The controversy swarming around the Epstein files isn't going away
Korzo shares the latest details around President Trump, MAGA and the Epstein files and talks about the only reason he can see why nothing has come out publicly.
Jul 17, 2025•12 min
Chad Hartman
The Chad Hartman Show — A veteran of the radio scene in the Twin Cities,
Chad is known for his work in sports, including as the one time play-by-play
voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But he’s also known for knowledge of
the issues, which makes him one of the best interviewers in the business.
But make no mistake, Chad likes to have a lot of fun. And if you don’t
believe it, ask Adam.
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Episodes
Is Barack Obama right in calling out progressives for their criticism of boys in America?
Scott Korzenowski talks about some words from Barack Obama on a podcast about how progressives have criticized boys' behavior instead of praising what they do right.
Jul 17, 2025•9 min
Fun with Susie Jones, Boelter planning a not guilty plea, phones spying & the benefits of being hot
Susie sticks around after the news for some fun on a few topics including stories of the terrible people she's endured working with at WCCO. Plus, Chad reacts to the news that Vance Boelter is planning to plead not guilty in his murder trial, we discuss our technology stealing all of our privacy, and Jason chimes in on the benefits of being hot.
Jul 16, 2025•36 min
How concerned are you about our technology spying on us?
Chad says he's very disturbed by the amount of info our personal technology picks up about us. Does it bother you too or have you just come to accept that we've lost our privacy?
Jul 16, 2025•8 min
Who are the worst people Susie Jones has worked with at WCCO?
Chad jumps into Susie's newscast and she hangs around for a segment of talk and some horror stories from her years working at WCCO.
Jul 16, 2025•18 min
Major Garrett & National Hot Dog Day
Major Garrett of CBS News joins for two great segments on the biggest political topics in the news before talk about our ideal hot dogs on National Hog Dog Day.
Jul 16, 2025•35 min
It's National Hot Dog Day! What's your ideal dog?
What makes up your ideal hot dog? Chad, Dave and the listeners discuss and debate what makes the best dog on National Hot Dog Day!
Jul 16, 2025•11 min
Will the Epstein file controversy stick to Trump and alienate his supporters? Major Garrett joins!
Major Garrett of CBS News joins with tremendous insight an analysis as usual, this time talking about the Epstein files controversy, Jerome Powell, tariff revenue and more!
Jul 16, 2025•24 min
Possibility of the death penalty for Vance Boelter & Rena Sarigianopoulos
Chad opens the show speaking about the possibility of the government pursing the death penalty in their prosecution of Vance Boelter. Plus, we have some fun during our regular Wednesday visit with Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11.
Jul 16, 2025•36 min
Was Chad wrong in getting angry after a horn honk came his way last night? Rena Sarigianopoulos weighs in
Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 joins with thoughts on Chad's disgust after a driver showed some impatience via a honking horn last night. Plus, where does Rena stand on the idea of creating genetic 'superbabies?'
Jul 16, 2025•14 min
Should the federal government pursue the death penalty for Vance Boelter?
Should the government push for the death penalty for Vance Boelter? Chad wrestles with it but believes it should apply in this case.
Jul 16, 2025•20 min
Finding fulfillment in life & Jamie Yuccas
How do you find fulfillment in the multiple aspects of your life? Chad spends most of the hour on that topic as we hear from listeners with their thoughts and Jamie Yuccas comments on the topic during her regular visit from Los Angeles.
Jul 15, 2025•37 min
Jamie Yuccas joins the conversation to share about where she finds joy and fulfillment in life
Jamie Yuccas joins us from Los Angeles with comments on how she balances her work with her personal life and how she works to find fulfillment in all aspects.
Jul 15, 2025•11 min
How fulfilling is your life?
Chad opens the hour with a conversation about how we seek fulfillment in our lives and how successful we are in finding it.
Jul 15, 2025•23 min
Tom Hauser & why Minneapolis ranks poorly as a home for singles
Tom Hauser joins with talk about what he's seen today while covering the Nicole Mitchell trial and what he found while examining the invoices of the legal services Governor Walz received before appearing at a recent congressional hearing. Plus, Susie Jones joins us to talk about why Minneapolis did so poorly on a new ranking of the best cities for singles.
