Drivetime with DeRusha

The full show for Drivetime with DeRusha for Friday August 28th, 2026. Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the third hour Jason discusses second chances and if Tony Romo should lose his job with CBS after being pulled over for an OWI in Wisconsin. Jason gives his thoughts on President Trump changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Dan Hayes stops in ahead of Walker Jenkins’ debut.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the third hour Jason discusses second chances and if Tony Romo should lose his job with CBS after being pulled over for an OWI in Wisconsin. Jason gives his thoughts on President Trump changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Dan Hayes stops in ahead of Walker Jenkins’ debut.

Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for the Athletic. He makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins baseball with Drivetime with DeRusha. Dan gives his thoughts on Walker Jenkins finally getting the call, what tools he has as a player and what fans should be watching for this weekend. Jason asks why Byron Buxton hasn’t been moved to the IL.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Card DeSharks and a visit with Representative Lisa Demuth fill our second hour of the show today.

Representative Lisa Demuth is the Minnesota Speaker of the House and the Republican candidate running for governor of the state of Minnesota. Jason asks about how Rep. Demuth would handle the situation in Texas where the ICE agent who allegedly shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge was released. They wade into the centerpiece of Rep. Demuth’s campaign… fraud. Jason asks about government spending and what she would cut or change if she is elected. Rep. Demuth speaks to the elevated voter turnout they saw for the primary elections, Republican unification and her belief that they can flip the state of Minnesota. Jason asks if she's willing to stand up to President Trump for our community.

Card DeSharks takes place every Friday at 4pm but today we get to do it live! The cards and Jason are at the Fair, naturally so are our contestants this week. Listeners compete in State Fair related trivia. A family of Burnsville children takes on a lady named Katherine and the game goes the distance.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 2 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. To open the show Jason and Dan discuss the surging record breaking attendance the Fair is seeing in the early days this year. Jason asks listeners what their biggest frustrations with the Fair are. Rebecca Cunningham from the University of Minnesota stops by the booth to talk about healthcare.

Rebecca Cunningham is the President of the University of Minnesota. She joins Drivetime to talk about the North Memorial and Sanford hospital merger that was announced earlier today among other pertinent healthcare topics. Jason asks about the University’s former partnership with Fairview and what has surprised Rebecca most about her job as she enters her third year at the position. Rebecca speaks to the changing landscape of higher education, tuition affordability, student debt rates and how the university’s agricultural department continues to impact our community.

The full Drivetime with DeRusha for Thursday August 27th, 2026. Live from the Minnesota State Fair.

Drivetime with DeRusha kicks off the third hour with a discussion about a family willing camping out overnight to be the first ones into the Fair. Jason would not have approved that family outing. Then, Jason wades into the Flock camera discussion. Jason thinks we should slow down… but not in the way you think. We wrap the first day with a visit from Michelle Hickey from Andy’s Grille and some eclipse talk.

Michelle Hickey from Andy’s Grill wraps our day one guest slate from under the WCCO pergola. They were featured in the Pioneer Press today as part of their 40 year anniversary at the State Fair. Michelle shares some of her vast family history and their multigenerational operation over many years working the stand. She also shares details about their new renovations and mural. She also brings over some new drink options they’re featuring on their menu.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 1 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. Drivetime with DeRusha kicks off the second hour with a conversation with Second Harvest’s Sarah Moberg to talk about the growing need for food in our community. Seth DeRusha shares his confidence in his ability to retire when he’s 60. Joe Tamburino stops by to chat about a few legal topics on his way to the fried pickle stand.

Joe Tamburino, owner of Tamburino Law Group stops by the WCCO Radio booth to give Jason DeRusha some much needed legal adv–... analysis. Topics of discussion today include Texas releasing the ICE agent who allegedly shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge after holding him for 90 days, the hundreds of millions Minnesota is about to get from their Meta settlement and Derek Chauvin’s latest appeal attempt to overturn his conviction for murdering George Floyd.

