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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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    • Dec 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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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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    Thursday Full Show: MN is fraud HQ, are you mad at Menards? And KG is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 96:16


    On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's fraud revelations and wonders if Gov Walz is still a viable candidate. Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about fraud, and President Trumps address. 4pm Hour: Are you mad at Menards? Our listeners seem to love their 11% off program. Then on DeRusha Eats there are a lot of delicious things going on up at Grand View Lodge 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about KG's return to the Wolves. And the Electric Fetus has you covered with last minute holiday gifts!

    Thursday Hour 3 - The DeRush-Hour Headlines & shopping at the Electric Fetus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 31:14


    Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about the return of Kevin Garnett to the Wolves. Then he talks with Aaron Meyerring, co-owner of the Electric Fetus, about getting some great last minute gifts for the Holidays.

    Electric Fetus has you covered for the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 11:17


    Jason talks with Aaron Meyerring, co-owner of the Electric Fetus, about the last-minute gifts they have for all your holiday shopping needs.

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 18:58


    On Thursday's "DeRush-Hour" - Minnesota described as having "industrial sized fraud"... MN needs to do better at keeping public officials safe from stalkers... and the President went after Somalis again last night. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about today's news that Kevin Garnett is rejoining the Timberwolves organization. Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

    Thursday Hour 2: are you mad at Menards? And Grand View Lodge on DeRusha Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 32:21


    Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about Menards "11% off" system - are they cool with it? Then Jason talks with Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge about all the amazing things they have going this winter!

    DeRusha Eats: Grand View Lodge is celebrating winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 8:52


    Jason talks with Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge about all the fun things you can experience this winter season!

    Are you mad at Menards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 13:25


    Jason talked about the Attorney General winning a decision seeking greater clarity in advertising when it comes to Menards 11% off program. But our listeners seem to think the program works just fine!

    Thursday Hour 1: MN is fraud HQ & Chris Cillizza on last night's presidential address

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 32:41


    Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks to listeners about today's US Attorney press conference and wonders if it dooms Gov. Walz's reelection bid? Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about the national view of fraud, and the President's national address last night - what did it accomplish? (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

    Chris Cillizza: did last night's Presidential Address accomplish its goals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 12:16


    Jason talks to political analyst Chris Cillizza from the "So What?" Substack - what's the national view of MN's fraud problem? And why did the President want to speak to the nation last night? Did he accomplish his goals? (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

    Shocking new fraud numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 17:55


    Jason talks about today's eye-popping new fraud revelations from the US Attorney. Does this mean the end of Governor Walz's viability as a candidate? Listeners weigh in.

    Wednesday Full Show: do we like ANY politicians? Are you willing to give Twins ownership another chance? And ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 97:27


    On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: recent polling shows most major politicians' approval ratings as underwater in Minnesota. Do we like anybody?! Then Tracy Perlman joins the show - is cash an acceptable holiday gift? 4pm Hour: Jason Sole joins the show to talk about his journey from prison to pardon - which he received today. Then we play back a portion of Tom Pohlad's interview with Chad - are fans willing to give the new arrangement a chance? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with John Wolhaupter from the Anoka-Hennepin teachers union about their strike vote. Then what's grinding your gears this week? It's time to vent on ENOUGH!!!

    Wednesday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines & ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 30:51


    Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with John Wolhaupter from the Anoka-Hennepin teachers union about their members voting on a strike. Then listeners vent their spleens as they share what they've had ENOUGH of this week!

    ENOUGH!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 11:53


    What's grinding your gears this week? Time to vent some spleens on ENOUGH!!!

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 18:57


    On The DeRush-Hour... new minority owners and a new Executive Chair for the Twins... get your new kids their Trump accounts... and is there a lack of transparency in immigration courts? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with John Wolhaupter from the Anoka-Hennepin teachers union to talk about their ongoing strike vote. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

    Wednesday Hour 2: Jason Sole's journey to a pardon & are you willing to give Twins ownership another chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 33:55


    Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Hamline criminal justice professor Jason Sole who was granted a pardon today. What did he do and why was he seeking it? Take a listen. Then he plays a portion of Tom Pohlad's interview with Chad Hartman as he takes over day-to-day operations of the Twins - are fans willing to give ownership another chance?

