Drivetime with DeRusha

On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: can we please stop claiming our political opponents said something they CLEARLY didn't say?! And Tracy Perlman talks about why Gen Z is going broke trying to look "rich"? 4pm Hour: is MN too generous? Are we creating our own fraud issues? Then attorney Chris Madel talks about why he's running for Governor. 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason goes in depth with the St. Paul Downtown Alliance about their latest effort to improve the capitol city. Then what's grinding your gears this week? It's time to vent on ENOUGH!!!

On Wednesday's "DeRush-Hour" Jason talks about the latest immigration crackdowns and fears in MN, protests from seniors over losing gym benefits and of course, another pickleball controversy. Then he goes "In Depth" with Joe Spencer from the St. Paul Downtown Alliance about revitalizing the capital city.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Minnesota wants to do a lot of good things for its citizens. But are we risking too much fraud by creating too many programs? Jason talks to listeners. Then he's joined by attorney Chris Madel who announced his campaign for Governor this week. Why does he want that job?

Jason talks with attorney Chris Madel who announced his candidacy for MN Governor this week. Why would he take a pay cut to seek this job? What would he do on day 1? Jason talks with him about all that and much more.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason starts the show lamenting the fake outrage over comments by the Minneapolis Police Chief that have been spun as anti-ICE. We have to stop lying in people's faces. Then our friend Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - why is Gen Z going broke to look "rich"? That and much more! (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Why is Gen Z going broke to look "rich"? Are men making too little effort on dating apps? Those topics and more as our friend Tracy Perlman makes her weekly visit!

On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: a new survey says that 1/3 of Americans are opting out of gift giving - are you? Then Jason talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. How does the city plan to respond to the planned ICE operation targeting Somalis in Minnesota? 4pm Hour: what's the grossest things people do in public? Then on DeRusha Eats: Mick Stenson and Katie Elmer celebrate 50 years of Davanni's 5pm Hour: on the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Paul Schnell from the Department of Corrections about a new model being tested at Stillwater prison. Plus, did you get your piece of that giant TikTok settlement?!

On Tuesday's DeRush-Hour: ICE is headed to Minnesota, transportation funding might be leaving Minnesota, the winter looks tough on homeless shelters, and San Francisco is suing ultraprocessed food companies. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Commissioner Paul Schnell on how Stillwater prison is being used to try a new prison model

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about our friend Chris Cillizza objecting to people clipping fingernails in public. What's the grossest thing you see people do in public? Then on DeRusha Eats: Mick Stenson & Katie Elmer are in-studio to celebrate 50 years of Davanni's!

Jason welcomes Mick Stenson and one of his daughters Katie Elmer who co-own Davanni's in-studio to talk about celebrating 50 years! Check out their thoughts on DeRusha Eats!

Tuesday 3pm Hour: A new survey says 30% of Americans say they're "opting out" of giving gifts this holiday season. Have you considered it? Then Jason is joined by the Mayor of Minneapolis to react to the breaking news that the Trump Administration is planning an immigration enforcement action specifically targeting Somalis in Minnesota.

Today the Trump Administration announced that ICE is coming to Minnesota to conduct an immigration action targeting Somali immigrants. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Jason to share his reaction and what he knows so far.

On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm: Jason asks listeners if it's okay to give up on the Vikings for 2025? Then he talks with attorney Ryan Pacyga, who represented a Feeding our Future defendant. Where does he think accountability is lacking? 4pm: On this month's Radd Report with Kate Raddatz - is it okay to skip the holiday family photo? Is it okay to criticize mom's cooking? And what do you do when you have Jason's delivery issue? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines Jason talks with Randy Gray, Security Director for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, about how churches are increasing security after the Annunciation shooting. Then who would Dave Schwartz fire after this debacle of a Vikings season?

On Monday's DeRush-Hour: should evidence against Luigi Mangione be thrown out? Are US attacks on drug boats legal? Cottage Grove has ambulance problems and is that turtle under the ice okay? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Randy Gray, Security Director for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, talking about how they're managing security after the Annunciation shooting. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason visits with Kate Raddatz about the Thanksgiving holiday and all the family "fun" that goes along with it. Then he talks about the latest nonsense between the President and the Governor and why we can't seem to send the "r-word" packing.

Jason is joined by friend of the show and PR maven Kate Raddatz for their monthly visit. Did you get a family photo at Thanksgiving? And what would Kate do if she ran into Jason's delivery issue?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason opens today's show lamenting a lost Vikings season. Is it okay for fans to check out on the team for the rest of the season? Then he talks to attorney Ryan Pacyga who represented a defendant in the Feeding our Future fraud case - who needs to be held accountable in his view? (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Jason talks with attorney Ryan Pacyga who defended one of the people accused of fraud in the Feeding Our Future case. He talked to the NY Times over the weekend about where he sees the blame for the fraud problem in Minnesota and joins Jason to expand on those comments. (Photo by Jefferson Siegel-Pool/Getty Images)

With J.J. McCarthy still in concussion protocol, the Vikings will give Max Brosmer his first pro start on Sunday. The Athletic's Alec Lewis describes what the young QB will face in Seattle.

What should Somali and Karen immigrants in Minnesota think of the new orders of review and removal put in place by the Trump Administration? Wilson Law Group managing attorney David Wilson is back to focus on this issue facing those who were formerly protected.