Jul 15, 2025•36 min
A new ranking says Minneapolis is a terrible city for singles. Do you agree?
Susie Jones joins Chad for a segment discussing why Minneapolis ranks 97th among all metro areas in the country for singles on the dating scene.
Jul 15, 2025•13 min
Nicole Mitchell's trial is not off to a great start for her side with the playing of bodycam video. Tom Hauser joins!
KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins to talk about what he's seen so far today while covering Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial. Plus, Tom reveals some of the expensive items Minnesota taxpayers paid for out of the $430K total to get Governor Walz ready for his appearance at a congressional committee hearing.
Jul 15, 2025•22 min
Doing things we know are bad for us & Ask Adam Anything
Adam Carter hangs around for the full hour with Chad to talk about why all of us do things we know are unhealthy and for our usual Tuesday fun with Ask Adam Anything.
Jul 15, 2025•35 min
Who actually led The Beatles? Sir Paul McCartney makes a surprise visit during Ask Adam Anything
We have fun on several topics as usual with Adam Carter and his friend Sir Paul McCartney during Ask Adam Anything.
Jul 15, 2025•17 min
Why do we all do things that are unhealthy for us?
Chad opens the show taking Adam Carter to task for using nicotine pouches to begin a conversation about why all of us engage in things we know aren't good for us.
Jul 15, 2025•18 min
Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Trump's ability to escape controversy over the Epstein files
Susie Jones joins the show for two segments of fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before Chad discusses the MAGA furor over the Epstein files and wonders if this controversy will be one that actually sticks to President Trump.
Jul 14, 2025•36 min
Is the Epstein files controversy something President Trump can shake as he always does?
Will President Trump be able to move past the Epstein files controversy or, because his own people are mad about it, will this one stick to him?
Jul 14, 2025•14 min
Unending family drama...Overrated!
Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and we begin with stories of drama within Susie's extended family.
Jul 14, 2025•22 min
Chip Scoggins, wildfire smoke forecasting with Ryan Lueck of the MPCA & Rapid Fire Radio
Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune joins for two segments of sports conversation before we discuss the gross air and wildfire smoke coming from Canada with meteorologist Ryan Lueck of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Also, Chad tackles a variety of topics before the hour ends during Rapid Fire Radio.
Jul 14, 2025•37 min
How many more summers will we have to breathe in smoke from Canada's wildfires?
Meteorologist Ryan Lueck from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency joins Chad to talk about the air quality in our state and what the forecast looks like for more smoke heading our way from Canada.
Jul 14, 2025•7 min
Is there a trade off good enough to pry Buxton from the Twins right now? Chip Scoggins joins!
Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad to talk about the Twins at the all-star break, Lynx, Wolves and more.
Jul 14, 2025•20 min
Fun with Susie, awful smoky air & Paul Applebaum
Chad engages in some fun with Susie Jones as she wraps up the news before two segments of Dumber Than We Thought with Adam Carter discussing the smoke from Canada ruining the weekend air. Plus, attorney Paul Applebaum joins to talk about Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial beginning and if she has any chance of a positive result.
Jul 14, 2025•40 min
As the trial begins for Senator Nicole Mitchell, attorney Paul Applebaum says she has no defense
Attorney Paul Applebaum joins Chad with his analysis of any possible way Nicole Mitchell can escape her trial with anything other than a guilty verdict.
Jul 14, 2025•14 min
The wildfire smoke was awful over the weekend. How is it impacting your life?
Adam Carter sticks around for more Dumber Than We Thought with talk about the gross smoky air in Minnesota over the weekend and how it's impacting our plans and lives.
Jul 14, 2025•16 min
Rochelle Olson & Am I Wrong?
Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune joins to share about this week's Cheers & Jeers segment in the paper before we hand the reins of the show to Dave and the Am I Wrong? Committee.
Jul 11, 2025•34 min
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