    Are you willing to give Twins ownership another chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 15:39


    The Twins announced today their new minority investors AND that Tom Pohlad will take over day-to-day operations from his brother Joe. Jason plays a portion of Tom's interview with Chad Hartman and asks listeners if they're willing to give the ownership group another chance.

    Jason Sole - his journey to forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 18:15


    Jason talks to Jason Sole - an advocate and Criminal Justice professor at Hamline - about his criminal history and seeking a pardon which he was granted today.

    Wednesday Hour 1: are there any politicians we DO like? And would Tracy Perlman be happy with cash for a holiday gift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:40


    Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about recent polling that suggests most major politicians' approval ratings are underwater in Minnesota - do we like anybody? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. Is cash an acceptable gift for Christmas and Hanukkah?

    Tracy Perlman - is cash an acceptable holiday gift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 12:59


    Jason is joined by friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman every Wednesday! This week - is cash an acceptable gift for Christmas or Hanukkah? Plus, what's trying to kill you in your kitchen?

    Are there any politicians we DO like?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 19:40


    Recent polling shows most politicians' approval ratings underwater in Minnesota. Jason asks listeners if there are any politicians we actually DO like?

    Tuesday Full Show: being Somali in MN, a remarkable DeRusha Eats story & the latest on Twins ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 93:00


    On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm: Are you getting your kids' teachers gifts for the holidays? If so, what? Then Jason talks with Somali-American businesswoman Yusra Mohamud about what its like to be in Minnesota right now. 4pm: Governor Walz blames Speaker Lisa Demuth for there not being a vote on an assault weapons ban - is he right? Then on DeRusha Eats Jason talks with Eric Pham from Khue's Kitchen about overcoming adversity in the restaurant business. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Patrick Rehkamp about today's jobs report and the market's reaction to it. Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic updates us on the Twins ownership situation.

    Tuesday Hour 3: The DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dan Hayes on the Twins ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:45


    Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp about today's jobs report - what does it mean going forward? Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic talks about signing Josh Bell, and the latest news about the Twins ownership.

    Dan Hayes with the latest news on Twins ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 14:22


    Jason is joined by Dan Hayes from The Athletic with his latest reporting on the Twins ownership situation - what is their financial situation and what does it mean going forward? (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 16:36


    On Tuesday's DeRush-Hour: will Michele Tafoya run for Senate? Good on Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan for keeping kids safe. And an awesome story for the family of a fallen Burnsville firefighter. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Patrick Rehkamp about today's jobs report. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images for KPMG)

    Tuesday Hour 2: who's to blame over gun control? And DeRusha Eats talks Khue's Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 29:32


    Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about today's executive orders from Governor Walz and his blame of Speaker Demuth for not being able to do more. Who do listeners point to? Then he talks with Eric Pham from Khue's Kitchen on DeRusha Eats!

    DeRusha Eats: Eric Pham from Khue's Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 13:04


    Jason is joined by Eric Pham to talk about the remarkable story of Khue's Kitchen, overcoming adversity and growing up in the restaurant business. Check out today's DeRusha Eats!

    Who's failed when it comes to gun legislation in Minnesota?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 16:27


    The governor announced a pair of Executive Orders concerning gun control in MN. And he blamed the Speaker for not being able to do more. Is he right? Or do Democrats bear some blame as well?

    Tuesday Hour 1: are you getting gifts for teachers? And what's it like being a Somali in MN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 30:42


    Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about a friend who's tying themselves in knots trying to decide what gift to get for their kids' teachers. Where's that on your stress meter? Then he talks with local businesswoman Yusra Mohamud about what life is like for her and her loved ones as Somalis in MN

    What's it like for Somalis in Minnesota right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:14


    Jason talks with entrepreneur and business owner Yusra Mohamud about what life is like for her and her loved ones as the threat of ICE raids looms over the Somali community here in Minnesota.

    Are you getting your kids' teachers a gift this holiday season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 17:43


    Jason was talking with a friend who's tied up in knots over what to get their kids' teachers for the holidays. Are you getting teachers a gift, and are you navigating a political minefield of what's okay to get them?

