Podcast appearances and mentions of jason derusha

This afternoon Jason DeRusha is live at the Minnesota State Fair and he discusses Tim Walz calling for a special session, and he's joined by GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Kendall Qualls.

State Sen. Erin Murphy, Sen. Majority Leader joins Jason DeRusha on the porch of the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. She's been fielding calls from many people from out of state asking “what is going on in Minnesota”. She and Jason explore the question everyone is asking… what can we do? How can we help?

State Sen. Erin Murphy, Sen. Majority Leader joins Jason DeRusha on the porch of the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. She's been fielding calls from many people from out of state asking “what is going on in Minnesota”. She and Jason explore the question everyone is asking… what can we do? How can we help? Steph Shimp from the Blue Barn stops by the WCCO Radio porch to talk what's new at their booth this year… Funnel cake crusted white cheddar cheese curds!

Jason and Congresswoman Angie Craig sit down to parse through what our community experienced yesterday and what we can do to help. Topics of discussion include: Potential gun legislation Balancing constitutional rights The minimization of mass shootings by our country Mainstream extremism Sharing cookies with republicans (she does it every year)

Jon Bream joins The Chad Hartman Show to kick off the third and final hour of the program. Jon Bream is celebrating a giant milestone at the Star Tribune. Chad asks if he ever considered working at another paper. Jon says no, covering Prince from the start to the end of his career was something he knew to stick around for. They discuss the early days of covering Prince in the late 1970's, the performances he saw that stood out the most, guardedness certain artists had during interviews and how unlikely it would be to get an interview for a newspaper with a musical artist today. Susie then drops by the studio to provide a news update as another press conference for information about the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School's church in South Minneapolis. Then, Jason DeRusha joins Chad at the WCCO Radio Booth at the State Fair to parse through their thoughts on yesterday and who they're feeling empathy for at this moment. They tee off on people who are worried about enhancing their brands on the back of tragedies like we experienced yesterday.

Tracy Pearlman joins Jason DeRusha to kick off the show to talk about the food adventuring they did together earlier today. 26 foods were consumed before showtime and Jason's tummy is FEELING it. Jason thinks maybe we have gone too far with some of the new edible creations. They also discuss pricing and affordability.

Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor for the State of Minnesota. She joins Jason DeRusha to talk about her experiences at the first day of the State Fair, how she's running her campaign for a US Senate seat and her daughter's role in an upcoming play.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. We're three days away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair so Dan and Lindsey discuss the best ways to get to the fair. They also discuss safety considerations around the fair. Then, Blois Olson joins Dan Cook to chat the local politics scene Governor Walz is wavering on potentially running for a third gubernatorial term. Gov. Walz is scheduled to join Vineeta on the first day of the fair, Blois gives his thoughts on Walz's strategy and potential head space especially after the murder of his close friend and colleague Speaker Melissa Hortman. They also discuss the Hennepin County Attorney race with news of Rep. Cedrick Frazier throwing his hat in the ring and how he could differentiate himself from the incumbent platform.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. They kick the third and final hour of the show with The Lead featuring headlines about an uptick in scooter and E-bike usage in Minneapolis, the ferris wheel the St. Paul Saints are fighting for and Lord Stanley coming to Minnesota in celebration Nate Schmidt and the Florida Panther's championship. Dave Schwartz joins Dan Cook for his weekly appearance in educating the masses about what happened in the world of sports this past weekend. They chat about the induction of Corey Koskie to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, the Pohlads deciding to maintain ownership of the Twins Dave pushes back on the prevalent hate being directed at the Pohlad family. Dan notes that fan confidence in them and the organization may be at an all time low and wonders about future attendance. Dave also touches on the Vikings backup QB competition and the Lynx championship hopes.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio today as Jason DeRusha returns from dropping his son off at college. To lead off the show, a discussion about the lessons we've learned from our fathers. Dan and Lindsey share before opening it up to listener calls/texts. Dan brings his Monday Message: We need to do better Dan speaks to the need for people of Christian faith to speak out when individuals weaponize their faith in direct opposition to the tenets of Christianity. Plus, Dan shares the new level of nerdom he has reached.

This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) says Serena Williams is in the spotlight with another “non” controversy, he chats up local MMA fighter Ozzy Judge about their fights this weekend, and he talks Vikings with Beat Reporter Alec Lewis from The Athletic.

This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) wonders what are the rules of being a parent at sporting events and concerts?, we have an issue nowadays where where we force celebrity, and Lake isn't fooled by Joe Rogan's latest comments.

This hour on Drivetime (Henry Lake in for Jason DeRusha) explains why he thinks today's “summit” between Trump and Putin is a waste of time, and he chats up ESPN Personality Clinton Yates

Jason DeRusha joins Adam Carter from Target Field with a little talk about the fallout from yesterday's Twins ownership news along with some other topics.

Adam Carter opens with details and what he's heard of the reaction to the story of a teen girl who says she was followed into the women's bathroom at a restaurant and forced to prove she was female. Later, we debate the newsworthiness of an interview with accused killer Vance Boelter and Jason DeRusha joins us from Target Field.

Patrick Reusse joins Chad for two segments on the Pohlad family opting to retain ownership of the Twins before we get to Make Chad Laugh to give away some Adam Sandler tickets and a few minutes with Jason DeRusha to wrap up the show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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