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Chad Hartman

5,700 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 62 ratings

The Chad Hartman Show — A veteran of the radio scene in the Twin Cities,
Chad is known for his work in sports, including as the one time play-by-play
voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves.  But he’s also known for knowledge of
the issues, which makes him one of the best interviewers in the business. 
But make no mistake, Chad likes to have a lot of fun.  And if you don’t
believe it, ask Adam. 

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CBS making good for Billy Joel fans & how to handle criticism

April 16, 2024 18:27 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

After the outrage Sunday night when the televised concert was cut off abruptly, CBS says they will replay the concert in its entirety on Friday night. Dave Schrader talks about that and some other similar stories from music before a conversation with criticism management expert Detri McGhee about how to understand and handle criticism in our daily lives.

Sports with Chip Scoggins & the impact of religion on our mental health

April 15, 2024 20:14 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of sports talk before Chad discusses a new survey showing the benefits that attending religious services can have for our mental health.

Do you buy into research connecting religion on strong mental health?

April 15, 2024 20:10 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB

Chad discusses a large new survey showing a connection between active participation in religion and good mental health.

Is the Wolves season a failure if they don't get by Phoenix in round 1?

April 15, 2024 19:51 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Chad for a lot of Wolves talk after the playoff matchups were decided. Plus, what does Chip believe the Vikings will do in the first round of the NFL Draft in just ten days?

Criticizing Scottie Scheffler

April 15, 2024 19:30 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Scottie Scheffler took criticism for saying he'd leave The Masters tournament if his wife went into labor. Chad says anyone disapproving of Scheffler's viewpoint doesn't get it.

Mark Freie was reminded that sunscreen is helpful on a hot, sunny day

April 15, 2024 19:24 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

We have our usual Monday fun with Overrated, Underrated and Properly Rated as Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave on a wide range of topics including sunburn, SNL, runners and more!

Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, Scottie Scheffler & runners talking about running

April 15, 2024 19:22 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave for Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before Chad talks about criticism Scottie Scheffler received when saying he would leave The Masters if his wife went into labor. Plus, does anyone talk more about their hobby than runners?

Chad laments missing out on peak Conan O'Brien

April 15, 2024 19:10 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Conan O'Brien was everywhere on social media this weekend after his appearance on Hot Ones. Chad talks about missing out on Conan when he was at his peak on Late Night and we discuss other people from TV and movies that we wish we would have watched closer.

We know Trump is guilty, what should the consequence be in New York?

April 15, 2024 19:05 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

The Donald Trump hush money trial begins today with jury selection in New York City. Chad opens the show talking about the case and what he believes the sentence should be if Trump is found guilty.

Trump trial begins & Conan-mania

April 15, 2024 18:53 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Chad opens the show talking about the start of Donald Trump's trial in New York before moving to a conversation about Conan O'Brien popping up everywhere on social media in the last few days and why he wishes he was more of a Conan fan during his late night run.

Legalizing physician assisted suicide is complicated, but it needs to be done

April 12, 2024 20:19 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Chad speaks about the state and availability of physician assisted suicide in America and argues that Minnesota needs to have serious discussions about making it available to people in some circumstances.

Assisted suicide & Am I Wrong?

April 12, 2024 20:16 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

A heavy conversation about assisted suicide leads into some fun to wrap up the hour with Am I Wrong? and a couple Masters memories from Jack Nicklaus.

Doing our taxes shouldn't be so complicated. Am I Wrong?

April 12, 2024 20:12 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Dave Harrigan leads us through Am I Wrong? with thoughts on preparing for tax day, Chad and others spending the weekend watching The Masters and more.

Are there any group of people unhappier than the folks in the post office?

April 12, 2024 19:50 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

It's a fun Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge today as she joins to discuss Chad's sad visit to the post office and her recent trip to New York City with her son.

Should employers offer pet bereavement leave?

April 12, 2024 19:48 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Chad argues on behalf of pet bereavement leave for workers because he loves you and your pets. 

Feisty Friday with Sheletta & pet bereavement leave

April 12, 2024 19:12 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Sheletta Brundidge joins for our weekly fun with two Feisty Friday segments before Chad opens a discussion about the growing popularity of pet bereavement leave for workers.

Colonel David Hunt says he believes reports that Iran is preparing an attack on Israel

April 12, 2024 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Colonel David Hunt joins Chad to talk about warnings that Iran is ready to unleash an attack on Israel, what that means for the US and nations in the Middle East.

Masters memories, your happy place on a beautiful weekend & Col. David Hunt

April 12, 2024 18:15 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

The first half of the hour features Masters memories from Jack Nicklaus and talk about the places we want to be on a beautiful Minnesota weekend. Later, Colonel David Hunt joins to discuss reports of an imminent attack coming from Iran to Israel.

Jack's Masters memories and going to your happy place on a nice weekend

April 12, 2024 17:55 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

The show begins today with another Masters memory from Jack Nicklaus. We also talk about the places we most want to be on what is supposed to be a beautiful weekend in Minnesota.

