Drivetime with DeRusha

5pm hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines - a lawsuit filed in MN over transgender participation in sports. Then, you might not know it watching her on Fox 9, but Amy Hockert is a crazy Timberwolves fan on social media. She explains it to Jason.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is tonight between the Timberwolves and Thunder. You know who'll be watching with rapt attention? Fox 9's Amy Hockert. She joins Jason to talk about her fandom

On "The Lead" - a lawsuit filed today over transgender participation in sports. Then on "Page 2" - some of the best golf courses are in our back yard

4pm: Jason talks about spilling coffee on someone in NYC. Did he handle it well? Then he's joined by attorney Joe Tamburino talks about the state of the legal system 5 years after George Floyd's murder.

Jason talks to local attorney Joe Tamburino about the convictions surrounding George Floyd's murder and if any legal perspectives have changed in the last five years.

Jason tells the story of spilling his coffee on a woman on the NY subway and how he handled it. Did he do the right thing?

3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about comments from the Minneapolis Police Chief about the politics of Minneapolis. Then he talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza about the new book detailing the obfuscation of President Biden's mental state.

Jason talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza about the new book that's out detailing a coverup of President Biden's mental health and what effect if any there is on how we approach his cancer diagnosis. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Jason talks about MPD Chief O'Hara's comments from this weekend about the politics of Minneapolis? Is he right? Or have police overreacted to the pushback from citizens? (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

5pm Hour: Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser about the work left to be done as the legislature is supposed to finish tonight. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk Wolves, Twins and more!

Chris Egert is in for Jason. The Timberwolves are set to start the Western Conference Finals. The Twins are wounded but winning. And the Lynx season is underway. Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk sports.

Chris Egert is in for Jason and talks with his KSTP co-worker Tom Hauser about the final day of the legislative session, and the amount of work that remains. Will a special session be short? Or are things worse than it seems?

4pm Hour: Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with an organizer for Twin Cities 4 Justice about a protest over the possibility of a federal pardon for Derek Chauvin. Then he catches up with Jason DeRusha in New York who saw the Mexican naval vessel that wound up crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge.

Chris Egert was in for Jason, but the OG host checked in because while he's in New York, he happened to see the Mexican naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. He shares what he saw with Chris. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks to Jess Sundin, an organizer for Twins Cities Coalition for Justice, about the planned protest in Minneapolis over rumors that President Trump is considering pardoning Derek Chauvin as we're about to be 5 years from the murder of George Floyd.

3pm Hour: Chris Egert sits in for Jason. He talks with an oncologist from Mayo Clinic about diagnosing prostate cancer as he wonders if the former president really "just" found out about his cancer. Then he talks about the new Pope and his brother breaking Vatican protocol... for a hug.

KSTP-TV's Chris Egert sits in for Jason. He talks with Dr. Elisabeth Heath, Mayo Clinic oncologist, about the diagnosis process for prostate cancer. Chris is dubious that former President Biden JUST found out about his cancer given its aggressive nature

Final hour of this Friday and we dive right into the DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead! Also, Dan Hayes checks in from Milwaukee to give us an update on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton and previews Twins-Brewers and Jason briefly weighs in on the Starbucks dress code controversy!

We chat with Dan Hayes of The Athletic every Friday - he gives us the latest on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton following their horrific collision, what this team has done well that has lead to an 11 straight winning streak and we take the ‘Temp of the Twins'!

It was a chaotic mess at the budget conference yesterday and one man, Cedrick Frazier joins to share more of how he feels when it comes to the compromise and our good friend Sloane Martin, formerly WCCO Radio now is the voice of the Minnesota Lynx joins to talk about their season opener in Dallas as she is there ready to call the action and yes we talk Paige Bueckers! Also in DeRush Hour News Headlines we march with the President, how can we rid ourselves of the Japanese beatles and the Ramsey County Fair is cancelled - again!

