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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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    • Jan 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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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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    Thursday Full Show: we need a better way, the Insurrection Act, and the impact of ICE on business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 100:09


    On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Blois Olson joins the show to explain why he feels local leaders need to do better. Then Jason is joined by Prof. Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law to talk about the Insurrection Act that the President is threatening to invoke 4pm Hour: Jason talks with immigration attorney Michael Davis about how his business clients are being impacted by ICE operations. Then on DeRusha-Eats: happy National Bagel Day! 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Jason reviews the latest news surrounding ICE operations in MN. Then he's joined by the President & CEO of the Minneapolis DT Council, Adam Duininck. What can business leaders do to help during this crisis, and how is ICE impacting local businesses?

    Thursday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour & how business leaders can help in this crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 34:20


    Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason reviews the latest news as ICE continues to operate in Minnesota and the President threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act. Then he talks with the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck, about how business leaders are reacting and trying to help in this time of crisis.

    What can business leaders do during this time of crisis? - Adam Duininck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 11:14


    Jason is joined by the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck. What can business leaders do as ICE operates in Minnesota? And what's the effect been on businesses?

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 19:48


    In "The Lead" Jason talks about the latest news over ICE's operations in MN... St. Paul Schools have cancelled some classes... and the DNR is considering cutting the walleye limit. Then he goes "In Depth" with some clips with Vineeta's interview with Sen. Tina Smith and Chad's interview with Rep. Lisa Demuth

    Thursday Hour 2: how ICE operations are affecting small businesses & DeRusha Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 31:39


    Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with immigration attorney Michael Davis about how his business clients are being affected by ICE's operations in Minneapolis. Then on DeRusha Eats we celebrate this National Bagel Day - where's the best bagel in town?

    DeRusha Eats - Happy National Bagel Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 14:39


    Where's the best bagel in town? Jason talks with listeners on this - National Bagel Day! (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for ESPN)

    How are ICE operations affecting businesses? We talk to an immigration lawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 10:00


    Jason talks to immigration attorney Michael Davis about his work with small businesses and the impacts they've seen from ICE operations.

    Thursday Hour 1: we need to find a better way & what you need to know about the Insurrection Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 34:09


    Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with Morning Take host Blois Olson who's been calling on state and local leaders to find a way to calm things down as ICE operates in MN. Then he talks with Prof. Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about the Insurrection Act - does the President have legal grounds to invoke it in MN?

    What is the "Insurrection Act" and does it apply in MN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 9:08


    Jason talks with Professor Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about the President's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in MN - what does that mean and how would it apply? (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

    We need to find a better way - Blois Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 18:42


    Jason is joined by Blois Olson from The Daily Agenda, who's been pushing for state leaders to find a different way of handling the response to ICE operations to try and dial down the temperature. What might that look like?

    Wednesday Full Show: can the state win its suit against DHS? Who gets it wrong on immigration - everybody! And more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 104:44


    On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Has ICE's operations in Minnesota cost the GOP a shot at the governor's race? Jason thinks so. Plus, how is Tracy Perlman doing on her New Year's resolutions? Lots of people gave them up this week. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino - can the state win its lawsuit against the Feds? Then he talks with Star Tribune guest-columnist Andy Brehm - why does he think both sides get it wrong on immigration 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller who's on the Capitol Security Committee - what did they come up with? And what have you had ENOUGH of this week?!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 35:02


    Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller about the Capitol Security Committee and their recommendations. Then he gives away a pair of tickets to see Chris Stapleton this Summer. And finally, what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

    Name that Tune & ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 16:24


    Jason gives away a pair of tickets to see Chris Stapleton this summer. Then - what's grinding your gears this week? We get to vent on ENOUGH!!!

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 17:30


    On "The Lead"... no decision on the state's lawsuit against the Feds... Washington County doesn't want an ICE facility... and the Gophers got got by the Badgers on a buzzer-beater. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller on Capitol security.

