Drivetime with DeRusha

On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason tells the story of a hit-and-run accident that hits home. Then he's joined by psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge to talk about how screens are hurting education 4pm Hour: are you sick of hearing about "affordability" yet? Jason tells you why you will be soon. Then he talks with author Mitch Pearlstein about why he's convinced businesses need to hire more ex-convicts. 5pm Hour: on the "DeRush-Hour" - Blois Olson says ranked choice voting isn't working & Ryan Winkler talks about why he had to sue a business partner. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about why he's not panicked about JJ McCarthy.

On Monday's "DeRush-Hour" - did Ranked Choice Voting in Minneapolis really work? Find out why Blois Olson says the math doesn't think so. Plus - former House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler had to sue a business partner for embezzling funds. He joins Jason with the story.

Monday 4pm Hour: Have you heard the term "affordability" enough yet? If not, buckle up. It's coming. What do you think is too expensive? Then Jason is joined by one of the founders of Center of the American Experiment to talk about his new book "Second Chance Hiring: An Economic and Ethical Necessity"

Why would the founder of Center of the American Experiment - a conservative think tank - write a book detailing the importance of giving 2nd chances at employment for those convicted of crimes who've paid their dues? Jason is joined by Mitch Pearlstein to talk about "Second Chance Hiring: An Economic and Ethical Necessity"

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a hit-and-run accident and why it hits home for us at WCCO Radio. How do we stop these senseless crimes? Then he's joined by Dr. Jean Twenge, author of "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World", about why school chromebooks have actually hurt kids' education. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jason talks about a hit-in-run in the news and why it hits home for us here at WCCO Radio. What can we do to stop these kinds of needless crimes?

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Why aren't we willing to walk more in the Twin Cities? And learn how you can donate blood for a great cause! Oh, and would you rather go to a concert, or have sex? 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks. And our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes talks about "Now You See Me Now You Don't" and "Frankenstein"! 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - how is New Ulm planning to restore Hermann the German? Jason talks to a City Councilor. Plus, Alec Lewis from "The Athletic" joins the show to preview Vikings/Bears.

On "The Lead" - a US Customs & Border Protection facility is set to be built in St. Paul... a video promoting the Blue Line featuring everyday citizens actually features people being paid to promote the Blue line... and the Gophers are in Oregon tonight! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Tom Schmitz from the New Ulm Council about the restoration work on Hermann the German!

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another round of his gameshow - CARD DESHARKS! Then he's joined by Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes to talk about "Now You See Me Now You Don't" - "Frankenstein" - and why Hollywood is having such a bad run at the box office.

Jason hosts another round of the slowest growing game show in radio... CARD DESHARKS!!! Take a listen as Linda and Jared battle it out for a $50 gift card for Jester Concepts restaurants!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason shares a story that says Twin Citians aren't willing to walk as far as other cities. Why? Then find out how you can give blood for a good cause! Plus - would you rather see live music or have sex? This survey result is bonkers. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Jason shares a story that says we aren't willing to walk very far in the Twin Cities. Why not?! And he even sets the example by walking out to his car during a break to check and see if he'd gotten a parking ticket.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: A new study says venting your anger doesn't really help. What do you do? And Anchorage, Alaska will let residents vote on local elections via their phones - good idea? 4pm: Advice columnist Adrienne Lee joins for her monthly "Ask Adri" visit where she talks about how it's actually okay to have tough conversations at Thanksgiving - if you do it right. Plus, on "DeRusha Eats" - people were waiting in a LONG line for Krispy Kremes... what would you wait in line for? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines - how quick will we forget the shutdown. And Jason talks with Kristoffer Tigue from the Star Tribune about what the data says about climate change in MN. Plus - do sports leagues need to flat-out ban prop bets?

On "The Lead" - the government is back open... will anybody remember the shutdown? Are you ready to take Metro Transit again after they announce more security? Why are the Feds dithering on the death penalty for Vance Boelter? And a new Netflix series set in Minnesota! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Star Tribune reporter Kristoffer Tigue about his data-driven look at how climate change is impacting the state.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by advice columnist Adrienne Lee for her monthly visit. They talked about politics at Thanksgiving and why it's okay to have those conversations if you do it right. Then on DeRusha Eats: Krispy Kreme had a line around the block when it opened yesterday. What would you wait in line for?

Jason is joined by his favorite advice columnist Adrienne Lee for her monthly visit. On this week's "Ask Adri" - why talking politics at Thanksgiving is okay if you do it right. Plus, how to navigate the group text, and why it's actually men who are baby crazy!

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason starts the show by talking about a study that says that it's not as helpful as you think to straight-up vent your anger. Then - Anchorage, Alaska is giving residents the option to vote in local elections by their phone - good idea?

We all love a good vent session, right? A new study out of Ohio says that its actually NOT a good way to deal with your anger. So how do you get your anger out?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: just release the dang Epstein files already... this is ridiculous! Plus why is Tracy Perlman addicted to Diet Coke, and what's her go-to plane beverage? 4pm: Do you have Northern Lights FOMO after last night's heavenly display? Plus why are beef prices so high? Jason talks with U of M Extension professor Eric Mousel. 5pm: How high are your health insurance premiums going to go? Jason talks to Denise Robertson from Health Access MN. Plus, what's grinding your gears this week? It's time to vent on ENOUGH!!!

