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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

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - there's a new host to the Kennedy Center Honors, but he didn't really want to do it. Then on "Page 2" - the Farmer's Almanac is predicting... winter in Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Aug 13, 202517 min

Twins are off the market & ENOUGH!!!

4pm Hour: Jason talks to former Twins VP of Marketing Patrick Klinger about todays announcement that the Pohlads will remain the principal owners of the Twins. Then it's time to vent your spleen on "ENOUGH!!!"

Aug 13, 202532 min

ENOUGH!!!

What have you had enough of this week? Jason lets listeners vent their spleens on a segment we like to call "ENOUGH!!!"

Aug 13, 202513 min

Are we too mad at the Pohlads? And why bother with town halls?

3pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about today's announcement that the Polahds will retain primary ownership of the Twins - he's not that mad. Then he talks about a Rep. Finstad town hall that was shut down by protesters. What's the point?

Aug 13, 202531 min

Why even hold town halls anymore?

Jason thinks it's important for Representatives to interact with voters, but when it turns into disruptive performance, what's really the point? (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Aug 13, 20259 min

Jason's glad the Pohlad's are keeping the Twins

Jason isn't NEARLY as disappointed as Twins social media seems to be when it comes to today's announcement that the Pohlad family will retain primary ownership of the team. Is it possible people's anger towards ownership is a bit overblown?

Aug 13, 202519 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason talks with Blois Olson about the special elections in Brooklyn Park - related to Melissa Hortman's seat - and in St. Paul for their open City Council seat. Then on "Page 2" - a potentially ominous mark for the Twins.

Aug 12, 202517 min

Protesting city workers & DeRusha Eats

4pm Hour: Jason talks about a City Auditor's suggestion that city employees not be at protests. Good idea? Then on DeRusha Eats he talks to Frank Weigel from Everly Farms about running an orchard

Aug 12, 202531 min

DeRusha Eats: Frank Weigel, Everly Farms

Jason talks to Frank Weigel from Everly Farms about the amazing story that led him to purchase an apple orchard and add food and a winery. That and more on today's "DeRusha Eats"

Aug 12, 202512 min

Fixing the school supply problem & Rebecca Jarvis from ABC News

Jason talks about the barrage of Amazon wish lists for school supplies and how we fix the lack of proper supplies in the classroom. Then he's joined by ABC News' Chief Business, Tec & Economy Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, about her podcast and the evolution of journalism.

Aug 12, 202534 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason talks with Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy about their first-in-the-state speed camera. Is it working? Then, will MN auto insurance rates slow down a bit? Jason talks with Julia Dreier, MN Commerce Department Deputy Commissioner. On "Page 2" - there's a hidden wall holding up the Mississippi River's only waterfall - but no one knows who owns it.

Aug 11, 202516 min

No, Ryan Lefebvre doesn't hate us.

Many Twins fans were annoyed by the lack of enthusiasm by a broadcaster for Luke Keaschall's walk-off home run. But it's not because Ryan Lefebvre is biased towards the Royals - that's just how he calls home runs. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Aug 11, 20259 min

The Radd Report with Kate Raddatz

Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for the monthly "Radd Report" - this month: ice cream costs HOW MUCH?! And why are more mom's leaving the work force?

Aug 11, 202518 min

National Guard as police & male cheerleaders

3pm Hour: Jason talks about the President's announcement about calling out the Guard in DC... and why he's not so upset about it. Then the latest "fake outrage"? The Vikings (*gasp*) have a male cheerleader!

Aug 11, 202531 min

Vikings male cheerleader "controversy"?

The social media outrage machine wound up over the weekend after some fans learned the Vikings have a male cheerleader. Are they really mad because he's male? Or because he's flamboyant? (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Aug 11, 20259 min

Would you want the National Guard helping police Minneapolis?

Jason's not THAT mad about the President calling out the National Guard in DC. The crime problem in major cities is complicated, and he doesn't think this will solve it. But could it make a difference? (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Aug 11, 202519 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines & Dan Hayes on the Twins

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" Jason talks with attorney Jason Tarasek about the lack of cannabis available to dispensaries as they prepare to open. Then he talks Twins with Dan Hayes from "The Athletic" - how good is Luke Keaschall?!

Aug 08, 202533 min

The DeRush-Hour Headlines

On "The Lead" - Jason talks with cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek about the lack of supply as dispensaries prepare to open in Minnesota. Then on "Page 2" - why is Stillwater dubious about a "sip and stroll" district

Aug 08, 202519 min

The Charlie Oakes Cinematic Experience

Jason talks with his Gen Z film critic Charlie Oakes about the new movie "Weapons". Plus it's been a huge summer for film - what's coming next? (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)

Aug 08, 202512 min

Card DeSharks

Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show. Listen as Jody and Kellen battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on "Card DeSharks"!

Aug 08, 202514 min

Dan Geeks Out

Producer Dan Cook is an unabashed nerd. What's he geeking out over this week? Take a listen! (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Aug 08, 202510 min

Is it okay for a socialist to drive a BMW?

Someone found out that State Sen. Omar Fateh drives a BMW, and suggested that's at odds with his identifying as a Democratic Socialist. Really? Jason's WAY more concerned about his two tickets for driving with his phone in his hand. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Aug 08, 202517 min
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