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Jason DeRusha "DriveTime with DeRusha": On your drive home, get caught up on the day's headlines thru Jason's unique lens. Newsmaking guests on the biggest stories, engaging topics for fans to call in & participate with, and Jason's commentary, humor and

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    • Mar 25, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7,194 EPISODES

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    The Drivetime with DeRusha podcast, hosted by Jason DeRusha, is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. I have been a dedicated follower of Jason for years and his unique take on everything never fails to captivate me. Whether it's discussing current events, interviewing fascinating guests, or simply sharing personal anecdotes, Jason always manages to strike the perfect balance between being informative and delightful.

    One of the best aspects of The Drivetime with DeRusha podcast is Jason's ability to bring out the best in his guests. His interviewing skills are top-notch as he effortlessly engages with them and extracts valuable insights on a wide range of topics. Whether it's talking to experts in their respective fields or having conversations with everyday people who have interesting stories to share, Jason has a way of making each episode feel like a captivating journey.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is Jason's easy-going and relatable personality. He comes across as your next-door neighbor; someone you can easily connect with and relate to. Despite being incredibly brilliant in so many areas, he never takes himself too seriously and that's what makes him so endearing. He brings a refreshing authenticity that is often lacking in other podcasts, making every episode feel like a casual conversation among friends.

    However, no podcast is without its flaws. One minor drawback I have noticed is that at times, certain episodes might lack depth in terms of exploration and analysis. While Jason does an excellent job at engaging with his guests and presenting various perspectives on different topics, there are instances where deeper discussions could be beneficial for a more thorough understanding.

    In conclusion, The Drivetime with DeRusha podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone looking for an informative yet entertaining experience. The combination of Jason's unique perspective, engaging interview style, and relatable personality make this podcast a standout in its genre. With every episode leaving you wanting more, it's no wonder that Jason has gained a dedicated following over the years. So if you're in search of a podcast that will both educate and entertain you, look no further than The Drivetime with DeRusha podcast.



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    Wednesday Full Show: are you addicted to social media? Are you an NFL Draft fan? And what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 104:07


    On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: a jury just ruled in favor of a woman who said social media addiction damaged her. Jason's unsure if addiction is the right idea for it. Then Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - what does she think of "6-7 dating"? 4pm: Jason doesn't get people who are fans of the NFL Draft. Bring it to MN for sure! But who are you people? Then he talks with State Sen. Julia Coleman who helped lead the push for a common sense and family friendly change to Senate rules 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" on a new report about the population of Greater MN. Then, what's grinding your gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

    Wednesday Hour 3: DeRush-Hour Headlines & ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 33:40


    Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with Marnie Werner from the Center for Rural Policy and Development about the previously shrinking population of Greater MN and why that seems to have stabilized... for now. Then it's time for our weekly vent session - what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

    ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 13:01


    What's grinding your gears this week? It's time for our weekly vent session: ENOUGH!!!

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines - has the shrinking greater Minnesota population stabilized?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 20:38


    On "The Lead" - a big lawsuit decision involving tech... Savannah Guthrie does an interview... and a female Archbishop of Canterbury. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Marnie Werner for the Center for Rural Policy and Development who issued a report on greater MN's population and how it's stabilized.

    Wednesday Hour 2: Jason doesn't "get" the NFL Draft. And Sen. Julia Coleman on a change to Senate rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 34:23


    Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason's all for the NFL Draft possibly coming to the Twin Cities - but who are you people traveling across the country to see players drafted?! Then Jason talks with State Sen. Julia Coleman who helped lead a bipartisan effort to make a commonsense and family friendly change to Senate rules.

    A long overdue change to MN Senate rules - Sen. Julia Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 12:18


    State Senator Julia Coleman helped lead a bipartisan effort to change the rules of the senate to allow Senators with small children to do their jobs AND care for their kids at the same time. She joins Jason to explain.

    Jason doesn't get the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 10:43


    Jason is all for the idea of the NFL Draft coming to Minnesota... but who are you people that travel across the country to watch a draft?!

    Wednesday Hour 1: are you addicted to social media? And is Tracy Perlman a believer in "6-7 dating"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 36:03


    Wednesday 3pm Hour: a jury ruled against social media companies, saying their products are addictive and harmful to kids. Jason is unsure - what say you? Then Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - she talks spring cleaning and "6-7 dating"!

    Are you a believer in "6-7 dating"? - Tracy Perlman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 16:28


    Jason is joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. Does being neat make you a better person? And is she on board with the idea of "6-7 dating"?

    Are you addicted to social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 19:35


    A jury just awarded a woman $3 million from Meta and YouTube for creating addictive algorithms with negative health consequences. Jason struggles with classifying social media as "addicting" - how do you feel?

