Podcast appearances and mentions of jason derusha

If you had to pick one of this year's class to eliminate from the group heading into the MN Broadcasters Hall of Fame, who are you picking. Jason and Chad agree, is has to be Frank! Jason joins for some fun talking about an impressive list and much more.

With time spent running the US Attorney's office earlier in his career, Anders Folk joins Chad with his thoughts and concerns about what he sees happening today with the office dropping cases tied to very serious weapons and drug charges. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins to discuss the list of talent going into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame this year more!

The show begins with some fun talking about the wind warning expected to hit our area tonight before some serious talk with Jessica Heiser from the Minnesota Disability Law Center regarding the use of seclusion rooms in 50 Minnesota school districts. Later, more excellent guests like Bill Guerin, Anders Folk and Jason DeRusha join Chad on a variety of topics.

Jason DeRusha joins the show for an argument with Chad about the right punishment for the man who keyed six Teslas last year.

Colonel David Hunt is back with Chad to talk about the positive and negatives he sees so far during Operation Epic Fury in Iran before Jason DeRusha joins for his extended Thursday segment.

Chad shares a good mix of fun and serious stuff today as we begin with Swift Takes, talk about Iran and the war with Miad Maleki and Colonel David Hunt, get Jim Petersen's thoughts on the Wolves, hear excellent stories about Lou Holtz, and catch up with Jason DeRusha.

The third hour of Drivetime with DeRusha. Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. Blois and Lindsey touch on the Olympic men's hockey team controversy. Heather Rule stops by to talk about the Minnesota Frost resuming their season. Finally, the show wraps with a discussion about the most formative of food traumas.

Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. After setting up the show, Blois embarks on a conversations with Speaker Lisa Demuth and DFL Leader Representative Zack Stephenson following the budget forecast for the state of Minnesota.

Blois Olson in for Jason DeRusha. He is joined by Heather Rule to discuss the state of women's hockey and the Minnesota Frost. Blois asks what the state of women's hockey is after the following another successful Olympics. Blois is a fan of the PWHL and speaks to the growth and access he's seen from the league. Heather shares some roster updates for the Minnesota Frost as Olympians return with more than gold medals around their neck. The Frost have struggled down the stretch in the last couple years, Heather notes that the Frost are working towards a different culmination of the regular season this year. Blois asks how the players feel about the unique PWHL ownership model and the longevity potential this league has versus those in the past. Heather Rule is an award-winning freelance sports journalist who covers the Minnesota Frost and Minnesota Wild. Find Heather's work at https://writtenruleofsports.substack.com/

Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. To begin the hour Blois chats with Jim Schowalter about the budget forecast for the state of Minnesota. Lindsey brings the bangers as always and Blois asks the listeners to share their Twin Cities clubbing stories from their 20's.

Speaker Lisa Demuth and DFL Leader Representative Zack Stephenson join Blois Olson who's in for Jason DeRusha. Blois asks Speaker DeMuth about her takeaways from today's budget forecast for the state of Minnesota. Speaker DeMuth speaks to the structural imbalance and how its necessary to rein in spending and avoid overtaxation of Minnesotans. Representative Zack Stephenson also joins to give his reactions to the budget forecast. Blois asks about DFL priorities in the supplemental budget and the federal government's place in addressing state level fraud.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program, Jason talks about his new intern he's working with and how he spent the unpaid internship period of his life. Jason and Lindsey then wade into the pajamas at the airport controversy following a tweet from the Tampa Bay airport. Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge joins to talk about the De'Vine Wine Weekend slated to included Jason's appearance. Finally, Lindsey continues to make a case for Jason to watch Heated Rivalry.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program, a discussion about Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his relationship/influence with President Donald Trump. Then, Jason weighs in on the city of Champlin's decision to fly the old Minnesota state flag. Gloria Perez from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota stops by to share some updates to fundraising efforts supporting our community. Jason wraps the hour with a discussion about an Inspector General for the State of Minnesota.

Wild and Team USA GM Bill Guerin joins for two fabulous segments on watching the team he built take the gold in Milan before we wrap the hour with Jason DeRusha.

