Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off an evening at Surdyk's (custom cocktails and food experience at the iconic Surdyk's in Oldtown NE Minneapolis - including an assortment of artisan cheeses and custom cheese board crafted just for your table, 2 exceptional bottles of wine perfectly paired to your food selections, and a multi-course dining experience for 6-7 guests) and he talks about it with Surdyks Culinary Director Gina Mangiameli. They finish it up with a Continental Diamond VIP Experience,which includes a Raymond Weil Toccata men's wristwatch featuring a Swiss quartz movement, a one hour exclusive Continental Diamond experience for up to 10 guests. Enjoy complimentary beverages and light appetizers while exploring diamond jewelry and luxury watches, take photos, and enjoy conversation hosted by Jason DeRusha!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off four tickets to a Twins game in the Thrivent Club, an opportunity to take in batting practice on the field and help Kris Atteberry and Dan Gladden read the starting lineups live on the air before first pitch. They also offer an in-studio Card DeSharks in-studio experience (on a Friday to be mutually decided upon, fan and a guest get to come in and play the game, get to hang out with Jason and Dan, and we'll provide food & beverage + free parking downtown! Jason also talks with NMDP Patient Navigator Leanna Cooper about the process of a transplant, why the action isn't the most stressful part, and more!

Jason talks with NMDP Patient Navigator Leanna Cooper about the process of a transplant, why the action isn't the most stressful part, and more!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off a chance to see with Gophers/Wolverines with Jason and Dan along with a Weber Genesis E-330LP grill and a a whole hog that will be prepared by the Butcher and Boar culinary team and Jason talks with Krystal and her son Brady, who was a beneficiary from NMDP, and he talks with Mike Frattallone about why this is important to him!

A lot to get into on a Friday! Dan Cook in for DeRusha - we start with thoughts on the latest with these ICE protester indictments being handed down from the Federal Government. Then we talk fuel economy with Patrick DeHaan, Tracy Perlman and our Tuesday edition of ENOUGH!

Final hour of Dan Cook in for Jason on a Tuesday and we dive into marathon running with the annual Duluth Grandma's Marathon this weekend - but what is the point? Then we move our Wednesday segment ENOUGH up to today with NMDP taking over tomorrow - what have you had enough of?

With Wednesday being NMDP we slide up our weekly Enough! segment to get some of your things you have had enough of - from beagles barking to back pain to annoying honkers - much more with ENOUGH!

In honor of this weekend's Grandma's Marathon up in Duluth - we take your explanations on what is the point of marathon running - please help us figure this out!

Another hour, Dan Cook in for Jason on this Tuesday afternoon and we begin with the Social Media Bans in Other Countries, Could it be the U.S.? Then we talk to Tracy Perlman and get her thoughts on whether we should be satisfied with former Minnesota players winning titles elsewhere and get her take on a time capsule and what she would send 250 years from now in Minnesota!

We slid up a day for our time with Tracy to get her take on KAT winning a title with New York and whether we should be happy for others who win a title outside of Minnesota and in honor of America turning 250 - what would Tracy send in a time capsule with Minnesota ties?

Both the UK and Australia have implemented bans on social media for kids - so we discuss the pros and cons of the United States also implementing a ban on social media here!

Dan Cook in for Jason on a Tuesday - we begin sharing the latest on Federal charges being brought down on ICE protesters and how it correlates with the other pieces to the ICE investigation puzzle! Then we pivot to talk gas prices in Minnesota with Gas Buddy himself Patrick DeHaan!

With a pending agreement in place, what does that mean for gas prices in Minnesota and the U.S.? We asked Patrick DeHaan, the Gas Buddy himself about this, the time table on when prices could go back to normal and much more!

Federal indictments have been handed down to protesters surrounding Operation Metro Surge but we also have had a serious lag in prosecution with the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti - so why do we have one but not the other - we discuss!

A lot to dive into on a Monday - Dan Cook in for Jason and we begin breaking down the recent Star Tribune poll results. Then we react to KAT winning an NBA Title NOT in Minnesota! Some philosophical conversation about AI. Dr. Mark Bell with the University of Minnesota joins to share what we know about the reported deal with Iran to end the war! Final hour we circle back on more GOP conversation and dive into Twins, KAT talk and more with Dave Schwartz!

We circle back on the Star Tribune poll results amid the GOP bid for governor and get more of your reaction on that. Then we talk all things sports with Dave Schwartz from KAT winning a title and the Wild potentially pursuing trades this offseason and then Dan Cook shares a couple opportunities for the NMDP auction taking place Wednesday!

Is Dave Schwartz happy for KAT winning an NBA championship? That, some upcoming trade possibilities with the Minnesota Wild and Olivia Miles is setting the WNBA world on fire as a Lynx star in her rookie campaign!

Another hour with Dan Cook in for DeRusha and we begin with some philosophical conversation on AI and data centers and how to differentiate human interaction and AI interaction! Then we talk to Dr. Mark Bell, Political Science Professor with the University of Minnesota on the reported end of this conflict in Iran!

One of the big stories from this weekend was an agreement between President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders where the war in Iran will come to an end - is this truly the end or is there something more here. We talk to Dr. Mark Bell with the University of Minnesota about the latest with this ceasefire deal and potentially the true end to the War in Iran!

