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On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's fraud revelations and wonders if Gov Walz is still a viable candidate. Then he talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza about fraud, and President Trumps address. 4pm Hour: Are you mad at Menards? Our listeners seem to love their 11% off program. Then on DeRusha Eats there are a lot of delicious things going on up at Grand View Lodge 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about KG's return to the Wolves. And the Electric Fetus has you covered with last minute holiday gifts!
Jason talks with Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge about all the fun things you can experience this winter season!
Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about Menards "11% off" system - are they cool with it? Then Jason talks with Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge about all the amazing things they have going this winter!
On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: recent polling shows most major politicians' approval ratings as underwater in Minnesota. Do we like anybody?! Then Tracy Perlman joins the show - is cash an acceptable holiday gift? 4pm Hour: Jason Sole joins the show to talk about his journey from prison to pardon - which he received today. Then we play back a portion of Tom Pohlad's interview with Chad - are fans willing to give the new arrangement a chance? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with John Wolhaupter from the Anoka-Hennepin teachers union about their strike vote. Then what's grinding your gears this week? It's time to vent on ENOUGH!!!
On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm: Are you getting your kids' teachers gifts for the holidays? If so, what? Then Jason talks with Somali-American businesswoman Yusra Mohamud about what its like to be in Minnesota right now. 4pm: Governor Walz blames Speaker Lisa Demuth for there not being a vote on an assault weapons ban - is he right? Then on DeRusha Eats Jason talks with Eric Pham from Khue's Kitchen about overcoming adversity in the restaurant business. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with financial writer Patrick Rehkamp about today's jobs report and the market's reaction to it. Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic updates us on the Twins ownership situation.
Jason is joined by Eric Pham to talk about the remarkable story of Khue's Kitchen, overcoming adversity and growing up in the restaurant business. Check out today's DeRusha Eats!
Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about today's executive orders from Governor Walz and his blame of Speaker Demuth for not being able to do more. Who do listeners point to? Then he talks with Eric Pham from Khue's Kitchen on DeRusha Eats!
On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Jason talks to listeners about the Governor's race. Is MN's fraud problem enough to sink Walz's chances? Then he talks with author Nick Hanson about his new book - A Fragile Utopia: Escaping the Elaborate Facade of Alcoholic Bliss 4pm Hour: Would you prefer a $50 bonus, or a company holiday party? Then Rick Ellis from AllYourScreens.com joins the show to talk about the life and legacy of Rob Reiner and the reaction to his murder. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with GOP strategist Amy Koch - what do the results of the GOP straw poll for Governor really mean? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk about a huge trade for the Wild and a nice win for the Purple.
On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha, guest hosted by Chris Egert... 3pm Hour: what do listeners think the local media can do better covering fraud. Plus Tom Hauser joins the show with the Governor's latest move to try and prevent future fraud. 4pm Hour: Chris Shaffer joins the show to talk about how cold it will be this weekend. Then - what holiday movie will you be watching this weekend! Plus Chris shares a sad story and how you can help this holiday season. 5pm Hour: Are you pumped for your Holiday party? Chris talks about some of the pitfalls and why they can be really rough on introverts. Then he's joined by Alec Lewis from The Athletic to preview Sunday's Vikings/Cowboys tilt.
On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Do you want a flashy, loud candidate, or a boring competent one? Then he talks with WCCO-TV's Adam Duxter about his new podcast exploring Minnesotans and their faith. 4pm Hour: Another exciting edition of Card DeSharks is followed by DeRusha Eats and what number is In-N-Out Burger getting rid of?! 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Mike Lindell is running for Governor, and Dan Cook goes "In Depth" with Twins beat writer Dan Hayes. Then Jason is joined by Steve Chepokas to talk about the beauty of the "Pinky Swear"
On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: is Minnesota better than everybody else at handling winter? What was your experience yesterday? Do we really need other Republicans to call out Trump? Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit - what is the most annoying Christmas song? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with Minneapolis Downtown Council President Adam Duininck about a lack of skyway access after 6pm - how can we make Minneapolis more hospitable to visitors? Then, a high school basketball tournament gets canceled for safety reasons. How did we get here? Plus, do we really care if the Met Council members don't use the transit system that much? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Patrick Rehkamp on the Fed's rate cut today - are there more coming? Then what's grinding your gears this week? Jason and listeners vent their spleens on ENOUGH!!!
