Drivetime with DeRusha

Animal control officers share their wildest stories, and a visit to the world's largest truck stop. Featuring audio from: The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

This week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. Then, 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. Finally, we’ll touch on a case that reveals the new crime solving possibilities DNA analysis provides and break...

We’re covering a lot of territory in this episode, from the Treaty of Paris to the world’s largest truck stop, so buckle up and get ready. Featuring audio from the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show of KMBZ in Kansas City and Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a lawsuit against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over inadequate MPD staffing. Is that the best way to fix the problem? Then he shares some audio from Congressman Tom Emmer where he says that immigrants who don't assimilate need to "go the hell back where they came from." How should we define assimilation? Is this just a dog whistle,...

Friday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about the 4th anniversary of Drivetime with DeRusha - what will the company do to celebrate?! Then on PRIDE weekend in the Twin Cities - is it the best time in our history to be gay? Then he's joined by Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" to talk about the Twins and their plans as the trade deadline approaches.

Jason talks with Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" about the Twins and the team's declaration that they are NOT trading star CF Byron Buxton. Plus lots more about where the team's at in the season and their series with the Dodgers.

Jason jokes with Dan and Taylor about 4 years of Drivetime with DeRusha... what should the company do to celebrate?! Then he talks about PRIDE weekend in the Twin Cities and tries to take a big picture look at being gay in the US.

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Take a listen as Colette and Don battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants on CARD DESHARKS!!!

Friday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show where contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants - it's CARD DESHARKS!!! Then he talks about yesterday's shocking Naz Reid trade and wonders if the team shouldn't chip in on jersey swaps and tattoo removal!

Jason was out yesterday when Naz Reid was traded from the Timberwolves. He talks about fans with tattoos and wonders if the team should chip in on the laser removal?!

Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks about a lawsuit against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over inadequate MPD staffing. Is that the best way to fix the problem? Then he shares some audio from Congressman Tom Emmer where he says that immigrants who don't assimilate need to "go the hell back where they came from." How should we define assimilation? Is this just a dog whistle, or is there a point in there?

Jason talks about Congressman Emmer's comments at a Town Hal where he suggested immigrants should assimilate or "go the hell back where they came from." Is that a dog whistle? Or is there a fair point in there somewhere?

Jason talks about a lawsuit against Mayor Frey over inadequate staffing at MPD. Is that the best way to fix the problem?

On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the Timberwolves sending popular F Naz Reid to Charlotte for PG LaMelo Ball. Did they make the team markedly better? Then he talks about Lionel Ritchie ending last night's concert in St. Paul early due to a medical issue - do 70+ year old artists need to respect their legacy and hang it up? 4pm Hour: Henry...

Thursday 5pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the Cubs being embroiled in a lawsuit trying to make more money. Are you with them? Then he shares the story of a WNBA player being stalked. Do penalties need to be tougher for crimes like that in the digital age? Finally, it's time to vent your spleen. What's grinding your gears this week on ENOUGH!!!

Henry Lake is in for Jason and he wants to know what's grinding your gears this week? What have you had ENOUGH of?!

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the battle between the Cubs and nearby rooftop owners. Who do you side with? Then he shares the story of a WNBA player being stalked. Is it time to make penalties for that crime harsher in the digital age?

Thursday 4pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason DeRusha. He talks with Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine about the trade that sent Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Then he's joined by Gerald Klass, owner of Soul Bowl & Klassics, about his preparations for next weekend's Taste of Minnesota event!

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He's joined by Gerald Klass, the owner of Soul Bowl & Klassics, as he gets ready to take part in next weekend's Taste of Minnesota!

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks with Chris Hine, the Timberwolves beat writer for the Star Tribune, about the big trade reported today sending Naz Reid to the Hornets for LaMelo Ball. Are there more moves to come?

Thursday 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the Timberwolves sending popular F Naz Reid to Charlotte for PG LaMelo Ball. Did they make the team markedly better? Then he talks about Lionel Ritchie ending last night's concert in St. Paul early due to a medical issue - do 70+ year old artists need to respect their legacy and hang it up?

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about Lionel Ritchie stopping mid-concert last night because of a medical issue. Do 70+ artists need to "respect their legacy" and stop touring?

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the big trade between the Timberwolves and Hornets, sending Naz Reid to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball. Did they get a lot better, or.....?

This hour "DriveTime with DeRusha continues live from Target Field as the Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani matchup gets closer, he talks about it with Writer Nobuyuki Kobayashi from Japan Daily Sports, he wonders if county commissioners are overpaid, and last night we saw the flipside of an outside Amphitheatre and more!