Greg Swan Explains the Internet
What's got the tech world talking this month? Greg Swan from FINN Partners joins Jason to talk AI, eye scans and Mr. Beast!
Jun 03, 2025•15 min
Drivetime with DeRusha
Jason DeRusha "DriveTime with DeRusha": On your drive home, get caught up on the day's headlines thru Jason's unique lens. Newsmaking guests on the biggest stories, engaging topics for fans to call in & participate with, and Jason's commentary, humor and perspective on life, family, and especially the food scene in the Twin Cities. Weekday afternoons 3-6pm on NewsTalk 830 WCCO.
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Episodes
The DeRush-Hour Headlines
On "The Lead" - the passing of Vikings legend Jim Marshall. Jason talks with Pete Najarian. Then on "Page 2" - the President has sent how many "Truths"?
Jun 03, 2025•17 min
A convo about trans athletes & DeRusha Eats
4pm Hour: Jason wants to have a nuanced conversation about trans athletics ahead of a softball tournament that's going to generate a lot of "hot takes". Then he's joined by Lee Wallace from Peace Coffee for DeRusha Eats!
Jun 03, 2025•32 min
DeRusha Eats: Peace Coffee
Lee Wallace knows as much as anybody in town about a great cup of coffee. She joins Jason to talk about the business trends on the world of coffee.
Jun 03, 2025•12 min
Can we have a nuanced conversation about trans athletes?
Minnesota is about to get a lot of attention from people with political agendas centered on trans athletes. The State High School Softball Tournament is starting, and there are already a lot of "hot takes". Are we able to have a nuanced conversation while remembering there are kids involved?
Jun 03, 2025•19 min
Chaos around a Federal raid & the benefits of Bush Foundation Fellowships
3pm Hour: Jason talks about a Federal raid this afternoon in Minneapolis, and the chaos - and poor leadership - that resulted. Then he talks with Marvis Kilgore from Code Savvy who was named a fellow by the Bush Foundation and received a grant to help improve education.
Jun 03, 2025•32 min
Marvis Kilgore - why Bush Foundation Fellowships are so important
Why is it so important that a non-profit exists to support leadership? Jason talks with Marvis Kilgore from Code Savvy, who's trying to improve education and received a grant from the Bush Foundation.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
The chaos surrounding a Federal raid in Minneapolis
Jason talks about today's raid by Federal officials in Minneapolis, the chaos that ensued, and why leaders have failed the city of Minneapolis.
Jun 03, 2025•18 min
DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dave Schwartz shares a scary story
5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - why SAVE thinks social media should have warning labels and what they're doing about it. Then Dave Schwartz - who usually joins us for sports talk - shares a scary personal story.
Jun 02, 2025•32 min
Dave Schwartz talks sports... and things that are far more important.
Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for their weekly sports chat. But this week we get some startling news about something far more important than sports. Take a listen!
Jun 02, 2025•13 min
The DeRush-Hour Headlines
On "The Lead" - why SAVE thinks social media needs warning labels for parents and kids. Then on Page 2 - are the reports of downtown St. Paul's demise exaggerated?
Jun 02, 2025•19 min
Radd Report & increasing gun violence
4pm: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz to talk about memorable high school "lasts". Then - what are we willing to do to make sure incidents of gun violence like those this weekend dominate the summer?
Jun 02, 2025•30 min
Are we headed for a summer of gun violence?
Jason discusses a couple of gun violence incidents over the weekend, and wonders what - if anything - we're willing to do to prevent more violence from erupting this summer.
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
The Radd Report - the "lasts" of kids' high school days
Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for their biweekly chat. This week: the most memorable "lasts" of kids' high school days. Plus, do we care about network news anchors as much as we used to?
Jun 02, 2025•18 min
A lack of family photos, a great dental visit, and should Dems get meaner?
3pm Hour: Jason doesn't have many family photos around the house. Is that weird? Then he describes perhaps the greatest dental visit ever. And finally, Gov. Walz says Democrats should get meaner and bully Trump back. Do you agree?
Jun 02, 2025•31 min
Should Democrats get mean?
