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On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Alix Kendall is in for Jason. She talks about some new names bubbling up for president in '28 - is it time for former VP Harris to say she's NOT running? Then - what would it take to get you back to the mall on a regular basis? Southdale thinks that it has an answer 4pm Hour: Alix talks about how to handle things when mom & dad are no longer able to drive safely. How do you take away the keys? Then she's joined by Sean Hayford Oleary from the Richfield city council to talk about how inner-ring suburbs are using multi-family housing to try and give young families an affordable entry to home ownership, and retiring folks a comfortable step down from larger homes.

This hour Jason DeRusha gets your colonoscopy stories, asks if you really hate the middle seat, and would you pay to keep it empty, why is there an obsession with low testosterone, and DeRusha Eats features Gail Rosenblum and Kait Ziemer-Davis talking about their new book, "Sea Salt Eatery: Recipes to Enjoy Year-Round."

On Wednesday's Drivetime with Derusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the President endorsing "Pillow Guy" Mike Lindell for MN Governor. Another example of why Republicans struggle to win statewide races in MN? Then friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman joins to talk about a recent impromptu day-trip to Seattle. What's your favorite last second getaway? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the World Cup Final now that we know the teams. Then he describes his trip to Washington to lobby for AM radio. Then he talks to Christine Marvin from Marvin Windows about their value to Warroad and the State of Minnesota. And finally Dr. Lee Frelich from the U of M Center for Forest Ecology tells him why the wildfires in NE Minnesota have gotten so large and difficult to control. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the President asking for TV time to address the nation on Thursday. If it's more election complaining, should the networks carry it? Then more reaction to Trump's endorsement of Mike Lindell for Governor. Finally it's time to vent. Find out what's grinding people's gears on ENOUGH!!!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Alix Kendall is in for Jason. She talks with listeners about if the passing of Sen. Graham is a pretext for finally setting a mandatory age limit for politicians? Then she talks about parents creating a soft landing for their kids - should we be like the birds and nudge the kids "out of the nest" sooner? 4pm Hour: The BWCA has been closed by wildfires - Christine Kolinski from the US Forest Service has the latest. Then Matt Taraldson from the MPCA talks about the air quality alerts that have stemmed from those fires. Finally she finds out more over a construction controversy in Uptown with Stefani Pennaz. 5pm Hour: Alix talks with Patrick Rehkamp from Old National Bank about today's inflation numbers. What led to the drop and will those numbers hold? Then she talks with listeners about how it appears smoking has become "cool" again with young celebrities. Is that translating to listeners' lives?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Scott Korzenowski is in for Jason. In this hour he talks about the dangerous heat and some amusing "tips" for dealing with the heat. Then, he comments on the announcement that the Feds have finally turned over some evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Plus, did Jay Z make the right call delaying his concert? And does a lawsuit against the U of M have merit on 1st Amendment grounds? 4pm Hour: Scott starts talking about renewed hostilities in Iran and how it's become even a bigger mess. Then he talks with Michael Beckel, an expert on campaign finance, about the dark money pouring into the Flanagan/Craig primary campaign and if there's anything that can be done to slow it down or find out where its coming from. 5pm Hour: Scott talks about the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham and what's appropriate for conversation after his death. Plus he looks at actor Sam Neill's career. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz for his regular Monday sports talk: Twins, Lynx and World Cup!

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason was opposed to last week's pardon of a convicted child sex offender. And while today's announcement of his deportation was the right call, the gross rhetoric around it is disturbing. He talks with listeners. Then he's joined by Sammy Watkins from UGMTC to talk about what happens to the unhoused when St. Paul shuts down their camps. 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show where contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants - it's Card DeSharks! Then on National French Fry Day - who makes the best fry in town? 5pm Hour: the big news in movies is the release of a new trailer for "Dune 3". Our Gen Z movie correspondent Charlie Oakes joins the show to talk about the Summer movie season and what he's excited to see. Then Jason is joined by Dan Hayes to talk about a Twins trade, the return of Ryan Jeffers and an interesting conversation with ownership.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Following the Twins game, Jason talks with listeners about what seem to be the two biggest issues as we head towards the Fall elections - fraud and immigration. Which one do you care about more? 4pm Hour: Jason marvels at his producer's system for running - or not running - his AC. Then, hear why Jason thinks St. Paul's plan to clear homeless encampments isn't perfect, but still should be done. Finally, it's "new State Fair food" day on DeRusha Eats as Jason talks to new Fair vendor Peter Bian from Saturday Dumpling Co. 5pm Hour: Jason talks to national political analyst Chris Cillizza from the "So What?" Substack about Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine senate race in disgrace - what does that say about how much voters care about politicians' morality? Then he talks to a local journalist about a wild story of being tracked and questioned by police due to a technology error.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason marvels at his producer's system for running - or not running - his AC. Then, hear why Jason thinks St. Paul's plan to clear homeless encampments isn't perfect, but still should be done. Finally, it's "new State Fair food" day on DeRusha Eats as Jason talks to new Fair vendor Peter Bian from Saturday Dumpling Co.

