Drivetime with DeRusha

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason is joined in-studio by Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne to talk about the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and his concerns over the transparency in the investigations surrounding the Chief. Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly appearance - was Jason wrong to mow the lawn shirtless this morning? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that Rep. Angie Craig has decided to forego the DFL endorsement convention for US Senate and will head straight to the primary in August. Did she make the right call? And is this more evidence that endorsements are unhelpful? Then he discusses today's top story - the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara - and why he had to go. 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the biggest story of the day - the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. What comes next for the interim Chief? The Mayor? The City? Then it's time to vent our collective spleens as Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of this week.

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the biggest story of the day - the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. What comes next for the interim Chief? The Mayor? The City? Then it's time to vent our collective spleens as Jason and listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of this week.

Jason talks more about today's top story: the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara - what comes next for the interim chief, the department and the city as a whole?

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the breaking news that Rep. Angie Craig has decided to forego the DFL endorsement convention for US Senate and will head straight to the primary in August. Did she make the right call? And is this more evidence that endorsements are unhelpful? Then he discusses today's top story - the resignation of MPD Chief Brian O'Hara - and why he had to go.

Jason talks about the circumstances surrounding MPD Chief Brian O'Hara's resignation. Maybe an alleged affair wasn't enough, but interfering with an investigation definitely is.

Jason talks about the breaking news that Angie Craig is foregoing the DFL endorsement convention to go straight to the primary. Smart move? Or a sign her campaign for US Senate is in trouble? Listeners weigh in.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason is joined in-studio by Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne to talk about the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and his concerns over the transparency in the investigations surrounding the Chief. Then Tracy Perlman joins for her weekly appearance - was Jason wrong to mow the lawn shirtless this morning?

Tracy joins us each Wednesday to talk about a bevy of topics. This week she has the unfortunate duty of answering Jason's question: was it okay for him to mow the lawn shirtless this morning?

We learned late last night that MPD Chief Brian O'Hara resigned ahead of discipline from the Mayor after evidence was revealed that he interfered into an investigation into his actions. City Council President Elliot Payne joins Jason to express his concerns - especially why the Chief was renominated before this investigation was concluded.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his embarrassing purchase today - a giant pack of toilet paper. What are you shy about buying? Then he talks with State Senator Eric Pratt who's running for MN's 2nd district congressional seat. Why does he think he can flip that seat red? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the price of youth sports, from traveling leagues to tournaments - are families being priced out of letting their kids participate at a rec level? And on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to vote in the burger battle! 5pm Hour: Jason talks about this weekend's party endorsing conventions. Does that process result in more activist candidates when many people seem to want more moderate candidates? Then he talks with MN Aurora President Saara Hassoun about a fun opportunity to take part in a Lynx/Aurora double-header on June 6th!

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about this weekend's party endorsing conventions. Does that process result in more activist candidates when many people seem to want more moderate candidates? Then he talks with MN Aurora President Saara Hassoun about a fun opportunity to take part in a Lynx/Aurora double-header on June 6th!

Jason talks with Saara Hassoun, the President of the MN Aurora, about a chance to buy an all-inclusive package to see a Lynx and Aurora game on the same day, capping it off with a trip to A Bar of Their Own!

With the party endorsing conventions happening this weekend, Jason asks listeners what they want - more moderate candidates who maybe struggle to get endorsed? Or more activist candidates who are selected by the fringes of the parties?

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about the price of youth sports, from traveling leagues to tournaments - are families being priced out of letting their kids participate at a rec level? And on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to vote in the burger battle!

On today's DeRusha Eats, Jason talks with Alesha Taylor, Editor in Chief Minnesota Monthly, about this weekend's GrillFest and your chance to take part in the burger battle!

Jason talks about being a youth sports dad and trying to navigate wanting to give your kids opportunities and trying to afford all the traveling and elite leagues. Are less affluent families getting squeezed out?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about his embarrassing purchase today - a giant pack of toilet paper. What are you shy about buying? Then he talks with State Senator Eric Pratt who's running for MN's 2nd district congressional seat. Why does he think he can flip that seat red?

