Podcast appearances and mentions of jason derusha

Jason DeRusha tells us about his days interning with ABC News and working with Peter Jennings to kickoff a discussion about the TV and radio people that grabbed our attention.

Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad to begin the hour discussing what he feels could be a catastrophic decision by RFK Jr. to pull funding for mRNA vaccines. Plus, we share some fun during our weekly Thursday visit with Jason DeRusha talking about the big figures in media that drew us in the most.

Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of sports talk on the Twins, Lynx and Vikings. Plus, we discuss the story of a man who claims he was booted from a soccer game for wearing a MAGA had with Jason DeRusha joining the mix on that and more.

Chad talks about a dispute between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and a park worker who went on maternity leave, received PPL funds and then was unable to return to work. The MPRB initially tried to reclaim the PPL funds but have now decided to no longer pursue. Jason DeRusha gives his thoughts on the matter and how complex it is.

The full third hour of the Chad Hartman Show for Friday, August 1st, 2025. Rochelle Olson joins Chad Hartman for their weekly Cheers & Jeers segment along with some political discussion.They first talk about President Trump's plan to fire a head of a department because they reported bad numbers. Chad and Rochelle then run though her Cheers & Jeers column in the Star Tribune for the week. Then, Chad talks about a dispute between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and a park worker who went on maternity leave, received PPL funds and then was unable to return to work. The MPRB initially tried to reclaim the PPL funds but have now decided to no longer pursue. Jason DeRusha gives his thoughts on the matter and how complex it is.

Jason DeRusha joins The Chad Hartman Show. He discloses some opportunities he and his wife have received from couples looking to swing... including one at the State Fair. They also hypothesize what percentage of Minnesota couples have an open relationship.

The full third hour of The Chad Hartman Show for Thursday, July 31st 2025. Chad opens the third hour with his thoughts on the moves the Minnesota Twins have made ahead of today's trade deadline. Chad isn't inspired by the assets coming back to the organization in return that are a ways away from making an impact with the big club. Chad and Lindsey then discuss another potential presidential run for Kamala Harris in 2028. She's selling a book and getting back on the media circuit. He asks listeners to chime in with a word they would use to describe another Harris. Finally, Jason DeRusha joins the show with a swingers story from the State Fair. They ask what percentage of Minnesota couples have an open relationship.

Jason DeRusha joins Chad for some fun talking legal marijuana, Minneapolis crime, and his beef with Big Parade.

Chad opens the hour with talk about heartbreaking images of mass starvation in Gaza while the fighting continues and projections of 150 new marijuana businesses opening around Minnesota before the end of the year before spending some time with Jason DeRusha.

Had the chances to talk to Jamie Yuccas on a variety of topics including Medhi Hasan and the viral Coldplay couple and then Jason DeRusha chimes in to react to America's obsession with the Astronomer CEO and his mistress going viral over the past week!

Chris Egert and Lindsey Brown in for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan. Lindsey Brown has a reputation for the outrageous but Jason DeRusha takes the cake for this week's edition of Am I Wrong.

Chris Egert and Lindsey Brown in for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan. Rochelle Olson hasn't met Christ but that doesn't stop a spirited conversation on the Nicole Mitchell trial. Chris gets into about an article he read in the Star Tribune today about University of Minnesota students now being charged a fee to subsidize paying the school's athletes. Plus, Am I Wrong with Lindsey Brown and Jason DeRusha's worst take of all time

There is a buzz at Target Field as pitching phenom Paul Skenes is set to take the rubber against the Twins. Jeremy Zoll (GM of the Minnesota Twins) sits down for a wide ranging chat with Jason DeRusha about the approaching trade deadline, the art of the BP pitcher, Byron Buxton representing for the ASG in his backyard, an update on injured players, and some of the young players bubbling up in the farm system.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook open the show with the evergreen topic of if certain rules or expectations should apply to EVERYONE? Employees have been called to return to work in the office but is it fair to task where CEO's live? Jeremy Zoll (GM of the Minnesota Twins) also joins the show as batting practice commences.

Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for The Athletic. He joins Jason DeRusha to talk about Byron Buxton's preparation for the All Star Game and Home Run Derby. Dan talks about the apprehension about Byron Buxton's injury history and his return to the lineup and an upcoming story he has about Byron and his son. They also discuss how Joe Ryan deserves to be in the midsummer classic with the season he's been having.

Brent Frederick from Jester Concepts joins Jason DeRusha to talk about the dinner Jester Concepts are donating for the Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction in partnership with NMDP! Listeners bid live for the opportunity for a Progressive dinner with Jason and Alyssa DeRusha that includes a multiple course dinner at Borough with drinks at Char Bar after.

Jason DeRusha joins for some good conversation on several topics like the fickle nature of the restaurant industry, the best fast-food burgers according to Yelp, and crushing it with his sons last night on Tik Tok live.

We have two segments of silliness mixed with serious Wolves discussion with Jim Petersen to begin the hour before touching on several lighter topics as Jason DeRusha pops in for his usual Thursday visit to the show.

4pm Hour: Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with an organizer for Twin Cities 4 Justice about a protest over the possibility of a federal pardon for Derek Chauvin. Then he catches up with Jason DeRusha in New York who saw the Mexican naval vessel that wound up crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge.

We have two segments of political discussion with KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser before our regular Tuesday visit with Jamie Yuccas from Los Angeles and some fun with Jason DeRusha to wrap up the show.

Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of sports talk before we crush two WCCO coworkers for Top 5 Ridiculous Statements and Jason DeRusha joins for a conversation about the Minnesota Supreme Court ruling it's legal for women to be topless in the state.

Chad has three segments with Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins talking Wolves, Wild and NFL draft before Jason DeRusha stops in for a few minutes on Scott Pelley showing courage by calling out his employer on 60 Minutes last night.

Chad interviews Wild GM Bill Guerin every other week during the hockey season, yet Jason DeRusha was the one receiving a box of Wild playoff gear delivered to the station. So, Chad decides to begin the show by opening up the box, digging through the items, and taking a few for himself.

Chad opens the show opening a big box addressed to Jason DeRusha of Wild playoff gear before a conversation with listeners about the fun places they've been over the last month and our usual Wednesday shenanigans with Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE-11.

Dave offers the floor to Jason DeRusha to kickoff Am I Wrong? today with a rant about our very own company's efforts and cleaning up the Earth by handing her a dumpster full of garbage (and some recyclables as well) from the building.

Rochelle Olson from the Star Tribune opens the hour with Chad sharing about her most recent Cheers and Jeers column before a surprise call to Adam Carter's mom, Cheryl, on her 80th birthday. Plus, we get a special guest appearance from Jason DeRusha leading off Am I Wrong? to wrap up the show.

Jason DeRusha joins for his regular Thursday visit to talk about how to tactfully tell someone they stink, a new game show idea and day drinking.

Susie Jones proves again that her dedication to vacations far outweighs her dedication to the show. Plus, we get more reaction to controversy over deportations from the Trump administration and Jason DeRusha joins for some nonsense fun.

Chad opens the hour talking about a doctor shortage in America and how that is causing real problems for many seeking treatment or just a checkup with their doctor. Plus, we wrap the hour with Am I Wrong? and a tense DQ argument between Chad and Jason DeRusha.

Henry Lake is in for Jason DeRusha. He talks about the 2025 Twins and why he's optimistic... but concerned. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) says now that violence has dropped to pre-pandemic levels in North Minneapolis, is that enough to get you to come back to the city? If not, what would it take? He also says when naming snowplows reaches Arizona… we've officially jumped the shark, $5 per day for getting stuck in space!!?!?, plus we have Three Disasters… and Puppies!

Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the latest on the television situation, Brooks Lee's injury, is everyone ready for Spring Training to end, and more.

This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) plays the Friday staple Card DeSharks, plus he talks Twins with Beat Reporter Dan Hayes from The Athletic.

This hour Dan Cook (in for Jason DeRusha) has DeRush Hour Headlines and he wants to know what are you looking forward to this weekend?

Where does Jason DeRusha stand on whether Tesla stock goes up or down, his reaction to Erin Maye Quaid toward the Eichorn case and the Madness of March has begun - does Jason care?

After only five hours of deliberation the verdict did not take long to be reached - Laura Oakes updates us on the results of that and we get your reaction and Jason DeRusha chimes in as well!

As always on Tuesdays Jamie Yuccas of CBS joins us to talk about the return of the astronauts after 9 months, the dreadful duty of blowing snow, going to space and much more and then Jason DeRusha joins to recap the latest in the Justin Eichhorn story and whether he should resign.

Paul Kriegler (Director - Nutritional Products at Life Time) joins Jason DeRusha to talk all things “supplements in a social world.” during nat'l nutrition month (March). Jason and Paul talk "Big Supplement" and things that are good for you according to the experts at Life Time.

Blois Olson's final hour today starts with talk about continuing to work on providing broadband access to greater Minnesota with Melissa Wolf of the Minnesota Cable Association. Later, we hear from the Am I Wrong? committee and unveil the list of Chad's most overused phrases with Jason DeRusha joining the fun.

Jason DeRusha joins for his weekly visit, upset that Chad wants to talk more about the state budget forecast but thrilled to talk about some of his favorite fish fry locations around town and the key ingredients to having a great fish fry dinner.

Are you joining the 40-day boycott of Target and which store would be most difficult for you to give up for that long? Chad opens the hour with that topic before Jason DeRusha joins the show talking budgets and great fish fry spots.

Attorney General Keith Ellison joins Chad for an extended interview about his work fighting against President Trump's agenda and executive orders. Later, we lighten it up during our visit with Jason DeRusha with a heated debate over parking etiquette.

The Food Dolls are two Minnesota sisters who loved creating cooking videos. Alia and Radwa Elkaffas started on Facebook in 2005 and now have more than 4 million followers. Instagram, TikTok and YouTube versions of Food Dolls make up another 5 million followers. Now the Elkaffas sisters have their own cookbook: Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served With Style. The Food Dolls talk with Jason DeRusha about the journey, about imposter syndrome, and about being women and moms building an empire on social media.

Bailey Ober (Twins pitcher) from the clubhouse in Fort Myers with Jason DeRusha on his day to day preparation process, staying healthy this season, and which cook reigns supreme within the Minnesota Twins!

Leah Hébert Welles, Chief Executive Officer of OPEN ARMS joins Jason DeRusha in studio to talk about the slash of $650,000 in funding over the next year for Open Arms. Leah shares some of the real consequences of reducing federal funds to the Open Arms organization and what their next steps will be as federal grants remain frozen.

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The full second hour of Henry Lake filling in for Jason DeRusha. First a conversation with Michael Rand on the Big Game and Jared Allen's HOF induction. Henry and Lindsey on Josh Allen's MVP and why they think Eli Manning won't have to wait long for his own bust in Canton. Plus Andy Greder stops by to talk Gopher Men's Hoops and the crossroads they find themselves in as a program.

Henry Lake and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook! Henry kicks off the show with a discussion around Bill Belichick's romantic relationship with Jordan Hudson. Bill is 72 and Jordan is 24- years-old. Plus Henry and Lindsey reveal their top 5 SNL cast members

The full third hour of Henry Lake filling in for Jason DeRusha. Henry and Lindsey debate layers of wrong before Henry gives homework on classic 1980's films that must be watched, Plus a visit from Alec Lewis (The Athletic) on the Big Game and awards taken home last night at NFL Honors.