Chad Hartman

Listeners take control of the content at the start of the hour today during Text-a-Topic before a World Cup wrap up with our friend and excellent soccer analyst Jamie Watson.

Our friend and excellent soccer analyst Jamie Watson joins with reaction to the World Cup championship match, why he loved how Spain played throughout the tournament, and what he believes USA soccer must do to compete on that high level.

Chad kicks off the Monday show turning over the reins of show content to the listeners with Text-a-Topic!

We have updates on several crimes across the nation, including expert insight into the latest ICE fatalities. Featuring audio from WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KMOX in St. Louis and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

We’re going to hear about the new “death pants” that are wreaking havoc and… causing people to laugh quite a bit in viral social media posts. Finally, we’ll end the show hearing about the launch of a new version of Play-Doh for adults. Featuring audio from the Chad Hartman Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo.

This week, we’re visiting a ghosts of a long-gone streetcar system that was discovered under a Detroit-area roadway. We’ll also hear about the new frontier artificial intelligence has opened up for ghosts with programs that offer to recreate loved ones. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

This week, we’re going to look into the case of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college athlete whose body was recovered from the waters near Horn Island days after he vanished on July 4. Was his death an accident? A racially motivated crime? There are several theories, and Scoot out of Audacy station WWL in New Orleans covered them extensively this week. We’ll also hear about another deadly inc...

Henry Lake is in for Chad again today. He opens with reaction to President Trump's speech last night that sounded like more of the same things we've heard from him for years. Later, Henry chats with Tony Sanneh about the upcoming World Cup final, spends a Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge, and talks Twins with Star Tribune beat reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr.

What's surprised Bobby Nightengale Jr most how the Twins performed before the all-star break? The Star Tribune Twins beat writer joins Henry Lake from Chicago as the Twins prepare to get the season back underway tonight against the Cubs.

Henry Lake shares two segments with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday to open the hour. Later, Henry says it's crazy for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to want to force players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Plus, what's with the Star Tribune putting out a piece now about Mike Lindell's financial struggles?

This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. From there, we’re headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check...

Chad opens the show reacting to the news that not long after he was pardoned, Tou Lue Vang has now been deported from the US and sharing why he agrees with the decision made today. Plus, a great guest lineup includes Major Garrett, Sheletta Brundidge, Jim Kaat, and Susan Gaertner with her thoughts on the Vang situation.

Jim Kaat joins to start the hour talking about returning for Twins Hall of Fame weekend and his thoughts on the state of the game today before Chad jumps back into today's news of Tou Lue Vang's deportation with former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner.

Susan Gaertner was Ramsey County Attorney when Tou Lue Vang was prosecuted for his crimes. Susan joins Chad with criticism of the decision to deport Vang and, while not criticizing the pardon, calling that pardon "unusual."

Hall of Famer Jim Kaat joins Chad to talk about being in town to see his former broadcast partner Dick Bremer go into the Twins Hall of Fame and share feelings about the state of the game today.

Sheletta Brundidge joins us for some fun on several topics and talk about another excellent lock giveaway event she's hosting tomorrow to support autism families. Later, Chad and Dave state their cases about what makes a great French fry on National French Fry Day.

Chad and Dave argue about what makes the ideal French fry on National French Fry Day.

Sheletta Brundidge joins for a Feisty Friday to talk about the hot stretch of weather coming our way, a great event she's hosting tomorrow and much more!

Chad opens the show discussing the announcement from Marco Rubio that Tou Lue Vang, recently after being pardoned, was deported. Chad shares the details and explains why he agrees with the move to deport. Later, Major Garrett joins for his typically excellent Friday segment on politics and more.

Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with commentary on the sidelining of the Qatari jet shortly after President Trump began using it as Air Force One, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's health and more.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared today that Tou Lue Vang, recently pardoned, has been deported due to the sex crimes he committed. Chad discusses the details of the story and agrees with Rubio that deporting Vang was the right decision.

On Tuesday's Chad Hartman Show... 12pm Hour: We debut a new segment with Susie Jones and Chad reacts to the end of the peace deal in Iran. 1pm Hour: DJ is well known for taking exotic trips with his family. What's his most memorable trip? And what's yours? Then Chad's joined by Rena for her weekly segment where they talk about fireworks, social media and more! 2pm Hour: Chad talks about a communit...

Tuesday 2pm Hour: Chad talks about a community meeting in Minneapolis to talk about the police and a potential trial run using drones - should very real concerns stop the program? Then - what's the band that makes you IMMEDIATELY turn off the radio? And what's the ideal run-time for a movie?

Chad talks about a community meeting today to talk about a potential trial program for the use of drones by MPD. Some in the community are worried they'll be abused - should that stop the trial?

We've been torturing Chad all show with bumper music from Journey, who he claims is flat-out a horrible band. What band do you hear and IMMEDIATELY turn off? Then, what's the ideal run-time for a movie? You might be surprised at what a recent survey found.