Jason talks to Republican candidate for MN CD2 - Eric Pratt. Why does he think he can win a district that's been getting bluer the last several cycles?

Jason went to Costco this morning and bought something that made him feel self-conscious... a giant package of toilet paper. What is it that you're embarrassed to buy?

Shortened show this afternoon on Memorial Day but plenty to talk about! We got you covered from your Memorial Day cabins to six years since George Floyd, Colbert is back on TV, bringing back city fireworks and much more!

A full second hour on a shortened Memorial Day edition of DriveTime - we recap six years since George Floyd, including a social media mishap by Minneapolis. Then Jason shares why he thinks cities like Saint Paul needs to be more firework heavy with the rotary club pushing for fireworks in the capital city! Then baby names are in and we cant help but question the top names of the current generation!

Today is Memorial Day and today also marks six years since the murder of George Floyd - we reflect on this tragic event six years later and discuss what has changed with the MPD, racial inequality, Minneapolis as a city and much more - but most importantly - did Minneapolis mess up by posting a tribute to George Floyd BEFORE a post for Memorial Day to honor veterans!

Fresh out of the gate we dive into it with some Memorial Day discussion , specifically cabins and then react to Colbert’s first TV appearance since his CBS/Paramount departure and remembering those who served at Fort Snelling!

Do we do enough to honor the fallen with today's generation? We play some audio with some volunteers who collectively recognized those who served today at Fort Snelling and we reflect on how we honor veterans and a special thank you to those who have served and continue to serve!

With the Colbert Show in the rear view mirror we had our first glimpse of Colbert back on TV via public access bookmarking his run from previous years and reflected on why CBS and Paramount were the ones who looked foolish in this ordeal!

Time for a little fun on DriveTime on Memorial Day and we get your Memorial Day food takes - what are you throwing on the grill? What are you putting down on the table? Also, did you open your cabin for the summer this weekend - All things Memorial Day out of the gate!

Since a manhunt ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, he’s almost reached celebrity status. He even has his own fanclub – girls who make their way into his court hearings. Unlike many killers, the unique qualities of Mangione’s case – including his own manifesto – have received a surprisingly warm reception by some. In addition to providing an update on his trials, we’ll unpack his public reception a bit in this episode. To end the show, we’ll touch on one of the most famous celebrity murder cases, the OJ Simpson trial. Mark Fuhrman, a police officer whose infamous, televised, testimony was a key feature of the trial, died this week, and Audacy stations reflected back on how it impacted the eventual verdict. Featuring audio from The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

On Monday, May 18th, 2026, two teen shooters entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire, according to authorities. It hasn’t been a week yet since suspects shot and killed two men there and then took their own lives. Investigators have discovered a manifesto they believe the shooters penned. Those indicate that the shooters were at least partly motivated by another shooter who made headlines. We’ll be taking a closer look at that case and its relationship to online culture – including glorification of mass shooters and more – in this episode with expert interviews. KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, KNX News in Los Angeles and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week’s episode will take us from Texas beaches where mysterious items keep washing ashore to a special phone installed in a St. Louis Public Park. Then, we’ll visit a cemetery-filled city on the West Coast before we end the show… in the shower. Or, more accurately, in a Minnesota radio studio listening in on a discussion about how often Americans actually take showers. Special thanks to Mike Rogers’ Other Side of the News from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking about his wife's birthday and why this year's planning has him more stressed out than usual. Then it's time for three tales of woe followed by a story about God's favorite creature to send you into the weekend with a smile - we call it "3 Disasters & Puppies!" 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on CARD DESHARKS! Then he talks about the Minneapolis City Council voting against a land purchase for a new police training facility... were they right? 5pm Hour: Jason talks to Twins beat writer Dan Hayes from The Athletic each Friday during the season. Today - what will Royce Lewis have to do at Triple-A, Kody Clemens visits his dad's old stomping grounds and Gabi Gonzalez gets the call to the bigs.

