Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Mark Norquist from Culligan water joins Jason to kick off the third hour of the show. Jason then discusses an article saying we're speaking less and less each year. Mike Patterson from the Pork Board stops by to talk piggies.

Mike Patterson from the Pork Booth joins Jason on the WCCO front porch. He's a pig farmer from Kenyon and he's at the fair to show his family's pigs. He speaks to the scale of the competition at the State Fair, apparently it's the biggest in the country. Jason asks about the difference between raising pigs for production vs raising them for show. Mike gives Jason some ideas on how to use ground pork. They speak to the versatility of pork and the impact of politics on the pig business.

Mark Norquist from Culligan water joins Jason to kick off the third hour of the show. Culligan turns 90 this year and what once was just a company tackling hard water has turned into a filtration technologies company. Jason asks how the water game has changed (yes they still sell the jugs). Mark says they offer their best deals of the year at the Fair.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Jason opens the second hour with a conversation with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Jason then tries to solve the University of Minnesota's marketing problem. Luke Hellier (the Mayor of Lakeville) stops by to give Jason a snapshot of what's going and growing in his community.

Luke Hellier is the Mayor of Lakeville. Every State Fair season Jason invites one of the suburban mayors to talk to him about their neck of the woods. Lakeville is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Mayor Luke says there's been an influx of residents since 2020. Jason asks Luke what some of the biggest stress points are in his job currently. Luke speaks about many things but says that this year he's been dealing with more people who have been misinformed on social media and people taking their anger out on each other.

Steve Simon is the Minnesota Secretary of State and he's running for re-election. Jason first asks about the state flag and his opponent Tad Jude saying Secretary Steve was instrumental in selecting the new state flag. Secretary Simon pushes back on Tad Jude's messaging and campaign promises that may or may not be constitutional. Secretary Simon speak to the security of Minnesota's elections, the high level of voter turnout and being transparent with the interested public. They also chat about the federal government's pursuit of certain voter information.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 6 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Jason and Dan open the show discussing yesterday's mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis. Jason poses a multitude of questions going through his mind. He also provides details about what we know at this time about the victims and motive as we await a live press conference from the MPD and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Tad Jude joins Jason to talk about his candidacy for Minnesota Secretary of State and the Minnesota flag.

Tad Jude is the GOP candidate for the Minnesota Secretary of State office. He joins Jason to talk about his motivations for running and the Minnesota state flag(s). Tad speaks to election integrity, cleaning the voting rolls and simplifying the process so it's harder for people to cheat. They also chat about Mike Lindell.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Our conversation with Tracy Pearlman continues with its so hot jokes sent in from the listeners. They also chat about solo travel. Then, our annual visit with a llama, alpaca and their handlers Flora and Clara. Jason and Tracy talk about quintessential sponsors for Minnesota sports teams.

Jason DeRusha and Tracy Pearlman are visited by a llama, alpaca and their young handlers Flora and Clara. The handlers share some information about their llamas/alpacas and llamas/alpacas in general. They also chat about the Llama Talent Show on the fairgrounds tonight.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the show Jason discusses the latest from the Vance Boelter case. Tracy Pearlman joins Jason for the back half of the hour.

Tracy Pearlman is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena. She makes her weekly appearance on Drivetime live with Jason at the Fair. They talk about the rodeo cowboys, western wear trends, potential family crest designs, banks taking over the metro, fair attendance and their preferences as a fair patron. In their second segment, Tracy and Jason discuss President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the final hour, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde joins to talk about the Metro Blue line extension. Jason and Dan give their thoughts and apprehensions about the project. Then, Greg Swan explains the internet to us.

Greg Swan is a Minneapolis-based marketing futurist, strategist, consultant, keynote speaker, writer and podcaster. He joins Jason DeRusha to talk about the impact of influencers descending on the State Fair. They talk about branding, what local/national influencers are walking around and the evolution of content creation with the fair.

Jeffrey Lunde is the Hennepin County Commissioner for District 1 in Hennepin County. He joins Jason to discuss the Metro Blue line to extend the light rail. There is a funding gap that needs to be closed before the long awaited construction begins. Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde details some of the struggles he's facing and what he thinks the investment could bring to the community. Jason and Dan share their thoughts and apprehensions.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the second hour Jason asks the listeners if there was one thing they would change about schools, what would it be? Jason and Dan discuss the state of our education system, the lack of real life preparation and the pressures on parents. Listeners weigh in with their ideas. Randy and Hudson from the Minnesota Apple Fries booth stop by to tell us their story.

Randy Splett owns the new Minnesota's Original Apple Fries with his wife Myranda. Randy shares how their idea came to be and the people who helped them along the way. Randy also details some of the adversities the booth has faced so far and what prepared him for this experience/experiment. Jason shares his experience with trying the Apple Fries and what he's seen online. Jason asks Randy's son Hudson if he's a bad person for jumping the line during his influencer hours. Randy speaks to the family environment and support amongst the vendors.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 4 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the show Jason discusses the exchange of money at the State Fair. He asks how people are paying and if they are tipping. Then, a visit from Brad Glynn from Lift Bridge Brewing to talk beer at the fair. Sheletta Brundidge stops by with some goodies to wrap up the first hour of the show.

