Drivetime with DeRusha

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Jason gets the latest on a wildfire burning on the North Shore. Then Joe Tamburino discusses a host of legal topics including the problems with letting AI write police reports.

Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about a host of legal stories, including another Feeding our Future defendant jailed for witness intimidation, and legal concerns over the use of AI in police reports. Plus much more!

On "The Lead" - Jason gets the latest about a wildfire burning on the North Shore. Then he learns about a new Habitat for Humanity "RE-Store" opening up. Then on "Page 2" - meet the guy who make's JJ's drip! (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

4pm Hour: Jason talks with U of M Political Science Professor Arash Davari about the ceasefire in Gaza. How did it come about and will it hold? Then he plays a clip from his "DeRusha Eats" podcast with Jim Diley from Fulton

Jason plays a clip from his "DeRusha Eats" podcast with Jim Diley talking about the evolution of craft breweries.

Jason talks to U of M Professor of Political Science Arash Davari about the ceasefire in Gaza. Will it hold and what is the political calculus?

3pm Hour: Jason started the show talking with listeners about their screen time and how it may be affecting their families. Then he's joined in-studio by MFD Chief Bryan Tyner to talk about his career and what's next as he announces his retirement.

Jason is joined by the MFD Chief Bryan Tyner to talk about his career, running the Minneapolis Fire Department, and what's next for him.

There's been plenty of talk about limiting screen time for kids. But should parents be looking in the mirror as well? Jason talks with listeners about the way devices dominate our attention, and why that may cause issues with family.

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - Jason talks with St Thomas MBB coach John Tauer about being picked first in the Summit League coaches poll. Then Greg Swan stops by to talk about a potential game changer in AI

Jason talks to our favorite tech guru Greg Swan about a new AI product that's a game changer for video. Plus, would you pay to get rid of ads on Facebook and Instagram?

On "The Lead" - the Tommies MBB team is picked to win the Summit League. Jason talks with Head Coach John Tauer. Then on "Page 2" - a lawsuit in Anoka over... whitewater surfing?!

4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the best public bathrooms in MN and across the country. Then - what's grinding people's gears this week? Check out ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? Jason and listeners vent their spleens on ENOUGH!!!

An interesting conversation ranging from dating the wrong person to highly rated public bathrooms.

3pm Hour: New data says crime is down in Minneapolis. But not everyone "feels" safe? How do we reconcile that? Then Jason talks with State Sen. Julia Coleman about where the MN GOP is headed.

Jason talks with Sen. Julia Coleman about her view on the future of the GOP in MN. What will it take for them to win state office? And should they be more or less MAGA?

New data is out showing that crime in Minneapolis is back to pre-pandemic levels. Are people willing to believe that? Or are our "feelings" telling us something different?

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. DeRush Hour Headlines kick off the five o'clock hour featuring the Pam Bondi hearings and Erin from Polaris who just took home the “Coolest Thing Made in MN” contest. For page 2, Jason runs through a number of music inspired stories. Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for the second time this week (what a treat)! He and Jason discuss the pitfalls of content dispersion as influencers. Jason also shares that one time he accidentally fell down the stairs. Dave speaks to his experience working for the Minnesota Wild versus being a member of the media. They also discuss the parental canon event that is selling stuff to fundraise for their kids activities.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. DeRush Hour Headlines kick off the five o'clock hour featuring the Pam Bondi hearings and Erin from Polaris who just took home the “Coolest Thing Made in MN” contest. For page 2, Jason runs through a number of music inspired stories.

Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for the second time this week (what a treat)! He and Jason discuss the pitfalls of content dispersion as influencers. Jason also shares that one time he accidentally fell down the stairs. Dave speaks to his experience working for the Minnesota Wild versus being a member of the media. They also discuss the parental canon event that is selling stuff to fundraise for their kids activities.

