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Drivetime with DeRusha
by Audacy
Jason DeRusha "DriveTime with DeRusha": On your drive home, get caught up on the day's headlines thru Jason's unique lens. Newsmaking guests on the biggest stories, engaging topics for fans to call in & participate with, and Jason's commentary, humor and perspective on life, family, and especially the food scene in the Twin Cities. Weekday afternoons 3-6pm on NewsTalk 830 WCCO.
Episodes
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Thursday Full Show: do you have a price with data centers? DeRusha Eats, Greg Swan Explains AI Assistants & more!
On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a data center developer in Kansas that's offered residents $1000 per year for 10 years to offset costs of a data center in their town. Would that be enough for you? Then he talks with dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen about a new...
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Thursday Hour 3: what makes you unreasonably uncomfortable at work? And Greg Swan Explains the Internet
Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about his aggravating day and the things at work that bug you to an unreasonable level. Then Greg Swan joins the show to talk about Meta's new AI assistant and what separates it from other chat bots. Plus, can you use AI to help you decide who to vote for?
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Greg Swan Explains the Internet: AI assistants
Jason is joined each month by Greg Swan to talk about let latest in the world of technology. Today they talk about Meta's Muse AI assistant and what separates it from other AI Chat Bots. Plus, is there a smart way to use AI to help inform your election ballot?
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Thursday Hour 2: should we just call it Fall Break already? And DeRusha Eats!
Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about MEA weekend. Are parents competing to have the coolest vacation? And should we just call it Fall Break since most teachers aren't going to the conference? Then on DeRusha Eats - Two Korean-American chefs team up to explore the food of their heritage. Jason…
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DeRusha Eats - Nathan Kim & Kyual Cribben
Two Korean-American chefs team up to explore the food of their heritage. Jason tals with Tullibee Executive Chef, Nathan Kim and Minari Chef, Kyual Cribben. Kindling: A Tullibee Dinner Series event collaboration started as an idea by Kim, and Cribben explains how he slid into his DM's. It's a...
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Should we just call it "Fall Break" already?!
Jason talks with listeners about MEA break this weekend. Has it become a competition to play the coolest vacation? And since so few teachers are going to the MEA conference, should we just change it to "Fall Break" and be honest about it?
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Thursday Hour 1: do you have a price to support data centers? And is the new sunscreen ingredient safe?
Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a data center developer in Kansas that's offered residents $1000 per year for 10 years to offset costs of a data center in their town. Would that be enough for you? Then he talks with dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen about a new sunscreen ingredient that's hit...
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Is the new sunscreen ingredient safe?
Jason talks with dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen about a new sunscreen ingredient that's hitting shelves near you. Is it safe? Are there advantages? Get all the details with Dr. Tareen!
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Do you have a price to support data centers?
A data center developer in Kansas is offering residents $1k per year for 10 years to offset the impact of a data center in their town. Would that kind of money change your mind about data centers?
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Wednesday (almost) Full Show: do Mpls & St. Paul hate technology?; waiting on hold; Shane Gillis controversy & more!
On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the St. Paul city council debating Waymo's after Minneapolis' failed attempt to require "safety monitors." Why are THESE the jobs we're trying to protect? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about comedian Shane Gillis and...
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Minneapolis isn't going to close schools. Okay, but what WILL they do?!
Jason talks about the community's pushback against Minneapolis Schools' plan to close schools - a plan they successfully overturned. Okay, but there's still a serious budget problem. How are they going to fix it?
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Wednesday Hour 2: how long would you wait on hold? And Pat Rehkamp talks inflation and how its affecting you
Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason got stuck on hold for over an hour today trying to resolve a phone issue. How long would you wait on hold before you got annoyed and hung up? Then he's joined by financial writer Pat Rehkamp from Old National Bank to talk about today's troubling inflation numbers and how...
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Inflation is getting worse. What comes next? - Pat Rehkamp
Jason is joined by Pat Rehkamp, senior financial writer for 1834 - a division of Old National Bank. They discuss today's troubling inflation news and its effect on the stock market. What's it going to take to get inflation under control?
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How long are you willing to wait on hold?
Jason got caught on hold with customer service over a phone issue... it wound up being well over an hour. How long would you be on hold before you got so annoyed you hung up?
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Wednesday Hour 1: why do Minneapolis & St. Paul oppose innovation? And is the controversy over Shane Gillis valid?
Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the St. Paul city council debating Waymo's after Minneapolis' failed attempt to require "safety monitors." Why are THESE the jobs we're trying to protect? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about comedian Shane Gillis and the controversy over his SNL...
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The controversy over Shane Gillis' SNL monologue - valid or overreaction? - Tracy Perlman
Jason is joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly appearance. This week they talk about comedian Shane Gillis and a joke he made during SNL's monologue that's described by some as "misogynistic." Valid criticism? Or an overreaction?
