Chad Hartman

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...

Chad opens the show reacting to the news that not long after he was pardoned, Tou Lue Vang has now been deported from the US and sharing why he agrees with the decision made today. Plus, a great guest lineup includes Major Garrett, Sheletta Brundidge, Jim Kaat, and Susan Gaertner with her thoughts on the Vang situation.

Jim Kaat joins to start the hour talking about returning for Twins Hall of Fame weekend and his thoughts on the state of the game today before Chad jumps back into today's news of Tou Lue Vang's deportation with former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

Susan Gaertner was Ramsey County Attorney when Tou Lue Vang was prosecuted for his crimes. Susan joins Chad with criticism of the decision to deport Vang and, while not criticizing the pardon, calling that pardon "unusual."

Hall of Famer Jim Kaat joins Chad to talk about being in town to see his former broadcast partner Dick Bremer go into the Twins Hall of Fame and share feelings about the state of the game today.

Sheletta Brundidge joins us for some fun on several topics and talk about another excellent lock giveaway event she's hosting tomorrow to support autism families. Later, Chad and Dave state their cases about what makes a great French fry on National French Fry Day.

Chad and Dave argue about what makes the ideal French fry on National French Fry Day.

Sheletta Brundidge joins for a Feisty Friday to talk about the hot stretch of weather coming our way, a great event she's hosting tomorrow and much more!

Chad opens the show discussing the announcement from Marco Rubio that Tou Lue Vang, recently after being pardoned, was deported. Chad shares the details and explains why he agrees with the move to deport. Later, Major Garrett joins for his typically excellent Friday segment on politics and more.

Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with commentary on the sidelining of the Qatari jet shortly after President Trump began using it as Air Force One, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's health and more.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared today that Tou Lue Vang, recently pardoned, has been deported due to the sex crimes he committed. Chad discusses the details of the story and agrees with Rubio that deporting Vang was the right decision.

On Tuesday's Chad Hartman Show... 12pm Hour: We debut a new segment with Susie Jones and Chad reacts to the end of the peace deal in Iran. 1pm Hour: DJ is well known for taking exotic trips with his family. What's his most memorable trip? And what's yours? Then Chad's joined by Rena for her weekly segment where they talk about fireworks, social media and more! 2pm Hour: Chad talks about a communit...

Tuesday 2pm Hour: Chad talks about a community meeting in Minneapolis to talk about the police and a potential trial run using drones - should very real concerns stop the program? Then - what's the band that makes you IMMEDIATELY turn off the radio? And what's the ideal run-time for a movie?

Chad talks about a community meeting today to talk about a potential trial program for the use of drones by MPD. Some in the community are worried they'll be abused - should that stop the trial?

We've been torturing Chad all show with bumper music from Journey, who he claims is flat-out a horrible band. What band do you hear and IMMEDIATELY turn off? Then, what's the ideal run-time for a movie? You might be surprised at what a recent survey found.

Wednesday 1pm Hour: DJ is well known for taking exotic trips with his family. What's his most memorable trip? And what's yours? Then Chad's joined by Rena for her weekly segment where they talk about fireworks, social media and more!

KARE 11's Rena Sarigianopoulos joins Chad a little later than usual on a Wednesday. This week they talk about the 4th of July and where Rena likes to take in a fireworks show. Plus, does her job obligate her to be on social media? And where's the line between doing it for the job, and getting too personal?

DJ is well-known at the office for enjoying exotic family trips. So Chad asks him, Susie and the audience for their most memorable family trips!

We debut a new segment with Susie Jones and Chad reacts to the end of the peace deal in Iran.

The political hypocrisy is evident again related to the Graham Platner drama. Chad opens with that topic before Adam Carter joins for Ask Adam Anything, Jamie Watson reacts to the US soccer team getting crushed by Belgium, Elizabeth Linos from Harvard discusses the failures of DOGE as the agency shuts down and much more!

Harvard Professor Elizabeth Linos joins Chad at the start of the hour to discuss the biggest failures and disappointments from DOGE as the agency is officially shut down. Plus, Tom Hauser defends the decision to move the Twin Cities Marathon back to later in October in hopes of cooler weather and we celebrate National Dive Bar Day.

It's National Dive Bar Day! What's your favorite in town and what makes a great dive bar?

Harvard Professor Elizabeth Linos joins Chad with reaction to DOGE shutting down and analysis of why so little was delivered compared to the promises from Elon Musk and President Trump.

Jamie Watson joins Chad with excellent reaction an analysis to a brutal effort from the US against Belgium last night getting bounced from the World Cup. We also debate the most 'livable' cities in Minnesota and Chad discusses a few stories as part of a legal roundup.

Should Supreme Court justices appear regularly before Congress to face some scrutiny of their work? Chad discusses that question as two justice are set to appear soon along with other topics in a legal news roundup.