On the day the new State Fair foods are announced, Jason is joined by Peter Bian from Saturday Dumpling Co - ahead of their first year being out at the Fair. That and Jason's thoughts on the new foods on DeRusha Eats!

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about new data from the State on the new Paid Family/Medical Leave program. Is it working? Do we need to adjust it? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about 4th of July festivities including family mini-golf. Plus, what happens when an artist cancels a show at Grand Casino Arena? 4pm Hour: west metro drivers are readjusting to a major shift in the 394 construction - how's road construction impacting your life? Then he talks with Prof. James Coleman from the U of M about nuclear power getting reconsidered in Minnesota. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the first Minnesotan to be considered for Sainthood by the Vatican - who should be a MN Saint? (wrong answers only, please!) Then it's time to vent your spleen on ENOUGH!!!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Maine senate candidate who's been charged with sexual assault and the Democrats who are scrambling to unendorse him when there were plenty of red flags to begin with. Why is it so hard to call out our own side politically? Then are shopping centers a thing of the past? And what's your favorite dive bar? 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by the official show advice columnist, Adrienne Lee for another edition of "Ask Adri" - is it okay to ask someone out at the gym? Where is the best spot to ask for a date? Then he talks with JoAnn Street, a brand ambassador for Wild Turkey, on DeRusha Eats! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about Sheriff Bob Fletcher's appearance on The Morning News, and how he appreciates the direct talk about Somali games that doesn't devolve into racist tropes. We need more of that. Then he's joined by tech guru Greg Swan to talk about collectibles in the digital age!

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by the official show advice columnist, Adrienne Lee for another edition of "Ask Adri" - is it okay to ask someone out at the gym? Where is the best spot to ask for a date? Then he talks with JoAnn Street, a brand ambassador for Wild Turkey, on DeRusha Eats!

Jason is joined by JoAnn Street who's in town promoting some new bourbon offerings from Wild Turkey!

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason isn't saying the President SHOULD have called FIFA to urge them to reinstate Flo Balogun after a red card. But he's not mad the USMNT is getting their best player back. Why are so many of you ticked off about a good thing?! Then he talks to Pete Kostroski about following in his father Wayne's footsteps and helping raise money to get people fed with "Plates and Playmakers" 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz to talk about road trips, Taylor's wedding and fast food on the Radd Report! Then he talks about how traffic stops have changed in the 10 years since the police shooting of Philando Castile and why he thinks they've changed for the better. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a push from suburbs to get people to visit during the week. Asking too much? Plus, should the President have urged FIFA to let Balogun play tonight? And finally Dave Schwartz talks about that World Cup controversy, the Twins as the trade deadline approaches, and more!

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the couple that climbed the Empire State Building spire for a marriage proposal. Legitimately cool? Reckless and narcissistic? What do you think? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about the World Cup, and if we're jealous in MN for not having games. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a pair of warnings - both of which he's dubious about. Do we really need E. coli and social media warnings? Then he talks with Congresswoman Angie Craig about her campaign for US Senate and her primary battle with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about protesters and their court case. Plus, do you fly the flag at home? Some new polling has interesting insight to who is and who isn't. Finally, it's time to vent your spleens - what have you had ENOUGH of this week?!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's SCOTUS ruling rejecting the President's attempt to end birthright citizenship - is it based in more of a general anger at immigrants? Then he talks a about a NJ Congressman who today revealed that his 4 month absence from the House was for depression treatment. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the legal ideas at issues in today's two major Supreme Court rulings. Then he's joined by the Erickson family who runs the Sambusa Samosa food truck to talk about the Taste of Minnesota! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a range of different topics including: are Millennials hypocrites for loving the suburbs? Of course a scandal related to the NFL has to have a Vikings connection. Where do you want a live-stream cam? And more!