    Wednesday Hour 2: Can the state win its lawsuit? Are both sides failing on immigration?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 34:44


    Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to discuss the state's lawsuit against DHS - can it actually stop ICE's operation in MN? Then he talks to conservative columnist Andy Brehm about why he thinks both sides are getting it wrong on immigration

    Andy Brehm - both sides are getting it wrong on immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 10:56


    Jason talks with Andy Brehm, a conservative guest-columnist for the Star Tribune, about his recent piece which says that neither the left or the right are getting it right on immigration in Minnesota

    Does the state have a shot of stopping ICE with their lawsuit? - Joe Tamburino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 18:03


    Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the state's lawsuit against DHS and their failure to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order today - can they stop ICE wit this suit? Plus, what's his take on the mass resignation at the US Attorney's office yesterday?

    Wednesday Hour 1: has ICE cost the GOP a shot at the governor's race? And Tracy Perlman's love of mullets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 34:57


    Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about whether ICE's controversial actions in MN may cost the GOP a shot at the governor's race. Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman talking about people giving up on New Year's resolutions and the glory of the mullet!

    How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? -Tracy Perlman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 14:17


    Jason is joined by friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. How's she doing on her New Year's Resolutions during the week where traditionally most people give up on them? Then - is the mullet really back in fashion?

    Will ICE operations cost Republicans a chance at winning the Governor's race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 20:34


    Jason thinks that the ICE operations in Minnesota and their controversial tactics will cost Republicans what was a solid shot at winning the Governor's race. Has this taken all the steam out of the fraud issue?

    Tuesday Full Show: six federal prosecutors quit, Minneapolis & St. Paul leaders join the show & much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 105:02


    On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's breaking news, the resignation of Asst. US Attorney Joe Thompson and five of his colleagues over the federal investigation into the ICE shooting - how big a red flag is this? Then he talks to Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne about his interaction with ICE officers 4pm Hour: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her joins the show to explain why her city has joined the lawsuit against the DHS. Then Jason talks with Martha Polacek, owner of Marty's Deli, about the effect of ICE operations on local restaurants. 5pm Hour: Jason's joined by former US Attorney Anders Folks about the resignation of six Asst. US Attorneys - how concerned is he? Then Jason talks to a friend and local realtor, Ryan Ecklund, about getting detained by ICE last night.

    Tuesday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines & a US citizen detained by ICE tells his story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 34:59


    Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Anders Folks, a former US Attorney, about the resignation of six assistant US Attorneys - including Joe Thompson - over the investigation into the ICE shooting. Then he's joined by a friend and local realtor, who shares his story of following and being detained by ICE.

    Ryan Ecklund is a US Citizen who was detained by ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 13:03


    Jason talks to a friend, and local realtor who was detained yesterday for following an ICE vehicle. He explains why he did what he did and how he was treated.

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 18:29


    Jason goes "In Depth" with former US Attorney Anders Folk about the resignation of six federal prosecutors over the investigation into the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

    Tuesday Hour 2: Mayor Her on suing the feds & DeRusha Eats on ICE's effect on the restaurant business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 35:18


    Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with ST. Paul's new mayor Kaohly Her about joining other officials in opposing the actions of federal agents in MN. Then he's joined by Martha Polacek, owner of Marty's Deli, about how those operations are affecting the restaurant business. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

    DeRusha Eats: Martha Polacek, owner of Marty's Deli - how ICE is affecting restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:13


    Lots of people in MN are feeling the effects of the current ICE operation, but few are feeling it more than the restaurant industry. Jason talks to Marth Polacek who runs Marty's Deli about her experience and those of her colleagues.

    St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her on suing the federal government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:13


    Why does the new Mayor of St. Paul feel it's important to be part of the legal objection to the actions of the federal government? Kaohly Her joins Jason to explain the view from the East side of the river. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    Monday Hour 1: Joe Thompson resigns from the DOJ & Minneapolis Council President Elliot Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 34:45


    Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the resignation of several prosecutors from the US Attorney's office including Joe Thompson who's led the charge against fraud in MN - isn't that a huge red flag? Then Jason talks with Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne about his interaction with ICE last night on the streets of Minneapolis. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

    Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne and his interactions with ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:25


    The Minneapolis City Council President has been out observing the actions of federal officers. Last night he posted video of getting shoved by some of the officers who he says were harassing a US Citizen. Elliot Payne joins Jason to describe the experience. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

    Isn't it a big red flag when multiple federal prosecutors resign?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 19:15


    Jason talks with listeners about the resignation of Asst. US Attorney for MN Joe Thompson and several of his colleagues. Isn't that a huge red flag for people?