Jason is joined by Kyle Bowles (Senior Executive Chef at Grand Casino Arena) who knows he can't show up to his appearance empty handed. They chat about the transformation from the X to Grand Casino Arena and the 46 new foods they have on menu for the upcoming Minnesota Wild season. They talk about how they're partnering with some local businesses to feature their cuisine in the arena and how deals like these come about. Not everything is available everywhere in the arena so Kyle walks through what levels you can access the new goodies.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. Jason and Dan begin today's conversation with the topic of shifting demographics and rising costs/taxes within our community. Jason references an article featured in the Star Tribune and the dichotomy between our society's growth mindset and cutting costs. Callers weigh in with their thoughts. Lindsey gives her take on why people aren't having babies. A field trip across the river with Tracy Pearlman Jason is then joined by Tracy Pearlman (Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena) to talk about new food day at Grand Casino Arena. They roll through some of the new food offerings for upcoming Minnesota Wild games this season. They also wade into the AI conversation and how they utilize it in their everyday lives a

Jason is then joined by Tracy Pearlman (Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena) to talk about new food day at Grand Casino Arena. They roll through some of the new food offerings for upcoming Minnesota Wild games this season. They also wade into the AI conversation and how they utilize it in their everyday lives and why Taylor Swift isn't performing at halftime of the upcoming big game.

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - why are more MN schools asking the state to reconsider its transgender athlete policy? Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the Vikings win - and all the injuries that came with it, plus much more!

What will the Vikings do at QB now? Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about the Purple's trip across the Pond and more - including WNBA drama with a local connection - as he joins Jason for their weekly visit. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - more school districts are asking the state to consider its high school athletics transgender policy. Why? Then on "Page 2" - the city of Dayton is finally starting to grow

4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for their monthly visit to talk about family vacations, Taylors new album and much more! Then he talks with Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune about her reporting on rider comments on safety on the light rail

Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune analyzed text messages sent to Metro Transit by light rail passengers. What were their concerns? She joins Jason to talk about their reporting

Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for their monthly visit - they talk Supermoon, family vacations and the new Taylor Swift album!

3pm Hour: Jason talked about watching the TC marathon - what's the hardest thing you've ever done? Then he talks with SPPD Chief Axel Henry about what he's learned on his personal patrols about how the depart can help address homelessness

Jason talks to the Chief of St. Paul Police about his personal patrols, what he's learned about homelessness in his city and the role the department can play in addressing it. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jason cheered some runners on at the TC Marathon this weekend. And that got him thinking - what's the hardest thing YOU'VE ever done?

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - what effect is the government shutdown having on economic data? Jason talks to Dr. Tyler Schipper from the University of St. Thomas. Then, can the Vikings bounce back across the pond with all of their injuries? Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic joins Jason to talk Purple and Timberwolves.

Jason talks to Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic about the Vikings playing their second straight game across the pond with a very unsettled offensive line. Plus, naturally we have to talk Timberwolves too! (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

On "The Lead" - what effect is the government shutdown having on economic data? Jason talks with UST economist Dr. Tyler Schipper. Then on "Page 2" - want to own a St. Paul skyscraper?

4pm Hour: Jason hosts another round of his game show: Card DeSharks! Then he talks to one of the building owners from Minneapolis who participated in the documentary "Precarious State" - what did she think of the film?

Jason talks to one of the building owners from Minneapolis who was part of Rick Kupchella's "Precarious State" documentary. Why did she decide to participate and what did she think of the film?

Jason hosts another rousing round of his game show. Take a listen as Jan and Tom battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

3pm Hour: Jason talks about how we choose to engage the world. Are you approaching things with optimism? Then producer Dan Cook nerds out over this weekends full "supermoon" and the optical illusion connected to it.

What is producer Dan Cook "nerding out" over this week? How about an optical illusion tied to the full moon? Do you give him a "green light" or a "gong"? (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Jason had a friend tell him that his "superpower" is his optimism. Do you feel optimistic given the state of the world? Listeners weigh in.