There has been a lot of concern over AI and data centers here in Minnesota and beyond but Dan shares why we are misinterpreting what AI really is and ways in which we can embrace the rise of AI and use it but also maintain human connectivity with this!

Dan Cook in for DeRusha on a Monday and we begin with the latest poll results from the Star Tribune showing a massive gap between Amy Klobuchar and everyone else - so does this mean it is over? Then we pivot to the New York Knicks winning a championship but more importantly why KAT winning it should NOT make us feel happy - Dan explains!

Another sports championship with yes, a former big name in Minnesota sports! This weekend the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship featuring Karl Anthony Towns but should we really be happy for stars constantly leaving and winning elsewhere?

According to an updated Star Tribune poll for the GOP race for Minnesota governor - Amy Klobuchar has a distant 8 point lead over Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls and at this rate the gap is huge even four and a half months out from Election Day!

In this episode, we're looking into the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. Boelter pleaded guilty this week to multiple charges related to stalking and killing of Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as the stalking and shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette Hoffman. You might remember Boelter as the assassin who impersonated a police officer to stalk his victims. We'll hear reactions to the Belter case and Belter's plea deal, reported by Audacy station WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll unpack the trial of Karmelo Anthony, which concluded this week. Anthony, a 19-year-old who is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a Frisco track meet last year, was found guilty of murder this week and his attorneys have filed an intent to appeal. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

We're going to the streets of New York City , where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. We'll also hear about an unsettling adoption scam involving a 37-year-old woman who allegedly posed as a 12-year-old girl using pacifiers and baby bottles. If that sounds especially offbeat to you, you're not alone. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

This week's episode is taking us from a funeral home where people can get unique urns to the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition to find out what's going on with the zombie fish phenomenon. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit,

In this episode, we're focusing on two high profile cases – the Karmelo Anthony trial in Texas and the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. We'll get insight from inside the courtrooms. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week's episode is taking us from the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition – to the streets of New York City and Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the start of the World Cup and the tepid interest in the US - just admit it, you don't really like soccer all that much. Then he talks to Russ Becker, the CEO of API Group - a new Fortune 500 company from Minnesota! 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes to talk about the Summer movie season. 5pm Hour: Jason is headed back to Chicago and is staying with his parents. Should he be feeling a little unsure about that? Or is it totally okay? Then - why is okay for NY PRIDE to be sponsored by Target, but Minneapolis' festival refuses to take their money? Finally, Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" talks about the latest Twins news.

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason is headed back to Chicago and is staying with his parents. Should he be feeling a little unsure about that? Or is it totally okay? Then - why is okay for NY PRIDE to be sponsored by Target, but Minneapolis' festival refuses to take their money? Finally, Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" talks about the latest Twins news.

Each Friday Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" joins Jason to talk Twins baseball - Royce Lewis is back and playing on the other side of the infield - how's it going? What's wrong with Taj Bradley? And is Byron pressing with runners in scoring position? That and more!

Jason talks about heading back to Chicago for the weekend and staying with his parents. Is it weird for a grown man to sleep at his parents' house? Then, why is it okay for NY PRIDE to be sponsored by Target, but not in Minneapolis?

Friday 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes to talk about the Summer movie season.

The Summer movie season is underway and there are a lot of great titles coming out over the next few weeks. Which ones should you see? Our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes joins Jason to share his thoughts.

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Julee and Hammer battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the start of the World Cup and the tepid interest in the US - just admit it, you don't really like soccer all that much. Then he talks to Russ Becker, the CEO of API Group - a new Fortune 500 company from Minnesota!

Jason talks with Russ Becker, the CEO of API Group, about making the latest Fortune 500 list and what it means as a company based in Minnesota.

Jason talks about the start of the World Cup and what he believes to be tepid local interest in it. It's okay. This is a safe space. You can admit you don't really care for soccer all that much. But if you're like Jason, you DO like the new corporate name for Williams Arena - The Barn, supported by Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Vance Boelter pleading guilty in Federal court to killing the Hortmans and shooting the Hoffmans. Are you okay with no death penalty? Then he's joined attorney Mike Bryant to talk about what this means for the state case - and why are there even separate State and Federal cases? Finally - has Minnesota lost its "lake superiority"? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about this morning's drag show at Minneapolis City Hall as part of the City's PRIDE celebration. Was that a good idea? Then he talks with Lt. Governor candidate Ryan Wilson who's running with Lisa Demuth. What will his role be and what are their priorities? 5pm Hour: Jason starts the hour with... well I'm not sure how to describe the flow of thought, but you'll find it entertaining! Then he's joined by Paul Blume from Fox 9 who was in the courtroom as Vance Boelter pled guilty to murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman - what was it like?

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason starts the hour with... well I'm not sure how to describe the flow of thought, but you'll find it entertaining! Then he's joined by Paul Blume from Fox 9 who was in the courtroom as Vance Boelter pled guilty to murdering Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman - what was it like?

Jason talks with Channel 9 reporter Paul Blume who was in the courtroom this morning as Vance Boelter pled guilty to Federal charges for the murders of Mark & Melissa Hortman and the shootings of John & Yvette Hoffman. What were the emotions like as the hearing went along? Paul has that and more.