Drivetime with DeRusha

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that a TX judge ruled that Gov. Abbott hasn't violated the law by slow-rolling the extradition of an ICE agent to MN. Good ruling? Or a lousy precedent? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit - they discuss the lunar eclipse and schools assigning parts of books instead of the whole book. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the exemptions given to school districts in MN to start before Labor Day because it's late this year. Why shouldn't districts be able to make that decision every year?! Then he talks to documentarian Chris Newberry about his new film "Echoes in the Night" which profiled the Jacob Wetterling case. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a smooth Facebook marketplace experience - clearly the exception to the rule. Then it's time to share what's bugging you this week on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a smooth Facebook marketplace experience - clearly the exception to the rule. Then it's time to share what's bugging you this week on ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? It's time for Jason's weekly "vent your spleen" segment that we call ENOUGH!!!

Jason talks about selling some patio furniture on Facebook Marketplace and how smoothly it went... the clear exception to the rule!

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the exemptions given to school districts in MN to start before Labor Day because it's late this year. Why shouldn't districts be able to make that decision every year?! Then he talks to documentarian Chris Newberry about his new film "Echoes in the Night" which profiled the Jacob Wetterling case.

Jason talks to documentary filmmaker Chris Newberry about his latest film "Echoes in the Night" which looks at the Jacob Wetterling case and the new information it contains.

Jason talks with listeners about the exemption offered to school districts this year and next year to start before Labor Day (because the holiday is later than usual) and why he thinks that exemption should be made permanent.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that a TX judge ruled that Gov. Abbott hasn't violated the law by slow-rolling the extradition of an ICE agent to MN. Good ruling? Or a lousy precedent? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit - they discuss the lunar eclipse and schools assigning parts of books instead of the whole book.

Friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit. Jason talks with her about Thursday night's lunar eclipse, if she'd take a trip to space, and if she's okay with schools assigning parts of books rather than the whole book.

Jason talks about the breaking news that a judge in TX has ruled against MN's request for immediate extradition of an ICE agent charged with a felony during Metro Surge. Jason thinks the ruling might be legally correct, but the practical precedent is problematic.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the passing of legendary musician, actress, author & philanthropist Dolly Parton with Marci Braun from 102.9 The Wolf and with listeners. Then he talks to Cole Heath to learn about how you can help the U of M in the Big Ten blood drive! 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Target's latest gaffe and how something like this racist Halloween costume could make it to their website. Then he's joined by Joe and Alissa Zimmerley for DeRusha Eats. They've got a brand new building - the Summer Lakes Boat House - at the State Fair! 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the passing of legend Dolly Parton and their favorite songs. Then he's joined by Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson about their "Annunciation Diaries" as we approach 1 year since the August 27th tragedy.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the passing of legend Dolly Parton and their favorite songs. Then he's joined by Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson about their "Annunciation Diaries" as we approach 1 year since the August 27th tragedy.

Jason talks to Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson who helped put together an amazing series on the lives of those touched directly by the August 27 tragedy at Annunciation school last year.

Jason talks more about the passing of the legend, Dolly Parton. Listeners chime in with their favorite Dolly songs!

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Target's latest gaffe and how something like this racist Halloween costume could make it to their website. Then he's joined by Joe and Alissa Zimmerley for DeRusha Eats. They've got a brand new building - the Summer Lakes Boat House - at the State Fair!

Jason talks to Joe and Alissa Zimmerley of Summer Lakes Beverage Company. Joe and Alissa are out at the State Fair getting their brand new building ready and are excited to share what you'll find when the Fair starts on Thursday!

Target's taken a lot of grief over the last few years - much of it self-inflicted. Jason talks about how they've messed up again with a problematic Halloween costume that made it to their website before they realized its racist overtones.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the passing of legendary musician, actress, author & philanthropist Dolly Parton with Marci Braun from 102.9 The Wolf and with listeners. Then he talks to Cole Heath to learn about how you can help the U of M in the Big Ten blood drive!

Jason talks to Cole Heath who's helping the U of M get the word out about the Big Ten Blood Drive - where you can help patients in need AND help the U win a million dollars!