    Monday Full Show: MN sues the feds over ICE operations, Sun Country sells & Dave Schwartz talks sports!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 109:20


    On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason has seen enough of ICE's tactics to know that this operation isn't helping. Then AG Ellison holds a press conference announcing a lawsuit against the DHS. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a friend who's a US citizen being detained by ICE. Plus we give away tickets to see Chris Stapleton. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Sean Cudahy from ThePointsGuy.com on Sun Country being sold to Allegiant airlines. Then Dave Schwartz talks about an entertaining weekend in sports.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 34:02


    Monday 5pm Hour: On The DeRush-Hour, Jason goes in-depth with travel writer Sean Cudahy on Sun Country airlines being sold to Allegiant. Then Dave Schwartz talks with Jason about an entertaining weekend in sports. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

    Dave Schwartz on the weekend in sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:50


    An entertaining weekend of NFL playoff football... the Wild are back home, but are still struggling in OT... the Loons have a new coach... and much more with our friend Dave Schwartz! (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 18:06


    On "The Lead" - Minnesota files suit against the Feds... the President investigates the Fed Chair... and why do we love picking our garbage service so much? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with travel writer Sean Cudahy on Sun Country selling to Allegiant

    Monday Hour 2: Jason's friend detained by ICE & Chris Stapleton ticket giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 35:36


    Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the lawsuit Minnesota has filed against DHS over ICE operations. Plus he plays a conversation with a friend who's husband - a US Citizen - was detained by ICE. Then we give away 2 tickets to see Chris Stapleton! (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

    ICE continues operations & a friend of Jason's, a US Citizen, is detained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 21:23


    Jason talks with listeners about ICE operations in the Twin Cities - is this still what they want? Plus he he plays a phone call from a friend who's husband - a US Citizen - was detained by ICE

    Monday Hour 1: have you seen enough? And AG Ellison announces a lawsuit against ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 39:41


    Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the tactics we've seen from ICE - are they enough to make you think this operation isn't helping anything? Then Attorney General Keith Ellison announces a lawsuit against the DHS over ICE's operations in the Twin Cities (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

    Have you seen enough of ICE's tactics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 19:16


    Jason talks to listeners about some of the tactics we've seen employed by ICE over the last few weeks - are they enough to convince you this isn't helpful?

    Friday Full Show: more reaction to this week's ICE shooting + Card Desharks and Timberwolves Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 98:43


    On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: new video showing the ICE agent's POV from Wednesday's shooting surfaced today - will it change anybody's mind? Then Jason asks listeners why the reaction to this tragedy is different from previous instances. 4pm Hour: Beth and Scott battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then, when tragedy hits, do we shut things down too quickly? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - the latest on the ICE shooting and today's jobs report. Then Jason talks with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about the winning Wolves and Ant hitting 10k points!

    Friday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines & Chris Hine on the winning Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 31:16


    Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason talks about the latest news surrounding the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. And he learns more about today's jobs report from financial writer Pat Rehkamp. Then he's joined by Timberwolves beat writer, Chris Hine from the Star Tribune, about the Wolves' winning streak and Ant hitting 10k points. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images)

    The Timberwolves are on a roll - Chris Hine, Star Tribune

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 9:17


    Jason talks with the Timberwolves beat writer for the Star Tribune, Chris Hine, about the club's latest winning streak and Ant becoming the 3rd youngest player to hit 10k points. (Photo by Tyler Clouse/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 17:29


    On "The Lead" Jason talks about MN officials continuing to try and collect evidence in Wednesday's ICE shooting. Plus, does a newly released video change anybody's mind? Then he goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp about today's jobs report - what does it say about the economy?

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