Sarah Moberg from Second Harvest joins Jason DeRusha LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Sarah and Jason discuss the increased need for food within our community. Going back to school is great for the kids but those grocery store expenses aren’t getting any cheaper.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook are LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Today is day 1 of 7 live shows that you can stop by and listen to live if you find yourself on the fairgrounds. Head on down to Carnes and Underwood and take in the shade under the WCCO Radio pergola. It’s been one year since the Annunciation School shooting. Jason reflects on what has (mostly has not) happened in the year since and wonders if we’ve let Fletcher and Harper down by not doing anything. Jason discusses with listeners who have their own ideas of what legal steps we can take to combat gun violence. Jason is then joined by Stephanie Shimp from Blue Barn for the remainder of the hour.

Stephanie Shimp from Blue Barn and the Blue Table Booth joins Jason DeRusha live from the Great Minnesota Get Together. They chat about the Blue Barn building in the newer west end of the fair… they’ve been there since 2014. Stephanie and Jason talk about what it takes to get something like the Blue Barn built, their new menu items (she says it's important to have fresh options every year) and some of the politics behind getting on the Fair’s “list”. In their second segment, Jason and Stephanie talk about the changes in drinking habits, how they’ve reacted as a business and some of the drinks they’re offering at the Blue Barn.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that a TX judge ruled that Gov. Abbott hasn't violated the law by slow-rolling the extradition of an ICE agent to MN. Good ruling? Or a lousy precedent? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit - they discuss the lunar eclipse and schools assigning parts of books instead of the whole book. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the exemptions given to school districts in MN to start before Labor Day because it's late this year. Why shouldn't districts be able to make that decision every year?! Then he talks to documentarian Chris Newberry about his new film "Echoes in the Night" which profiled the Jacob Wetterling case. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a smooth Facebook marketplace experience - clearly the exception to the rule. Then it's time to share what's bugging you this week on ENOUGH!!!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a smooth Facebook marketplace experience - clearly the exception to the rule. Then it's time to share what's bugging you this week on ENOUGH!!!

What's grinding your gears this week? It's time for Jason's weekly "vent your spleen" segment that we call ENOUGH!!!

Jason talks about selling some patio furniture on Facebook Marketplace and how smoothly it went... the clear exception to the rule!

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the exemptions given to school districts in MN to start before Labor Day because it's late this year. Why shouldn't districts be able to make that decision every year?! Then he talks to documentarian Chris Newberry about his new film "Echoes in the Night" which profiled the Jacob Wetterling case.

Jason talks to documentary filmmaker Chris Newberry about his latest film "Echoes in the Night" which looks at the Jacob Wetterling case and the new information it contains.

Jason talks with listeners about the exemption offered to school districts this year and next year to start before Labor Day (because the holiday is later than usual) and why he thinks that exemption should be made permanent.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that a TX judge ruled that Gov. Abbott hasn't violated the law by slow-rolling the extradition of an ICE agent to MN. Good ruling? Or a lousy precedent? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit - they discuss the lunar eclipse and schools assigning parts of books instead of the whole book.

Friend-of-the-show Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly visit. Jason talks with her about Thursday night's lunar eclipse, if she'd take a trip to space, and if she's okay with schools assigning parts of books rather than the whole book.

Jason talks about the breaking news that a judge in TX has ruled against MN's request for immediate extradition of an ICE agent charged with a felony during Metro Surge. Jason thinks the ruling might be legally correct, but the practical precedent is problematic.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the passing of legendary musician, actress, author & philanthropist Dolly Parton with Marci Braun from 102.9 The Wolf and with listeners. Then he talks to Cole Heath to learn about how you can help the U of M in the Big Ten blood drive! 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Target's latest gaffe and how something like this racist Halloween costume could make it to their website. Then he's joined by Joe and Alissa Zimmerley for DeRusha Eats. They've got a brand new building - the Summer Lakes Boat House - at the State Fair! 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the passing of legend Dolly Parton and their favorite songs. Then he's joined by Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson about their "Annunciation Diaries" as we approach 1 year since the August 27th tragedy.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the passing of legend Dolly Parton and their favorite songs. Then he's joined by Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson about their "Annunciation Diaries" as we approach 1 year since the August 27th tragedy.

Jason talks to Star Tribune video journalist Amanda Anderson who helped put together an amazing series on the lives of those touched directly by the August 27 tragedy at Annunciation school last year.

Jason talks more about the passing of the legend, Dolly Parton. Listeners chime in with their favorite Dolly songs!

