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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jason DeRusha joins the show for the regular Thursday chat and he and Chad end up getting deep into a debate about parking etiquette and if it's OK to back into a spot while other people are waiting.
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.
Jason DeRusha joins for his usual Thursday visit to the show that takes a bit more of a serious tone than usual with he and Chad debating some legal topics in the news.
Is your vehicle considered a public place while you're operating it on a public road? That's what the Minnesota Supreme Court decided yesterday. Former Associate Justice Paul Anderson joins Chad to explain the ruling and why it's a very nuanced subject. Later, we bring in Jason DeRusha for his regular Thursday visit over the final half hour of the show.
Blair Anderson joins for two segments on marking one year since the tragic killing of police officers and a firefighter in Burnsville as well as a discussion about issues facing cops today. Plus, Chad discusses the absurdity of Ukraine not being welcomed into peace negotiations with Russia and Jason checks in from Florida for a deep dive on the connection between undershirts and perspiration.
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!
It may be -15 here in Minneapolis but Jason DeRusha reveals just how warm it is down in Ft. Myers where we check in with him LIVE from Spring Training and he shares past experiences of covering the Minnesota Twins for Spring Training!
Chad brings Jason DeRusha into the conversation about the breaking news of a Delta flight that left MSP, arriving in Toronto and flipping over before coming to a stop upside-down on the runway.
Chip Scoggins joins to talk about the excellent 4 Nations Face-Off tournament happening right now before Chad transitions into conversation about breaking news of a Delta plane that left MSP, arriving in Toronto and flipping over on the runway. Jason DeRusha joins that conversation to he provide details he's seeing as well.
Chad and Jason DeRusha react to video, images and details emerging from the breaking news of a Delta plane that left MSP ending up flipped upside-down on a runway in Toronto with all people on board reported to be accounted for.
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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How would Jason DeRusha do on the dating market today if he were single? Good fun with Jason today as he joined for the usual Thursday shenanigans.
Chad is full of outrage over the first half of the hour discussing President Trump's comments about the trust he has in Vladimir Putin and a light sentence given to a man who left 5 kids alone in a home with a loaded, unsecured gun. Later, we lighten the mood and have some fun with Jason DeRusha.
Are today's inflated prices just going to be the new normal for our economy? Brian Belski gave us excellent insight on everything that's happening with the economy before a replay of Adam Carter's interview with MPD Chief Brian O'Hara from earlier today and reaction from Chad and Jason DeRusha to wrap the show.
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 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.
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.
Starbucks has told employees they're encouraging them to again write or create a doodle drawing on customers' cups. Jason DeRusha joins the show to chime in on that, a tricky situation Chad had on a flight and more.
Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins Chad at the start of the hour reacting to the Wolves staying put at the NBA trade deadline today. Later, we hear from Jason DeRusha on several topics including Starbucks brining back the doodles.
Chris Egert's final hour starts with Bill Keegan of Dem-Con and a conversation about recycling and exactly what from your Super Bowl party actually should end up in that recycling bin. Later, we preview what's coming up Friday night at the Wiggle Your Toes gala and Jason DeRusha joins to talk about our State Senate trying to get beaver on a menu near you.
The final hour of The Chad Hartman Show to wrap up another week in news radio. Wrong answers only for gift ideas to celebrate Adam's 50th birthday, road rules & suggestions & Jason DeRusha with his fancy condo!
Jason DeRusha joins the show to share his rage about headlights, (not) finding love in a hopeless place and his mayoral candidacy.