Gov. Walz gave a speech over the weekend where he suggested that Democrats need to be meaner and bully the Trump administration back. Do you agree? (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
Jason's lack of family photos & a quiet dental visit
Jason doesn't have many family photos around the house. Is that weird? Then, perhaps the greatest dental visit in history. What made it that way? Take a listen.
Jun 02, 2025•21 min
DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dan Hayes talks Twins baseball
5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - do we have a deal at the Capitol or....? Blois Olson has the latest. Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the return of Byron Buxton and more Twins news.
May 30, 2025•33 min
Dan Hayes on the return of Byron Buxton and more Twins talk
Jason talks with Twins beat writer for The Athletic, Dan Hayes, about the return of Byron Buxton from the injured list, the latest on the sale of the team and more! (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
May 30, 2025•14 min
DeRush-Hour Headlines
On "The Lead" - do we have a deal at the Capitol or....? Jason talks to Blois Olson about the latest. Then on "Page 2" - not even tariffs will stop our favorite Japanese import!
May 30, 2025•19 min
Card DeSharks and why is Wright County on the "sanctuary" list?
4pm Hour: Jason hosts another edition of his game show as contestants battle for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Kirby Moynagh, District 5 Commissioner for Wright County, about mistakenly winding up on the "Sanctuary Jurisdiction" list.
May 30, 2025•32 min
How did Wright County end up on the "Sanctuary Jurisdiction" list?
Jason talks with Kirby Moynagh, District 5 Commissioner for Wright County, about the federal list of "Sanctuary Jurisdictions" and why he thinks it was a mistake for Wright County to end up on it.
May 30, 2025•12 min
Card DeSharks
Jason hosts another round of his game show. Listen in as George and Angie battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks!
May 30, 2025•15 min
TV anchors, traveling Governors & Dan Geeks Out!
3pm Hour: Jason talks about people's odd attachment to TV anchors. Then wonders why the Governor is out of town without a budget deal. And finally producer Dan Cook nerds out over a new documentary.
May 30, 2025•30 min
Dan Geeks Out - documentary about the Titan submersible
What's producer Dan Cook nerding out about this week? Discovery came out with a documentary about the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible, and Dan was riveted. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
May 30, 2025•11 min
Do we care too much about TV anchors? And should the Governor be off giving speeches without a budget?
Jason talks about a video from a local TV anchor explaining her absence. Imagine the number of calls that had to prompt that. Why?! Then with the Governor traveling to speaking events this weekend, is it fair to ask why he's not here working out a budget deal? (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
May 30, 2025•19 min
The final hour of a highly successful Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction
It’s a big day at WCCO, a whole day (6a-6p) dedicated to raising money for NMDP as they fight blood cancers and disorders and aim to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. Florian Riedel manages the Four Seasons and he joins Jason to talk about the Four Seasons Package they’re donating which includes 2-nights in an executive suite, daily breakfast at Mara for two and complimentary valet parking for one vehicle. Florian details some of the things he looks f...
May 29, 2025•30 min
An “executive suite experience” at the Four Seasons is unmatched
Florian Riedel manages the Four Seasons and he joins Jason to talk about the Four Seasons Package they’re donating which includes 2-nights in an executive suite, daily breakfast at Mara for two and complimentary valet parking for one vehicle. Florian details some of the things he looks forward to every day working at the Four Seasons and what “executive suite experience” means at their hotel.
May 29, 2025•11 min
Jason comes to drink in your house thanks to Surdyk's
Taylor Surdyk joins Jason to talk about the package they’re donating for bidding. Taylor talks about the importance of supporting local charities that have global reach and their history of supporting non- profits. Surdyk's Wine Party: winning bidder receives an at-home wine party for 6-8 guests. An expert from Surdyk's will attend + discuss the wines with all attendees. The Surdyk's catering team will prepare an assortment of cocktail bites that will pair well with the wines. In addition, Surdy...
May 29, 2025•5 min
NMDP Research is making strides in minimizing transplant rejection
Steve Spellman (Vice President for NMDP Research) stops by to talk about what the organization is researching as they work to save lives from blood cancers. Steve talks about some clinical trials they’re running in minimizing transplant rejection and minimizing recurrence. NMDP aims to create a world where every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy.
May 29, 2025•7 min
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