Drivetime with DeRusha

Jason talks to Congresswoman Angie Craig about her campaign for Senate and why she thinks Minnesota Democrats should choose her over Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the August primary.

Jason talks about a pair of "warnings" stories in the news - do we really need to be shutting down beaches for E. coli? Are we being soft? Then, MN has a new social media warning label law. Will it accomplish much?

Wednesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about the couple that climbed the Empire State Building spire for a marriage proposal. Legitimately cool? Reckless and narcissistic? What do you think? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about the World Cup, and if we're jealous in MN for not having games.

Friend of the show Tracy Perlman joins Jason for their weekly visit. This week - is she captivated by the World Cup? Are we missing out by not having games in Minnesota? Plus, how cool was it to see Serena back at Wimbledon?

Jason talks about the story of a couple climbing the spire of the Empire State Building for a wedding proposal. Why does it have producer Dan Cook so mad? Take a listen.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's SCOTUS ruling rejecting the President's attempt to end birthright citizenship - is it based in more of a general anger at immigrants? Then he talks a about a NJ Congressman who today revealed that his 4 month absence from the House was for depression treatment. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk abo...

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about a range of different topics including: are Millennials hypocrites for loving the suburbs? Of course a scandal related to the NFL has to have a Vikings connection. Where do you want a live-stream cam? And more!

Tuesday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by attorney Joe Tamburino to talk about the legal ideas at issues in today's two major Supreme Court rulings. Then he's joined by the Erickson family who runs the Sambusa Samosa food truck to talk about the Taste of Minnesota!

Jason is joined by the Erickson family: Jacky, Steve, Janet and Noah. They run the Sambusa Samosa food truck and are getting ready for this weekend's Taste of Minnesota Festival!

What were the legal justifications for today's upholding of transgender sports bans, and ending the President's attempt to overturn bipartisan citizenship? Attorney Joe Tamburino joins Jason with his analysis.

Tuesday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about today's SCOTUS ruling rejecting the President's attempt to end birthright citizenship - is it based in more of a general anger at immigrants? Then he talks a about a NJ Congressman who today revealed that his 4 month absence from the House was for depression treatment.

Jason talks about yesterday's story about a Minneapolis Councilmember declaring she was taking time off for mental health and compared it to today's speech from NJ Congressman Tom Kean who was away for 4 months with no explanation until today when he said he'd been treated for depression

Today the Supreme Court ruled against the President's efforts to end birthright citizenship. Jason is concerned that this push is part of a larger societal anger at immigrants - something that historically doesn't end well. He talks with listeners about it.

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a Minneapolis City Council member taking time off to address her mental health. Is that a rare enough job for mental health problems to be disqualifying? Or should this the be standard set for more employers? Then he's joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to talk about her campaign for US Senate. 4pm Hour: it's a sultry Summer day in M...

Monday 5pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about a Minneapolis City Council member taking a leave of absence to address her mental health. Are younger politicians more susceptible to being overwhelmed by the job? Then he talks with Cassidy Hettescheimer from the Star Tribune about Cheryl Reeve going in the Hall of Fame and setting more records as head coach of the Lynx.

One night Cheryl Reeve is getting inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, the next she's leading the Lynx to the best record in the WNBA (while their best player is hurt). Cassidy Hettescheimer from the Star Tribune joins Jason to talk about a remarkable coach and another championship contender.

Jason talks with listeners about the story of a Minneapolis City Council member taking a leave of absence to address her mental health. With more and more younger politicians, is a lack of experience leave them more vulnerable to mental health issues?

Monday 4pm Hour: it's a sultry Summer day in Minnesota. Jason talks with listeners about their favorite Summer jobs. Then he talks with Steve "Randball Stu" author of the Midwest Excellence blog about beating the heat!

Jason talks to Steve "Randball Stu" Neumann author of the Midwest Excellence blog about how to beat the heat on a sultry Summer day in Minnesota!

On this sultry Summer day, Jason is thinking about Summer jobs and wondering what your favorite Summer gig was?

Monday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a Minneapolis City Council member taking time off to address her mental health. Is that a rare enough job for mental health problems to be disqualifying? Or should this the be standard set for more employers? Then he's joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to talk about her campaign for US Senate.

Jason talks to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan about her campaign for Senate, what distinguishes her from Rep. Angie Craig and her priorities in the Senate.

Jason talks about a Minneapolis City Council member taking a month off to address her mental health. Is that a special job that doesn't/shouldn't allow for that? Or is it an example of how other jobs should work?

In this episode, we'll learn about a befuddling manhunt conducted in Kansas City – after the dead body of the man authorities were looking for was sniffed out by cadaver dogs. Then, we’ll touch on a case that reveals the new crime solving possibilities DNA analysis provides and break down the newest revelations in the Nancy Guthrie case. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Ka...

This week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. We'll also check in on quick crime updates from coast to coast, including a case linked to a cult-like group of computer scientists and the mistrial of a man accused of causing a massive wildfire in California last year. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradi...