Drivetime with DeRusha

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: another big protest in Minneapolis - what's the best way to help the community? Then attorney Joe Tamburino talks about the Feds arresting journalists over a protest. 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks. Then he talks with Chef Sean Sherman from Owamni who's just back from DC talking about immigration reform. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour: is this a particularly bad pothole season? And Jason talks to a pair of beat writers about the departures of Derek Falvey from the Twins and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Vikings.

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes in-depth with Sean Kershaw from the City of St. Paul - is this year particularly bad for potholes? Then Jason talks with a pair of reporters, Dan Hayes & Alec Lewis from The Athletic - about the departure of Derek Falvey from the Twins and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Vikings. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Jason talks with Dan Hayes from the Athletic about Derek Falvey and the Twins agreeing to mutually part ways. Then he talks with Alec Lewis, also from The Athletic, about the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo Mensah.

On "The Lead" - a "Black Friday" for MN sports executives... journalists arrested by the Feds... and another protest in Minneapolis. Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Sean Kershaw from the City of St. Paul - is this a particularly bad year for pot holes? (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game-show - Card DeSharks! Then he's joined by Sean Sherman from Owamni joins Jason after a trip to Washington to meet with Sen. Tina Smith with a petition for immigration reform.

Chef Sean Sherman from Owamni joins Jason after a trip to Washington to share a petition with Senator Tina Smith involving immigration and the need for reform.

Jason hosts another edition of the most moderately growing afternoon drive card-based game show in the northern portion of the Midwest... Joe and Vikas battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about how to best support their community as another protest takes place in downtown Minneapolis. Then attorney Joe Tamburino joins the show to talk about the arrest of a pair of journalists who covered the protest in a St. Paul church.

Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested this morning for their roles in the protest in a St. Paul church. They claimed to be covering the event as journalists. Is there a legal definition of a journalist? That and more legal news with attorney Joe Tamburino.

As the show started, another major protest passed by in downtown Minneapolis. Jason talks with listeners about what's the best way to support our community.

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Border Czar Tom Homan's comments - do you feel optimistic or skeptical? Then he talks with Sharon McMahon from "Sharon Says So" - what can we learn from recent events? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko - what does "let ICE into the jails" look like? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks with Jeff and Breanna from Wrecktangle Pizza about being in the thick of the ICE surge. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Meet Minneapolis has survey data on the effect of ICE's surge on local businesses. Plus, how does Amy Klobuchar announcing her run for governor change things?

Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Meet Minneapolis about how the ICE surge is hurting local businesses. Then, Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official - she's running for Governor. How does that change the race?

Jason talks about Sen. Amy Klobuchar's official announcement that she's running for Governor. How much does that change things? And somebody from Noon-3 even checks in.

On "The Lead" - Border Czar Tom Homan holds a press conference... a judge blasts ICE... and another day of protest? Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Courtney Ries from Meet Minneapolis on the impact of the immigration enforcement surge on local business.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko about his county's interactions with ICE and how the federal government communicates with their jail. Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Breanna Evans & Jeff Rogers from Wrecktangle Pizza about the impact of the ICE surge on their business and community. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jason talks with Breanna Evans & Jeff Rogers from Wrecktangle Pizza in Minneapolis on DeRusha Eats. What's it been like being in the thick of immigration operations, and how can people help?

The Feds keep saying they want MN to "let ICE into the jails". But what does that really mean? Jason talks with Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko - how does his county jail work with ICE?

Thursday 3pm Hour: "Border Czar" Tom Homan is now in command of immigration operations in MN. He held his first press conference this morning. Jason wants to know if his comments make people optimistic or skeptical. Then he talks with Sharon McMahon of "Sharon Says So" - what can we learn about government machinations from this ICE surge. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

America's favorite history teacher Sharon McMahon from "Sharon Says So" joins Jason to talk about the ICE surge in Minnesota and what we can learn from how the government is (or isn't) operating. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Jason talks with listeners about comments from Border Czar Tom Homan who's taken over immigration operations in Minnesota. Do you feel more optimistic, or are you skeptical? (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm: Why are people so quick to think Rep. Omar's attack was staged? Then Jason talks with political analyst Chris Cillizza - how did pressure on Trump in DC change things in Minnesota? 4pm: Do you think you look like how you sound? Apparently we don't. Then Jason talks to State Demographer Susan Brower about more people moving to Minnesota than leaving in 2025. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp on the Fed's decision today. Plus, what's grinding Jason's gears this week? Find out on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp to talk about today's Fed decision on interest rates. Then - what's grinding your gears this week? Jason takes call on ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? Jason talks with listeners on this weeks ENOUGH!!!

