Drivetime with DeRusha

Chris Hewitt is the book editor for the Star Tribune. He wrote a column about the debate over audiobooks - do they count as reading? Jason explains why he says "no".

Amazon has a new "Amazon Now" program that promises 30 minute delivery. Jason wonders what anybody would actually need delivered that fast and decides to test it out with an order to the station.

Wednesday 3pm Hour: the MN Senate passed some gun control measures, but it looks like the House won't even vote on them. Jason wants to know if listeners are good with that? Then he's joined by our friend Tracy Perlman to talk about the Star Tribune's "Do you speak Minnesota?" quiz and the worst shift she's ever worked.

Jason is joined by Tracy Perlman for her weekly visit. This week they talk about the Star Tribune's "Can you speak like a Minnesotan?" quiz. How did they do? Then - Happy National 3rd Shifter Day - what's the worst shift you've ever worked?

The MN Senate passed bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, but it appears neither measure will get a vote in the House. Whether they pass or not, Jason wants to know why they won't at least take a vote? Listeners weigh in.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason starts the show HOT! He can't believe the PWHL postponed a playoff game because some players got sick. Did they drop the ball? ...er, puck? Then he talks with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about his request that the state fund and copy their program to reduce shooting crimes. 4pm Hour: Jason talks to financial writer Patrick Rehkamp about t...

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the Vikings putting Adrian Peterson into their Ring of Honor - can you honor him as a player, and still be turned off by his legal troubles? Then he's joined by internet guru Greg Swan to talk about influencers and the State Fair - are they a good mix? And would you buy a ChatGPT phone?

Jason is joined by our favorite internet guru Greg Swan for his monthly visit! Greg talks about influencers and the State Fair - are they a good mix? Then, would you be excited for a ChatGPT phone?

The Vikings have announced that they're inducting former running back Adrian Peterson into the team's Ring of Honor. But given his past troubles with the law, is that a good idea? Jason talks with listeners.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks to financial writer Patrick Rehkamp about today's inflation numbers. Will they keep spiking as long as the war with Iran continues? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks to 20-year-old Ethan Sorenson about the sandwich shop he just opened in Stillwater.

On today's "DeRusha Eats" Jason talks with Ethan Sorenson, a 20-year-old from Stillwater who opened his own sandwich shop - E's Sandwiches. They're joined by Pat Weber from Mise en place consulting who helped Ethan get going.

Jason talks to financial writer for Old National Bank, Pat Rehkamp, about some startling inflation numbers out today. How are they affecting consumer spending and how bad is it going to get?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason starts the show HOT! He can't believe the PWHL postponed a playoff game because some players got sick. Did they drop the ball? ...er, puck? Then he talks with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about his request that the state fund and copy their program to reduce shooting crimes.

Jason is joined by John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney, to talk about their program that has drastically reduced shooting crimes, something he thinks Minnesota should try statewide.

Jason is flabbergasted as to why the PWHL thought it was a good idea to postpone Game 5 between MN and Montreal due to a group of Montreal players being ill. An embarrassment for the league? Or a new approach to player safety?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: with one week left in the legislative session, it doesn't look like important issues are going to be decided. Would MN be better of with a trifecta? Then Jason's joined by Trisha Hayden, RN for Livea about what happens when people try to use GLP-1's without guidance, and what happens when they're done taking them. 4pm Hour: Jason shares the breaking...

Monday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about an alarming NY Times report on declining vaccination rates. How do we reestablish trust in settled science? Then Dave Schwartz joins for his weekly visit. Can the Wild keep up the intensity for Game 4? The Twins win a big series in Cleveland. And how was Dave's fishing opener?

Dave Schwartz joins Jason to talk sports every Monday - today they talk about the Wild's big Game 3 win and if they can sustain that level of play in Game 4. Plus the Twins won a series in Cleveland. And the fishing opener was this weekend. All that and more with Dave!

Jason talks about a NY Times report on falling vaccination rates, and a MN school where less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for the measles. What will it take to get parents to start vaccinating their kids again?

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason shares the breaking news that the Frost's Game 5 has been postponed, and he's not happy about the reason for it. Then he talks with Anusha Nath, Senior Research Economist for the Minneapolis Fed, about their study into minimum wage increases and the jobs they've cost. Are they worth it? Finally he talks with Amanda Jackson, one of the forces behind a bill to increase prize v...

Jason talks with Amanda Jackson who's in charge of the Spring Lake Park Lion's Club meat raffle about a bill that would allow charities to increase their prize values and how it's being held up at the legislature with just one week to go.

Jason shares the breaking news that the Montreal/Minnesota PWHL Game 5 has been postponed over a health concern - and he's not happy about it! Then he talks with Anusha Nath, Senior Research Economist for the Minneapolis Fed, about their study of increased minimum wages and if it's been a net gain or loss for workers.

Monday 3pm Hour: with one week left in the legislative session, it doesn't look like important issues are going to be decided. Would MN be better of with a trifecta? Then Jason's joined by Trisha Hayden, RN for Livea about what happens when people try to use GLP-1's without guidance, and what happens when they're done taking them.

We know GLP-1 medications have changed the weight loss game. But what happens when you stop taking them? Jason talks with Trisha Hayden, RN from Livea to learn more.

Jason talks about several years of divided government, and not much getting done. Is a "trifecta" better simply because SOMETHING gets accomplished? Jason talks with listeners.