Drivetime with DeRusha

Wednesday 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?

Friend-of-the-Show Tracy Perlman joins Jason for their weekly chat. 4th of July talk leads to - what kind of mini-golf experience do you enjoy? Plus, when an act cancels a show at Grand Casino Arena - what happens?

Jason talks about the recently released data from the State about the new Paid Family/Medical Leave benefit. Is it working? Does it need adjustment? Is there still a shift in cultural perception that is necessary?

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Maine senate candidate who's been charged with sexual assault and the Democrats who are scrambling to unendorse him when there were plenty of red flags to begin with. Why is it so hard to call out our own side politically? Then are shopping centers a thing of the past? And what's your favorite dive bar? 4pm Hour: Jason is joine...

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about Sheriff Bob Fletcher's appearance on The Morning News, and how he appreciates the direct talk about Somali games that doesn't devolve into racist tropes. We need more of that. Then he's joined by tech guru Greg Swan to talk about collectibles in the digital age!

Jason talks to our favorite tech guru Greg Swan about collectibles, and how they've shifted in the digital age!

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher joined Vineeta this morning for a nuanced conversation about a problem with some Somali youth gangs. Jason wants to applaud him for directly addressing the problem without leaping to tired, old racist tropes that are still all too common.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by the official show advice columnist, Adrienne Lee for another edition of "Ask Adri" - is it okay to ask someone out at the gym? Where is the best spot to ask for a date? Then he talks with JoAnn Street, a brand ambassador for Wild Turkey, on DeRusha Eats!

Jason is joined by JoAnn Street who's in town promoting some new bourbon offerings from Wild Turkey!

Jason is joined by the official show advice columnist Adrienne Lee for another edition of "Ask Adri" - this month: is it okay to ask people out at the gym? Where IS the best place to ask someone out? And what's the obligation when it comes to destination weddings?

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the Maine senate candidate who's been charged with sexual assault and the Democrats who are scrambling to unendorse him when there were plenty of red flags to begin with. Why is it so hard to call out our own side politically? Then are shopping centers a thing of the past? And what's your favorite dive bar?

It's been a minute since we've built a new shopping center in the Metro. Are they a thing of the past? Plus Jason wants to know your favorite dive bar on this National Dive Bar Day!

Jason talks about a Maine Senate candidate being on the edge of dropping out of the race over sexual assault allegations, and the Democrats who are flipping after having previously endorsed him. There were red flags - why do we just ignore them when it's "our guy/gal"?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason isn't saying the President SHOULD have called FIFA to urge them to reinstate Flo Balogun after a red card. But he's not mad the USMNT is getting their best player back. Why are so many of you ticked off about a good thing?! Then he talks to Pete Kostroski about following in his father Wayne's footsteps and helping raise money to get people fed...

Monday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a push from suburbs to get people to visit during the week. Asking too much? Plus, should the President have urged FIFA to let Balogun play tonight? And finally Dave Schwartz talks about that World Cup controversy, the Twins as the trade deadline approaches, and more!

Dave Schwartz is back after a couple of weeks off. He tells Jason where he's been, plus they talk about the World Cup controversy surrounding the USMNT and the Twins posture as they approach the trade deadline!

Jason talks about suburbs trying to get people to visit their downtowns during the week. Is that asking too much? Then he explains why he's happy Flo Balogun is un-suspended, even if having the President try to influence the situation is a bad look.

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz to talk about road trips, Taylor's wedding and fast food on the Radd Report! Then he talks about how traffic stops have changed in the 10 years since the police shooting of Philando Castile and why he thinks they've changed for the better.

Jason talks about a pivotal moment in Minnesota - the police shooting of Philando Castile after a traffic stop. How have traffic stops changed and is it for the better?

Jason's joined by Kate Raddatz for her monthly visit. Today they talk about the World Cup, road trips, Taylor and Travis' wedding and your favorite fast food!

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason isn't saying the President SHOULD have called FIFA to urge them to reinstate Flo Balogun after a red card. But he's not mad the USMNT is getting their best player back. Why are so many of you ticked off about a good thing?! Then he talks to Pete Kostroski about following in his father Wayne's footsteps and helping raise money to get people fed with "Plates and Playmakers"

Pete Kostroski joins Jason to talk about following his father Wayne's example in raising money to help feed people in need - this year through an event called "Plates & Playmakers"

Jason's not saying the President SHOULD have gotten involved, but why are people so unhappy that he helped out the Men's National Soccer Team, urging FIFA to reinstate Team USA striker Flo Balogun for their game tonight against Belgium?

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