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Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola. Tom Hauser chats with Chad for the first half of the third hour. Niko Medved spends the back half of the hour with us talking Gopher hoops.
Tom Hauser is a Chief Political Reporter for KSTP-TV. He joins to talk about the latest on the national political stage. They chat about new voting systems, the race for Secretary of State, Governor Tim Walz's decreased visibility and what we'll say about his legacy 20 years from now. In their second segment Chad and Tom chat about hikes that almost ended badly, Lisa Demuth's campaign strategy and KSTP's polling data.
Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 5 of 7 of live shows that you can stop by and listen to if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the new WCCO Radio pergola.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about where fraud investigations stand in Minnesota, how much money has been confirmed stolen by fraudsters, and if it looks possible to reach the $9 billion figure many politicians have been going with.
An announced settlement today involving Meta and a warning about the dangers of AI from Bill Gates lead Chad to a conversation about big tech to open the hour. Later, our friend Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about our state's fraud investigation and, while politicians run with a total of $9 billion in fraud, what the actual number of confirmed fraud dollars is actually at today.
The final show before the Fair run features excellent guests, Rena Sarigianopoulos, Tom Hauser and John Choi, talk about the proper start day for school following summer break, and Chad's strong reaction to the judge's ruling in the legal battle between Minnesota and Texas over the extradition of an ICE officer.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Adam Carter with reaction to today's executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the Boundary Waters and a tease about some new polling numbers to be unveiled tonight related to our biggest state races to be decided in November.
Adam Carter is in for Chad and he begins the show with Tom Hauser to get some reaction to the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA. Later, Adam tackles roles of both questioner and answer man during Ask Adam Anything!
Adam Carter is in for Chad today with a great guest lineup including Tom Hauser and Arne Carlson both discussing the executive order from Governor Walz blocking mining near the BWCA, columnist Eric Roper exploring the question of if we have too many towns around the Twin Cities area, Jamie Yuccas with a great mental health discussion, and himself doing both the asking and answering during Ask Adam Anything!
Guests for Chad today include Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on his budget proposal released yesterday, reaction to Tuesday's primary vote with Tom Hauser and our usual extended Thursday visit with Jason DeRusha. We also have some Swift Takes!, reaction to new details reported about the horrific murders yesterday in Hopkins and Burnsville, lighter talk about our favorite sports movies and more.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser reacts to this week's Primary vote results and discusses where campaigns will move now as we head for the general election in November.
Chad talks politics and primary results with KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser for two segments before transitioning to new details being reported about the horrific murders in Hopkins and Burnsville yesterday.
Analysis from Tom Hauser from KSTP TV and political analyst Brian McDaniel on the WCCO Morning News
A dramatic come from behind win could launch the Twins for the final two months of the season. Reaction to the nail biting, 12 inning win on Thursday afternoon from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson, who filled in for Henry Lake.
If you are named Ryan, listen up! Tom Hauser talked with one of the founders of the meet up of people named RYAN, and it's happening this weekend in the Twin Cities. Ryan Gosling, will you be here?
Fireworks tonight, we have a Kirby Pucket giveaway on Sunday and some back to school items for the kids on Sunday. Heather Rajeski of the Twins ran it all down with Tom Hauser on the WCCO Morning News!
46 years have gone by since Team USA shocked the world to capture the hockey gold medal at the 1980 Olympics. The Captain of that team was Mike Eruzione, and he talked with Tom Hauser on Friday morning ON WCCO. Photo-Al Bello/Getty Images
The latest news from the world of wall street from Pete Najarian on our Friday Football and Finance segment on WCCO with Tom Hauser filling in for Vineeta.
Excellent guests today include Tom Hauser analyzing the latest poll numbers regarding Minnesota's biggest political races this year, CNN's Jake Tapper on his extensive reporting from Minneapolis regarding the many problems of Operation Metro Surge and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE 11 joins for some usual lighthearted fun during her regular Wednesday visit.
Tom Hauser joins Chad with analysis of the latest KSTP/Survey USA polling data regarding the biggest political races in Minnesota.
Chad's battle with sleep and the things we personally struggle with that others seem to have no trouble with is the topic of conversation at the top of the show before KSTP political reporter Tom Hauser joins to review new polling data regarding the biggest statewide races in Minnesota this year.
Well, I think we kind of knew what to expect from the address from President Donald Trump and it did not come without controversy - we talked to Brian McDaniel of At Issue who joined his television cohost Tom Hauser this morning to recap the speech, what it means for voting integrity and even some of the networks that didn't carry the address came under attack - that and more on the Mike Lindell endorsement!
Hopefully the smoke clears in time for those attending this weekend's MN Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island Park - Andy Rodriguez with the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation joins Tom Hauser to preview the food, the music, and the fun that will be had!
He is back fresh off the plane from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and he joins Tom Hauser to talk about this, the scary Olivia Miles injury yesterday, and more World Cup drama as well!