    Tuesday Full Show: tipping Target, Janel McCarville, your food "hill to die on" & new Gophers coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 103:08


    On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason finally tried same day delivery from Target... but should he tip? Then he's joined by Gophers WBB legend Janel McCarville about the Sweet 16 run by this year's club. 4pm: A MN school is bringing back the traditional Homecoming King & Queen, and Jason says kudos to them! Then on DeRusha-Eats: what's your food "hill to die on". 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - does the No Kings rally help or hurt Democrats in MN. Then hockey writer Jess Myers joins the show to talk about the Gophers' new coaches.

    Tuesday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines and new eras for Gopher hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 33:26


    Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - could this weekend's No Kings rally actually hurt local Democrats? Then Jason's joined by Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers to talk about the new coaches of the Gophers Men's and Women's hockey programs.

    The Gophers have two new hockey coaches - Jess Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 10:07


    Jason talks to Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers about the new coaches for Gophers men's and women's hockey - what do they bring to the table? Plus, a lovely gesture from an NHL opponent for Jessi Pierce

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines: could "No Kings" backfire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 21:41


    On "The Lead" - the husband of a fallen soldier speaks to CBS... no arson in the fire that killed a hockey writer... and how is weapons screening going at the Capitol? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - will the "No Kings" rally this weekend help or hurt local Democrats?

    Tuesday Hour 2: bring back the Homecoming Kings & Queens and DeRusha Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 34:00


    Tuesday 4pm Hour: a MN school is going back to the traditional Homecoming King & Queen format. Jason says, kudos to them! Then on today's DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what's your food "hill to die on"!

    DeRusha Eats - what's your food "hill to die on"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 15:16


    Is taco pizza actually pizza? Producer Dan Cook says no! So for today's DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what's your food "hill to die on"?

    Bring back the Homecoming Kings and Queens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 18:44


    A MN school recently announced they'll be returning to a traditional Homecoming King and Queen. Jason applauds the move and thinks we've overreacted to the very real mistreatment of some kids.

    Tuesday Hour 1: should Jason tip his Target delivery driver? And Janel McCarville is still rooting for the Gophers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 35:40


    Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason got a same-day Target delivery today and is confused as to whether he should tip or not? Then he talks with Gophers WBB legend Janel McCarville about the run this year's team is on in the NCAA's

    Janel McCarville still bleeds Maroon and Gold!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 11:33


    Jason talks to Gopher WBB legend Janel McCarville about this years team getting back to the Sweet 16 and what it means to her as an alumnus and still a Gopher supporter!

    Should Jason tip his Target delivery person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 22:07


    Sure grocery delivery has been around a long time, but it's new to Jason! So is he supposed to tip these people?!

    Monday Full Show: is ICE at the airports so bad? How we handle death - good and bad. And Dave Schwartz remembers Jessi Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 103:55


    On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Jason wonders if using ICE to try and bolster the TSA and reduce wait times isn't such a bad idea? Then, should arrest videos really be made public? 4pm: How we deal with death - from the President's loathsome response to Robert Muller's death, to how people grieve together when it comes to the loss of Jessi Pierce. Then Jason talks with real estate expert John McCarthy from Colliers about if perhaps data centers could help stabilize the downtowns. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Amanda Jackson, President of Allied Charities of MN, about updating MN's meat raffle regulation in light of rising beef prices. And Dave Schwartz remembers Jessi Pierce and recaps the weekend in sports.

    Monday Hour 3: the DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dave Schwartz on sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 35:09


    Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In-Depth with Amanda Jackson, President of Allied Charities, who wants to update MN's meat raffle regulations due to rising beef prices. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the loss of hockey writer Jessi Pierce, and the weekend in sports.

    Dave Schwartz remembers hockey writer Jessi Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 16:03


    Jason talks with Dave Schwartz about a loss that has the hockey community reeling. Plus their usual sports talk about the Gopher women, Twins and Timberwolves.

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines: revising the meat raffle law

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 19:05


    On "The Lead"... RIP Jessi Pierce... MN home insurance rates are climbing... and St. Thomas wants to expand its footprint... Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Amanda Jackson, President of Allie Charities of MN, about the revisions they want to MN's meat raffle law given the rising prices of beef.

    Monday Hour 2: how we react to death and could data centers help the downtowns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 32:04


    Monday 4pm Hour: Jason reacts to the President's loathsome response to Robert Mueller's death, and producer Dan Cook reminds us that we're not alone when we grieve the passing of someone like hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her kids. Then Jason talks with real estate expert John McCarthy - could data centers help stabilize things in the downtowns?

    Could data centers help fill some buildings downtown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:39


    Jason talks with Colliers VP and real estate expert John McCarthy about data centers starting to take over some of the vacant office space in the Twin Cities downtowns. Could that help stabilize property tax values?

    How we react to death - sometimes well, sometimes... not so much

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 19:57


    Jason begins by talking about the President's loathsome response to the death of Robert Mueller - have we moved beyond public decency? Then Dan Cook shares a "Monday Message" on the death of local sportswriter Jessi Pierce and her three kids - where do we go with that grief?

