Drivetime with DeRusha

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more crimes do tend to happen in the summer. In this episode, we'll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. In another case out of Pennsylvania, a man with an extensive criminal record allegedly tried to kill a police officer before authorities fatally shot him. Featuring audio from Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

This week, we're headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we'll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you'll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we'll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. Featuring audio from The Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week, we're headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we'll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you'll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we'll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. In the second half of the show, things will get a bit scarier. We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We are beating the heat and pushing through a short show today to finish the week by previewing the conventions this weekend, then we chat data centers with Kristophe Beck. Then we play Card DeSharks and Dan Hayes joins to talk salary cap and Twins injuries as we lead you into Twins-Pirates!

We play a game of Card DeSharks with a couple contestants who are trying to win a Jester Concepts gift card and also Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins us to recap a dreadful week of injuries for the Minnesota Twins and get his thoughts on the new salary cap proposal!

It has been a week of ice baths for the Minnesota Twins as they are dropping to injures this season and as of late - we chat with Dan Hayes of The Athletic about this and also the newest proposal MLB has put forward for salary cap!

We have a couple returning contestants who have yet to win - Ann goes up against Linda and we also reminisce on college graduations!

With the two different conventions in Duluth and Rochester this weekend - we weigh in on who truly has a chance to flip the script for the Republicans as governor - and currently Lisa Demuth has the best chance and we break down why its her race to lose then we dive into data centers with Kristophe Beck, CEO and President of St. Paul water technology company Ecolab!

Jason talks with Kristophe Beck, CEO and President of St. Paul water technology company Ecolab about AI Data Centers and the fact that they're public enemy number one. Beck agrees, saying the industry needs to admit that the way they're being built right now is not good when it comes to water and energy use. But he says there is better technology, it is ready, and he wants Minnesota to be a leader, not a follower.

Two cities, two parties this weekend - Rochester and Duluth but when it comes to the GOP in November - it is Lisa Demuth or nobody else if Republicans want to win the gubernatorial race in Minnesota - because who else is there?

On Thursdays (Twins-shortened) Drivetime with DeRusha... 4pm Hour: Following the Twins game Jason talks about MLB's labor proposal and the Union's counter-proposal and whether fans care about millionaires and billionaires fighting over money. Is baseball going to ruin a good thing? Then - the Star Tribune is reporting that MPD responded to very few ICE calls - so why all the OT cost? 5pm Hour: Jason talks about several announced artists - including Morris Day & the Time - saying they won't be performing at the "Freedom 250" show this summer because of its connection to the President. Can we just celebrate America? Left AND Right? Then he talks to Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul and the good work it supports.

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about several announced artists - including Morris Day & the Time - saying they won't be performing at the "Freedom 250" show this summer because of its connection to the President. Can we just celebrate America? Left AND Right? Then he talks to Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul and the good work it supports.

Jason talks with Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul, the good work it supports, and why you should attend!

Several artists announced for this summers "Freedom 250" celebration - including Morris Day and the Time - have said they WON'T be playing that show due to its association with the President. Jason wants to know if we can't just celebrate America even if we disagree with Trump?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Following the Twins game Jason talks about MLB's labor proposal and the Union's counter-proposal and whether fans care about millionaires and billionaires fighting over money. Is baseball going to ruin a good thing? Then - the Star Tribune is reporting that MPD responded to very few ICE calls - so why all the OT cost?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason is joined in-studio by Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne to talk about the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and his concerns over the transparency in the investigations surrounding the Chief. Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly appearance - was Jason wrong to mow the lawn shirtless this morning? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that Rep. Angie Craig has decided to forego the DFL endorsement convention for US Senate and will head straight to the primary in August. Did she make the right call? And is this more evidence that endorsements are unhelpful? Then he discusses today's top story - the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara - and why he had to go. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the biggest story of the day - the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. What comes next for the interim Chief? The Mayor? The City? Then it's time to vent our collective spleens as Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of this week.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the biggest story of the day - the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. What comes next for the interim Chief? The Mayor? The City? Then it's time to vent our collective spleens as Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of this week.

What's grinding your gears this week? Jason talks with listeners as we vent our collective spleens on a segment we call - ENOUGH!!!

Jason talks more about today's top story: the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara - what comes next for the interim chief, the department and the city as a whole?

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that Rep. Angie Craig has decided to forego the DFL endorsement convention for US Senate and will head straight to the primary in August. Did she make the right call? And is this more evidence that endorsements are unhelpful? Then he discusses today's top story - the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara - and why he had to go.

