Discover
Drivetime with DeRusha
Drivetime with DeRusha
Author: Audacy
Subscribed: 22Played: 7,159Subscribe
Share
2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc
Description
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.
3568 Episodes
Reverse
This week, we’ll explore the sometimes-treacherous travel habits of baby cows in the Pittsburgh area and of salamanders in the Detroit area. In human transportation news, we’ll hear a lawmaker in Minnesota explain why she took a bike to the hospital to have her baby. Then, to send us out, Georg Papp of Outhouse Americana in Colchester, Conn., is going to explain why he’s dedicated to preserving the history of a vintage way to use the loo. He says that outhouses reveal more about culture than we might realize…
Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, The Big K Morning Show out of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WWJ Newsradio out of Detroit and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD in Dallas.
On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha...
3pm: The snowstorm is on the way. Chris Shaffer checks in with the latest info. Then, tomorrow is Pi(e) Day! What's your favorite?
4pm: Jason hosts another exciting edition of Card DeSharks - who'll win the $50 Jester Concepts gift card? Then he's joined by State Sen. Ron Latz who chaired a Judiciary Committee hearing today with emotional testimony from Annunciation parents.
5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC about yesterday's synagogue attack in Michigan and protecting houses of worship. Finally, we get a report of a grocery store running out of TP - what's wrong with people?!
Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines, Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC to talk about yesterday's tragic attack at a synagogue in Michigan and security at houses of worship. Then we get reports of a rush on grocery stores, including one that's out of TP. Seriously?!
As we get ready for Snowmageddon 2026, grocery stores are extra busy. But seriously... who's stocking up on month's worth of toilet paper?!?!
On "The Lead" - The snow is coming - are you ready? TSA agents missed their first paycheck. And Falcon Cam - now with sound! Then Jason goes "In Depth" with Steve Hunegs from the JCRC about the synagogue attack in Michigan and security at places of worship.
Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Who'll win a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants? Then State Sen. Ron Latz joins the show to talk about his Judiciary Committee hearing today and if the legislature will pass meaningful gun reform.
State Sen. Ron Latz chaired a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee today that included powerful testimony from parents of Annunciation victims. He joins Jason to talk about the hearing and debate over gun control.
Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show - Card DeSharks! Listen in as Russ and Michael battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts Restaurants!
Friday 3pm Hour: Jason talks with WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the big snow storm headed our way this weekend. Then in honor of Pi(e) Day tomorrow, Jason asks listeners for their favorite pie!
March 14th - 3/14 - is Pi(e) Day! So in honor of the holiday, Jason talks with listeners about their favorite pies and pie places.
Jason talks with WCCO-TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the big snowstorm headed our way this weekend - are you ready?
On Thursday's Drivetime with DeRusha...
3pm: Should Jason join AARP? He struggles again with his age. Then he talks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about his veto of an eviction moratorium passed by the city council. What does he want to see instead?
4pm: Would you buy a house if you knew something bad had happened there? Jason talks with listeners. Then on DeRusha Eats: J. Lohr wines is coming to town for this weekend's Food & Wine Experience. Jason talks with Cynthia Lohr.
5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason talks with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they've launched in Plymouth. Then he shares the breaking news that the Vikings have signed Kyler Murray and listens to a portion of his introductory press conference.
Thursday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they've launched in Plymouth. Then Jason shares the breaking news that the Vikings have signed Kyler Murray and listens in to a portion of his press conference.
Jason talks about the breaking news that the Vikings have signed free agent quarterback Kyler Murray, and listens in to a portion of his introductory press conference.
On "The Lead" - an attack at a synagogue in Michigan... releasing oil reserves... leaking oil in MN and more. Then Jason goes In-Depth with Dennis Host from Coborn's about a new concept they launched in Plymouth.
Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners about if they've ever bought a home with a checkered past - sure that might get you a discount, but would it give you pause? Then he talks with Cynthia Lohr from J. Lohr Wines about this weekend's Food & Wine Experience!
Jason is joined by Cynthia Lohr from J. Lohr Wines to talk about this weekend's Food & Wine Experience and why she loves coming to the Twin Cities.
Would you buy a house if you knew the previous owner had died there? Or some terrible crime had been committed there? Jason explains how this question came to mind and talks with listeners. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Thursday 3pm Hour: Jason got an offer to join AARP. But at 51 is he admitting he's getting old if he does? He talks with listeners. Then he's joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey - why did he veto an eviction moratorium and what does he want to do instead?
Jason talks to the Mayor of Minneapolis about why he vetoed an eviction moratorium passed by the City Council and why he favors more targeted rental assistance instead.





















