Chad Hartman

Susie Jones fills us in on her new renter and other updates with her life

It's always a great time when Susie Jones joins the conversation with Chad. Today, they talked about a new renter she has from New Orleans and much more going on in her life.

Arming teachers & the latest in the life of Susie Jones

Do you want teachers armed in the classroom? Chad opens the hour talking about that possibility in Tennessee as a bill is sent to their Governor's desk before we lighted the mood with a visit from Susie Jones.

Do you want teachers armed in the classroom?

Tennessee is close to passing a low allowing teachers and staff to conceal carry guns in schools. Chad shares his reservations about the idea and we hear from others on the topic.

What's happening in the State Senate regarding Nicole Mitchell?

Chad talks about DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell's explanation of what she was doing when arrested for burglary and the reaction within the legislature.

Jim Petersen & Nicole Mitchell fallout

The hour begins with two segments of Timberwolves talk with Jim Petersen before Chad dives back into the latest with State Senator Nicole Mitchell and the fallout from her arrest within the legislature.

The Wolves are up 2-0 over Phoenix and Jim Petersen tells us how they got there

Timberwolves TV analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad to talk about the Wolves' dominating play over the Suns so far in their playoff series and what he expects as the series moves to Phoenix for games 3 and 4.

Al Shaver's passing, Lou Nanne & the artist you can't believe you never saw

Chad begins the show with Adam Carter hanging around and reacting to the news of legendary broadcaster Al Shaver passing away earlier this week. Lou Nanne also joins to talk about the years he and Al were together with the North Stars. Plus, who's the musical artist you can't believe you never saw live?

Who's the artist you can't believe you never saw live?

Chad was reminded this morning about his disappointment over never seeing Tom Petty live in concert. Who's the artist you can't believe you never saw?

Lou Nanne shares memories and great stories about Al Shaver

Legendary North Stars broadcaster Al Shaver passed away Monday at the age of 96. Chad and Adam Carter speak with Lou Nanne and hear about the amazing way Al was hired by the North Stars and some wonderful stories of their years working together.

In this instance, Alec Baldwin was definitely not the bad guy

Alec Baldwin was the subject of a viral video ambush from an obnoxious woman in a coffee shop. Chad discusses the incident, Baldwin's reaction to the woman behind the camera, and its reflection on our society.

Tom Hauser, Alec Baldwin video ambush & the state of film

Tom Hauser joins for two segments of talk about State Senator Nicole Mitchell's arrest and the impact it may have on the legislature. Plus, Chad talks about the viral video ambush of Alec Baldwin at a coffee show from a woman that was completely out of line and Jerry Seinfeld's opinion that movies are dead.

What impact will Nicole Mitchell's arrest have on the legislature? Tom Hauser weighs in.

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins to talk the arrest of DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell, criticism some media outlets have faced in their reporting of the incident, and what it means for the slim DFL majority in the Senate. Plus, where are we at with legalizing sports betting!?

State Senator Nicole Mitchell's arrest & Jamie Yuccas

Are you capable of breaking and entering if in a situation similar to State Senator Nicole Mitchell? Chad opens the hour with that discussion before turning to our regular chat with Jamie Yuccas.

Do you have sympathy for State Senator Nicole Mitchell after her arrest?

Chad discusses the case of DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell's burglary arrest and if she deserves some sympathy or leniency based on the emotions and grief attached to her situation. Are you capable of committing the same crime in her situation?

We all love small business, but how dedicated are you to actually buying from them?

Jamie Yuccas of CBS News joins Chad to talk about the process into getting prepped for the morning news in Los Angeles and her dedication to shopping at and supporting small businesses.

Hennepin's mistaken alert & Ask Adam Anything

Adam Carter joins Chad for the full hour to talk about the shelter in place alert accidentally sent to more Hennepin County residents that necessary last night and some other nonsense before our weekly game of Ask Adam Anything.

Did you receive the alert in Hennepin County last night? Do you trust the system to work when we need it?

Adam Carter sticks around with Chad for some of the typical nonsense and to talk about what happened last night when many Hennepin County residents received a shelter in place notice by mistake when it was meant for only a small number of people.

Is Adam in favor of dogs at the ballpark? Ask Adam Anything!

Chip Scoggins & tragically negligent parents

Chad opens the hour with two segments of lighter sports talk with Chip Scoggins. Later, Chad talks about two stories in the news about parents whose mistakes were so horrific they ended in the deaths of children and why this is not the time for leniency in sentencing.

These examples of horrifically negligent parenting don't deserve light sentences

Chad shares the details of two stories about egregious failures of parents that ended with the deaths of children and says this is not the time for leniency in sentencing.

What was different for the Wolves as they beat up the Suns in game 1?

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins to talk about Gopher basketball PG Elijah Hawkins entering the transfer portal, the Timberwolves dominating Phoenix in the opening game of their playoff series, and continued problems for the Twins.

Columbia University is failing to protect their students

A rabbi at Columbia University warned Jewish students to stay home today out of fear for their safety and the school ended up moving all classes online. Columbia is failing.

Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & failures at Columba University

Mark Freie joins from the news room for an extended Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated with Chad and Dave before some talk about Columbia University canceling in-person classes today due to fears for the safety of Jewish students.

Mark Freie claims to know the 'look' of a person who would throw trash out of their car window

Mark Freie tells us there's definitely a 'type' of person that throws trash out of their window on the highway. That was part of the fun during an extended Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated!

Does anyone care about the Trump hush money trial?

Opening statements kicked off Donald Trump's hush money trial today in New York. Do you care?

American families are drowning in childcare costs

The average American family with kids in childcare are paying almost 20% of their income to cover those costs. Chad talks about the new numbers and how nothing seems to be improving for families.

Trump trial, terrible sequels & childcare costs

Do you care about Donald Trump's hush money trial beginning today? Chad opens the show with that question and talk about terrible movie sequels before a transition to new statistics about how much childcare is costing American families.

Taylor's new album is a snoozer. Am I Wrong?

The Swifties are coming after Dave Harrigan after he ripped Taylor Swift's new double album during Am I Wrong? to wrap up the week.

Andrew Brundidge is today's star of Feisty Friday!

Sheletta is in for Feisty Friday, but the segment is all about her son Andrew as he debuts his first book, talks about all that went into writing it, and how he's enjoyed some exciting opportunities while doing promotion.

Feisty Friday with Andrew and Sheletta Brundidge & Am I Wrong?

Andrew Brundidge is the star of Feisty Friday today, along with Sheletta, talking about his new book, the experience of writing it, and how hard he's working to get away from his mom. Later, we roll through Am I Wrong? to wrap up the week!

Bill Guerin says the entire team, including himself, wasn't good enough this season

Chad has a great conversation with Wild President of Hockey Operations and GM Bill Guerin about a disappointing season for the team and what comes next in the offseason to improve the team.

Bill Guerin & 25 years since Columbine

Wild President of Hockey Operations and GM Bill Guerin joins for two segments of hockey discussion to wrap up the Wild season. Plus, Chad talks about America marking 25 years since the Columbine massacre and how we have seemingly made no progress towards ending mass shootings.

Columbine happened 25 years ago and America has failed

Tomorrow, America will mark 25 since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. Since then, we've made no progress in ending mass shootings in this country. Failure.

Jesse Ventura says the nation is nearing a civil war and Donald Trump is to blame

Former Governor Jesse Ventura joins Chad to talk about why he believes he could beat President Biden and Donald Trump in an election, his conversation with RFK Jr. on potentially being a running mate, entering the cannabis market with Ventura Farms and much more!

Jon Krawczynski & Jesse Ventura

Jon Krawczynski joins Chad at the top of the show to talk Wolves vs. Suns on the eve of game one of their series. Plus, we talk politics and a venture into the cannabis market with former Governor Jesse Ventura.

How will the Wolves attack Phoenix in their playoff series?

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins Chad with a preview of the Wolves/Suns playoff series and how he thinks the team will try to play against Phoenix.

Nearly 4 years later, it's time for action with George Floyd Square

Jason DeRusha joins Henry Lake to talk about the nature of 'crosstalk' between hosts in radio and share about his visit to George Floyd Square earlier today. Jason and Henry agree that it's beyond time to rehab that area and turn the page while still remembering what happened there.

Cologne, a tragic murder case & Jason DeRusha

Susie Jones hangs out with Henry Lake to talk about their shared love of a good scent before Henry moves to a discussion about a tragic and complicated murder case in Ohio. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins to share about his trip to George Floyd Square earlier today and why he's disheartened that very little has changed.

Henry Lake spent HOW MUCH for a bottle of cologne?

Susie Jones sticks around with Henry Lake to talk about their shared appreciation for perfume and cologne and come clean on how much they've spent on their scents.

Can parents today let their kids our of their sight without tracking them?

Henry Lake talks about Laura Yuen's new column in the Star Tribune sharing her experience letting her kids roam free for a day to play without devices or parental supervision.

Michael Rand, letting our kids roam free & the consequences of little sleep

Henry Lake welcomes Michael Rand to talk some sports at the top of the hour before a conversation about Laura Yuen's new column in the Star Tribune about her experience letting her kids roam free for a day to play without devices or parental supervision. Plus, Henry discusses new research into the harmful effects of getting too little sleep.

The Wolves can make a deep run...IF they get past Phoenix.

It hasn't been good for the Wolves this season against Phoenix. But can they put that behind them get by the Suns in their first round playoff matchup? Michael Rand of the Star Tribune joins on hoops and some Vikings draft discussion.

An odd interaction between Gregg Doyel and Caitlin Clark & light rail nightmares

Henry Lake, in for Chad today, reacts to the strange press conference moment between Caitlin Clark and columnist Gregg Doyel before moving on and venting some frustrations about light rail construction projects in the Twin Cities.

Light rail in the metro is a never-ending nightmare

Henry Lake is fed up with problem after problem with light rail construction projects in the Twin Cities. 

Gregg Doyel's exchange with Caitlin Clark proves some men don't know how to cover women's sports

Columnist Gregg Doyel has taken a lot of heat and apologized after an interaction with Caitlin Clark at a press conference that was, at best, awkward. What can sports reporters learn from it? Also, does Clark's entrance into the WNBA make you more interested in watching the league?

How is one local college helping students learn how social media is impacting their mental health?

Gustavus Adolphus interim dean Charlie Potts joins Dave Schrader for two segments of talk about how social media impacts our kids and what they do at the college to help students manager their digital lives.

Helping students manage their digital lives & parents managing it for their kids

Gustavus Adolphus interim dean Charlie Potts joins Dave Schrader for two segments of talk about how social media impacts our kids and what they do at the college to help students manager their digital lives. Plus, we talk about how parents of younger kids can navigate similar waters and Jason DeRusha stops by before we wrap the hour.

Is our economic sky falling?

Dave Schrader was inspired by a viral video to spend much of the hour talking about inflation, housing costs and how young people are losing hope at achieving financial independence.

Is the American Dream dead?

Economist and futurist Alan Nevin joins Dave Schrader to talk about inflation. housing costs and how the middle class, an in particular younger American, is struggling to actualize the American Dream.

How can we all be better about accepting criticism?

Emotional intelligence and criticism management expert Detri McGhee joins Dave Schrader with some insight and tips on how we can all be better about accepting criticism and now letting it get under our skin.