Drivetime with DeRusha

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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" - why Elon's 3rd party is unlikely to work. Then on "Page 2" - a $25 minimum for vapes in Minneapolis?!

Jul 07, 2025•19 min

Radd Report & improving weather warnings

4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kate Raddatz on the "Radd Report" - what makes a person "cool"? Then he's joined by UW-Madison meteorologist Chris Vagasky to talk about the weather warning system, and if it can be improved to prevent tragedies like the Texas floods

Jul 07, 2025•35 min

In light of the tragic Texas floods, can we make the warning system better?

Jason talks with Chris Vagasky, a meteorologist at UW-Madison, about the weather warning system, concerns about how it works, and if we can make it better. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Jul 07, 2025•12 min

The Radd Report with Kate Raddatz

What makes a person "cool"? A study has come up with 6 factors that seem to be universal. Jason and Kate talk about that and more on "The Radd Report"

Jul 07, 2025•20 min

Are we ignoring news at our peril? And should the state flag design get a do-over?

3pm Hour: Jason starts the show talking about people tuning out of the news, and concerns about where that leads. Then he talks with listeners about the lingering anger over the state flag design. Should there be a do-over? Or is it impossible to find a consensus?

Jul 07, 2025•36 min

Should we have a do-over on the state flag?

Should we try again on the design of a new state flag? Or is the vitriol and bitterness surrounding the new design about something unrelated to the flag at all?

Jul 07, 2025•15 min

The dangers of tuning out of the news

A recent poll says that more than half of Minnesotans say they tune out of the news at least occasionally. But could that be a factor in missing things like weather alerts, which can cost lives? (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Jul 07, 2025•21 min

Fireworks into the Fourth of July Weekend!

DeRush Hour and The Lead gets the final hour started on this Thursday before the Fourth! Also Charlie Oakes, our Gen Z movie expert reviews Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman!

Jul 03, 2025•32 min

Charlie Oakes on Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman!

We turn to our Gen Z movie expert Charlie Oakes who reviews the new release of Jurassic World: Rebirth and also the reboot of Superman as well! Also what we can expect from Fantastic Four this summer as well!

Jul 03, 2025•13 min

The Lead and DeRush Hour News Headlines!

With the passing of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and the bars closing in the Twin Cities we dive right into The Lead and also we talked to Dave Potter who previews the yearly tradition of the Fourth of July in Delano! Then we jump to some of the DeRush Hour News Headlines with a bear on the loose, Red Panda is OK and Minneapolis is the new home of happiness and optimism!

Jul 03, 2025•18 min

Closing time and Tasting Minnesota

Sadly, Minnesota is losing Annie’s Parlour and Palmers so we take a look at some of the reasonable aspects of this news. Then we stick with the food angle and chat with our friend Andrew Zimmern for DeRusha Eats about some of these big closings in Minnesota and also previews this weekend's festivities at Taste of Minnesota!

Jul 03, 2025•36 min

Andrew Zimmern on closings in the Twin Cities and Taste of Minnesota!

No better food expert (besides Jason) to break down some of the big closings in Minnesota and also preview the big weekend at the Taste of Minnesota for today’s DeRusha Eats!

Jul 03, 2025•16 min

Why are so many big Minnesota staples closing?

Two huge losses for the Twin Cities area with Palmers and Annie’s Parlour are both closing its doors this year and we ask the simple question - why? Is it because of safety or the 2023 “its too dangerous” take or is it simply your spending or lack there of - we break it down!

Jul 03, 2025•19 min

Feeling Big and Beautiful and Capital Safety!

What the “Big. Beautiful Bill” means for you and this country going forward. Saint Paul banning guns at the Minnesota state capitol building but does it really make us feel safer - we talk to Rob Doar about what banning guns at the State Capitol would mean for the safety of our leaders in Minnesota. Also, Jason recaps his brave venture to Costco on this July 3rd!

Jul 03, 2025•33 min

Rob Doar on banning guns at the State Capitol!

In the aftermath of the vicious murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the attempted assassination of Senator Mark and Yvette Hoffman there is a push to further protect the legislators and leaders but at a cost - banning guns - we talked to the Senior Vice President of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Rob Doar about the real life dangers that come with working at the capitol along with the flip side of that coin - the dangers of banning guns.

Jul 03, 2025•12 min

How are you feeling about the Big Beautiful Bill?

About halfway through the day on Thursday just hours before the deadline to reach the desk of President of Donald Trump to be signed - the “Big, Beautiful Bill has been approved by Speaker Johnson on a 218-214 vote and is expected to be signed by the President before the deadline - with that said - we take the temperature on how you're feeling! We also break down some of the roll outs of this bill and what certain aspects of it means!

Jul 03, 2025•19 min

Should Walz run for a 3rd term? And what have you had ENOUGH of?

4pm Hour: Jason talks about Governor Walz as we wait for his announcement as to if he's running for a 3rd term or not. Should he run again? Then it's time to vent your spleen. What's grinding your gears this week on "ENOUGH!"

Jul 02, 2025•32 min

ENOUGH!

What have you had ENOUGH of this week? Jason gives listeners a chance to vent their spleens.

Jul 02, 2025•14 min

Should Tim Walz run for a 3rd term?

The Governor continues to delay announcing whether he'll run for a 3rd term or not. So should he?

Jul 02, 2025•18 min

Reaction to the Diddy verdict & fireworks vs. drone shows?

3pm Hour: Jason reacts to the mixed verdicts against Sean "Diddy" Combs - what's your takeaway? Then he's joined by Tracy Perlman to talk about the 4th of July: fireworks, drones and the threat of injury

Jul 02, 2025•33 min

Tracy Talk! - 4th of July edition

Jason is joined once again by former TV colleague Tracy Perlman. This week they talk 4th of July plans. And do those consumer protection videos REALLY keep people from getting injured by fireworks?

Jul 02, 2025•15 min

What's your takeaway from the Diddy verdicts?

Diddy was convicted of some lesser charges, but acquitted of the most serious charges. So what are you taking away from this story? A rich guy beats the system? Or maybe the jury got it right? And can you separate the art from the artist? (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)