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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

DeRush-Hour Headlines & Alec Lewis on the Vikings preseason opener

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks about Mary Moriarty's decision not to run for a second turn with attorney and Democratic analyst Abou Amara. Then Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins the show to preview Saturday's preseason Purple opener.

Aug 07, 202533 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason talks with attorney and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Mary Moriarty's decision not to run for a second term as Hennepin County Attorney. Plus, MNGI CEO Dr. Scott Ketover talks about catching colon cancer cases earlier and more often. Then on "Page 2" - yesterday screen time wasn't so bad... today? It's awful.

Aug 07, 202518 min

What's your unpopular opinion? And DeRusha Eats!

4pm: Jason doesn't like Little Free Libraries. What's your unpopular opinion? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks to Kamal Mohamed from Parcelle Organics about teaming up with Twins pitcher Joe Ryan to create a new smoothie!

Aug 07, 202535 min

What's your unpopular opinion?

Jason's not a fan of Little Free Libraries. Yes. He actually thinks that. What's your unpopular opinion?

Aug 07, 202520 min

What can we all agree on?

Jason was inspired by a social media post to ask listeners what CAN we agree on (since everything seems to fall upon political lines these days)?

Aug 07, 202518 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines & ENOUGH!!!

5pm Hour: on the "DeRush-Hour" Jason learns more about increased security at the Capitol and pet adoptions in Minneapolis. Then what have you had ENOUGH of this week?

Aug 06, 202531 min

ENOUGH!!!

What have you had ENOUGH of this week? Jason talks with listeners about what's grinding their gears!

Aug 06, 202512 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason learns more about increased Captiol security from State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic. Plus, Danielle Joerger from MACC talks about about waiving pet adoption fees on Wednesdays through September. Then on "Page 2" - JJ is selling his house?! (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aug 06, 202519 min

Tracy Talk and back-to-school at the MOA!

4pm Hour: Jason talks with Tracy Perlman about why in the world the Strib would write about the "Best-Smelling Spots in Minnesota"?! Then he's joined by Jill Renslow from the Mall of America to talk about back-to-school shopping - yes, it's that time!

Aug 06, 202532 min

Back-to-school at Mall of America!

Jason talks with Jill Renslow from the Mall of America about back-to-school shopping and how they're trying to improve the experience for shoppers!

Aug 06, 20259 min

Tracy Talk with Tracy Perlman!

Jason talks with Tracy Perlman every Wednesday. Who asked for this "Best Smelling Places in MN" list?! And what would you want named after you?

Aug 06, 202519 min

Can't the government just get a group chat?

From the lack of communication following the shooting of lawmakers, to the Federal raid in Minneapolis, our governments can't seem to communicate with itself. Jason wonders if they can't just get some group chats going?!

Aug 06, 20259 min

Greg Swan explains the internet!

Jason talks with our favorite tech guru Greg Swan about if we should be concerned about insulting robots. Plus, are you ready to show your ID on the internet?

Aug 05, 202517 min

The Sydney Sweeney ad just got political

An already silly "controversy" over Sydney Sweeney's jeans ad just got even more ridiculous after it was revealed that she's a registered Republican. It's an ad for JEANS for crying out loud. But these days EVERYTHING has to be political. Jason talks to listeners. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Aug 04, 202518 min

Too early to mow & a state program shut down over fraud

3pm Hour: Jason talks about being awoken this morning by a neighbor's lawn mowing. How early is TOO early? Then he talks to KARE 11 investigative reporter AJ Lagoe about their look at fraud in a State housing program that was shut down as of Friday.

Aug 04, 202531 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason talks to Dr. Joe Hobot from the American Indian OIC about assistance groups in Minneapolis struggling to keep up with homeless encampments. Then on "Page 2" - the EPA is weakening rules on PFAs. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

Aug 01, 202516 min
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