Jason DeRusha makes his usual extended visit to the show on a Thursday reacting to Bill Guerin's lengthy and emotional interview over the previous segments and talking a bit about the news yesterday of Medicaid funds being temporarily held from Minnesota.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program Jason discusses President Trump's State of the Union Address and his support for Rep. Ilhan Omar's in-chamber dissent. Jason interacts with and gets their thoughts. Tracy Perlman makes her weekly appearance on the show.

Former Hennepin County judge Kevin Burke joins Chad for two segments to talk about our bail system and the mess at the US Attorney's Office before some lighter talk about favorite grocery stores which also features Chad ripping into Jason DeRusha.

Is Chad actually interested in the grocery store conversation or did he just bring it up as a way to rip Jason DeRusha? You decide.

How does the Twin Cities influencer community feel about seeing one of its own move out of the country? Who better to comment on the controversy than our favorite influencer, Jason DeRusha.

Adam Carter opens the hour with Michael Rainville of the Minneapolis city council reacting to the council's vote today to renew liquor licenses for two hotels that were hosting ICE agents during the surge. Later, Adam discusses a controversy from Hermantown where a middle school teacher described ICE tactics as tricky and violent during a lesson to students. Plus, Jason DeRusha checks in for two segments from sunny Ft. Myers.

Adam Carter is in for Chad today to talk about the horrible commute for many in the Twin Cities yesterday during the snow, reports of disgusting conditions inside the Dilley detention center in Texas, and Edina potentially wading into the pull tab game like every other town in the metro. Plus, Adam is joined by guests John Millea, Michael Rainville and Jason DeRusha.

Jason Derusha is in Fort Myers, Florida to cover the Minnesota Twins as they start spring training. He shares what he has been observing so far.

Jason DeRusha joins for his usual extended Thursday visit to talk about the complete drawdown on ICE agents in Minnesota and Tom Homan asserting that Operation Metro Surge was an overall success.

Susie Jones sticks around for a segment of some fun talking about her life before Chad jumps back into the serious stuff with audio from a contentious Senate hearing featuring Minnesota AG Keith Ellison today and a conversation with Jason DeRusha about the announced end to Operation Metro Surge.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Chad at the start of the show to discuss Tom Homan's comments earlier today regarding the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota. Plus, Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins for a great Twins discussion as spring training opens, we discuss a new theory about the secret to happiness and we jump back into the ICE drawdown conversation with Jason DeRusha.

A food critic recently wrote a piece about the challenges of living life as a food critic and the strain it can put on a person balancing the weight of culture. Jason DeRusha joins for some fun on that and some serious talk about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Chad shares two segments with Dan Brooks, son of Herb Brooks, about the new Netflix documentary on the 1980 Miracle on Ice team. We also have Susie Jones join with audio from an attorney at the Hennepin County Government Center who shares the story of seeing Sheriff Deputies assisting ICE in getting a woman into ICE custody. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins with the usual mix of fun and serious topics.

It's another packed show today as Chad speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Representative and state auditor candidate Elliott Engen, Herb Brooks' son dan, Jason DeRusha and Jim Petersen! Plus, we hear a witness account of what sounds like a coordinated arrest inside the Hennepin County Government Center between ICE and the sheriff's office.

Your observations about the rising unrest and tension between citizens in Minneapolis and the federal government with Lucan Way, distinguished professor of Democracy at the University of Toronto. We also hear from Minneapolis-based radio host Jason DeRusha.

Jason DeRusha joins the conversation about the video of Alex Pretti getting into an altercation with ICE agents from January 13th and if that has changes anything about his shooting death 11 days later.

Does the video of a seemingly aggressive Alex Pretti getting into an altercation with ICE agents on January 13 impact your feelings about what happened when he was fatally shot 11 days later? Chad spends most of the hour on that topic with his thoughts, words from several listeners, and Jason DeRusha as he joins the mix in his usual Thursday spot.

Does President Trump deserve credit for changing the tone and direction of ICE immigration enforcement in Minnesota? Chad opens the show with that discussion before conversations with Brian Belski, Tom Hauser, Jason DeRusha, and plenty of talk about the Alex Pretti video surfacing yesterday showing his altercation with ICE agents from January 13th, 11 days before he was shot and killed.