If you are stepping outside this morning you probably see a lot more smoke than yesterday - thats because the wildfires consuming the BWCA and surrounding areas are worsening at a rapid pace - Tom Hauser, in for Vineeta checks in with Kelsey Christensen of 5 Eyewitness News who is on site LIVE amid the chaotic wildfires up north in Ely, MN - she provides the latest on the fires, evacuations and the latest on just how long we could see these fires stick around!
Harvard Professor Elizabeth Linos joins Chad at the start of the hour to discuss the biggest failures and disappointments from DOGE as the agency is officially shut down. Plus, Tom Hauser defends the decision to move the Twin Cities Marathon back to later in October in hopes of cooler weather and we celebrate National Dive Bar Day.
Tom Hauser in for the mayor today in GL. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O'Hara7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown'Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter ID provisionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Alix Kendall for a walk down memory lane and details to know about new state laws going into effect tomorrow, July 1.
Alix Kendall is back filling in for Chad today talking at the start about managing a difficult AC situation in her home and how we are staying cool during the heat wave. Later, Tom Hauser joins to share details about new state laws going into effect in Minnesota tomorrow.
Alix Kendall is in for Chad again today lamenting the HVAC situation in her older home before hearing from Tom Hauser on his own AC nightmare and thoughts on new laws taking effect in Minnesota tomorrow. Plus, Alexis Kent of Haven Watch shares about what that organization is still doing outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis and much more!
Tom Hauser in for the mayor today in GL. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O'Hara7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown'Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter ID provisionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom Hauser gives Chad two segments with a little talk on his Grandma's Marathon experience and plenty on the biggest political races happening in Minnesota right now. Plus, we debate some of the places we'd bring a foreign visitor to experience the best of Minnesota food and drink if World Cup matches happened to be in town.
Chad opens the show with the long awaited return of the Doctor of Love to help people with their sex and relationships issues. We also speak with Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE 11 on some fun topics during that hour before getting very serious during hour two by remembering the bravery of Tom Burnett and others aboard Flight 93 on 9/11 and a discussion about euthanasia in The Netherlands allowed in extreme cases for children under 12. Later, Tom Hauser joins to dive into the hottest political races happening now in Minnesota.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins for two segments breaking down the questions surrounding giveaways from Mike Lindell's gubernatorial campaign, how that race stacks up today among the GOP candidates, the battle between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig in the race for a US Senate seat and more.
More polls to dissect in some big races across Minnesota, this time courtesy of KSTP and our friend Tom Hauser. Adam Carter sat in for Vineeta today and discussed some of the findings with Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News
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A couple of Edina natives talking business on a Monday on WCCO Radio. Tom Hauser was in for Vineeta Sawkar, and ABC Business reporter and fellow Hornet, Elizabeth Schulze joined her. What can we take away from last weeks jobs report? Find out here!
A weekend call up for Royce amounted to a little bit of excitement. But he and the Twins still have work to do. A day off for the first time in 2 and a half weeks will hopefully do some good. Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune talked with Tom Hauser on the WCCO Morning News about the state of the team.
Blois Olson and Tom Hauser with more.
A back round in private and public service made Ron Schutz the endorsed candidate by the GOP in the race for Attorney General. Find out more about Ron in a wide ranging interview with Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News
Angela Dingels and her sons Noah and Cole joined Tom Hauser from the Tee It Up for the Troops event in Eden Prarie. They are turning heads with their eye-popping fundraising numbers for a glass of lemonade! https://tiuftt-olympichills.dojiggy.io/6efef6/Campaign/Details
She will be highlighted some people getting kicked off social rolls by no action of their own, tomorrow in Duluth.
Tragedy has turned to understanding, awareness and fundraising. Listen to their story on the Sawkar Salute on WCCO with Tom Hauser
Find out the reason why with Tom and U of M extension educator, Robin Trott
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser is in Duluth for the GOP nominating convention. He joins Chad with what to watch for today and tomorrow from both parties as Republicans gather in Duluth and Democrats meet in Rochester.
Chad's final hour features two segments on Minnesota politics with Tom Hauser live from the GOP nominating convention in Duluth before turning it over to the Am I Wrong? committee for the weekly resolutions.
It's a birthday show for Chad as he celebrates today! We open the show talking birthdays while playing Text-a-Topic before a lineup of guests including Major Garrett, Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge, Tom Hauser, and the Am I Wrong? Committee Chairman.
Chip Scoggins joins Chad for two segments on the Wolves and Wild after each were bounced from the playoffs in the second round before a conversation with Tom Hauser about the legislative session coming to a close late last night.
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad with his thoughts on the legislature in St. Paul closing out their session over the weekend.
The show today features favorite segments Swift Takes! and Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated along with excellent guests Jeff Meitrodt, KG Wilson, Chip Scoggins and Tom Hauser.