangs. They also talk about the Feed Our Future case, fraud numbers and share cocktail party social strategies. In their final segment, Chad and Andy run through a few more ongoing legal cases including if there will be charges brought against those who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Andy says he doesn't trust this administration to do anything.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Chad kicks off the show asking what people who don't like the fair do about consuming their news and media that's inundated with news from the fair. He also asks what other popular traditions generate a similar level of media noise that's comparable to the Minnesota State Fair. Listeners weigh in. For the back half of the hour Adam Carter joins for his weekly Ask Adam Anything appearance.

Tuesdays at 12:30p are for Ask Adam Anything. Listeners send their questions in and Adam answers. Topics range from waiting in line for seed art, gambling on mahjong, in a hurry fast food preferences, milk tolerance and Mountain Dew scented after shave.

The full Chad Hartman Show for Monday August 31st, 2026. Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Bill Guerin joins Chad for the majority of the final hour before Jason DeRusha shares a cookie story.

Bill Guerin is the General Manager for the Minnesota Wild. He has his eyes glued to his phone while visiting with Chad… no breaking news involving a particular Quinn (Hughes). Billy says there's no tension and details some of his correspondence with Quinny Hughes camp as they work towards a long term deal. Billy doesn't like the noise out there so he doesn't bite on any hypotheticals. In their second segment, Bill talks about how he thought a change was needed for the Minnesota Wild this upcoming season. Chad asks about the now departed Mats Zuccarello and how it will affect Kirill Kaprizov. They talk about other roster additions, avoid talking about Dylan Larkin and the maturation process of young centers. Their third segment is hockey free. Chad asks what the last thing Bill and his wife fought about and mentions he's not the best at keeping his tab of the family calendar updated.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Chad, Dave and Susie play Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated. Then, a discussion about the controversial/viral 8647 State Fair crop art submission, where “the line” is and doxxing.

On Mondays Chad, Dave and Susie Jones provide their takes this week for Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated. Susie went to a ball game in St. Paul with her family, saw some people get sworn in as American citizens and hired gardening help. In the second segment listeners weigh in with their submissions before Chad and Dave provide theirs.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins Chad Hartman for the first half hour of the show. Then, Chad and Dave embark on some JJ McCarthy talk that is met with a few boos from Vikings fans in the crowd.

Lisa Demuth is the Minnesota House Speaker and is the Republican nominee for Governor of Minnesota. Chad asks her about her first State Fair memories and what her must-haves are. House Speaker Demuth says that if the vote were held today she would win the governor's seat. She cites a need for change and that she's heard from so many people across the state about how important the fraud issue is to them. She criticizes her opponent Senator Amy Klobuchar's lack of messaging and action around this issue and her close relationship with Governor Tim Walz. Chad asks about her openness to debate Senator Klobuchar. In their second segment, House Speaker Demuth shares her economic plan for our state should she be elected governor. From property taxes to car tabs, House Speaker Demuth details what she would do differently. Chad asks how she can overcome how unpopular the President is especially for his economic policies. He also asks about two issues where she and democrats can work together.

This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot in Buffalo to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia and Jason DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig adopted by legendary songwriter Diane Warren to and a snake to nearly 150 cats. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. In the first half of the show we'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary by Chris Newberry focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jason DeRusha and the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig and a snake to nearly 150 cats, Then, we'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

The full Chad Hartman Show for Friday August 28th, 2026. Day 2 LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair. Guests, laughs and credit for the pergola galore.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. The third hour is all about Fair grievances, naming rights for the pergola, highly anticipated rookie debuts and as always Am I Wrong.

The committee has gathered, the pergola is packed and the proclamation has been read (with minimal interruptions). Dave Harrigan leads us through our weekly Am I Wrong bit.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Guests in the second hour include Sheletta Brundidge, her son Andrew and Mayor Jacob Frey.

Jacob Frey is the Mayor of Minneapolis. Chad kicks off their conversation with Mayor Frey's dancing that recently went viral. Chad then asks what people are asking him to talk about most in a non-election year. Mayor Frey details some of the longer term (expensive) impacts of Operation Metro Surge on our community. Chad presses Mayor Frey on his back and forth with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth. In their second segment, Chad and Mayor Frey talk about the one year anniversary of the Annunciation School shooting. Chad criticizes the lack of change and how thoughts and prayers aren't enough.

Sheletta Brundidge joins Chad Hartman every Friday at 1pm. She's not ready to give Chad all the credit for the new pergola at the WCCO Radio booth. They chat about Sheletta's son's new girlfriend and her initial impressions of Sheletta. Andrew joins Chad and Sheletta on the mic to start the second segment. He gives some insight on what it's like to have Sheletta as a mother. Chad and Andrew commiserate over their dealings with Sheletta. Chad asks Sheletta about her calling Target racist.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Guests in the first hour includes Sheriff Bob Fletcher and Major Garrett.

Major Garrett is the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and the host of The Takeout. He joins Chad Hartman every Friday. Their conversation this week starts with the 6 month mark of the war in Iran. Major gives his thoughts on what's transpired, what we're (mis)focusing on and the pursuit of truth beyond the hyperbolics. In their second segment, Major shares the fairs he grew up with in San Diego, the importance of fairs in political campaigning and his anticipations of the 2028 elections.

Bob Fletcher is the Sheriff of Ramsey County. He joins Chad Hartman under the new WCCO Radio pergola. They start their conversation about the Sheriff Office's effort in tracking and managing gang violence within the Somali community. Sheriff Fletcher emphasizes that these gang members do not represent the Somali community as a whole. Their conversation flows into one about the necessity of accountability and their ideas of effective prosecution. In their second segment, Chad and Sheriff Fletcher talk about the number of officers dedicated to keeping the fairgrounds safe, the necessity for Minneapolis to hire more police officers and new technologies that are changing law enforcement.

The full Chad Hartman Show for Thursday August 27th, 2026.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair. Today is day 1 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl hangs with Chad for the entirety of the third hour.

Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair. Today is day 1 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Guests include Tim Tschida and Dane Moore.

Dane Moore covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for Blue Wire Podcasts. He joins Chad via the John Schuster Coldwell Banker Hotline to talk about the Timberwolves' acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga for their open power forward position. Chad and Dane chat about what this means for the organization, for Anthony Edwards and what needs to happen for this new grouping to be successful. Chad worries about buy in for team defense from the gifted players they've gathered for this year's campaign.

Tim Tschida is a former MLB umpire and close friend of the show. When he's not joining Chad on the air at the fair you can find him slinging brews at Giggles' Campfire Grill. They chat about Chad's contributions to the new pergola, Tim's affinity for practicing golf, what's new at Giggles this year and shifts they've noticed in restaurant culture. In their second segment, Tim shares his apprehension for technological involvement in officiating baseball and which players the Twins should keep in the organization.