Drivetime with DeRusha

Today is Memorial Day and today also marks six years since the murder of George Floyd - we reflect on this tragic event six years later and discuss what has changed with the MPD, racial inequality, Minneapolis as a city and much more - but most importantly - did Minneapolis mess up by posting a tribute to George Floyd BEFORE a post for Memorial Day to honor veterans!

Fresh out of the gate we dive into it with some Memorial Day discussion , specifically cabins and then react to Colbert’s first TV appearance since his CBS/Paramount departure and remembering those who served at Fort Snelling!

Do we do enough to honor the fallen with today's generation? We play some audio with some volunteers who collectively recognized those who served today at Fort Snelling and we reflect on how we honor veterans and a special thank you to those who have served and continue to serve!

With the Colbert Show in the rear view mirror we had our first glimpse of Colbert back on TV via public access bookmarking his run from previous years and reflected on why CBS and Paramount were the ones who looked foolish in this ordeal!

Time for a little fun on DriveTime on Memorial Day and we get your Memorial Day food takes - what are you throwing on the grill? What are you putting down on the table? Also, did you open your cabin for the summer this weekend - All things Memorial Day out of the gate!

Since a manhunt ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, he’s almost reached celebrity status. He even has his own fanclub – girls who make their way into his court hearings. Unlike many killers, the unique qualities of Mangione’s case – including his own manifesto – have received a surprisingly warm reception by some. In...

On Monday, May 18th, 2026, two teen shooters entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire, according to authorities. It hasn’t been a week yet since suspects shot and killed two men there and then took their own lives. Investigators have discovered a manifesto they believe the shooters penned. Those indicate that the shooters were at least partly motivated by another shooter who made he...

This week’s episode will take us from Texas beaches where mysterious items keep washing ashore to a special phone installed in a St. Louis Public Park. Then, we’ll visit a cemetery-filled city on the West Coast before we end the show… in the shower. Or, more accurately, in a Minnesota radio studio listening in on a discussion about how often Americans actually take showers. Special thanks to Mike...

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking about his wife's birthday and why this year's planning has him more stressed out than usual. Then it's time for three tales of woe followed by a story about God's favorite creature to send you into the weekend with a smile - we call it "3 Disasters & Puppies!" 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game sho...

Jason talks to Twins beat writer Dan Hayes from The Athletic each Friday during the season. Today - what will Royce Lewis have to do at Triple-A, Kody Clemens visits his dad's old stomping grounds and Gabi Gonzalez gets the call to the bigs.

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on CARD DESHARKS! Then he talks about the Minneapolis City Council voting against a land purchase for a new police training facility... were they right?

Yesterday the city council voted to NOT spend $6 million for a tract of land that the Mayor and Police Chief want to use for a new training facility. You might be surprised which side Jason comes down on.

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Russ and Tom battle it out for a $50 gift card from Jester Concepts restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!

It's the return of one of our favorite segments - three tales of woe followed by a story of God's favorite creature to send you in to the weekend with a smile on your face... It's Three Disasters and Puppies!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason opens the show talking about his wife's birthday and why this year's planning has him more stressed out than usual. Then it's time for three tales of woe followed by a story about God's favorite creature to send you into the weekend with a smile - we call it "3 Disasters & Puppies!"

Jason is feeling some stress today, and the reason may resonate with many of you. What's got him in a twist? Take a listen and find out!

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: the ringleader of the Feeding our Future fraud scandal was sentenced to 41.5 years in prison. Is that too much? Not enough? Listeners weigh in. Then Jason talks with Democrat Senator Sandy Pappas & Republican Senator Karin Housley about building trust with each other and helping pass the bonding bill this session. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a Star...

Thursday 5pm Hour: the Feds were in town announcing more fraud indictments in MN. Do you think we have or are getting a handle on fraud? Will we ever? Then Jason wants to know if you're going to watch the Colbert finale tonight? Have your watching habits changed with late night TV?

Jason talks about the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that's airing tonight on CBS. Will you watch? And how has culture and it's impact on late night TV changed?

The Feds were in town today announcing more fraud indictments. Do you think we have a handle on the problem in MN? And if not, how long do you think it will take to get the problem resolved?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a Star Tribune report detailing legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent? Should they be asked to step down? Will anybody truly be held accountable in state government? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what you think makes a good patio experience. Where's your favorite patio dining spot?

Warmer weather means patio season! Jason wants to know what makes a great patio and listeners favorite patio spots.

Jason talks about a Star Tribune report on records that showed some legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent. Even if they didn't know at the time, is it time for people to start losing their jobs?

Thursday 3pm Hour: the ringleader of the Feeding our Future fraud scandal was sentenced to 41.5 years in prison. Is that too much? Not enough? Listeners weigh in. Then Jason talks with Democrat Senator Sandy Pappas & Republican Senator Karin Housley about building trust with each other and helping pass the bonding bill this session.

Jason talks with Democratic Senator Sandy Pappas and Republican Senator Karin Housley about how they built trust and helped shepherd a bonding bill through the legislature.