Jason talks with listeners about the fact that over 160 restaurants have opened this year. Which one is your favorite? Plus, what order number did In-N-Out Burger get rid of? (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another round of his game show as Joe and Richard battle it out for a Jester Concepts Gift Card on Card DeSharks! Then on DeRusha Eats, which of the 160+ restaurant openings in 2025 is the listeners' favorite?
On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: It's snowing... and it's going to snow a lot more! Plus Blois Olson from The Morning Take joins the show to break down last night's forum for gubernatorial candidates. 4pm Hour: WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer gives us the latest update on the snow storm. Plus Jason is joined by Danielle Sarro and Chef Filippo Caffar from Cossetta to talk about their famous panettone on DeRusha Eats 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes In Depth with Mark Lee, Population Health Survey Director at the MN Dept. of Health, about their latest student survey and the good news it contains. Plus JP gives us a deep dive update on road conditions, and who DOES have the worst drivers?
Cosetta is famous for their panettone. Jason welcomes Danielle Sarro and Chef Filippo Caffar in to talk about the holiday treat on DeRusha Eats!
Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the snow hitting the metro. How much will we get and when will it end? Find out with Chris! Then he welcomes Danielle Sarro and Chef Filippo Caffar from Cosetta in-studio to talk about their famous penattone!
Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the hour talking about his latest financial investment, a hot tub. Then, a story of discovery for all those dino enthusiasts out there. Alec Lewis from The Athletic stops by to try to talk Korzo off the ledge regarding JJ McCarthy. Finally, to wrap the show Lindsey puts Korzo on the clock.
The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 12th, 2025. Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!.
Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the hour talking about President Trump's comments on the Somali people living in Minnesota. Then, he wades into the Minnesota state budget… surplus, deficit, which is it? Korzo then brings in some ironic results of the roll back of DEI initiatives and discusses why he would be comfortable letting Waymo driving him crosstown on 94.
Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the show discussing 3M usage of PFAS (forever chemicals) and the impact on our local communities. He references a ProPublica article that illustrates what they knew, when they knew it and what they didn't do about it. Then, Korzo weighs in on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his ongoing strikes on an alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Finally, Paul McGuire Grimes stops in to discuss the Netflix/Warner Brothers merger.
The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 4th, 2025.
On Wednesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: can we please stop claiming our political opponents said something they CLEARLY didn't say?! And Tracy Perlman talks about why Gen Z is going broke trying to look "rich"? 4pm Hour: is MN too generous? Are we creating our own fraud issues? Then attorney Chris Madel talks about why he's running for Governor. 5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason goes in depth with the St. Paul Downtown Alliance about their latest effort to improve the capitol city. Then what's grinding your gears this week? It's time to vent on ENOUGH!!!
On Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: a new survey says that 1/3 of Americans are opting out of gift giving - are you? Then Jason talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. How does the city plan to respond to the planned ICE operation targeting Somalis in Minnesota? 4pm Hour: what's the grossest things people do in public? Then on DeRusha Eats: Mick Stenson and Katie Elmer celebrate 50 years of Davanni's 5pm Hour: on the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Paul Schnell from the Department of Corrections about a new model being tested at Stillwater prison. Plus, did you get your piece of that giant TikTok settlement?!
On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm: Jason asks listeners if it's okay to give up on the Vikings for 2025? Then he talks with attorney Ryan Pacyga, who represented a Feeding our Future defendant. Where does he think accountability is lacking? 4pm: On this month's Radd Report with Kate Raddatz - is it okay to skip the holiday family photo? Is it okay to criticize mom's cooking? And what do you do when you have Jason's delivery issue? 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines Jason talks with Randy Gray, Security Director for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, about how churches are increasing security after the Annunciation shooting. Then who would Dave Schwartz fire after this debacle of a Vikings season?
Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about our friend Chris Cillizza objecting to people clipping fingernails in public. What's the grossest thing you see people do in public? Then on DeRusha Eats: Mick Stenson & Katie Elmer are in-studio to celebrate 50 years of Davanni's!
Jason welcomes Mick Stenson and one of his daughters Katie Elmer who co-own Davanni's in-studio to talk about celebrating 50 years! Check out their thoughts on DeRusha Eats!
On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the protests and clashes with police in St. Paul. Where do you stand? Then, what's the dumbest thing we do when the snow hits? 4pm Hour: Chris Shaffer joins the show to talk about when the snow is coming, and how much will we get? Then on DeRusha Eats - what Thanksgiving food would you kick to the curb? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, it's not just the Somalis that are having their temporary protected status ended. Jason talks to Alice Buckner, Executive Director of the Karen Association of Minnesota about TPS ending for refugees from Myanmar as well. Then Greg Swan joins the show to "Explain the Internet" - why he's an advocate for Waymo, and why he was right about being careful with AI teddy bears.
