4pm Hour: How much do our leaders REALLY need to know about another country to formulate smart policy? Did Ted Cruz come up short? Then, what's griding your gears this week? It's time for "Enough!"
What's grinding your gears this week? Jason gives listeners a chance to vent their spleens on "Enough!"
Jason isn't bothered that Ted Cruz didn't know the population of Iran, even though he's advocating for regime change. But a US Senator should know *something* about the country, right? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
3pm Hour: are you a victim of the "infinite workday"? Have workers done this to themselves? Then Jason talks to State Rep. Walter Hudson about how he's been rethinking political rhetoric.
Jason talks with State Rep. Walter Hudson about how he tries to pick and choose political rhetorical battles in a responsible way - especially in light of last weekend's tragic shootings.
Jason talks about a survey that says more and more of us are "plugged in" to our work throughout the entirety of the day. Have we done this to ourselves?
On "The Lead" - is it time to upgrade security at the State Capitol? Jason talks with State Sen. John Marty who has some ideas. Then, Kraft-Heinz is going to get rid of food dyes? Jason talks with Anna Benevente from Registrar Corp, the world's largest FDA compliance company about what that means for consumers. On "Page 2" - is the sound of pickleball REALLY that annoying?
4pm Hour: Jason talks with the mayor of Brooklyn Park, Hollies Winston, about the impact of the weekend shootings on his city and police department. Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason talks to Jeanie Ritter from Bucheron which just won "Best New Restaurant" at the James Beard Awards!
Bucheron just won "Best New Restaurant in the US" at the James Beard Awards. Co-owner Jeanie Ritter joins Jason to talk about the big win on DeRusha Eats! (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard Foundation)
Jason talks with Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston about the impact of this weekends tragic shootings on his city and police force.
3pm Hour: Jason is upset that the President is acting childish and putting politics ahead of presidential protocol. Then he talks about what we can take away from a moving statement from the kids of Mark and Melissa Hortman
Jason shares some of the statement shared by Sophie and Colin Hortman - the kids of Mark and Melissa Hortman who were murdered over the weekend - and what we should take away from it. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)
There's a long tradition of presidents calling governors when natural disasters or tragedies strike their states. But President Trump says Governor Walz "has no clue" and that it would be a waste of time to call him. Jason isn't happy and thinks this is childish behavior by the President. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - attorney Joe Tamburino explains why the Feds are stepping in to prosecute the man accused of shooting two legislators. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk sports and much more!
Jason is joined by Dave Schwartz for their weekly sports (...and more) chat. Why does Kevin Durant hate us? (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
On "The Lead" - Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about why the Feds are stepping in to prosecute the legislator shooter, and if he thinks they'll pursue the death penalty. Then on "Page 2" - why are American women waiting longer to have children?
4pm Hour: Jason talks with former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka about his former colleague Rep. Melissa Hortman. Then, acting US Attorney Joe Thompson joins the show to talk about the Federal charges and investigation.
Jason talks with the acting US Attorney for Minnesota, Joe Thompson, about their charges against the accused shooter and why they get first crack at him before the state.
Jason talks to former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka about his work with fallen Rep. Melissa Hortman and the state of politics in Minnesota.
3pm Hour: Jason begins the show talking about this weekends politically motivated violence, and what it means for us at Minnesotans. Then he talks with State Auditor Julie Blaha who's good friends with the Hoffman family.
Jason talks to Julie Blaha, State Auditor for Minnesota, about her friends John and Yvette Hoffman who were shot this weekend, and about the need for Minnesotans to come together.
Jason is wrestling with the question that so many Minnesotans are after a tragic, chaotic weekend. Does the political violence we witnessed this weekend define us as Minnesotans? And how do we reckon with that? (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)
Jason is joined by former MN Governor Tim Pawlenty to talk about the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, and the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
Jason talks with political insider and Morning Take host Blois Olson about the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman along with their spouses.
Jason anchors special weekend coverage of the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman. Former MN House Speaker Kurt Daudt joins him to discuss the tragedy. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Jason helps host special weekend coverage of the tragic shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman. He's joined by Congresswoman Angie Craig who was with those MN lawmakers at a dinner last night. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Jason talks with former House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler about his friend and colleague Melissa Hortman who was murdered along with her husband by a gunman who also shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour an impactful SCOTUS ruling with a Minnesota connection. Then Dan Hayes from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the scuffling Twins.
Jason talks with Twins beat writer Dan Hayes from The Athletic about a woeful week for the Twins. What's it going to take to turn things around? (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
On "The Lead" - A SCOTUS decision on an Osseo Schools case may have big ramifications for schools across the country. Jason talks to Mitchell-Hamline law professor Peter Larsen. Then on Page 2 - an update on a store shut down by the Rapidan Dam burst.