Jason talks about today's sad news of the passing of music legend Dolly Parton. He talks with the brand manager for 102.9 The Wolf, Marci Braun about Dolly's life and impact. He also gets reaction from listeners and talks about how Dolly crossed every boundary imaginable

A lot to unpack on this Monday - from the tariffs between the United States and Canada, teacher boycotts with Target, State Fair politics, Radd Report and Dave Schwartz as well!

Final hour of the show we discuss politics at the Minnesota State Fair and chat sports with Dave Schwartz amid the Twins sweeps and JJ McCarthy struggles!

The big story in the WNBA should be the Lynx but its not - we chat with Dave Schwartz about this, the JJ McCarthy struggles, Twins and much more!

Just a few days away we are headed to the Fair to tout who we support in politics - what are some of the names you plan to seek out while at the Minnesota State Fair?

We chat with our friend Kate Raddatz in the second hour about pros and cons of sweet corn, the summer that has been and the Minnesota State Fair! Then teachers are boycotting Target for their lack of action against ICE!

Many businesses were under fire earlier this year when it comes to ICE and protecting workers against their policing - now Target is under fire from teachers when it comes to lack of action - we discuss and Josh has thoughts as a former Target employee - he shares his perspective!

As we wind down on the summer we catch up with our friend Kate Raddatz talking about Sweet Corn: pros and cons, best part of the summer and some of her must-haves of the Minnesota State Fair as we are just a few days away!

This first hour we begin with arguably the biggest story to start the week at least locally - the protesting in Minneapolis that led to the arrest of Jake Lang . Then another tariff handed to Canada some are immediate, some January 1st, then we remember Annunciation as we approach Thursday's one year mark as we get a peek into Fletchers Room in the aftermath of this tragedy!

Here we are again, another tariff placed against Canada - what does it mean both in the short term and long term and is this a move of leverage or is it permanent? How much thought or worry should we REALLY pour into this!

To start the show we react to the Jake Lang arrest amid the protests in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday - why does Minnesota fall into the trap of making ourselves look bad time and time again - we discuss this and how to best possibly approach these situations to diminish the violence when it comes to these gatherings and protests!

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

This week, we're looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He's been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we'll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother accused of killing her three children, and the details have opened up a discussion around postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll also touch on the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, though crime is not currently suspected. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, the Chad Benson Show out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis.

We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

Stories here cover Ferrari that sold for $40 million and legendary literary destination you might not know about in Mississippi. Featuring audio from WBEN in Buffalo and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

This week, we're looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He's been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we'll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother accused of killing her three children, and the details have opened up a discussion around postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll also touch on the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, though crime is not currently suspected. Before we get into those cases, we'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from Special thanks to KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Chad Benson Show out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis.

We're heading into this week's stories in a Ferrari that sold for forty million dollars. From there, we're heading to a legendary literary you might not know about in Mississippi. Then, we'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. And to end the show, we've got angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KNX News in Los Angeles, and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about how it feels like we're the only ones working on a Summer Friday - should we just wing it? Then he talks with Sgt. Mark Ross, President of the St. Paul Police Federation, about the city's two flock cameras and why police don't want to lose them. 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants! Then, would you take your kid out for a drink when they turn 21? Jason's doing that for his son and texter is outraged! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about why he thinks St. Paul has an opportunity to be a hub for data centers while solving some of their budget issues. Then he talks with Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the Twins playoff push - should they be focused on winning the division?

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about why he thinks St. Paul has an opportunity to be a hub for data centers while solving some of their budget issues. Then he talks with Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the Twins playoff push - should they be focused on winning the division?

Jason talks with Dan Hayes, Twins beat writer for The Athletic. The Twins are currently the 3rd Wild Card, but should they be focusing their playoff push on the Central Division? Plus what's the latest on Joe Ryan's injury? That and more with Dan!

Jason talks about an embarrassing debate answer from US Senate candidate Darlene Graham, and why it's not the usual "gotcha" clip that we're used to in politics. Then, listen in as Jason makes the case for St. Paul to jump on the opportunity to become a hub for data centers.

Friday 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants! Then, would you take your kid out for a drink when they turn 21? Jason's doing that for his son and texter is outraged!

Jason talks about taking his son out drinking now that he's 21 and a texter is outraged. Is that such a terrible idea? Plus, when you're on a flight and the window doesn't line up with your aisle - who gets to control the shade?