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the legal ideas at issues in today's two major Supreme Court rulings. Then he's joined by the Erickson family who runs the Sambusa Samosa food truck to talk about the Taste of Minnesota!

Jason is joined by the Erickson family: Jacky, Steve, Janet and Noah. They run the Sambusa Samosa food truck and are getting ready for this weekend's Taste of Minnesota Festival!

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a Minneapolis City Council member taking time off to address her mental health. Is that a rare enough job for mental health problems to be disqualifying? Or should this the be standard set for more employers? Then he's joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to talk about her campaign for US Senate. 4pm Hour: it's a sultry Summer day in Minnesota. Jason talks with listeners about their favorite Summer jobs. Then he talks with Steve "Randball Stu" author of the Midwest Excellence blog about beating the heat! 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about a Minneapolis City Council member taking a leave of absence to address her mental health. Are younger politicians more susceptible to being overwhelmed by the job? Then he talks with Cassidy Hettescheimer from the Star Tribune about Cheryl Reeve going in the Hall of Fame and setting more records as head coach of the Lynx.

Jason jokes with Dan and Taylor about 4 years of Drivetime with DeRusha... what should the company do to celebrate?! Then he talks about PRIDE weekend in the Twin Cities and tries to take a big picture look at being gay in the US.

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the 4th anniversary of Drivetime with DeRusha - what will the company do to celebrate?! Then on PRIDE weekend in the Twin Cities - is it the best time in our history to be gay? Then he's joined by Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" to talk about the Twins and their plans as the trade deadline approaches.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a lawsuit against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over inadequate MPD staffing. Is that the best way to fix the problem? Then he shares some audio from Congressman Tom Emmer where he says that immigrants who don't assimilate need to "go the hell back where they came from." How should we define assimilation? Is this just a dog whistle, or is there a point in there? 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show where contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants - it's CARD DESHARKS!!! Then he talks about yesterday's shocking Naz Reid trade and wonders if the team shouldn't chip in on jersey swaps and tattoo removal! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the 4th anniversary of Drivetime with DeRusha - what will the company do to celebrate?! Then on PRIDE weekend in the Twin Cities - is it the best time in our history to be gay? Then he's joined by Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" to talk about the Twins and their plans as the trade deadline approaches.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the Timberwolves sending popular F Naz Reid to Charlotte for PG LaMelo Ball. Did they make the team markedly better? Then he talks about Lionel Ritchie ending last night's concert in St. Paul early due to a medical issue - do 70+ year old artists need to respect their legacy and hang it up? 4pm Hour: Henry talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine about the trade that sent Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Then he's joined by Gerald Klass, owner of Soul Bowl & Klassics, about his preparations for next weekend's Taste of Minnesota event! 5pm Hour: Henry talks about the Cubs being embroiled in a lawsuit trying to make more money. Are you with them? Then he shares the story of a WNBA player being stalked. Do penalties need to be tougher for crimes like that in the digital age? Finally, it's time to vent your spleen. What's grinding your gears this week on ENOUGH!!!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook bring you "DriveTime w/ DeRusha" live from Target Field as they discuss the highly anticipated Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani matchup, is the voter ID bill really a "national emergency?", did you know there is a record for the world's loudest person, Jason chats up Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll, and more!

This hour "DriveTime with DeRusha continues live from Target Field as Jason is joined by Twins Hall of Famer and Radio Broadcaster Dan Gladden, he talks with the founder of Aussom Aussie BBQ Paul Mackay as they discuss what makes it unique, and The Great Midwest RibFest coming up this weekend, plus they talk about the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding at MSG, do you need a big production, is there a a changing of the guard with progressive Democrats and more.

This hour "DriveTime with DeRusha continues live from Target Field as the Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani matchup gets closer, he talks about it with Writer Nobuyuki Kobayashi from Japan Daily Sports, he wonders if county commissioners are overpaid, and last night we saw the flipside of an outside Amphitheatre and more!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: A judge ruled that the Ag Department can't restrict SNAP benefits to health food. Jason wants to know if listeners think that's a reasonable restriction? Then he talks with St. Paul Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom about the police drone program and what they want the public to know about it. 4pm Hour: as weather rolls through the Metro, Jason explains why he'd rather drive in the snow than in the rain. Do you agree? Then - are you taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day given the economy? And finally on DeRusha Eats, he talks with Christine Lantinen from Maud Borup about owning and running an iconic candy brand 5pm Hour: Jason talks with Grace Zumwinkle from the Frost & Team USA about being at last night's Unified Games as part of the Special Olympics. Then Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins the show to talk about the Wolves trading away Julius, signing Ayo, and saying goodbye to long time coach Micah Nori

On today's DeRusha Eats Jason talks with Christine Lantinen from Maud Borup about buying and running a classic candy brand!

