Drivetime with DeRusha

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason asks listeners how long they think this conflict between MN and the Feds will last. Then State Sen. John Hoffman joins the show to talk about getting shot, recovering and his priorities going forward. 4pm Hour: Protesting at church is a new low. Dan Cook connects MLK, justice and Minnesota on the Monday Message. And Steph March from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine talks about restaurants that are suffering. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason updates on the latest ICE-related news and replays a portion of his interview with Sen. Hoffman. Then Dave Schwartz joins the the show to talk Vikings depression, NFL coaches, the Natty, and much more!

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason reviews the latest news surrounding ICE operations in MN and replays a portion of his interview with State Sen. John Hoffman. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show talking Vikings depression, NFL coaching, the National Championship game and more! (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Jason talks to friend-of-the-show Dave Schwartz about an entertaining weekend in the NFL, tonight's national championship game and the Wild getting back on track on the road. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - Jason shares the latest on ICE operations in Minnesota... plus are there changes coming to State Fair prices?... and did you catch the SNL shoutout to a Minnesota band? Then on "In Depth" Jason replays a portion of his interview with State Senator John Hoffman.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason shares his disgust at the thought of people interrupting a church service to protest ICE. Then producer Dan Cook talks about MLK, justice and Minnesota on the Monday Message. And finally Jason talks with Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Editor-at-Large Stephanie March about the impact of ICE on restaurants and how people can help. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jason talks to Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Editor-at-Large who posted over the weekend about why ICE operations are impacting restaurants to a severe degree, and what people can do to help. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jason talks with listeners - protesting a church service is disgusting. But should the full power of the Department of Justice fall on those protesters? Surely there's a middle ground, no? (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners - how long will this conflict between MN and the federal government last? Then he's joined by State Senator John Hoffman who talks eloquently about he and his wife being shot and their recovery.

Jason talks to State Senator John Hoffman about the night he and his wife were shot, his recovery and his priorities going forward.

Jason talks with listeners as ICE operations continue in Minnesota. With the Pentagon set to bring troops into town, how long do we think this is going to last? (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

It is Friday and DriveTime emanates LIVE from the Ice Festival. It is Winter SKOLstice season and we have it all from Jason recapping his interview with CBC up in Canada eh! to our Friday tradition of Card DeSharks to Jess Myers recapping a messy Wild squad! We are here to ease you into the weekend on DriveTime!

Final hour of DriveTime on a Friday and we talked to Kris Lindahl - get those arms out - there was a cold end to the 2025 housing market in December - we discuss this with him and the housing market in 2026! Then we hit the ice to talk to Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press about the struggling Minnesota Wild who are heading back out on the road! Then Jason recaps the numerous media requests he has gotten for major networks!

Well the home stretch for the Minnesota Wild did not go as planned, only racking up one point during that time back and now they head out east for the next week - we chatted with Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press on what exactly has led to the Wild's struggles as of late! We also preview next weekend's Hockey Day Minnesota in Hastings!

We begin with The Lead featuring more headlines involving ICE and its presence here in the Twin Cities and foods you should eat! Then we go In-Depth with our friend Kris Lindahl talking about the housing market in 2026 as we ended 2025 on a cold cap to the housing trend!

Another hour with Jason LIVE from Eagan for the Ice Festival and we begin with Card DeSharks and then we discuss the difference between taking action as a protest versus calmness when protesting - just what exactly are the boundaries?

There is an article in the Star Tribune that discusses the boundaries in which people have been and continue to protest against ICE and just how far is too far - we discuss!

Jason and Dan are LIVE from the Minnesota Ice Festival, which means we keep it cool with a game of Card DeSharks where Dan faces off against Gavin!

Jason and Dan are LIVE from the Winter SKOLstice at Viking Lakes in Eagan and we begin with getting your thoughts on Minnesota as a state, how we are doing just ten days after the ICE chaos truly began and then we chat with Kyle Chank, General Manager of Viking Lakes!

We are LIVE at the Minnesota Ice Festival and joining Jason to talk about this great event is Kyle Chank, General Manager of Viking Lakes, which has become one of the booming areas in the metro, in Eagan from TCO Performance Center and beyond we talk about what makes Viking Lakes such a great spot for all around family fun and of course football!

It has been quite the ten day stretch for Minnesota and we have no idea when the end is coming but we started the show to check in with YOU the listeners amid these stressful and troubling times!