Jason DeRusha makes his usual extended visit to the show today going back and forth with Chad on immigration, ICE, and much of what JD Vance said in his press conference today regarding immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

Much of the hour is spent reaction to what VP Vance said today during his press conference regarding immigration enforcement in Minnesota. We hear from Chad, plenty of listeners, and Jason DeRusha also joins the conversation.

A very full show begins with talk about a controversial story involving ICE and reports of detaining and using a 5-year-old as bait to get possible illegal immigrants out of a Minnesota home. Plus, we talk weather with Chris Shaffer, hear about preventing frozen tree explosions from an expert, Jim Petersen talks Wolves, and we hear from VP Vance in his press conference about immigration enforcement in Minnesota and have plenty of reaction from Chad, Jason DeRusha and others.

The situation with ICE in Minnesota right now is unsustainable...what would you do to solve it and turn the temperature down around the state? Plenty of ICE talk again today, including with Lisa Demuth and Jason DeRusha, as well as some Wild hockey discussion with the club's GM Bill Guerin.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins early in the hour to take on questions about ICE and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. Later, we have plenty of reaction to the Demuth interview, including with Jason DeRusha.

'Mr. Props' Jason DeRusha joins Chad for two segments reacting to Lisa Demuth's evasive interview earlier in the hour and the politics surrounding the ICE activity in Minnesota

Susie's tawdry dream involving Chad steals the show during Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before we wade back into the ICE conversation and Jason DeRusha joins the show.

Jason DeRusha joins Chad to get ripped during a special appearance from the Am I Wrong? committee and dive into his opinions on the relationship between Governor Walz and President Trump.

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 31st, 2025. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the show, a discussion about the year that was 2025. How do you look at this past year, are you ready to leave it behind or wish it could stay around for a little bit longer? Listeners share their end of year vibes. In the second half of the hour, Tracy Perlman makes her weekly appearance as she heads down to Grand Casino Arena for the World Junior Championships.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the second hour, Dan and Lindsey weigh in on one of the biggest stories of the day, the Feds cutting off funds for child care. Dan provides some facts and numbers before sharing his feelings on the matter. Dan and Lindsey sift through listener texts. In an effort to foster connection around loss, Dan runs through some of the lives we lost this year.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To kick off the final hour of the show, Dan and Lindsey depress you before saving your faith in humanity in 3 Disasters & Puppies. Then, Dan and Lindsey chat a bit about billionaires and the newest member to the club, Beyonce. Finally, to wrap up the show Dave Schwartz makes his weekly appearance to chat about World Juniors, the Vikings and the Wild.

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. Korzo runs through some new laws being implemented in the new year. Pete Najarian joins to talk Minnesota Vikings and if it's imperative for the team to extend Brian Flores' services. To wrap up the show, Lindsey puts Korzo on the shot clock.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the show, a discussion about citizen journalism as Youtube journalists descend on the Twin Cities. Dan speaks to the necessity of a system to check your stories through and bona fides to show that you know how to vet a story. Listeners chime in with their thoughts on the phones and text line. A conversation with Russ Hanes from the Invisible Wounds Project wraps the hour.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the hour Dan and Lindsey debate which of the local men's professional sports is most likely to break the 34-year-long championship drought. Then, Dan speaks with Sydney Kamps from the St. Paul Homeless Assistance Response Team about how St. Paul is providing services to those in their community experiencing homelessness. To wrap the hour Dan goes to his happy place… MOON TALK! He gives his reasons why we should go back to the Moon.

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for Monday, December 29th. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook.

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. We open up the show with a conversation about the Minnnesotan snow culture and how he dealt with yesterday's winter storm. Then, Korzo and Lindsey talk a bit about chat boxes, how friendly they can be and the problems/pervasiveness of synophancy. Korzo gets in his bag with some Timberwolves talk with a few words for Anthony Edwards including complacency. Finally, we wrap the hour with an ode to Korzo's childhood bombshells.

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. To open up the hour, Korzo talks about the call of several Republican leaders for the resignation of Tim Walz as governor of Minnesota. He also details a story in today's Star Tribune that provides an update to sourcing behind some of the ties of alleged fraud to members of the Somali community in Minnesota. Korzo and Lindsey discuss publicly funded stadiums and how different politically Korzo was in the 90s. They wrap the hour up with a recap Battle of the Sexes part II.