Tuesday 4pm Hour: as weather rolls through the Metro, Jason explains why he'd rather drive in the snow than in the rain. Do you agree? Then - are you taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day given the economy? And finally on DeRusha Eats, he talks with Christine Lantinen from Maud Borup about owning and running an iconic candy brand

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm hour: Jason left some food in the WCCO refrigerator last week, and it disappeared. He asks listeners if it's his fault? Then he talks with USC professor Dr. Darby Saxbe about her new book "Dad Brain" and if fathers are actually improving as the years go by. 4pm Hour: new polling data shows the new state flag is deeply unpopular. Given the popular refrain "we should have gotten to vote on it" Jason wants to know if there's a way to have a voting process to show MN opinion without having direct votes on every single issue? Then - did Taylor Swift just create the best Pixar song ever? Jason polls listeners. 5pm Hour: Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about today's ruling from a Federal judge quashing the subpoenas issued by the DOJ targeting MN political leaders over immigration policy. Why did he make the decision and use strong language in doing so? Then Jason talks about lagging attendance at Target Field. Why are fans staying away from Twins games?

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason makes his case for the Blue Line extension. Yes, it's expensive, but there'd be a bigger cost to NOT doing it. Then he talks with explorer Will Steger about his latest work. 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another round of the most exciting game show on WCCO Radio - CARD DESHARKS! Contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants! Then, with some severe storms moving through the Twin Cities, Jason keeps listeners up to date on the weather. 5pm Hour: Jason keeps listeners up to date on the latest severe weather going through the metro. Then he talks Twins baseball with Dan Hayes from The Athletic, and why Byron Buxton says he's not going anywhere.

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... Jason fit a LOT into a short period of time as he followed Twins baseball. First he talked about the Knicks championship parade - will we EVER have something like that in MN? Then Luigi Mangione changes his defense again - was the "insanity" defense ever going to work? Plus he talks about the Iran deal and the Big Honkin Truck parade in Minneapolis!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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?

On Wednesday's (Twins-shortened) Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Minneapolis claiming a $700 million impact from Operation: Metro Surge. Should the state step in and help make businesses whole? Or would that not help nearly as much as folks hope? Then Jason talks about "Esquire" naming Half Time Rec one of the best bars in America. Really? What is it that makes a great dive bar? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about politicians' promises to tone down their rhetoric after Melissa Hortman was murdered. Promises that weren't fulfilled. But is the rhetoric really the problem? Jason's not so sure. Then he talks about FIFA banning the vuvuzela from this year's World Cup - what's your most annoying sound ever?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha (shortened by Twins baseball)... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Artemis III crew announcement - an all-male crew. Has our zeal to get rid of DEI left women behind? Then he talks about the dueling claims that Alpha News was in negotiations to buy the Star Tribune, and that the Strib's owner was never interested. Is this just a troll-job? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about an advice column that recommends that couples spend a little time apart while on vacation. He thinks that's crazy. Listeners? Not so much. Then he talks about the US making a military strike in Iran in response to their downing of an Apache helicopter. And Taylor Rivera from the newsroom checks in with an update on a police standoff in Minneapolis.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's House Oversight Committee report on fraud in MN. With nothing demonstrably new, is this a case of Republicans overplaying their hand? Then he's joined by Liz Sawyer from the Star Tribune who's done extensive reporting on the issues that led to the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about a disconnect between the cities and their suburbs - don't they need each other? So why so much hate? Then he talks to Timberwolves CMO Mike Grahl about the teams unveiling of a new logo/floor/uniforms set. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the surprising decision from the DOJ NOT to seek the death penalty in the case of the man accused of murdering Melissa Hortman and shooting John Hoffman. Was it a political decision? Then - should the president go to the NBA Finals, or does that inconvenience too many people? Plus Dave Schwartz joins to talk Lynx, Vikings, Wolves and much more!