On "The Lead" - the latest news from the ICE surge... an attack on Rep. Omar... and Target is no longer a "Most Admired Business"... Then Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Pat Rehkamp to talk about the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady. What does that mean for the economy? (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Do we look how we sound? We live stream the show every day and people are sometimes surprised! Then Jason talks with MN State Demographer Susan Brower about more people moving into MN than are moving out of it.

Jason talks with MN State Demographer Susan Brower about some interesting data on the number of people moving out of the state versus those moving in. What does that mean for MN?

We livestream video of "Drivetime with DeRusha" every day on all the socials. Some folks are surprised at what folks look like based on having heard us on the radio. Jason has a fun talk with listeners guessing what people look like off their voice.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners - why are so many of them assuming the attack on Rep. Omar was staged? Then political analyst Chris Cillizza joins the show to talk about the political pressure in Washington that lead to change in Minnesota. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Jason is joined by national political analyst Chris Cillizza to talk about how pressure on the President led to change in Minnesota. And what does he make of the attack on Rep. Omar?

Jason talks about last night's town hall where Rep. Ilhan Omar was speaking when a man rushed her and squirted a liquid from a syringe on her while yelling at her. Why are so many - including the President - saying it was staged?!

On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: the President today hinted at some common sense gun ideas - was he right? Then attorney Joe Tamburino discusses several legal cases surrounding the ICE surge. 4pm Hour: Advice columnist Adrienne Lee joins us for another Ask Adri segment. Then Jamey Groethe from Leaning Tower of Pizza tells us about an organic effort to provide free pizza to community members who are hurting - on DeRusha Eats! 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - the latest ICE surge news, plus Blois Olson - when will Klobuchar announce? Plus, on this National Holocaust Remembrance Day - why its a bad idea to throw around "Nazi" rhetoric.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks about the latest news with the ICE surge and with Blois Olson about today's special elections. Then, on National Holocaust Remembrance Day - why it's such a bad idea to label your political enemies "Nazis". (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jason thinks it's important to point out why it's such a bad idea to throw around "Nazi" rhetoric, even in a time where the political hyperbole meter is broken. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - the latest as the ground shifts regarding the ICE surge in Minnesota... the Minneapolis Foundation is trying to help small businesses... and a big change in Southwest Airlines. Then he goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson about today's special elections and when will Sen. Klobuchar announce she's running for Governor?

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason is joined by our friend Adrienne Lee to talk about her latest venture, as well as how to have productive conversations about the ICE surge. Then Jamey Groethe, owner of Leaning Tower of Pizza, joins DeRusha Eats with an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors... with pizza!

Jason talks with Jamey Groethe, owner of Leaning Tower of Pizza, who describes how an effort to provide free pizza to people in the community developed organically.

Our friend Adrienne Lee is in for her monthly "advice column on the radio". How do you have good conversations about the ICE surge? How do you support an LGBTQ family member in an unsupportive family? Plus a new venture she's part of. Take a listen!

Tuesday 3pm Hour: The president made comments today that seemed to favor practical, pragmatic restrictions on guns - is he right? Then attorney Joe Tamburino joins the show to talk about several legal cases connected to the ICE surge. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Jason talks with defense attorney Joe Tamburino about several legal cases making their way through the courts related to the ICE surge in Minnesota.

On his way to a speech in Iowa, President Trump seemed to indicate that it was perhaps unwise to be armed when you interfere with federal agents. Jason thinks Alex Pretti was entirely within his rights, but perhaps the President has a pragmatic point? (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Governor and President finally getting on the phone - do you feel more optimistic? Plus Republican State Senator Zach Duckworth on why he is calling for a "tactical pause". 4pm Hour: MN business leaders have finally issued a statement on the ICE surge - was it enough? And now Mayor Frey and the President have spoken - why did it take so long for leaders to get on the phone? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Jason reviews the latest breaking news surrounding immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the weekend in sports - should Vikings fans be rooting for Sam Darnold?

Monday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - finally Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey get on the phone with President Trump. Plus Jason plays back a portion of Chris Madel's interview with Chad. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show - should Vikings fans be rooting for Sam Darnold? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)