On Wednesday's "DeRush-Hour" Lead: a hospital fist fight, more evidence of the impact of the government shutdown, a Krispy Kreme frenzy and have you bought your Mega Millions ticket? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Denise Robertson, Program Director at Health Access MN, about just how much health insurance premiums may be rising. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Wednesday 4pm Hour: even though it's a bucket-list item for him, Jason missed out on last night's Northern Lights display. Did you? Then he talks with Eric Mousel, Beef Systems Management Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the U of MN Extension, about the high price of beef. Is the President right? Are meat packing companies like Cargill inflating the price? (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Jason didn't get to see last night's Northern Lights display, even though it's on his bucket list. Are you feeling some FOMO today?

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's Epstein email leaks and the impending release of the files. Why is this so difficult?! Then Tracy Perlman joins the show for her weekly visit - why are we so hooked on Diet Coke? (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

She's not the only one. Plenty of us are wedded to the artificially sweet nectar of Diet Coke. There's new data as to what it is that draws us in. Tracy Perlman joins Jason for her weekly visit where they tackle that topic and much more! (Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm - Jason's frustrated by the lack of progress with carjackings in Minneapolis. Plus, army veteran Josh Vrtacnik discusses his service and an amazing gift from DAV of MN. 4pm - Will a new bill passed as part of the shutdown agreement kill the THC business in MN? Jason talks with attorney Carol Moss. Then on DeRusha Eats: Owamni's Sean Sherman has a native-inspired cookbook called "Turtle Island" 5pm - On "The DeRush-Hour" what will Surly Brewing do if the THC business goes away? Jason talks with Omar Ansari. Then - how early is too early for businesses to play Christmas music?

On today's DeRush-Hour Lead: Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, MN is going to hire someone to review the response to political violence, and will we see aurora's tonight? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Omar Ansari from Surly Brewing - if they're not allowed to manufacture THC seltzers, what will they do?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with attorney Carol Moss about a provision in the Senate bill to end the shutdown that she thinks will shut down the burgeoning THC industry in Minnesota. Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Sean Sherman from Owamni who has a native-inspired cookbook called "Turtle Island" out today! (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)

Jason is joined by Sean Sherman from Owamni about his new native-inspired cookbook "Turtle Island" and the big upcoming move to his new Guthrie space!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Minneapolis City Councilman Jamal Osman being carjacked, and how frustrated he is with the all-too-slow improvement in crime in the city. Then - on Veterans Day - he's joined by Josh Vrtacnik, and army veteran, about his service and an exciting gift he's receiving

Jason talks with army veteran Josh Vrtacnik with the DAV of Minnesota about his service and the blessing he's received of a new roof. Thanks to all who've served! (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Target has a new policy on smiling and greeting workers - why are people so mad about it?! Then Sarah Longacre & Wendy Brown talk about a documentary detailing their mother's end-of-life decisions and experience. 4pm: Why did the Democrats cave now on the government shutdown? And Jason visits his son at USC and it was... an adventure. 5pm: On the "DeRush-Hour" he learns more about a new Fox 9 documentary on the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. And Dave Schwartz talks about what went wrong for the Vikings, and why it's taking so long for the next MN United playoff game.

On "The Lead" - Jason shares the latest on ending the government shutdown, Minneapolis averts a teacher's strike, Target has a new "smiling" policy and why is Rochester "teaching winter"? Then he goes "In Depth" with Joe Augustine from Fox 9 about their new documentary on the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. (Photo - Taylor Rivera)

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the Senate moving to end the government shutdown. The timing seems odd. Did it really accomplish anything? Then he tells the story of visiting his youngest at college - it was an adventure!

Jason and his wife visited their youngest out at college this weekend and it was quite the adventure. Take a listen!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a new Target policy that's rankling introverts. Can kindness be mandated? Then he's joined by Sarah Longacre & Wendy Brown to talk about a new documentary on the end of their mother's life and dying with dignity.

Jason is joined by Sarah Longacre & Wendy Brown, the daughters of Cheryl Hauser, to talk about their mom's end of life care and why they wanted to put together a documentary on her decision process as her life came to a close.

Henry Lake is in for Jason on our Friday show! 3pm: Are ICE's masks and tactics making life harder for law enforcement everywhere? Plus, why we should never be surprised when a sports hero lets us down. 4pm: Former State Senator Jeff Hayden talks about the election results locally and nationally - is there a "blue wave" coming? Plus, why re-entry protocols at bars and night clubs needs to change. 5pm: Twin Cities Con is in town - what do you nerd out about? Plus, Alec Lewis from The Athletic tells us what the Vikings need to do to pull of a second straight upset.

Henry Lake is in for Jason - he talks with Vikings beat writer for "The Athletic" Alec Lewis about whether the Vikings can follow up last week's big win with another upset over Baltimore this week.

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks with former State Senator Jeff Hayden about the local and national election results - is there a "blue wave" coming? Then, why do bars and nightclubs need to rethink how they handle patrons reentering.

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He welcomes former State Senator Jeff Hayden in-studio to break down what happened in the St. Paul and Minneapolis elections, and to take a national look - is there a blue wave coming?

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He explains why he thinks that ICE's tactics are wrong and are making things harder for law enforcement. Then he shares a story of Phil Mickelson being involved in some shady business and reminds us not to be surprised with athletic heroes let us down. (Photo by Jamie Kelter Davis/Getty Images)

Henry Lake is in for Jason. 3pm Hour - why he's changing his spending habits this holiday season? And how was the "Purple Rain" premier? 4pm Hour - Can the Twins roster compete in 2026? And what do you need to know as the FAA starts to reduce flights starting tomorrow? 5pm Hour - where are the most dangerous places to drive in the metro? And a tragedy reminds us that the grass isn't always greener.