We play a solid couple segments of Card DeSharks between Rosemount and Maple Grove contestants. Also, did we just NOW find out that Bruce Springsteen is a left leaner? then Jason weighs in on the Comey controversy!

Recently, “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen made remarks towards the current 47th President of the United States of America at a concert overseas - we replay that, Jason even had some reaction on a 10 year old social media post about Bruce and we share thoughts when it comes to artists sharing their political preference!

Should we be excited about Paige Bueckers Day in “Hopkins” and also Rep. Cedrick Frazier joins Jason to talk about some of the pushback on the budget not including undocumented adults not receiving healthcare and more on the Biden books!

Jason had the chance to chat with Representative Cedrick Frazier about the rollback of undocumented immigration adult healthcare coverage and much more in the aftermath of the chaos that ensued amid the compromise for the Minnesota budget deal

Why are we making a big deal out of Paige Bueckers Day when she does not even play for the Lynx and it is not even playing in Minneapolis until next week - Jason is on fire about it and he weighs in on the big day over in “Hopkins”.

5pm Hour: on the "DeRush-Hour" - Blois Olson details the budget deal at the Capitol and what comes next. Then Emma Enebak, Style Editor for Minnesota Monthly, joins the show to talk about their story on the "hottest" places to hang in the Twin Cities.

"Minnesota Monthly" has a fun article about some of the fun places to hang out in the Twin Cities. Style Editor Emma Enebak joins Jason with details

On "The Lead" - Blois Olson joins Jason to talk about the budget deal at the Capitol and what comes next. Then on "Page 2" - our obsession with noise levels in the cities continues

4pm Hour: Jason chats with Susie, and then discusses why he doesn't want to use the word "busy" anymore. Then on DeRusha Eats: what are the best bakeries in Minnesota

In light of the split between Bellecour and Cooks, Jason talks with listeners about the best bakeries in Minnesota.

Jason and Susie talk about a couple of news topics. Then... are you busy? Is that a good thing? Jason discusses why he wants to stop thinking in those terms.

3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking about the severe storms moving through and the budget deal struck at the Capitol. Then Heidi Swank, Executive Director for Doors Open Minneapolis, joins him to talk about how you can see some very cool buildings in the city this weekend.

Jason talks to Heidi Swank, Executive Director for Doors Open Minneapolis, about your chance to check out some very cool buildings in Minneapolis this weekend!

Jason talks about the budget deal at the State Capitol hinging on rolling back health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Is that worth getting a deal done?

5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason gets the latest on the wildfires burning in Northern Minnesota. Then, has your attitude towards tattoos changed? And finally, why are we so obsessed with local TV talent?

Inspired by a survey that says the approval numbers on tattoos have improved dramatically, Jason talks with listeners to see if their attitudes have changed. Then he talks about Wren Clair moving to KARE 11 and thinks it's crazy how obsessed we are with local TV talent. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - Jason talks to William Glesener from the DNR about the wildfires spreading in St. Louis County, as well as Adrianna Korich from First Ave about how "All-In" pricing is going. Then on Page 2, people are pissed about pickleball in Maple Grove.

4pm Hour: Jason was confused by a marketing email and the odd vernacular. Then, you won't believe this crazy survey result from pet owners... or maybe you will! And finally, Jason talks to Tyson Schnitker from Skaalven Distillery who's personal health journey is an amazing story.

On today's DeRusha Eats, the story of a local distillery owner who is in need of a double lung transplant. His story is a must-listen!

Jason talks about a marketing email and an odd use of the word "bulbous". Then he cites a study that says a crazy number of pet owners would take years off their own lives to extend the lives of their pets. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

3pm: Jason talks about the breaking news of Pete Rose being removed from baseball's permanently ineligible list. Does his character still count against him? Then WCCO-TV reporter Pauleen Le joins him to talk about her new Vietnam documentary.

Jason talks with WCCO-TV about her new documentary "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War That Changed Minnesota". She shares the stories of veterans and refugees as well as her family's experience.