Drivetime with DeRusha

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the release of a redacted copy of the full report on Mayor Her's behavior re: the police chief. Jason still thinks she should step down - has your mind changed? Then is getting to McDonald's before they start serving breakfast an excuse to speed? What's your best speeding excuse? 4pm Hour: Jason's joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the family of Renee Good - who was shot and killed by an ICE agent - filing a lawsuit against the federal government. Do they have a case? That and other legal matters with Joe. Then on DeRusha Eats, Kamal Mohammed talks about Gallant Tiger, a MN twist on the PB&J. 5pm Hour: Jason talks to Rep. Lisa Demuth about her public safety plan as she runs for governor. Then he's joined by Amanda Brinkman to talk about her upcoming series called "Pursuit of Happiness" - how do we define an iconic line from the Declaration in the 21st century?

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks to Rep. Lisa Demuth about her public safety plan as she runs for governor. Then he's joined by Amanda Brinkman to talk about her upcoming series called "Pursuit of Happiness" - how do we define an iconic line from the Declaration in the 21st century?

Jason talks with storyteller Amanda Brinkman about her new 3-part series "Pursuit of Happiness" which debuts on MN PBS on Monday. What did the framers mean by that phrase and how do we define it today?

Jason talks with GOP candidate for MN governor, Rep. Lisa Demuth, who unveiled her campaigns plan for public safety in Minnesota earlier today.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason's joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the family of Renee Good - who was shot and killed by an ICE agent - filing a lawsuit against the federal government. Do they have a case? That and other legal matters with Joe. Then on DeRusha Eats, Kamal Mohammed talks about Gallant Tiger, a MN twist on the PB&J.

Jason is joined by local chef and entrepreneur Kamal Mohammed who's taking Gallant Tiger - a high-quality PB&J company - to the next level with the help of Gavin Kaysen. Take a listen to today's DeRusha Eats!

Jason's joined by our legal expert, attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the family of Renee Good - who was shot and killed by ICE - suing the federal government. Do they have a case? Plus, the DOJ files a complaint against MN judges, and the judge in the Boelter case issues a gag order.

Jason shares a story of a man pulled over for speeding. His excuse? Trying to get to McDonald's before they stopped serving breakfast. Points for creativity? Jason and listeners share their "best" excuses.

Jason talks about today news that a redacted copy of the report on Mayor Her's behavior vis a vis the police chief. Does it change how you feel about the state of things in St. Paul? Should the Mayor step down for the good of the city?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: In light of the tragic allegations at Cornell University, Jason talks with listeners about whether it's time to end fraternities on college campuses? Then he's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: a woman in Ohio had the wrong leg amputated. Whoops. What's your biggest medical fear? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a perceived shift that has parents more reluctant to get a babysitter so they can go out. Why is that and what are they missing? Then he's joined by Anders Folk, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, to talk about public safety, juvenile crime and more. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about today's announcement of charges against 10 people for voter fraud in MN. Is that confirmation of a major problem? Or validation that the system actually works? Then it's time to vent your spleen on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about today's announcement of charges against 10 people for voter fraud in MN. Is that confirmation of a major problem? Or validation that the system actually works? Then it's time to vent your spleen on ENOUGH!!!

It's our weekly venting segment where Jason and listeners share what's grinding their gears. We call it "ENOUGH!!!"

The DOJ announced charges against 10 people for voter fraud in Minnesota this morning. Is that an example of a rampant problem? Or is it actually evidence that the system works pretty well? Jason talks with listners.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a perceived shift that has parents more reluctant to get a babysitter so they can go out. Why is that and what are they missing? Then he's joined by Anders Folk, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, to talk about public safety, juvenile crime and more.

Jason is joined by Anders Folk, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney to talk about public safety, juvenile crime, prosecuting Federal agents and other topics that are central to that race.

It seems to Jason that parents are more reluctant to find a babysitter to have "grown ups" nights out. Do you agree? Why do we think that is? And what are they missing out on? Jason talks with listeners.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: In light of the tragic allegations at Cornell University, Jason talks with listeners about whether it's time to end fraternities on college campuses? Then he's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: a woman in Ohio had the wrong leg amputated. Whoops. What's your biggest medical fear?

Jason's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: the scary story of a woman who says the hospital amputated the wrong leg. What's your biggest medical fear? That and much more with Tracy!