    Monday Hour 1: is ICE at the airports a good idea? And why Jason thinks releasing the Timberlake video is a BAD idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 36:41


    Monday 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking with listeners about ICE helping TSA at the airports to reduce wait times. Maybe it's not a bad idea? Then do we really need to see celebrity arrest videos? Is there a way to maintain transparency without straight up humiliating people?

    Should body cam videos of celebrity arrests be made public?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 13:56


    Jason wonders if we really needed to see Justin Timberlake's DWI video? Is there a real benefit to society to have that public? Or is it just prurient gazing?

    ICE at the airports - maybe not such a terrible idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 22:45


    Jason thinks it's not such a bad idea to let ICE agents take over some basic tasks, freeing up TSA agents to help reduce wait times at the airports. Is there a parade behind him? Take a listen... Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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    BONUS: Shakespeare's rizz, a high school choir trapped, Savannah Bananas and meteors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 21:30


    This week, we cover the story of more than 80 students from a Minnesota high school choir who were trapped in Califronia when their flight was canceled due to a blizzard, whether Shakespeare's works should be taught to young students, how the Savannah Bananas are changing up baseball and meteorites falling on Ohio. Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Newell Normand out of WWL in New Orleans and Marty Griffin out of KDKA in Pittsburgh.

    Friday Full Show: Goodbye to CBS Radio News, reviving Uptown, Card DeSharks and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 103:21


    On Friday's Drivetime to DeRusha... 3pm: Jason and Chad Hartman discuss the announcement that CBS News is shutting down their radio division and how that will affect WCCO. Then Jason talks to Kevin Norman, founder of Uptown United about how they're trying to help revitalize the area. 4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants. Then, the U of M has a new tagline: "Leave a Future"... your thoughts? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about renovations at Terminal 1 at MSP. Then Charlie Oakes, Gen Z movie correspondent talks about a record-breaking trailer, the Oscars and more!

    Friday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines & Charlie Oakes, Gen Z movie correspondent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 38:03


    Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about Terminal 1 renovations at MSP. Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie correspondent Charlie Oakes to talk about a record breaking trailer, the Oscars and more!

    A record-setting trailer, an exciting new film and which Oscar films to watch this weekend - Charlie Oakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 16:57


    Charlie Oakes is our Gen Z movie correspondent. He joins Jason to talk about a record-breaking trailer release, an exciting film in theaters this weekend, and if you're at home, which Oscar winners to watch.

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines - concession renovations at MSP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 21:06


    On "The Lead" - oil prices are still rising... CBS Radio News is ending... another "No Kings" rally and more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about Terminal 1 renovations.

    Friday Hour 2: Card DeSharks and a new slogan for the U of M

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 32:03


    Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants compete for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants. Then - how do you feel about the U spending $15m on a marketing contract that produces among other things, a new tag line - "Leave a Future"

    A lot of hate for the U of M's new marketing tag line - do they even need one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 13:50


    Jason talks with listeners about a $15m marketing contract awarded by the U that came up with among other things, a new tagline, "Leave a Future" - your thoughts?

    Card DeSharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 18:13


    Jason hosts another exciting edition of his record-breaking game show (what record? unclear!) Listen in as Vikas and Dale battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

    Friday Hour 1: Goodbye CBS Radio News & trying to revive Uptown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 33:13


    Friday 3pm Hour: Jason is joined by Chad Hartman to talk about today's surprising news that CBS News is shutting down the radio division and what it means for WCCO. Then he's joined by Kevin Norman, the founder of Uptown United about their community action plan to help revive the area.

    Kevin Norman is trying to help revive Uptown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:27


    We know more people on the streets means less crime. Kevin Norman, founder of Uptown United, is trying to make that happen in Uptown. He joins Jason to talk about the effort.

    news revive uptown kevin norman
    Big changes in national media - CBS Radio News shutting down & a huge TV merger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 19:22


    Jason and Chad Hartman continue a conversation from after the Twins game about CBS shutting down their Radio News division and what effect that will have on WCCO. Plus, there's a huge local TV merger in the news. Jason has details!

    Thursday Full Show: it's time for the Madness! DeRusha Eats and, are you people okay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 105:05


    On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: March Madness is underway. Did you fill out a bracket? What about at work? Are you a bad co-worker if you didn't? Then the people of the Twin Cities have been given the JFK Library "Profiles in Courage" award. Who should accept it? 4pm: Grotesque allegations against Cesar Chavez has people scrambling to rename streets, schools and more. Is it time to stop naming things after people? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jesse Held talks about the award winning Earl Giles gin! 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Dr. Dan Mundt from MN Oncologists about the alarming rise in colorectal cancer deaths among those under 50. Then - can't we just have a tourism ad? What's wrong with people?!

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