Attorney David Wilson returns to the time slot for the second time this week. This discussion is focused on protection status being pulled from some groups. Later, the Vikings turn to a new QB. What does Alec Lewis think of the move?

How do you marry the law and neuroscience? U of M professor Francis Shen does that on a daily basis. He lets us know how that's informing his candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney.

Are license plate readers a beneficial tool for law enforcement or an invasion of our privacy? Adam Carter reaches out for your thoughts. Plus, U of M professor Francis Shen explains why he decided to run for Hennepin County Attorney.

Are you looking for a different way to keep that flame hot with your partner? Adam and Chad hear about this new "pathway" from Morari Medical CEO Jeff Bennett.

Adam Carter is in for Jason, and he welcomes Chad Hartman to stick around for an extra hour. They discuss bathroom plumbing "etiquette" and another fake celebrity death story spread over social media. Then, Jeff Bennett describes a different way for men to keep their partner satisfied in the bedroom.

Final show before you all sit down tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner - we dive into the latest on the shooting of two National Guardsmen in DC, Tracy Perlman joins us, we share what we have had ENOUGH of and Jason the DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead!

We bring you the latest updates from DC and much more - even a light hearted story in Minnesota tied to Pearl Jam! Also our ENOUGH segment!

Jason had a recent doctor's visit and he shares what he has had enough of with that visit, Josh shares his disappointment with snow forecasts and much more in ENOUGH!

We share the latest of what happened earlier in D.C., fraud in Minnesota where money is being sent to Somalia and the reaction to the Saint Paul ICE raids from Tuesday in DeRush Hour News Headlines and The Lead! Also a really cool story of Pearl Jam with a local hockey team in Minnesota!

Yesterday was a busy afternoon full of chaos in Saint Paul - we talked to Saint Paul Council member Molly Coleman about the ICE agents who were in the area yesterday and the chaos that ensued! Then we talked about holiday light displays with the man himself Mike Mancotte and Jason shared his thoughts on schools closing early!

So many fun holiday traditions one of many includes getting the family together to go see holiday light displays and we talked to the Holiday Lights Guide - Mike Marcotte - he's been doing it for years and he shares where even this weekend you can catch some light displays with the family!

Many people were attacked including media members in Saint Paul on Tuesday when ICE agents swooped through and we talked to St. Paul City Council Member Molly Coleman about the events that unfolded yesterday and get some of your reaction as well!

In the first hour of the show we try to provide an update on the horrific shooting in Washington D.C. of two members of the National Guard and share the latest and get your reaction! Then we talk to Tracy Perlman about her Thanksgiving plans and must haves on Black Friday shopping this week!

Well the snowstorm has passed and we get Tracy Perlman, Director of Communications and Marketing with Grand Casino Arena to tell us her thoughts, some Black Friday and Thanksgiving talk as well as Jason is headed on the radio after the show to Chicago!

We begin DriveTime with the biggest story of the day - the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. just blocks from the White House and get your reaction as the story unfolds and figure out what should or needs to be done!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the protests and clashes with police in St. Paul. Where do you stand? Then, what's the dumbest thing we do when the snow hits? 4pm Hour: Chris Shaffer joins the show to talk about when the snow is coming, and how much will we get? Then on DeRusha Eats - what Thanksgiving food would you kick to the curb? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, it's not just the Somalis that are having their temporary protected status ended. Jason talks to Alice Buckner, Executive Director of the Karen Association of Minnesota about TPS ending for refugees from Myanmar as well. Then Greg Swan joins the show to "Explain the Internet" - why he's an advocate for Waymo, and why he was right about being careful with AI teddy bears.

On "The Lead" - St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry reacts to today's ICE operation and the interaction with protesters, Chris Shaffer talks about the impending snow, a blow to senior citizen fitness and State Fair tickets are on sale! Then he goes "In Depth" with Alice Buckner from the Karen Association of Minnesota about the federal government ending temporary protection status for Myanmar refugees.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about when the rain will turn to snow and how much we'll get. Then on DeRusha Eats: what Thanksgiving food would you kick to the curb? (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Jason is joined by WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer to talk about the impending snow storm and when it's going to switch over from rain to snow. How much are we going to get? Chris has the latest. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about another conflict between protesters and federal agents in St. Paul - do you feel for protesters who get hit with pepper spray? Or is that part of the bit? Then what's the dumbest thing we do when the snow hits?

There was another conflict between protesters and police in St. Paul as federal agents made what appears to be an immigration arrest. Do you sympathize with protesters objecting to the use of tear gas? Or is that part of the bit? (Photo courtesy of Taylor Rivera)

On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a question asked by KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser about Somalis and MN fraud, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's assertion that the question sounded racist. Was it? Then Jason talks to immigration attorney David Wilson about a recent spike in Federal officials making unannounced visits to the homes of people working on getting naturalized. What message is trying to be sent? 4pm Hour: Are Democrats concerned Walz may be a drag on the state ticket? Jason talks with listeners and with Blois Olson from "The Morning Take". Then he's joined by John Krueger from Krueger's Christmas Trees in Lake Elmo as their season kicks into high gear. Plus, are introvert gatherings "weird"? 5pm Hour: Jason talks with retail analyst Toopan Bagchi - is Target's plan likely to lead to a rebound? Then Dave Schwartz joins the show for his weekly visit - what's next for JJ McCarthy and the Vikings? Plus it's do-or-die for the Loons tonight!