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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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    • Aug 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 5,894 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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    What is the most important thing your dad taught you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 32:49


    Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. To lead off the show, a discussion about the lessons we've learned from our fathers. Dan and Lindsey share before opening it up to listener calls/texts. Dan brings his Monday Message: We need to do better Dan speaks to the need for people of Christian faith to speak out when individuals weaponize their faith in direct opposition to the tenets of Christianity. Plus, Dan shares the new level of nerdom he has reached.

    Monday Message: We need to do better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 12:16


    Dan speaks to the need for people of Christian faith to speak out when individuals weaponize their faith in direct opposition to the tenets of Christianity.

    Another “non” controversy, MMA and football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 36:33


    This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) says Serena Williams is in the spotlight with another “non” controversy, he chats up local MMA fighter Ozzy Judge about their fights this weekend, and he talks Vikings with Beat Reporter Alec Lewis from The Athletic.

    What's it like being an older MMA fighter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 9:14


    This hour on Drivetime, Henry Lake talks with local MMA fighter Ozzy Judge about their fights this weekend, being a fighter in his mid 40's, the importance of fan support, getting coached up in real time, and more.

    What did Alec Lewis think of JJ McCarthy's joint practice showing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 14:48


    This hour on Drivetime, Henry Lake talks with Minnesota Vikings Beat Reporter Alec Lewis from The Athletic about the joint practices vs. New England, preseason plans, Justin Jefferson's progress, what he sees as the biggest question mark, and more.

    What made ESPN's Clinton Yates sad about the Twins trade deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 13:26


    This hour on Drivetime, Henry Lake talks with ESPN Personality Clinton Yates about his time on "Around the Horn", the Twins trade deadline moves, a Star vs. Superstar, no comp for Ohtani, his top NFL storyline and more.

    A pointless "summit", severe weather, and Clinton Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 33:07


    This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) explains why he thinks today's “summit” between Trump and Putin is a waste of time, and he chats up ESPN Personality Clinton Yates

    Parental rules, celebrity nowadays and Rogan's not fooling Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 32:35


    This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) wonders what are the rules of being a parent at sporting events and concerts?, we have an issue nowadays where where we force celebrity, and Lake isn't fooled by Joe Rogan's latest comments.

    The Lead, DeRush Hour and Dan Hayes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 31:15


    A lot to get to with DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead and Dan Hayes with The Athletic joins to talk Twins ownership, new faces that could lead the franchise and we take the Temp of the Twins !

    Dan Hayes on Twins Wednesday bombshell, ownership, new faces and Temp of the Team!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 13:38


    It has been a wild last 48 hours for the Minnesota Twins and Dan Hayes with The Athletic joins Jason to break it all down, the ownership options the Twins pondered with, who can step up and be the next face of the franchise with so much new talent on this team and of course we take the Temp of the Twins!

    DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 16:23


    DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead - we provide an update on state charges being brought up on Vance Boelter, rain in Minneapolis, a sunken car with a lead and more!

    Paul Molitor, Workplace Rules and State Fair foods!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 30:50


    Honored as always to have baseball legend Paul Molitor join us LIVE at Target Field to chat all things Twins and ownership! We recap a recent lawsuit featuring Wren Clair and KSTP - then for DeRusha Eats we also dive into some of your favorite Fair foods with the Minnesota State Fair one month away!

    What is your go-to State Fair food and what is overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:36


    We are one week away from the Great Minnesota Eat Together! We countdown to the Minnesota State Fair by listing off some of our favorite (and overrated) food items at the fair for today's edition of DeRusha Eats!

    Paul Molitor on new ownership, Pohlads, current Twins and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 11:48


    We had the chance to talk to Hall of Famer Paul Molitor LIVE at Target Field! Got his reaction to yesterday's big ownership update, Pohlad's history with the Twins, current Twins like Buxton, Royce and others!

    Falvey, extending the Blue Line, and emptying the nest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 32:29


    Jason is LIVE from Target Field! Derek Falvey, Twins President joins Jason LIVE to break down the ownership situation following the impactful statement released on Wednesday morning and we get your reaction to where this team's ownership is at! Then Jason breaks down the Metro Transit Blue Line extension! Then, Jason previews the empty nest offloading this weekend!

    Do we need to continue the Blue Line extension?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 9:28


    It was announced Thursday that the Blue Line from Metro Transit had cleared a sufficient hurdle and was federally approved but we discuss why we really do not need to continue on with this!

    Twins President Derek Falvey joins DriveTime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 14:11


    It has been probably the most chaotic season in recent memory for the Minnesota Twins - capped off with the recent statement released Wednesday morning from Jim Pohlad and the Minnesota Twins office! We talked to Twins President Derek Falvey LIVE at Target Field about what the statement means for the future of the Minnesota Twins and what went wrong with finding a majority owner and the path forward with the two minority partnerships!

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 16:32


    On "The Lead" - there's a new host to the Kennedy Center Honors, but he didn't really want to do it. Then on "Page 2" - the Farmer's Almanac is predicting... winter in Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

    Twins are off the market & ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 32:09


    4pm Hour: Jason talks to former Twins VP of Marketing Patrick Klinger about todays announcement that the Pohlads will remain the principal owners of the Twins. Then it's time to vent your spleen on "ENOUGH!!!"

    ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 12:35


    What have you had enough of this week? Jason lets listeners vent their spleens on a segment we like to call "ENOUGH!!!"

    Former Twins VP comments on today's announcement that the Twins are off the market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 19:34


    Jason talks with former Twins VP of Marketing Patrick Klinger about the Pohlads as owners, and today's announcement that they'll retain primary ownership of the ballclub.

    Are we too mad at the Pohlads? And why bother with town halls?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 30:58


    3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about today's announcement that the Polahds will retain primary ownership of the Twins - he's not that mad. Then he talks about a Rep. Finstad town hall that was shut down by protesters. What's the point?

    Why even hold town halls anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 8:56


    Jason thinks it's important for Representatives to interact with voters, but when it turns into disruptive performance, what's really the point? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

    Jason's glad the Pohlad's are keeping the Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 19:12


    Jason isn't NEARLY as disappointed as Twins social media seems to be when it comes to today's announcement that the Pohlad family will retain primary ownership of the team. Is it possible people's anger towards ownership is a bit overblown?

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 16:33


    On "The Lead" - Jason talks with Blois Olson about the special elections in Brooklyn Park - related to Melissa Hortman's seat - and in St. Paul for their open City Council seat. Then on "Page 2" - a potentially ominous mark for the Twins.

    Protesting city workers & DeRusha Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 31:28


    4pm Hour: Jason talks about a City Auditor's suggestion that city employees not be at protests. Good idea? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks to Frank Weigel from Everly Farms about running an orchard

    DeRusha Eats: Frank Weigel, Everly Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 11:43


    Jason talks to Frank Weigel from Everly Farms about the amazing story that led him to purchase an apple orchard and add food and a winery. That and more on today's "DeRusha Eats"

    If you work for the city, is it okay to protest against that city?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 12:35


    Jason talks about the Minneapolis City Auditor's suggestion that city council aides shouldn't be at protests. Does he have a point? Jason thinks so.

    Fixing the school supply problem & Rebecca Jarvis from ABC News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 33:47


    Jason talks about the barrage of Amazon wish lists for school supplies and how we fix the lack of proper supplies in the classroom. Then he's joined by ABC News' Chief Business, Tec & Economy Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, about her podcast and the evolution of journalism.

    Rebecca Jarvis has a podcast and thoughts on the evolution of journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 16:48


    Jason talks with Rebecca Jarvis, Chief Business, Tec & Economy Correspondent for ABC News about her new podcast and how she views the changing landscape of journalism.

    Are you tired of seeing school supply wish lists?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 16:59


    Jason wants teachers and students to have all the supplies they need, but there's got a be a better way than beg-a-thon crowd sourcing wish lists?

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 16:09


    On "The Lead" - Jason talks with Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy about their first-in-the-state speed camera. Is it working? Then, will MN auto insurance rates slow down a bit? Jason talks with Julia Dreier, MN Commerce Department Deputy Commissioner. On "Page 2" - there's a hidden wall holding up the Mississippi River's only waterfall - but no one knows who owns it.

    The Radd Report & Minnesota sports inferiority complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 31:45


    4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kate Raddatz about moms leaving the work force on "The Radd Report". Then - no, Ryan Lefebvre doesn't hate the Twins.

    No, Ryan Lefebvre doesn't hate us.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 9:27


    Many Twins fans were annoyed by the lack of enthusiasm by a broadcaster for Luke Keaschall's walk-off home run. But it's not because Ryan Lefebvre is biased towards the Royals - that's just how he calls home runs. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

    The Radd Report with Kate Raddatz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 17:32


    Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for the monthly "Radd Report" - this month: ice cream costs HOW MUCH?! And why are more mom's leaving the work force?

    National Guard as police & male cheerleaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 30:58


    3pm Hour: Jason talks about the President's announcement about calling out the Guard in DC... and why he's not so upset about it. Then the latest "fake outrage"? The Vikings (*gasp*) have a male cheerleader!

    Vikings male cheerleader "controversy"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 8:49


    The social media outrage machine wound up over the weekend after some fans learned the Vikings have a male cheerleader. Are they really mad because he's male? Or because he's flamboyant? (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

    Would you want the National Guard helping police Minneapolis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 19:18


    Jason's not THAT mad about the President calling out the National Guard in DC. The crime problem in major cities is complicated, and he doesn't think this will solve it. But could it make a difference? (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dan Hayes on the Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 32:33


    5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason talks with attorney Jason Tarasek about the lack of cannabis available to dispensaries as they prepare to open. Then he talks Twins with Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" - how good is Luke Keaschall?!

    What is Dan Hayes watching for during the rest of the Twins season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 12:37


    Jason talks to Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the reaction of Twins players to the fire sale, and what the team is trying to accomplish for the rest of the season. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 18:38


    On "The Lead" - Jason talks with cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek about the lack of supply as dispensaries prepare to open in Minnesota. Then on "Page 2" - why is Stillwater dubious about a "sip and stroll" district

    Card DeSharks and the Charlie Oakes Cinematic Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 30:59


    4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Then Charlie Oakes joins him to review the new film "Weapons" and talk about what's on tap for the rest of the summer.

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