Drivetime with DeRusha

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: are you open to riding in a driverless rideshare vehicle? And what does Target's new "10/4" policy say about us as a society? Giselle Ugarte has an interesting take. 4pm Hour: Jessica Lussenhop from ProPublica joins Jason to talk about her reporting with Andy Mannix from the Star Tribune about a horrific story of church sex abuse in Minnesota. Then Jason talks with Alicia Hinze from The Buttered Tin about Thanksgiving Pies on DeRusha Eats. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason learns more about a new emergency housing building in Washington County. Plus, he discusses perhaps the worst pickup line ever conceived.

On Thursday's DeRush-Hour, Jason talks about a silly decision by MnDOT that makes rivalry weekend a little less enjoyable. Then he talks with Jennifer Castillo and Sarah Tripple from Washington County about a new building to help with homelessness .

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with ProPublica reporter Jessica Lussenhop about her reporting with the Star Tribune's Andy Mannix about an awful case of church sexual abuse in MN. Then he's joined by Alicia Hinze from The Buttered Tin to talk about your Thanksgiving pies on DeRusha Eats!

The Star Tribune and ProPublica joined forces to report on a disgusting story of church sexual abuse and further traumatization in the response to it. Jessica Lussenhop from ProPublica joins Jason to talk about her reporting.

Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Waymo now being in Minneapolis. Are you ready to ride in a driverless car? Then he's joined by performance coach, content creator and motivational speaker Giselle Ugarte for her take on Target's new "10-4" policy and what the reaction to it says about us as a culture. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Jason is joined by performance coach, content creator and motivational speaker Giselle Ugarte who has an interesting take on Target's new "smile, wave and say hello" policy and what it says about us as a culture.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm - Who do you blame for rising property taxes, and why can't government cut back? Plus, what board games cause the biggest battles in Tracy Perlman's family? 4pm - What did Jason see in the company microwave? And when will reporters tell the President to shut it? Plus, Sam O'Neil from the MN Chamber of Commerce tells why they think MN isn't growing the way it should. 5pm - On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with UMN grad student Elizabeth Abramson about her idea to help revitalize downtown Minneapolis. Plus, what have you had ENOUGH of this week?!

On Wednesday's "DeRush-Hour" - problematic earnings for Target, a protest in St. Paul and Minneapolis residents REALLY like Minneapolis. Plus Jason talks with U of M grad student Elizabeth Abramson about why downtown needs more places to sit!

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason saw something... disturbing in the company microwave. Then he's joined by Sean O'Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research for the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, to talk about what their research is showing about Minnesota's lack of growth

Jason wandered into the WCCO commissary and found... well something rather odd going on in the microwave! (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Monday 3pm Hour: Are your property taxes spiking? Plenty of people's are. Jason thinks it's time for government to cut back if things are going to cost this much. Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for their weekly chat including which board games cause the most fights on this "National Play Monopoly Day"

Happy National Play Monopoly Day! Tracy Perlman joins Jason for their weekly chat, and ask what games caused the most fights in their families. Plus much more! (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Ervin is an alumni of the Veterans Housing Program at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. Ervin found the Union Gospel Mission online after suffering profound losses in his family. He was worried about feeling lonely within the program especially after losing his twin brother but when he arrived at the community with other veterans he was lifted up. Not only were his basic needs met but was also provided with a path to his own housing, he has now been there for three months. Ervin speaks about the deep depression he was dealing with when he arrived at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities and how he was met with open arms and support that got him back on his feet. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/veterans-housing-program/

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Ivor Brathwaite is the Program Director of the Housing Plus Program at Union Gospel Mission Twin Ciites. Ivor provides the timeline based details of the Housing Plus Program and how they work with men experiencing homelessness by providing mental health services, life-skills classes, financial skills instruction, community support and more. Jason asks about their veteran specific program and they discuss the unique challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness who have served our country. There is no time limit on residency within the Housing Plus program for veterans. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/veterans-housing-program/

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Leo is a resident in the Housing Plus program at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. He joins Jason to speak about his lifechanging experience he's had with the support of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. He's been in the program for awhile and is now finding ways to give back to the mission. He says the success rate of safe and stable housing is 87% with the program. Leo talks about why he sought care with the Housing Plus Program and how they even helped him break down what he needed to do with a thirty step plan. Leo also utilized support services that helped him to get his birth certificate which was from Turkey and his social security card. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/housing-plus/

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from the Mall of America rotunda for the Interrupt Homelessness Radiothon to benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities! https://www.ugmtc.org/interrupthomelessness/ Mary Seabloom is the Director of Clinical Services at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. She and Jason talk about what's offered for mental health and support services. From ID replacement to medical assistance, comprehensive care is what Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities does. Mary also details support for those who may not speak English as their first language. Mary speaks to caring for those in the most vulnerable moments in their life and how her faith has guided her. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/mental-health-and-support-services/

Roger is a resident in the ACTS program at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. He talks about his experience seeking support and how Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities stepped up when other shelters could not. Roger and Jason speak to the challenge of getting out of the cycle of addiction and being on the street. Roger has been sober for seven months and has never felt better in his life. They chat about the educational offerings they feature in the ACTS program that teach/hone necessary skills to get and keep a job. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/acts-training-program/

Matt Deitner is the Program Director of the ACTS Training Program at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. Matt speaks about the different trainings and support they offer to men experiencing homelessness. He and Jason talk about the complex nature of each individual and how they provide wrap around care and services including for mental health. Be Accountable. Be Consistent. Be Thankful. Be Self-aware. For men experiencing homelessness, getting back on their feet takes hard work and the right support. We work with men who are without employment and shelter as they find their way to a better life through health, stability, meaningful work and a supportive community. https://www.ugmtc.org/programs/acts-training-program/

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)