In light of the grotesque allegations of sexual assault at Cornell, and repeated issues with students in fraternities, Jason wonders if it isn't time for Universities to cut ties with them all together? He talks with listeners.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour - Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, about the team's return to WCCO's airwaves. We're so excited to have them back! Then he talks about the MPD overtime problem and how impressed he is by the way the interim Chief is handling it. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've changed any of their spending habits due to high gas prices. (And please, stop it with the "what about Biden?") Then on today's DeRusha Eats, he talks to one of the many interesting people he met in Ireland - Joe McGill - about starting his own brewery. 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about their predictions for the November elections. Anything that's outside the box? Or more typical MN results? Then he talks with Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer who's in NY for Game 2 between the Lynx and the Liberty. What does MN have to stay alive in the playoffs?

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about their predictions for the November elections. Anything that's outside the box? Or more typical MN results? Then he talks with Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer who's in NY for Game 2 between the Lynx and the Liberty. What does MN have to stay alive in the playoffs?

Jason talks to Star Tribune writer Cassidy Hettesheimer about the Lynx's must-win Game 2 in New York tonight. What does Minnesota have to do to stay alive?

Jason talks with listeners about the upcoming election - do they have any predictions? Any outside the box predictions?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've changed any of their spending habits due to high gas prices. (And please, stop it with the "what about Biden?") Then on today's DeRusha Eats, he talks to one of the many interesting people he met in Ireland - Joe McGill - about starting his own brewery.

On his trip to Ireland Jason met Joe McGill who has a great story about starting his own brewery. Check it out on today's DeRusha Eats!

Jason talks with listeners about how gas prices are impacting their spending habits. And PLEASE for the love of all things holy, don't try to counter with "what about Biden?"

Tuesday 3pm Hour - Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, about the team's return to WCCO's airwaves. We're so excited to have them back! Then he talks about the MPD overtime problem and how impressed he is by the way the interim Chief is handling it.

Jason talks about interim MPD Chief Bill Peterson and his frank words about how mismanagement played a roll in the department's large OT budget problem. Why is Jason so impressed?

Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton about the team's return to WCCO Radio for the 2026-27 season!

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason's back from his trip to Ireland and Scotland with WCCO listeners. What stories did he miss while he was gone? Then he talks with Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen about her series on youth sports - has it gotten too expensive and too expansive? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with St. Paul City Councilmember for Ward 3 Saura Jost about why she's calling for the full report on Mayor Her to be released - not just a summary. Then he talks about his trip to Ireland and Scotland and wonders if two weeks is too long for a vacation? 5pm Hour: Why did Metro Transit decide to announce the SWLRT opening 10 months before its set to happen?! Plus Dave Schwartz talks about the McCarthy trade, Lynx awards, PJ Fleck the vampire and more!

Monday 5pm Hour: Why did Metro Transit decide to announce the SWLRT opening 10 months before its set to happen?! Plus Dave Schwartz talks about the McCarthy trade, Lynx awards, PJ Fleck the vampire and more!

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for their usual Monday sports chat. This week they talk about the 3-0 Vikings trading JJ McCarthy to the Giants - how big a bust is he? Plus, Cheryl Reeve and Olivia Miles win major awards... but the Lynx are up against the wall in the playoffs. Plus, what did PJ Fleck do on Saturday that has people shaking their heads? All that and more with Dave

Jason is befuddled by why Metro Transit announced the opening of the SWLRT extension to the western suburbs 10 months ahead of the actual opening. The thing has already been delated repeatedly... what's another 10 months?

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with St. Paul City Councilmember for Ward 3 Saura Jost about why she's calling for the full report on Mayor Her to be released - not just a summary. Then he talks about his trip to Ireland and Scotland and wonders if two weeks is too long for a vacation?

Jason's back and talks about his trip to Ireland and Scotland. Plus, is two weeks too long for a vacation? What's the longest vacation you've ever taken?

Jason talks to the CM for Ward 3 in St. Paul, Saura Jost, about why she is calling for the full report on Mayor Her's alleged sexual harassment to be released publicly.

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason's back from his trip to Ireland and Scotland with WCCO listeners. What stories did he miss while he was gone? Then he talks with Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen about her series on youth sports - has it gotten too expensive and too expansive?

Jason talks with Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen about her series of stories on youth sports and concerns they're getting too expensive and too expansive.

DeRusha is back from two weeks in Ireland and Scotland! So producer Dan Cook and listeners take a few minutes to catch him up on the big stories that broke while he was gone.

In this episode, we'll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We'll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn't enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. However, questions remain regarding his death. We'll also hear the latest on the "House of Horrors" case in Philadelphia fr0m KYW Newsradio's Gone Cold podcast. Featuring audio from , KYW's the Gone Cold podcast, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

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We'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.