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Have you seen the mess in California with their primary? Jason explains why the cons outweigh the pros when it comes to mail-in balloting while listeners tell him he's wrong. Then he talks with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler about the costs of summer travel, their award-winning podcast and more! 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her running mate Ben Schierer about their campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor. 5pm Hour: Jason talks himself into a phobia segment - what are you afraid of? Heights? Owls? What? Then Dan Hayes joins the show to talk Twins baseball - can they weather this swarm of injuries?

Jason talks with Alan Nugent from Stockholm Pie & General Store about what else... pie! Check out today's DeRusha Eats!

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a MN bakery getting a lot of attention for celebrating "Nuclear Family Month". Is that really about celebrating the family? Or is it about sticking it to PRIDE month? Then he talks with Alan Nugent from Stockholm Pie & General Store on DeRusha Eats!

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason starts the show talking about producer Dan's elevator experience today and the simple etiquettes we seem to be missing more often in society. Then he's joined by Saara Huhtasaari, a body language expert, to talk about the types of non-verbal communication we miss all too often. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a MN bakery getting a lot of attention for celebrating "Nuclear Family Month". Is that really about celebrating the family? Or is it about sticking it to PRIDE month? Then he talks with Alan Nugent from Stockholm Pie & General Store on DeRusha Eats! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a political ad that uses an AI animation of Peggy Flanagan to attack her. Minnesota may have an anti-deepfake law, but are we really ready to push back against AI ads? Then he welcomes our internet guru Greg Swan in-studio to talk ChatGPT'ing yourself, a carrier pigeon app, and much more!

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha (following Twins baseball).... 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the firing of Scott Pelley from "60 Minutes". Was that the right move? Listeners weigh in. Then he talks about who Minneapolis should be looking for in a new police chief - an insider or an outsider? 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the St. Paul attorney declining to charge protesters who disrupted a church service during Metro Surge. Shouldn't there have been SOME kind of charge?! Then it's time to vent our spleens and share what's grinding our gears on ENOUGH!!!

Superstars Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson are coming to Grand Casino Arena and pastry chef Marc Heu has been recruited to create some special pastries for them. Chef Marc and GCA's Tracy Perlman join Jason on DeRusha Eats!

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: after a lot of political insider talk, Jason wants to know what voters think is the #1 issue for the August primaries? Then he talks with House Speaker Lisa Demuth who's decided to continue running for Governor after losing the GOP endorsement. What made her decide to keep going? 4pm Hour: Summer weather is upon us! Jason wants to know where listeners love to go in Minnesota? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks with Chef Marc Heu who's making pastries for Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson as they come to Grand Casino Arena! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about former State Sen. Nicole Mitchell considering a return to politics. Is forgiveness the operative idea? Or can we forgive, but also hold leaders to higher standards? Then he talks with Cleveland, MN Fire Chief Brady Hahn about the volunteer system and why MN is experiencing a firefighter shortage.

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Summer weather is upon us! Jason wants to know where listeners love to go in Minnesota? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks with Chef Marc Heu who's making pastries for Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson as they come to Grand Casino Arena!

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: both the DFL and GOP held endorsing conventions over the weekend and neither went smoothly. Are incidents like the "moment of silence" for Derek Chauvin evidence that they're no longer helpful? Jason talks with listeners. Then he's joined by the newly endorsed GOP candidate for US Senate for Adam Schwarze who makes it clear he wasn't in the room for the "moment of silence" and doesn't want to talk about it. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz talking stress at work. Is "back to the office" making things worse? And Happy National Game Show Day! Then he talks with listeners about whether Lisa Demuth should abide by the endorsement or keep running for Governor after "voting irregularities". Plus, why did producer Dan Cook go camping this weekend? 5pm Hour: Jason replays his interview with GOP-endorsed candidate for Senate Adam Schwarze - do listeners think Jason was being "intellectually bankrupt"? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz - the Vikings have a new GM, the Twins are the walking wounded, the Lynx keep winning and much more!

On Thursdays (Twins-shortened) Drivetime with DeRusha... 4pm Hour: Following the Twins game Jason talks about MLB's labor proposal and the Union's counter-proposal and whether fans care about millionaires and billionaires fighting over money. Is baseball going to ruin a good thing? Then - the Star Tribune is reporting that MPD responded to very few ICE calls - so why all the OT cost? 5pm Hour: Jason talks about several announced artists - including Morris Day & the Time - saying they won't be performing at the "Freedom 250" show this summer because of its connection to the President. Can we just celebrate America? Left AND Right? Then he talks to Chris Harrington, President and CEO of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, about this weekend's Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul and the good work it supports.