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Why do Minneapolis and St. Paul stand in opposition to innovation and business?
Jason talks about St. Paul's city council beginning to look into regulations for Waymo's after Minneapolis' failed attempt to require "safety monitors" in driverless vehicles. We all know this is really about protecting jobs, not riders - but what makes these jobs more important than other jobs...
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Tuesday Full Show: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Trump endorses Tafoya, Pope Leo has lung cancer & more!
On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about his pick for police chief, along with violence in the metro, potential school closings in the city and much more. Then he talks about Six Flags closing a series of rollercoasters after a fatal...
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Tuesday Hour 3: Pope Leo has lung cancer surgery, why are you emotional about garbage & good luck watching the game at the bar
Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with Dr. Eric Anderson, a thoracic surgeon at Allina Health about the Pope's lung cancer surgery. How common was this diagnosis and what's the treatment? Then Jason wants to know why the people of Anoka are wedded to garbage freedom. Finally, are leagues like the NHL...
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Want to watch the Wild at a bar? Better bring your laptop.
As the Wild navigate the end of the regional sports network era, the NHL remains in negotiations with cable and satellite distributors to resolve their broadcasting impasse. In the mean time who gets screwed? The fans of course. Bars and restaurants aren't legally able to carry the games. What…
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Pope Leo diagnosed with a form of lung cancer - Dr. Eric Anderson explains
Jason talks with Dr. Eric Anderson, a thoracic surgeon at Allina Health, about today's news that Pope Leo has had a portion of his lung removed after they found a cancerous nodule. How common is his form of cancer and what's the standard treatment? That and more with Dr. Anderson.
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Tuesday Hour 2: does the President endorsing Tafoya move the needle & DeRusha Eats talks whiskey
Tuesday 4pm Hour: last night the President at a rally told people to vote for Michele Tafoya - do listeners think that changes much? Then on DeRusha Eats Jason is joined by Brian Nation from O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. to talk about their special event on Friday, October 16th to celebrate the...
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DeRusha Eats: Brian Nation, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
Still glowing from his trip to Ireland, Jason is joined by Brian Nation from O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. to talk about their special event on Friday, October 16th to celebrate the launch of Keeper’s Heart Straight Rye Whiskey, from their Triple Pot Distilled American whiskey trilogy.
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Tuesday Hour 1: Mayor Frey on his pick for police chief & are you pausing riding rollercoasters?
Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about his pick for police chief, along with violence in the metro, potential school closings in the city and much more. Then he talks about Six Flags closing a series of rollercoasters after a fatal accident - does that give you pause?
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Trump endorses Michele Tafoya - will that affect your vote?
Jason plays back audio from the President telling people at a rally to vote for Michele Tafoya and asks listeners if that moves the needle for them when it comes to election day.
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Will you still ride a rollercoaster after the latest fatal injury?
Jason talks about Six Flags shutting down multiple rollercoasters across the country after a fatal accident. Does that give you pause when it comes to thrill rides? Or are you still ready to go to an amusement park tomorrow?
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: on picking a new police chief, violence in the Twin Cities and more!
Jason talks with the Mayor of Minnesota's largest city about a host of topics including his pick for the next police chief, and how that process developed. Plus, his thoughts on recent Somali gang violence and much more.
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Monday Full Show: Rep. Omar's house raided. Kelly Clarkson screwed up. More speed cameras? Dave Schwartz & more!
On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's raid by federal agents of the DC residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Pure politics by the President? Or is there actually a problem with her immigration status? Then he's joined by Stephen Whitehead, CEO of DAV of Minnesota to…
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Monday Hour 3: why Jason's changed his mind on speed cameras & Dave Schwartz - have the Vikings figured it out?
Monday 5pm Hour: Jason was initially opposed to Minneapolis' speed camera trial. But now that the data's out and showing a dramatic decrease in speeding, he's changed his mind. Are listeners with him? Then Dave Schwartz joins to talk about who to root for in the baseball playoffs and the looming...
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Who should you root for in the baseball playoffs? And did the Vikings offense figure it out? - Dave Schwartz
Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz on Monday to talk about the weekend in sports. How does Dave decide who to root for in the playoffs when the Twins are out? And Kyler to JJ showed flashes on Sunday. Did the Vikings offence figure things out?
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Jason wants more speed cameras
Data from Minneapolis' speed camera trial shows they work REALLY well. Jason wasn't sure they were a good idea, but after seeing these numbers, he's changed his mind. Have you?
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Monday Hour 2: Kelly Clarkson doesn't get it. And the Star Tribune has some interesting new polling data
Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about Kelly Clarkson blasting a local business who she thought treated her rudely. Do celebrities have a responsibility to tread lightly given their large social media followings? Then he talks to Star Tribune political reporter Walker Orenstein about some recent...
