It's heartbreaking but it's a tough situation altogether. We break down the latest and even dive into some of the trials as it is happening! What lies ahead for Sen. Mitchell and how it could all play out and how this could have possibly been avoided given certain steps would have been taken!
A lot to get to including the latest in the Nicole Mitchell trial and St. Paul schools needing for funding for The Lead and then sheep on the run, whey overcoming the love of cheese and also will these fires ever stop burning? Then, we take your venting frustrations with ENOUGH!
Does funding schools have to be this difficult? We talked to Kirk Schneidawind, Executive Director with the Minnesota School Boards Association about this and the problems St. Paul schools face as they request for more funding! Also sheep on the loose in Richfield, wildfires keep blazing and much more with The Lead and DeRush Hour News Headlines!
The rhetoric when it comes to a supposed “Muslim takeover” in Minneapolis needs to end - we discuss - also we give away some more Paul McCartney tickets! and what purpose does public funded radio truly serve!
The Senate is set to debate cuts to NPR, PBS and more so we discussed the importance and essential value (or lack thereof) of public media when it comes to television and radio!
There is a massive misconception on the supposed “Muslim takeover” is making the rounds of certain media platforms, specifically Omar Fateh, who is running for mayor - we replay some audio from Stephen Miller on the supposed “dangers of Minneapolis” with the Muslim population!
How do we feel about the response from Donald Trump and his administration when it comes to the Epstein debacle and Tracy Perlman joins to talk “Banksying”, All- Star Game and defends her gross hot dog topping choice!
Had the chance to talk with our friend Tracy Perlman, Producer with WCCO Television! Apparently, she is an expert on dating and breaking up or “banksying” we discuss what exactly this is and what she thinks of the All-Star Game and her choice of topping on a hot dog will DISGUST YOU!
Back and forth we continue to go as to whether there is an Epstein list and the unreleased documents and today we learned from President Trump that it is all a “hoax” - do we really buy into this? and what do we make of the victims that are continuously throwing their arms in the air amid all of this!
5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - a new documentary on the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. Then Jason plays Name that Tune to give away Paul McCartney tickets. Finally, are the Emmys still relevant?
On "The Lead" - Jason talks with Maria Awes, the producer of a new documentary on the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit. They've got new evidence and new persons of interest. Then on "Page 2" - are you cleaning your water bottle enough?
4pm Hour: Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the trial of Sen. Mitchell. Does her defense hold up? Then he's joined by Phil Steger from Brother Justus about the release of a new whiskey
Jason talks whiskey with Phil Steger from Brother Justus on the release of Founders Reserve 3 on DeRusha Eats!
Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the trial of State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Does her defense hold any water? Plus, a new indictment against the man accused of shooting MN lawmakers.
3pm hour: Jason talks with listeners... do you really want to know why the legislator shooting suspect did what he did? Then he talks with the President of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Adam Duininck, about Target's back to the office policy and the boost it will bring to the city.
Jason is joined by Adam Duininck from the Downtown Minneapolis Council to talk about Target bringing some workers back to the office. Will Hennepin County follow suit?
In a cryptic interview with the NY Post, the man accused of shooting MN legislators and their spouses hinted at the reasons behind his crimes. Do you really want to know why he did it? (Photo by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)
5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - the USA Cup soccer tournament sets a record. Then Dave Schwartz joins the show to talk about Byron Buxton in tonight's Home Run Derby, and his Cycle on Saturday.
Jason talks with Dave Schwartz about Byron Buxton's appearance in tonight's Home Run Derby. And Dan continues to insist that the cycle is overrated. Unsurprisingly, Dave thinks he's ridiculous.
On "The Lead" - Jason talks about a record USA Cup soccer tournament and the trouble with bees in MN. Then on "Page 2" - the story of a Wisconsin woman attacked by a bear.
4pm Hour: Jason and Dan share some truly absurd things that bug them, but bother no one else. Then Jason talks to Tim Harlow from the Star Tribune about all the road construction and if drivers have "construction fatigue".
Does it seem like there's more major road construction this Summer? MNDOT says there's not. So are we just feeling a sense of "construction fatigue"? Tim Harlow wrote about it in the Star Tribune and joins Jason.
Admit it... there's something that drives you nuts that everybody else thinks is ridiculous. Jason and Dan are no different. Jason rants about weather advisories - are there really too many? And Dan thinks the "cycle" is the dumbest "achievement" in baseball - he's wrong, right?
3pm Hour: Jason shares an anti-road rage story from the weekend. Plus he talks to Dr. Jill Amsberry about an effort by the U of M to train more rural doctors.
It's been more and more difficult to get quality health care in rural MN, but the U of M has a program designed to help address the deficit. Jason talks to Dr. Jill Amsberry about the program.
Jason tells a story from the weekend where instead of road rage, he got a road apology... don't we need more of this?!
DeRush-Hour Headlines lead off the third and final hour of Drivetime with DeRusha live from Target Field! Then, a conversation with Dan Hayes (The Athletic) about the All Star Game, some recent and upcoming articles and Take the Temp of the Twins.
Dan Hayes covers the Minnesota Twins for The Athletic. He joins Jason DeRusha to talk about Byron Buxton’s preparation for the All Star Game and Home Run Derby. Dan talks about the apprehension about Byron Buxton’s injury history and his return to the lineup and an upcoming story he has about Byron and his son. They also discuss how Joe Ryan deserves to be in the midsummer classic with the season he’s been having.
Card DeSharks kicks off the second hour for Drivetime with DeRusha. Jason and Dan are on location at Target Field ahead of Twins/Pirates. Jason is also joined by Andrew Halverson (Senior Director of Broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins) for a discussion about the Twins unique broadcast vision and team. Jason and Dan also talk about the return of the Snack Wrap at McDonald’s and national french fry day.
The Twins broadcast team has been taking some big creative swings in how they broadcast games. Whether its Glen Perkins in the bullpen or Justin Morneau in the booth, former players have become the essence of the storytelling during each game. Andrew gets into some granular details of how the crew has developed the authentic and relaxed tone that comes across during broadcasts.
