Drivetime with DeRusha

From the media feeling unsure in wake of a recent ‘60 Minutes' episode being removed, then to Ali Kaplan joining us in studio to Mike Lindell potentially being the next governor. Finally DeRush Hour News Headlines and Dave Schwartz joins to talk Vikings, Wild and more on a Monday!

Jason has the top stories of the day with The Lead then we go in depth with Wendy Blackshaw of MSE to preview some of the fun events and festivities surrounding the World Junior Championships coming to town starting Friday! Then talk Vikings and Wild with our guy Dave Schwartz!

It was a bruised and battered win, but a win nonetheless for the Vikings - we get into that with Dave Schwartz and also ask him about the Minnesota Wild - sure they lost to Colorado but the Quinn Hughes era has given some great results early! Then we discuss what the Wolves can do to keep pushing in the Western Conference as well!

Friday is a big day for hockey but there is so much surrounding the World Juniors festivities coming to town that all ages can take part in - we chat with Wendy Blackshaw of Minnesota Sports and Entertainment to preview a fun 11 day stretch for the family! Also Jason has the top stories of the day with The Lead!

This hour we tackle the possibility of Mike Lindell, yes - the MyPillow guy of becoming the next Governor of Minnesota! Then we discuss the perfect gift to give dads (and Dan Cook for Christmas). Also, we remember Dick Enrico!

Well it appears whether it is a true endorsement or not - Mike Lindell has the thumbs up of approval from current President Donald Trump - saying he would be a “great fit for Minnesota” - but are you, the listeners comfortable and cushioned to the idea?

We begin this hour with the ‘60 Minutes' story of the day - much backlash has been given over CBS pulling the plug on Sunday's 60 Minutes story that was set to air. Then our friend Ali Kaplan joins Jason in studio to talk about her newsletter, the inside workings of Target's toy department and much more! Jason also updates everyone on his back procedure!

Have you ever wondered what goes into making toys for Christmas time? Our friend Ali Kaplan of the Star Tribune got a first hand look at Target to go behind the scenes, she shares her experience, her latest newsletter and much more!

Many tuned in last night to 60 Minutes to see a feature on the current immigration situations in the U.S. and instead were left with something not related at all to what was promoted - so much backlash has been given to Bari Weiss and the removal of the CECOT prison feature which had originally been scheduled to air so has the media, with recent changing of the guard, specifically at CBS caused distrust among content consumers - we discuss!

Dan Cook in for Jason on a Friday and we began the show talking safety when it comes to public figures, the power of gift giving, we played Card DeSharks. Also Charlie Oakes joins to join the conversation about Christmas movies we must see and shares his top flicks of the year and Alec Lewis joins to preview the Vikings-Giants this weekend!

We begin this final hour with Charlie Oakes talking movies in 2025 and Christmas films! Then we chat with Alec Lewis of The Athletic about the Vikings upcoming matchup against the Giants, Darrisaw, JJ McCarthy and more!

While the team might not be in the playoff mix anymore officially - the Vikings still have some football to play - so we chatted with our friend Alec Lewis about this weekends game against New York, Christian Darrisaw officially on the shelf, JJ McCarthy resurgence and more!

We are nearing the end of the year so we invited our friend Charlie Oakes into the studio to share some of his Christmas favorites and recap his top movies of the 2025 calendar year!

Another hour with Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha - we begin with a game of Card DeSharks between Nikki and Linda! Then we break down the art of gift giving - is it more about giving or receiving?

When it comes to gifting something to someone is it more about your gift to them or how they receive it? Dan and Josh discuss the sad reality of today's culture of giving and why it needs to be more about the recipient!

Today we had a battle between Linda and Nikki for Card DeSharks with Dan Cook hosting!

Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha on a Friday and we begin discussing the need for more protection for public figures in wake of two Minneapolis council members receiving threats and even going further back to June 14th where Speaker Melissa Hortman was murdered and Senator John Hoffman was shot! We then talked to Collin Murr of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol podcast about the various versions of the Christmas classic and go over some of the movies you chose 'if you were stranded on an island and had to pick ONE Christmas movie'!

One of the greatest stories of Christmas told is the Christmas Carol and we had Collin Murr who has a podcast about the many different adaptations of the Christmas Carol and he talks about his inspiration to do this podcast and some of the praises and criticisms of different versions of it!

A couple instances have come up lately that warrant a concern about how safe are our public figures in this state and the threat to society it poses - we break down the story in the Star Tribune breaking down the real life danger that these authority figures face.

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 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.

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

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 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!

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

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 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)

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)

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.

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 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!

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

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 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?

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 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 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?

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?

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

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 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.

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)