Chad Hartman

This week, we're getting nostalgic. We're headed to a photography museum, a toy museum, retro pizza joints and more. We'll also sit in on an interview with Jon Taffer of the long-running series "Bar Rescue", now entering its 10th season. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in Minneapolis and KNX News in Los Angeles.

Did the Trump administration make the right call getting into a war with Iran? Chad jumps into that question now a week after the war began, we have some fun with Am I Wrong?, and a lineup of great guests including Sheletta Brundidge, Rochelle Olson, Matthew Coller and Major Garrett round out the program.

Chad speaks with guests who always provide excellent insight and details in the the work they do. First, it's Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on the Vikings, followed by Major Garrett of CBS News on the political impacts here and abroad tied to war in Iran.

Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with excellent insight and knowledge about what's happening so far with the war in Iran.

There's plenty to discuss regarding offseason priorities for the Vikings and Matthew Coller of Purple Insider brings the best analysis and knowledge of anyone covering the club as he joins Chad.

We have two of our Friday regulars covering the hour with Chad. starting with Feisty Friday as Sheletta Brundidge joins before politics and Cheers & Jeers with Rochelle Olson.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins us with excellent stuff on many political topics and the fun of Puppy Day at the Capitol yesterday.

It's another Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge joins Chad to talk about mice at WCCO and the bigger topic of what the United States ranks dead last in a poll about the level of morality and ethics here compared to several other countries.

Chad opens the show discussing the question of President's Trump decision war in Iran a week ago and if that was the correct move before we jump into Am I Wrong? for this week's resolutions.

The Committee is back for this week's Am I Wrong? resolutions talking about the working conditions here at WCCO, embracing mice as our friends, and Dave spending tomorrow as a patsy for everyone in his family.

Chad opens the show with talk about the war in Iran and a simple question: Did President Trump make the right move?

Chad shares a good mix of fun and serious stuff today as we begin with Swift Takes, talk about Iran and the war with Miad Maleki and Colonel David Hunt, get Jim Petersen's thoughts on the Wolves, hear excellent stories about Lou Holtz, and catch up with Jason DeRusha.

Colonel David Hunt is back with Chad to talk about the positive and negatives he sees so far during Operation Epic Fury in Iran before Jason DeRusha joins for his extended Thursday segment.

Jason DeRusha joins the show for an argument with Chad about the right punishment for the man who keyed six Teslas last year.

Colonel David Hunt has plenty to say with Chad today on the problems he sees with Operation Epic Fury and the politics surrounding it, plus some praise for the work of our military members.

Jim Petersen joins Chad for two segments on the Wolves and other nonsense before Chad looks back on the life of Lou Holtz, his impact on Minnesota, and the friendship Lou shared with Chad's father, Sid.

Chad shares some memories and great stories of Lou Holtz and friendship he shared with Sid.

Wolves broadcaster Jim Petersen joins Chad to talk Wolves and share some fun with other nonsense.

Chad opens the show with two fun segments of Swift Takes before a serious conversation about Operation Epic Fury with Iran native Miad Maleki and reaction to President Trump firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Miad Maleki was born in Iran and spent most of his younger years living there before moving to the US and serving this country in many capacities. Miad joins Chad with his thoughts on the state of Iran today and what must happen to ensure we look back on Operation Epic Fury as a successful mission.

Chad reacts to the news that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being fired by President Trump.

Chad opens the show with some white hot Swift Takes, including a controversial statement about those among us who prefer to shower at night.

Chad has plenty of politics, fun and some sports talk today. The show opens with Text-a-Topic and our weekly visit with Rena Sarigianopoulos. Chad calls out Pete Hegseth for his criticism of the media reporting on the deaths of Nicole Amor and five other US soldiers. Plus, we dive into some Vikings talk with the news of Kyler Murray getting released in Arizona and Tom Hauser joins from DC after witnessing Gov. Walz and AG Ellison getting grilled by the House Oversight Committee on fraud.

Tom Hauser joins us at the start from DC after watching Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison with the House Oversight Committee earlier today. Later, Chad continues the conversation about fraud in Minnesota before heaping praise on United Airlines for a new policy requiring all passengers to use headphones while listening to media on flights.

Chad voices his full support of a new policy at United Airlines requiring passengers use headphones when listening to media on flights.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with his reaction to being in the room to watch Governor Walz and AG Keith Ellison get grilled by the House Oversight Committee in Washington DC earlier today.

Chad opens the hour going after Pete Hegseth for the second time this week, this time for his comments criticizing the media for reporting on the tragic deaths of Nicole Amor and five other American service members. Later, we dive into the QB situation for the Vikings with news of Arizona preparing to release Kyler Murray.

Is Kyler Murray going to lead the Vikings at QB next season? With news of his pending release in Arizona, Chad jumps into talk about the best options to start for the Purple in 2026.

Chad goes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over comments today about the media focusing only on negative aspects of the war in Iran instead of positive things, even after the deaths of six soldiers, including Minnesotan Nicole Amor.

The opening hour today features two of our favorite recurring segments: Text-a-Topic to kick it all off and our weekly visit with Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11.

She has a stress fracture in her hip, has broken more bones than anyone, and once went to the ER after getting a twirler's baton stuck to her finger. There truly is nobody like Rena Sarigianopoulos.

Chad opens the show with another round of Text-a-Topic and it begins with talk about Keith Ellison and Tim Walz appearing with the House Oversight Committee today in Washington DC.

Chad has plenty on politics and world events today, starting with the war in Iran and calling for President Trump's administration to at least give a straight answer about the need to attack Iran. We also have the usual Tuesday fun with Ask Adam Anything and Jamie Yuccas' appearance. Plus, Lou Raguse joins with his eyewitness details of a contentious morning in the courtroom between US Attorney Dan Rosen and Judge Jeffrey Bryan with threats of contempt charges looming.

Chad opens the hour talking about the threats towards Lisa Demuth and another legislator, calling the threats dangerous and vile. We also discuss the controversy involving Smoothie King employees refusing to serve a Trump supporter and Jamie Yuccas joins to defend against Chad's attacks on cursive writing.

Chad is fine with cursive writing not being taught in Minnesota schools but Jamie Yuccas pushes back with some force.

Chad discusses the harassment and threats Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth and another legislator received from a woman in Hugo, calling them sad, vile dangerous.

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Chad plays and reacts to audio of Amy Klobuchar questioning Kristi Noem in a Senate hearing today, saying Noem embarrassed herself because she could not admit mistakes by ICE in Minnesota or provide direct answers to questions from Klobuchar or other Senators.

KARE-11 reporter Lou Raguse joins Chad with his firsthand account of a contentious morning in court between US Attorney Dan Rosen and Judge Jeffrey Bryan.

After some fun with Susie Jones during the newscast, Chad opens the show talking about President Trump, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth all seemingly disagreeing about the reasoning behind attacking Iran when our country did on Saturday. Plus, we have some fun on lighter topics with Adam Carter during Ask Adam Anything.

Adam Carter is back for his regular Tuesday gig of Ask Adam Anything!

Could Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth at least get together and decide on a firm reason we attacked Iran? Chad plays audio from each over the past two days and asks for some clarity from our leaders.