Drivetime with DeRusha

This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. From there, we’re headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check...

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason was opposed to last week's pardon of a convicted child sex offender. And while today's announcement of his deportation was the right call, the gross rhetoric around it is disturbing. He talks with listeners. Then he's joined by Sammy Watkins from UGMTC to talk about what happens to the unhoused when St. Paul shuts down their camps. 4pm Hour: Ja...

Friday 5pm Hour: the big news in movies is the release of a new trailer for "Dune 3". Our Gen Z movie correspondent Charlie Oakes joins the show to talk about the Summer movie season and what he's excited to see. Then Jason is joined by Dan Hayes to talk about a Twins trade, the return of Ryan Jeffers and an interesting conversation with ownership.

Jason talks to Dan Hayes, Twins beat writer for The Athletic, about an interesting breakfast with Twins owner Tom Pohlad, a trade the team made today, the return of Ryan Jeffers and more!

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show where contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants - it's Card DeSharks! Then on National French Fry Day - who makes the best fry in town?

Jason celebrates National French Fry Day by asking listeners which restaurant makes their favorite, and what style do they like best?

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Listen in as Jack and Russell battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason was opposed to last week's pardon of a convicted child sex offender. And while today's announcement of his deportation was the right call, the gross rhetoric around it is disturbing. He talks with listeners. Then he's joined by Sammy Watkins from UGMTC to talk about what happens to the unhoused when St. Paul shuts down their camps.

Jason talks with Sammy Watkins, Director of Chaplains and Outreach at the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, about their work to create space for some of the unhoused who are set to be evicted from their encampments in St. Paul. How can we best care for our neighbors both housed and unhoused?

Jason was critical of the state for pardoning a convicted child sex offender last week. Today we learned the man was deported anyway. Jason thinks that's the right call, but he found the gloating from Sec. Rubio and Republicans "kinda gross." What do you think?

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Following the Twins game, Jason talks with listeners about what seem to be the two biggest issues as we head towards the Fall elections - fraud and immigration. Which one do you care about more? 4pm Hour: Jason marvels at his producer's system for running - or not running - his AC. Then, hear why Jason thinks St. Paul's plan to clear homeless encam...

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks to national political analyst Chris Cillizza from the "So What?" Substack about Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine senate race in disgrace - what does that say about how much voters care about politicians' morality? Then he talks to a local journalist about a wild story of being tracked and questioned by police due to a technology error.

Jason talks with Joel Feder from Drive.com about an experience he had being stopped and questioned by police after the press car he was driving was incorrectly tracked by Flock cameras.

Do voters still care about the morality of their politicians? And to what extent? Jason talks with national political analyst Chris Cillizza who writes the "So What?" substack. Plus, should politicians like Mitch McConnell have to disclose their medical conditions?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason marvels at his producer's system for running - or not running - his AC. Then, hear why Jason thinks St. Paul's plan to clear homeless encampments isn't perfect, but still should be done. Finally, it's "new State Fair food" day on DeRusha Eats as Jason talks to new Fair vendor Peter Bian from Saturday Dumpling Co.

On the day the new State Fair foods are announced, Jason is joined by Peter Bian from Saturday Dumpling Co - ahead of their first year being out at the Fair. That and Jason's thoughts on the new foods on DeRusha Eats!

Jason starts the segment bewildered by producer Dan Cook's system for when to, and when NOT to run his air conditioner. Then he talks about St. Paul's plan to clear its homeless encampments. There's no "good" way to do it, but is their plan better than others?

Following the Twins game, Jason talks with listeners about what seem to be the two biggest issues as we head towards the Fall elections - fraud and immigration. Which one do you care about more?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about new data from the State on the new Paid Family/Medical Leave program. Is it working? Do we need to adjust it? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about 4th of July festivities including family mini-golf. Plus, what happens when an artist cancels a show at Grand Casino Arena? 4pm Hour: west metro drivers are readjusting to a...

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the first Minnesotan to be considered for Sainthood by the Vatican - who should be a MN Saint? (wrong answers only, please!) Then it's time to vent your spleen on ENOUGH!!!

It's time for our weekly vent session. What makes you want to vent your spleen? What makes you say ENOUGH?!

Jason talks about the first Minnesota to be considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church. Which Minnesotan SHOULD be a saint? (Wrong answers only please) Then when you look at the Emmy nominations, are you as confused as Jason as to where to watch them?

Wednesday 4pm Hour: west metro drivers are readjusting to a major shift in the 394 construction - how's road construction impacting your life? Then he talks with Prof. James Coleman from the U of M about nuclear power getting reconsidered in Minnesota.

Jason talks about the momentum towards lifting the state's moratorium on nuclear energy with support building among state legislators and gubernatorial candidates. He's joined by Prof. James Coleman from the U of M who's an expert on nuclear energy law.

West Metro residents are re-adjusting after a shift in the 394 reconstruction project. How's road construction impacting your life? Jason talks with listeners