Jason talks about the circumstances surrounding MPD Chief Brian O'Hara's resignation. Maybe an alleged affair wasn't enough, but interfering with an investigation definitely is.

Jason talks about the breaking news that Angie Craig is foregoing the DFL endorsement convention to go straight to the primary. Smart move? Or a sign her campaign for US Senate is in trouble? Listeners weigh in.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason is joined in-studio by Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne to talk about the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and his concerns over the transparency in the investigations surrounding the Chief. Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly appearance - was Jason wrong to mow the lawn shirtless this morning?

Tracy joins us each Wednesday to talk about a bevy of topics. This week she has the unfortunate duty of answering Jason's question: was it okay for him to mow the lawn shirtless this morning?

We learned late last night that MPD Chief Brian O'Hara resigned ahead of discipline from the Mayor after evidence was revealed that he interfered into an investigation into his actions. City Council President Elliot Payne joins Jason to express his concerns - especially why the Chief was renominated before this investigation was concluded.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his embarrassing purchase today - a giant pack of toilet paper. What are you shy about buying? Then he talks with State Senator Eric Pratt who's running for MN's 2nd district congressional seat. Why does he think he can flip that seat red? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the price of youth sports, from traveling leagues to tournaments - are families being priced out of letting their kids participate at a rec level? And on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to vote in the burger battle! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about this weekend's party endorsing conventions. Does that process result in more activist candidates when many people seem to want more moderate candidates? Then he talks with MN Aurora President Saara Hassoun about a fun opportunity to take part in a Lynx/Aurora double-header on June 6th!

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about this weekend's party endorsing conventions. Does that process result in more activist candidates when many people seem to want more moderate candidates? Then he talks with MN Aurora President Saara Hassoun about a fun opportunity to take part in a Lynx/Aurora double-header on June 6th!

Jason talks with Saara Hassoun, the President of the MN Aurora, about a chance to buy an all-inclusive package to see a Lynx and Aurora game on the same day, capping it off with a trip to A Bar of Their Own!

With the party endorsing conventions happening this weekend, Jason asks listeners what they want - more moderate candidates who maybe struggle to get endorsed? Or more activist candidates who are selected by the fringes of the parties?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the price of youth sports, from traveling leagues to tournaments - are families being priced out of letting their kids participate at a rec level? And on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to vote in the burger battle!

On today's DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to take part in the burger battle!

Jason talks about being a youth sports dad and trying to navigate wanting to give your kids opportunities and trying to afford all the traveling and elite leagues. Are less affluent families getting squeezed out?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his embarrassing purchase today - a giant pack of toilet paper. What are you shy about buying? Then he talks with State Senator Eric Pratt who's running for MN's 2nd district congressional seat. Why does he think he can flip that seat red?

Jason talks to Republican candidate for MN CD2 - Eric Pratt. Why does he think he can win a district that's been getting bluer the last several cycles?

Jason went to Costco this morning and bought something that made him feel self-conscious... a giant package of toilet paper. What is it that you're embarrassed to buy?

Shortened show this afternoon on Memorial Day but plenty to talk about! We got you covered from your Memorial Day cabins to six years since George Floyd, Colbert is back on TV, bringing back city fireworks and much more!

A full second hour on a shortened Memorial Day edition of DriveTime - we recap six years since George Floyd, including a social media mishap by Minneapolis. Then Jason shares why he thinks cities like Saint Paul needs to be more firework heavy with the rotary club pushing for fireworks in the capital city! Then baby names are in and we cant help but question the top names of the current generation!

Today is Memorial Day and today also marks six years since the murder of George Floyd - we reflect on this tragic event six years later and discuss what has changed with the MPD, racial inequality, Minneapolis as a city and much more - but most importantly - did Minneapolis mess up by posting a tribute to George Floyd BEFORE a post for Memorial Day to honor veterans!

Fresh out of the gate we dive into it with some Memorial Day discussion , specifically cabins and then react to Colbert's first TV appearance since his CBS/Paramount departure and remembering those who served at Fort Snelling!

Do we do enough to honor the fallen with today's generation? We play some audio with some volunteers who collectively recognized those who served today at Fort Snelling and we reflect on how we honor veterans and a special thank you to those who have served and continue to serve!

With the Colbert Show in the rear view mirror we had our first glimpse of Colbert back on TV via public access bookmarking his run from previous years and reflected on why CBS and Paramount were the ones who looked foolish in this ordeal!