Drivetime with DeRusha

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?

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 monologue - is it valid or an overreaction?

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?

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 claimed by technology.

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 accident - does that give you pause? 4pm Hour: last night the President at a rally told people to vote for...

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 harming themselves by trying to find a viable broadcast model now that regional sports networks are go...

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 are we doing?!

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.

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 launch of Keeper’s Heart Straight Rye Whiskey, from their Triple Pot Distilled American whiskey trilogy.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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 talk about a new military tribute exhibit opening October 15-18 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 4pm H...

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 labor impasse. Plus, has the Vikings offense figured things out?

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?

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?

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 polling on how 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.

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.

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 exhibit opening October 15-18 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Jason talks with Stephen Whitehead, CEO of DAV of Minnesota, about a new tribute exhibit opening October 15-18 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

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?

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 discussion about the case from multiple angles, multiple stations and multiple experts. We'll also hear n...