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Blois Olson joins the show to explain why he feels local leaders need to do better. Then Jason is joined by Prof. Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law to talk about the Insurrection Act that the President is threatening to invoke 4pm Hour: Jason talks with immigration attorney Michael Davis about how his business clients are being impacted by ICE operations. Then on DeRusha-Eats: happy National Bagel Day! 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Jason reviews the latest news surrounding ICE operations in MN. Then he's joined by the President & CEO of the Minneapolis DT Council, Adam Duininck. What can business leaders do to help during this crisis, and how is ICE impacting local businesses?

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason reviews the latest news as ICE continues to operate in Minnesota and the President threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act. Then he talks with the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck, about how business leaders are reacting and trying to help in this time of crisis.

Jason is joined by the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck. What can business leaders do as ICE operates in Minnesota? And what's the effect been on businesses?

In "The Lead" Jason talks about the latest news over ICE's operations in MN... St. Paul Schools have cancelled some classes... and the DNR is considering cutting the walleye limit. Then he goes "In Depth" with some clips with Vineeta's interview with Sen. Tina Smith and Chad's interview with Rep. Lisa Demuth

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with immigration attorney Michael Davis about how his business clients are being affected by ICE's operations in Minneapolis. Then on DeRusha Eats we celebrate this National Bagel Day - where's the best bagel in town?

Where's the best bagel in town? Jason talks with listeners on this - National Bagel Day! (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for ESPN)

Jason talks to immigration attorney Michael Davis about his work with small businesses and the impacts they've seen from ICE operations.

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with Morning Take host Blois Olson who's been calling on state and local leaders to find a way to calm things down as ICE operates in MN. Then he talks with Prof. Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about the Insurrection Act - does the President have legal grounds to invoke it in MN?

Jason talks with Professor Peter Larsen from the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law about the President's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in MN - what does that mean and how would it apply? (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Jason is joined by Blois Olson from The Daily Agenda, who's been pushing for state leaders to find a different way of handling the response to ICE operations to try and dial down the temperature. What might that look like?

On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Has ICE's operations in Minnesota cost the GOP a shot at the governor's race? Jason thinks so. Plus, how is Tracy Perlman doing on her New Year's resolutions? Lots of people gave them up this week. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino - can the state win its lawsuit against the Feds? Then he talks with Star Tribune guest-columnist Andy Brehm - why does he think both sides get it wrong on immigration 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller who's on the Capitol Security Committee - what did they come up with? And what have you had ENOUGH of this week?!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller about the Capitol Security Committee and their recommendations. Then he gives away a pair of tickets to see Chris Stapleton this Summer. And finally, what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

Jason gives away a pair of tickets to see Chris Stapleton this summer. Then - what's grinding your gears this week? We get to vent on ENOUGH!!!

On "The Lead"... no decision on the state's lawsuit against the Feds... Washington County doesn't want an ICE facility... and the Gophers got got by the Badgers on a buzzer-beater. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Rep. Kelly Moller on Capitol security.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to discuss the state's lawsuit against DHS - can it actually stop ICE's operation in MN? Then he talks to conservative columnist Andy Brehm about why he thinks both sides are getting it wrong on immigration

Jason talks with Andy Brehm, a conservative guest-columnist for the Star Tribune, about his recent piece which says that neither the left or the right are getting it right on immigration in Minnesota

Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the state's lawsuit against DHS and their failure to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order today - can they stop ICE wit this suit? Plus, what's his take on the mass resignation at the US Attorney's office yesterday?

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about whether ICE's controversial actions in MN may cost the GOP a shot at the governor's race. Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman talking about people giving up on New Year's resolutions and the glory of the mullet!

Jason is joined by friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. How's she doing on her New Year's Resolutions during the week where traditionally most people give up on them? Then - is the mullet really back in fashion?

Jason thinks that the ICE operations in Minnesota and their controversial tactics will cost Republicans what was a solid shot at winning the Governor's race. Has this taken all the steam out of the fraud issue?

On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's breaking news, the resignation of Asst. US Attorney Joe Thompson and five of his colleagues over the federal investigation into the ICE shooting - how big a red flag is this? Then he talks to Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne about his interaction with ICE officers 4pm Hour: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her joins the show to explain why her city has joined the lawsuit against the DHS. Then Jason talks with Martha Polacek, owner of Marty's Deli, about the effect of ICE operations on local restaurants. 5pm Hour: Jason's joined by former US Attorney Anders Folks about the resignation of six Asst. US Attorneys - how concerned is he? Then Jason talks to a friend and local realtor, Ryan Ecklund, about getting detained by ICE last night.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Anders Folks, a former US Attorney, about the resignation of six assistant US Attorneys - including Joe Thompson - over the investigation into the ICE shooting. Then he's joined by a friend and local realtor, who shares his story of following and being detained by ICE.