On Monday's "Drivetime with DeRusha"... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a question asked by KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser about Somalis and MN fraud, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's assertion that the question sounded racist. Was it? Then Jason talks to immigration attorney David Wilson about a recent spike in Federal officials making unannounced visits to the homes of people working on getting naturalized. What message is trying to be sent? 4pm Hour: Are Democrats concerned Walz may be a drag on the state ticket? Jason talks with listeners and with Blois Olson from "The Morning Take". Then he's joined by John Krueger from Krueger's Christmas Trees in Lake Elmo as their season kicks into high gear. Plus, are introvert gatherings "weird"? 5pm Hour: Jason talks with retail analyst Toopan Bagchi - is Target's plan likely to lead to a rebound? Then Dave Schwartz joins the show for his weekly visit - what's next for JJ McCarthy and the Vikings? Plus it's do-or-die for the Loons tonight!
Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about when the rain will turn to snow and how much we'll get. Then on DeRusha Eats: what Thanksgiving food would you kick to the curb? (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show marveling at the decorum between President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as they meet at the White House. What kind of chess is going on here? Then he talks with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter about the ICE raid in St. Paul and his concerns. 4pm Hour: It's another round of the fastest growing game show on AM radio: Card DeSharks! Plus, is Sec. Sean Duffy right about dressing better at the airport leading to better behavior? 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Rep. Jon Koznick about Waymo and if the State needs clearer regulations for driverless rideshare. Then Alec Lewis from "The Athletic" joins the show to talk about Vikings/Packers weekend!
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.
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!
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 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.
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/
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 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?
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?
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 Tuesday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm - Jason's frustrated by the lack of progress with carjackings in Minneapolis. Plus, army veteran Josh Vrtacnik discusses his service and an amazing gift from DAV of MN. 4pm - Will a new bill passed as part of the shutdown agreement kill the THC business in MN? Jason talks with attorney Carol Moss. Then on DeRusha Eats: Owamni's Sean Sherman has a native-inspired cookbook called "Turtle Island" 5pm - On "The DeRush-Hour" what will Surly Brewing do if the THC business goes away? Jason talks with Omar Ansari. Then - how early is too early for businesses to play Christmas music?
Jason is joined by Sean Sherman from Owamni about his new native-inspired cookbook "Turtle Island" and the big upcoming move to his new Guthrie space!
Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with attorney Carol Moss about a provision in the Senate bill to end the shutdown that she thinks will shut down the burgeoning THC industry in Minnesota. Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Sean Sherman from Owamni who has a native-inspired cookbook called "Turtle Island" out today! (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)
On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Target has a new policy on smiling and greeting workers - why are people so mad about it?! Then Sarah Longacre & Wendy Brown talk about a documentary detailing their mother's end-of-life decisions and experience. 4pm: Why did the Democrats cave now on the government shutdown? And Jason visits his son at USC and it was... an adventure. 5pm: On the "DeRush-Hour" he learns more about a new Fox 9 documentary on the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. And Dave Schwartz talks about what went wrong for the Vikings, and why it's taking so long for the next MN United playoff game.
On today's Drivetime with DeRusha: 3pm - It's Election Day! Will Jason commit voter fraud? And Blois Olson highlights the key results to look for. 4pm - You'd be surprised who's getting brotox these days. Plus actor Ryan Reynolds talks about his new wine brand "Ugly Estates" on DeRusha Eats! 5pm - What's Ramsey County doing to help fill the gap in food benefits left by the federal government shutdown? Find out on the DeRush-Hour. Then - are you as annoyed by 6 7 as so many teachers are? It's time for Greg Swan Explains the Internet!
Jason talks with actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds about why he's a part of the new wine brand "Ugly Estates" that's launching in Minnesota. Why wine and what's his approach to investing in a brand? Find out on DeRusha Eats! (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
4pm Hour: Jason talks about a shift in the age groups that are seeking cosmetic services and is joined by Dr. Mohiba Tareen from Tareen dermatology to talk about the change in approach to self care. Then on "DeRusha Eats" he's joined by actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds to talk about his new wine brand "Ugly Estates" which is launching in Minnesota! (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Maximum Effort and Mills Entertainment)
4pm Hour: Jason talks about assembling a desk and a chair this morning and why it's a bad idea for spouses to do that together. Then on DeRusha Eats: is a $24 burger outlandish? Or part of a trend?