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How do Minnesotans identify politically beyond simple party affiliation?
Jason is joined by Star Tribune political reporter Walker Orenstein to talk about some of their latest polling. They talk about the state of the US Senate race, plus some very interesting self-reporting on how people identify beyond simple party affiliation.
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Was Kelly Clarkson wrong to blast a local business on social media?
Jason thinks that celebrities with large followings on social media should take great caution before blasting a local business. Kelly Clarkson apparently disagrees. Jason shares her story and gets your thoughts.
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Monday Hour 1: was the raid of Rep. Omar's home political? And check out a new military tribute this weekend!
Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's raid by federal agents of the DC residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Pure politics by the President? Or is there actually a problem with her immigration status? Then he's joined by Stephen Whitehead, CEO of DAV of Minnesota to talk about a new military tribute...
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Check out a cool Military Experience walk this weekend thanks to DAV
Jason talks with Stephen Whitehead, CEO of DAV of Minnesota, about a new tribute exhibit opening October 15-18 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
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Was the raid of Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC residence political?
Jason talks about today's federal raid of Rep. Omar's DC residence. Yes, there was a search warrant involved. But the timing seems fishy three weeks out from an election, no?
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from a lethal injection, plus new attention on firing squad executions
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to...
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A mother pushed off a balcony with her baby and updates to the Vance Boelter case
The Vance Boelter case in Minnesota made headlines this month due to a gag order that was lifted. He is the man who was found guilty of killing Democratic state rep Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife. We'll hear updates and analysis to...
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OFFBITES: A trip to Hell and the latest search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane
We’re headed to a remote island where a new search for Amelia Earhart’s plane is kicking off. And… has anyone ever told you to “go to hell?” Well, it turns out you can actually be the mayor. We’ll tell you how. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in...
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OFFBITES: A restaurant rescuer and jumping worms
This week, we’re learning a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not quite as delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms. Featuring audio from the Other Side of the News from Mike Rogers at KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from an execution, a gag order controversy and more
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to...
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BONUS: How to become the mayor of Hell, plus a new search or Amelia Earhart, jumping worms and the restaurant rescuer
This week, we’re learning about a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not-quite-as-delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms. Then, we’re headed to a remote island where a new search for Amelia Earhart’s plane is kicking off. Finally... has anyone ever told you to “go to...
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Friday Full Show: a new chief for the MPD, Blois Olson on new polling #'s, Card DeSharks, Charlie Oakes on movies & more!
On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey introducing his pick to be the next Chief of MPD - the current interim Chief Bill Peterson. What's your advice for him? Then he's joined by Blois Olson from The Daily Agenda about their latest polling...
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Friday Hour 3: Is "Social Reckoning" worth your money? How important is the MPD Chief? And what luxury do you want in a house?
Friday 5pm Hour: Jason is joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer, Charlie Oakes, who lets you know if "Social Reckoning" is worth your time. Plus, just how important is it to get the next MPD Chief right? And finally, what luxury would you want in a fancy home?
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If money weren't an issue, what would you splurge on in your house?
Jason visited some multi-million dollar homes as part of the Artisan Home Tour. If you had unlimited funds, what "splurge" items would you put in your house? A sport-court? A pool? An observatory? Jason talks with listeners.
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Is "Social Reckoning" worth a watch? - Charlie Oakes
Jason's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer, Charlie Oakes. They talk about "The Social Reckoning" a sequel to "The Social Network" - is it worth your money? Plus, what happened to "Digger" at the box office?! And if you're looking for something to watch at home this weekend, check out Charlie's...
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Friday Hour 2: Card DeSharks & the Vikings are headed to the Big Easy
Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another edition of his game show. Take a listen as Russell and Scott battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Emily Leikert from the Star Tribune about the Vikings as they head to New Orleans - will injuries mar...
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Will injuries derail the Vikings perfect record as they head to New Orleans?
Jason talks with Star Tribune beat writer Emily Leikert about this weeks Vikings game in New Orleans. The injury list is a long one. Will it finally put a blemish on the Vikings record? Will it hamper an already tepid offense? That and more with Emily.
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Card DeSharks
Jason hosts another rousing round of his game show - CARD DESHARKS! Take a listen as Russell and Scott battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants!
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Jason DeRusha "DriveTime with DeRusha": On your drive home, get caught up on the day's headlines thru Jason's unique lens. Newsmaking guests on the biggest stories, engaging topics for fans to call in & participate with, and Jason's commentary, humor and perspective on life, family, and especially the food scene in the Twin Cities. Weekday afternoons 3-6pm on NewsTalk 830 WCCO.
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