Drivetime with DeRusha

Friday 3pm Hour: Today marks 30 years for Susie Jones, and on Chad's show she made it clear which former coworkers she didn't care for. Jason wants to know who's your most annoying coworker. Then, with a Minneapolis Church trying to address the loneliness epidemic, Jason wants to know if YOU are lonely?

A Minneapolis Church is trying to address the loneliness epidemic by turning a chapel into a taproom, and the story has made national news. Jason shares some details and asks listeners, "are you lonely?"

Today marks 30 years at WCCO for Susie Jones. When she was on with Chad talking about that time, she listed some coworkers she was NOT fond of. So Jason wants to know who's YOUR most annoying coworker?

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the release of a redacted copy of the full report on Mayor Her's behavior re: the police chief. Jason still thinks she should step down - has your mind changed? Then is getting to McDonald's before they start serving breakfast an excuse to speed? What's your best speeding excuse? 4pm Hour: Jason's joined by attorney Joe Tamburino...

Thursday 5pm Hour: Jason talks to Rep. Lisa Demuth about her public safety plan as she runs for governor. Then he's joined by Amanda Brinkman to talk about her upcoming series called "Pursuit of Happiness" - how do we define an iconic line from the Declaration in the 21st century?

Jason talks with storyteller Amanda Brinkman about her new 3-part series "Pursuit of Happiness" which debuts on MN PBS on Monday. What did the framers mean by that phrase and how do we define it today?

Jason talks with GOP candidate for MN governor, Rep. Lisa Demuth, who unveiled her campaigns plan for public safety in Minnesota earlier today.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason's joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the family of Renee Good - who was shot and killed by an ICE agent - filing a lawsuit against the federal government. Do they have a case? That and other legal matters with Joe. Then on DeRusha Eats, Kamal Mohammed talks about Gallant Tiger, a MN twist on the PB&J.

Jason is joined by local chef and entrepreneur Kamal Mohammed who's taking Gallant Tiger - a high-quality PB&J company - to the next level with the help of Gavin Kaysen. Take a listen to today's DeRusha Eats!

Jason's joined by our legal expert, attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the family of Renee Good - who was shot and killed by ICE - suing the federal government. Do they have a case? Plus, the DOJ files a complaint against MN judges, and the judge in the Boelter case issues a gag order.

Jason shares a story of a man pulled over for speeding. His excuse? Trying to get to McDonald's before they stopped serving breakfast. Points for creativity? Jason and listeners share their "best" excuses.

Jason talks about today news that a redacted copy of the report on Mayor Her's behavior vis a vis the police chief. Does it change how you feel about the state of things in St. Paul? Should the Mayor step down for the good of the city?

On Wednesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: In light of the tragic allegations at Cornell University, Jason talks with listeners about whether it's time to end fraternities on college campuses? Then he's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: a woman in Ohio had the wrong leg amputated. Whoops. What's your biggest medical fear? 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a perc...

Wednesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about today's announcement of charges against 10 people for voter fraud in MN. Is that confirmation of a major problem? Or validation that the system actually works? Then it's time to vent your spleen on ENOUGH!!!

It's our weekly venting segment where Jason and listeners share what's grinding their gears. We call it "ENOUGH!!!"

The DOJ announced charges against 10 people for voter fraud in Minnesota this morning. Is that an example of a rampant problem? Or is it actually evidence that the system works pretty well? Jason talks with listners.

Wednesday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a perceived shift that has parents more reluctant to get a babysitter so they can go out. Why is that and what are they missing? Then he's joined by Anders Folk, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, to talk about public safety, juvenile crime and more.

Jason is joined by Anders Folk, candidate for Hennepin County Attorney to talk about public safety, juvenile crime, prosecuting Federal agents and other topics that are central to that race.

It seems to Jason that parents are more reluctant to find a babysitter to have "grown ups" nights out. Do you agree? Why do we think that is? And what are they missing out on? Jason talks with listeners.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: In light of the tragic allegations at Cornell University, Jason talks with listeners about whether it's time to end fraternities on college campuses? Then he's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: a woman in Ohio had the wrong leg amputated. Whoops. What's your biggest medical fear?

Jason's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week: the scary story of a woman who says the hospital amputated the wrong leg. What's your biggest medical fear? That and much more with Tracy!

In light of the grotesque allegations of sexual assault at Cornell, and repeated issues with students in fraternities, Jason wonders if it isn't time for Universities to cut ties with them all together? He talks with listeners.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour - Jason talks with the voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, about the team's return to WCCO's airwaves. We're so excited to have them back! Then he talks about the MPD overtime problem and how impressed he is by the way the interim Chief is handling it. 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've changed any of their spending habits due...

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about their predictions for the November elections. Anything that's outside the box? Or more typical MN results? Then he talks with Star Tribune reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer who's in NY for Game 2 between the Lynx and the Liberty. What does MN have to stay alive in the playoffs?

Jason talks to Star Tribune writer Cassidy Hettesheimer about the Lynx's must-win Game 2 in New York tonight. What does Minnesota have to do to stay alive?