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Target's latest gaffe and how something like this racist Halloween costume could make it to their website. Then he's joined by Joe and Alissa Zimmerley for DeRusha Eats. They've got a brand new building - the Summer Lakes Boat House - at the State Fair!

Jason talks to Joe and Alissa Zimmerley of Summer Lakes Beverage Company. Joe and Alissa are out at the State Fair getting their brand new building ready and are excited to share what you'll find when the Fair starts on Thursday!

Target's taken a lot of grief over the last few years - much of it self-inflicted. Jason talks about how they've messed up again with a problematic Halloween costume that made it to their website before they realized its racist overtones.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the passing of legendary musician, actress, author & philanthropist Dolly Parton with Marci Braun from 102.9 The Wolf and with listeners. Then he talks to Cole Heath to learn about how you can help the U of M in the Big Ten blood drive!

Jason talks to Cole Heath who's helping the U of M get the word out about the Big Ten Blood Drive - where you can help patients in need AND help the U win a million dollars!

Jason talks about today's sad news of the passing of music legend Dolly Parton. He talks with the brand manager for 102.9 The Wolf, Marci Braun about Dolly's life and impact. He also gets reaction from listeners and talks about how Dolly crossed every boundary imaginable

A lot to unpack on this Monday - from the tariffs between the United States and Canada, teacher boycotts with Target, State Fair politics, Radd Report and Dave Schwartz as well!

Final hour of the show we discuss politics at the Minnesota State Fair and chat sports with Dave Schwartz amid the Twins sweeps and JJ McCarthy struggles!

The big story in the WNBA should be the Lynx but its not - we chat with Dave Schwartz about this, the JJ McCarthy struggles, Twins and much more!

Just a few days away we are headed to the Fair to tout who we support in politics - what are some of the names you plan to seek out while at the Minnesota State Fair?

We chat with our friend Kate Raddatz in the second hour about pros and cons of sweet corn, the summer that has been and the Minnesota State Fair! Then teachers are boycotting Target for their lack of action against ICE!

Many businesses were under fire earlier this year when it comes to ICE and protecting workers against their policing - now Target is under fire from teachers when it comes to lack of action - we discuss and Josh has thoughts as a former Target employee - he shares his perspective!

As we wind down on the summer we catch up with our friend Kate Raddatz talking about Sweet Corn: pros and cons, best part of the summer and some of her must-haves of the Minnesota State Fair as we are just a few days away!

This first hour we begin with arguably the biggest story to start the week at least locally - the protesting in Minneapolis that led to the arrest of Jake Lang . Then another tariff handed to Canada some are immediate, some January 1st, then we remember Annunciation as we approach Thursday’s one year mark as we get a peek into Fletchers Room in the aftermath of this tragedy!

Here we are again, another tariff placed against Canada - what does it mean both in the short term and long term and is this a move of leverage or is it permanent? How much thought or worry should we REALLY pour into this!

To start the show we react to the Jake Lang arrest amid the protests in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday - why does Minnesota fall into the trap of making ourselves look bad time and time again - we discuss this and how to best possibly approach these situations to diminish the violence when it comes to these gatherings and protests!

This week, we’re looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He’s been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we’ll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother accused of killing her three children, and the details have opened up a discussion around postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We’ll also touch on the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, though crime is not currently suspected. Before we get into those cases, we’ll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin’s attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we’ll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from Special thanks to KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Chad Benson Show out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about how it feels like we're the only ones working on a Summer Friday - should we just wing it? Then he talks with Sgt. Mark Ross, President of the St. Paul Police Federation, about the city's two flock cameras and why police don't want to lose them. 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks where contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants! Then, would you take your kid out for a drink when they turn 21? Jason's doing that for his son and texter is outraged! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about why he thinks St. Paul has an opportunity to be a hub for data centers while solving some of their budget issues. Then he talks with Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the Twins playoff push - should they be focused on winning the division?

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about why he thinks St. Paul has an opportunity to be a hub for data centers while solving some of their budget issues. Then he talks with Dan Hayes from The Athletic about the Twins playoff push - should they be focused on winning the division?

Jason talks with Dan Hayes, Twins beat writer for The Athletic. The Twins are currently the 3rd Wild Card, but should they be focusing their playoff push on the Central Division? Plus what's the latest on Joe Ryan's injury? That and more with Dan!