Jason talks to Twins beat writer Dan Hayes from The Athletic each Friday during the season. Today - what will Royce Lewis have to do at Triple-A, Kody Clemens visits his dad's old stomping grounds and Gabi Gonzalez gets the call to the bigs.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on CARD DESHARKS! Then he talks about the Minneapolis City Council voting against a land purchase for a new police training facility... were they right?

Yesterday the city council voted to NOT spend $6 million for a tract of land that the Mayor and Police Chief want to use for a new training facility. You might be surprised which side Jason comes down on.

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Russ and Tom battle it out for a $50 gift card from Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

It's the return of one of our favorite segments - three tales of woe followed by a story of God's favorite creature to send you in to the weekend with a smile on your face... It's Three Disasters and Puppies!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking about his wife's birthday and why this year's planning has him more stressed out than usual. Then it's time for three tales of woe followed by a story about God's favorite creature to send you into the weekend with a smile - we call it "3 Disasters & Puppies!"

Jason is feeling some stress today, and the reason may resonate with many of you. What's got him in a twist? Take a listen and find out!

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: the ringleader of the Feeding our Future fraud scandal was sentenced to 41.5 years in prison. Is that too much? Not enough? Listeners weigh in. Then Jason talks with Democrat Senator Sandy Pappas & Republican Senator Karin Housley about building trust with each other and helping pass the bonding bill this session. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a Star Tribune report detailing legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent? Should they be asked to step down? Will anybody truly be held accountable in state government? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what you think makes a good patio experience. Where's your favorite patio dining spot? 5pm Hour: the Feds were in town announcing more fraud indictments in MN. Do you think we have or are getting a handle on fraud? Will we ever? Then Jason wants to know if you're going to watch the Colbert finale tonight? Have your watching habits changed with late night TV?

Thursday 5pm Hour: the Feds were in town announcing more fraud indictments in MN. Do you think we have or are getting a handle on fraud? Will we ever? Then Jason wants to know if you're going to watch the Colbert finale tonight? Have your watching habits changed with late night TV?

Jason talks about the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that's airing tonight on CBS. Will you watch? And how has culture and it's impact on late night TV changed?

The Feds were in town today announcing more fraud indictments. Do you think we have a handle on the problem in MN? And if not, how long do you think it will take to get the problem resolved?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a Star Tribune report detailing legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent? Should they be asked to step down? Will anybody truly be held accountable in state government? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what you think makes a good patio experience. Where's your favorite patio dining spot?

Warmer weather means patio season! Jason wants to know what makes a great patio and listeners favorite patio spots.

Jason talks about a Star Tribune report on records that showed some legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent. Even if they didn't know at the time, is it time for people to start losing their jobs?

Thursday 3pm Hour: the ringleader of the Feeding our Future fraud scandal was sentenced to 41.5 years in prison. Is that too much? Not enough? Listeners weigh in. Then Jason talks with Democrat Senator Sandy Pappas & Republican Senator Karin Housley about building trust with each other and helping pass the bonding bill this session.

Jason talks with Democratic Senator Sandy Pappas and Republican Senator Karin Housley about how they built trust and helped shepherd a bonding bill through the legislature.

Jason talks about the sentence handed down to the ringleader of the Feeding our Future fraud scandal. More years than would be given to someone convicted of murder. Too much? Not enough? Listeners weigh in.

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Following a Twins win Jason is confronted by a listener about his take on seat-movers at baseball games. Should that be allowed if there are open seats? Or are people that paid full freight getting ripped off? 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about the feds suing Minnesota over trying to ban prediction market wagering. Are you glad MN banned them? Or have we missed out as a state? Then he talks with Luke Hellier, the mayor of Lakeville, about the explosive population growth they're seeing and how the city is adjusting to it. 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about which local or national celebrity has the most notable flow. Then it's time to vent our spleens as listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of!

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about which local or national celebrity has the most notable flow. Then it's time to vent our spleens as listeners share what they've had ENOUGH of!

It's time for our weekly vent session. What's grinding your gears this week? Jason and listeners share on a segment we like to call ENOUGH!!!