Brad Glynn from LiftBridge Brewing joins Jason DeRusha on the WCCO Radio porch to discuss alcohol consumption at the fair. Beer used to be king at the fair but these are different days. Brad Glynn talks about the origins of the happy accident that is their mini donut beer. Jason alludes to the balance you need to have for a specialty beer. Jason asks about their beverage options which now include more mocktails and slushies. Brad and Jason talk about the evolution of alcohol service at the fair over the last few years and the factors influencing the shifts.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the final hour Jason and Dan banter about what they'd be willing to share with a stranger at the state fair. Dave Schwartz stops by for his weekly sports hit. Jason asks the listeners what's more scary as a parent… talking to your kids about money or sex?

Dave Schwartz makes his weekly appearance on Drivetime with DeRusha live from the Fair! Jason talks about his upper crust but not rich people seats he had at the Twins game yesterday. Jason asks if Dave could have any season ticket (minus the Wild), which would he want? They also chat about what time they usually head to bed and their (lack of) work out dates with their wives. Jason and Dave talk about some scary topics parents have to talk to their kids about (eventually). In their third segment, Jason and Dave wade into some sports topics including Max Brosmer being cut by the Vikings.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To kick off the second hour of the show Jason and Dan wonder if the guilt trippy digital signs above our highways actually inspire drivers to slow down. They then wade into the controversial 8647 seed art piece that was taken down at the fair. Andrew Zimmern joins Jason on the WCCO Radio porch to close out the hour.

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy & James Beard award-winning TV personality, chef, writer & teacher. Andrew thinks the Minnesota State Fair is as big as it gets for a socio-cultural gathering. He shares a reason why the State Fair police should be coming for him soon. They both get romantic about what the fair is, how it connects people and previous bits that have found new life. In their second segment they talk about the restaurant business during COVID and how Andrew's professional life evolved into. Andrew details the projects he's currently involved with and what his schedule looks like when they're in production. Jason and Andrew wrap things up discussing the new foods at the fair this year.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 3 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open up the show Jason talks about how present the old Minnesota flag is at the Fair this year and the movement behind it. Jason is joined by Dr. Tyler Schipper and Mason Moody.

Mason Moody joins Jason DeRusha on the WCCO Radio Porch. They chat about the bull riding lifestyle, what it's like competing in the arena and the upcoming Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo here in February!

Affordability is a big talker at the Fair this year. Dr. Tyler Schipper is an economist at the University of St. Thomas. He and a team of students have been tracking the annual price changes at the Fair. They call themselves the Purple Price Trackers. He joins Jason to go over the index he's created, the data and his thoughts behind it. They talk about how paying with cards vs cash, where serves you best value and who Dr. Schipper would like to get more information about.

This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot in Buffalo to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia and Jason DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig adopted by legendary songwriter Diane Warren to and a snake to nearly 150 cats. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. In the first half of the show we'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary by Chris Newberry focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jason DeRusha and the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig and a snake to nearly 150 cats, Then, we'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

The full show for Drivetime with DeRusha for Friday August 28th, 2026. Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the third hour Jason discusses second chances and if Tony Romo should lose his job with CBS after being pulled over for an OWI in Wisconsin. Jason gives his thoughts on President Trump changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Dan Hayes stops in ahead of Walker Jenkins' debut.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the third hour Jason discusses second chances and if Tony Romo should lose his job with CBS after being pulled over for an OWI in Wisconsin. Jason gives his thoughts on President Trump changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Dan Hayes stops in ahead of Walker Jenkins' debut.

Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for the Athletic. He makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins baseball with Drivetime with DeRusha. Dan gives his thoughts on Walker Jenkins finally getting the call, what tools he has as a player and what fans should be watching for this weekend. Jason asks why Byron Buxton hasn't been moved to the IL.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Card DeSharks and a visit with Representative Lisa Demuth fill our second hour of the show today.

Representative Lisa Demuth is the Minnesota Speaker of the House and the Republican candidate running for governor of the state of Minnesota. Jason asks about how Rep. Demuth would handle the situation in Texas where the ICE agent who allegedly shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge was released. They wade into the centerpiece of Rep. Demuth's campaign… fraud. Jason asks about government spending and what she would cut or change if she is elected. Rep. Demuth speaks to the elevated voter turnout they saw for the primary elections, Republican unification and her belief that they can flip the state of Minnesota. Jason asks if she's willing to stand up to President Trump for our community.

Card DeSharks takes place every Friday at 4pm but today we get to do it live! The cards and Jason are at the Fair, naturally so are our contestants this week. Listeners compete in State Fair related trivia. A family of Burnsville children takes on a lady named Katherine and the game goes the distance.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the show Jason and Dan discuss the surging record breaking attendance the Fair is seeing in the early days this year. Jason asks listeners what their biggest frustrations with the Fair are. Rebecca Cunningham from the University of Minnesota stops by the booth to talk about healthcare.