    Monday Full Show: can Walz overcome the fraud? Do you love a company holiday party? And how about that Wild trade?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 100:37


    On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Jason talks to listeners about the Governor's race. Is MN's fraud problem enough to sink Walz's chances? Then he talks with author Nick Hanson about his new book - A Fragile Utopia: Escaping the Elaborate Facade of Alcoholic Bliss 4pm Hour: Would you prefer a $50 bonus, or a company holiday party? Then Rick Ellis from AllYourScreens.com joins the show to talk about the life and legacy of Rob Reiner and the reaction to his murder. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with GOP strategist Amy Koch - what do the results of the GOP straw poll for Governor really mean? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about a huge trade for the Wild and a nice win for the Purple.

    Monday Hour 3: what does the GOP Governor's race straw poll mean & are the Wild serious Cup contenders now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 32:03


    Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with GOP strategist Amy Koch about their straw poll for Governor - were there surprises, and what does it ultimately mean? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about a major trade for the Wild and what that means for their Cup chances. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    Dave Schwartz: a HUGE trade for the Wild & two wins in a row for the Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 13:09


    Jason talks with Dave Schwartz about the weekend in sports including a major trade for the Minnesota Wild - are they a true Cup contender? And how do we feel about JJ McCarthy after two confidence-building wins in a row? (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

    The DeRush-Hour Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 18:54


    On Monday's "DeRush-Hour" - the latest on the Brown U shooting... ICE raids continue in the Twin Cities... and much more! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with GOP strategist Amy Koch to talk about the party's straw poll for Governor and what the results mean.

    Monday Hour 2: would you take a $50 bonus, or do you want a holiday party? And Rick Ellis on the legacy of Rob Reiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 33:14


    Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about holiday parties. Would they prefer those to a holiday bonus? Then he talks with TV writer Rick Ellis from AllYourScreens.com about the life and legacy of Rob Reiner and some of the reaction to his murder.

    Rob Reiner's legacy and the reaction to his murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 15:04


    Jason talks with Rick Ellis from AllYourScreens.com about the legacy of actor/director Rob Reiner, and the reaction to the murders of him and his wife, allegedly by their son. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

    Would you take a $50 bonus? Or go to a company holiday party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 11:05


    The WCCO Radio holiday party was this past weekend and Jason loved it. But for plenty of employees, it's not their jam. Would you prefer a $50 bonus, or do you want the holiday shin-dig?

    Monday Hour 1: can the Governor overcome fraud? And dealing with alcoholism over the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 35:19


    Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about MN's fraud issues and if they could cost the Governor his job. Maybe it's not that simple? Then he talks with author Nick Hanson about his new book: "A Fragile Utopia: Escaping the Elaborate Façade of Alcoholic Bliss"

    Nick Hanson's new book calls people out of the myth of "alcoholic bliss"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 12:25


    Jason talks with author Nick Hanson about his new book "A Fragile Utopia: Escaping the Elaborate Façade of Alcoholic Bliss". Problems with alcohol can be keenly felt around the holidays. Jason and Nick talk about strategies to get real about alcoholism.

    Is MN's fraud problem enough to lose Tim Walz the election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 19:08


    Jason talks with listeners about the continuing issues with fraud in Minnesota. Is that enough to get a Republican into the Governor's mansion, or does an opponent need to to more than just bang that drum to beat Tim Walz?

    BONUS: Potty problems, random graves, shrimp opinions and bigfoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 18:45


    This week, we've got a conversation about cemeteries where you wouldn't expect them from KMBZ's Dan & Parks in Kansas City, opinions about the little-known delicacy that is soft shell shrimp from Scoot at WWL in New Orleans, and a surprise sighting of a mythical creature from The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis. But first, we're headed to WCCO News Talk Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they've got potty problems.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Do we take stalking seriously enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 28:11


    In this episode, we'll cover crimes to keep an ear on, including an update to the Kada Scott case. We'll also hear two interviews – one about an app that could leave children vulnerable to sexual exploitation and another with longtime DJ Mary Lucia, who wrote the book “What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To” about her experience with a stalker.

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