The Master's has begun! What are the great events you've attended or hope to someday?

April 11, 2024 20:13 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

With The Master's beginning today, Chad talks about his favorite sporting event and we talk about some of the events we've been lucky enough to attend and those still on our bucket lists.

The Master's and other memorable events & Jason DeRusha

April 11, 2024 20:12 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

With The Master's beginning today, Chad talks about his favorite sporting event and we talk about some of the events we've been lucky enough to attend and those still on our bucket lists. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins with talk about some of today's huge breaking news.

Reaction to OJ's death, Miu verdict, and Uber/Lyft news with Chad and Jason DeRusha

April 11, 2024 20:08 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Jason DeRusha joins Chad for his regular extended Thursday visit to talk about some of the big news on the day including OJ Simpson's passing, the verdict for Nicolae Miu related to the Apple River stabbings, and news that the MPLS city council is extending their deadline for Uber and Lyft.

Jim Petersen & questioning the idea of God's plan

April 11, 2024 19:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Jim Petersen joins Chad for two segments of Timberwolves talk before Chad speaks out about a listener comment he heard from Adam and Jordana's show.

Jim Petersen reacts to the Wolves losing in Denver and where they stand in the West

April 11, 2024 19:46 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Timberwolves TV analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad with reaction to the Wolves falling in Denver last night, how they've played against the Nuggets all year long and much more!

God's plan? Chad doesn't want to hear it.

April 11, 2024 19:43 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

A listener comment to Adam and Jordana's show bugged Chad this morning and he has some things to say about what some folks believe regarding "God's Plan."

Joe Friedberg reacts to the Nicolae Miu verdict and death of OJ Simpson

April 11, 2024 19:10 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Attorney Joe Friedberg joins Chad at the top of the show with reaction to the Nicolae Miu verdict and why the result is no surprise to him. Plus, we look back at the OJ Simpson murder trial and Joe's memories of those events after the news of OJ's passing at age 76.

With OJ passing, what are your first memories of his life?

April 11, 2024 18:35 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

What comes to mind first when you think of the life of OJ Simpson? We discuss the complicated and polarizing life of OJ after news of his passing.

Joe Friedberg & OJ Simpson's passing

April 11, 2024 18:34 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Attorney Joe Friedberg joins Chad at the top of the show with reaction to the Nicolae Miu verdict and his clearest memories of OJ Simpson's murder trial and acquittal.

Hauser, Grandstand shows and Target Field vibes with Jason

April 09, 2024 20:24 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Tom Hauser starts the last hour talking Trump on abortion, sports gambling and polls. Also we discussed potential State Fair Grandstand shows and Jason chimes in on birthday parties, Twins home games and more! 

Jason DeRusha is not a fan of birthday parties!

April 09, 2024 20:21 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

On the heels of Matchbox Twenty being announced for the Minnesota State Fair, we asked you the listeners who you would want to see at the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair and Jason talks Target Field, birthday parties and much more! 

Tom Hauser on Donald Trump’s abortion stance, polls and sports gambling in MN

April 09, 2024 20:16 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

We were joined by Channel 5's Tom Hauser as he reflected on Donald Trump’s stance on abortion in the previous days, upcoming poll results and we also dove into sports gambling discussion as the approval process lingers with issues in the mix with that. 

Accountability with parenting and Jamie Yuccas

April 09, 2024 19:34 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Second hour of the show we recapped the latest in the Crumbley-Michigan school shooter case and where parenting comes into play with the attention children draw with their actions. Also Jamie Yuccas emphasizes the importance of talking disagreements out with your significant other, her Eclipse 2024 experience and more!   

Couples therapy, Eclipse 2024 and much more with the one and only Jamie Yuccas.

April 09, 2024 19:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Working together for the betterment of each other is very important in relationships, Jamie Yuccas joins to talk about her new chapter in marriage - as well as other topics as well such as the Eclipse 2024 and what else she working on with CBS.   

Parents accountability when it comes to their children’s actions

April 09, 2024 18:56 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

In the latest story pertaining to the Crumbley case in Michigan, the parents of a teenage school shooter are being charged with 10-15 years in prison for the actions of their son. This brings about the level of accountability that comes with parenting, weighing the responsibility between the parents and a child and why blaming the parents is the quick response with many in these scenarios.

Lou Raguse and Ask Adam Anything

April 09, 2024 18:25 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

KARE 11’s Lou Raguse gives us the latest in the Nicolae Miu case and we get your reactions on the seventh day of these court proceedings. Also, Adam Carter gives us his BBQ faves and why he thinks Matchbox Twenty is the best 90s band ever! 

Adam’s BBQ preference, his guiding light and more with Ask Adam Anything

April 09, 2024 18:13 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Listeners plugged away at questions for the one and only Adam Carter, what is his guiding light , what are some of his preferences for barbequed ribs, and why Matchbox Twenty is the best 90’s band ever!

Lou Raguse gives us the latest in the Nicolae Miu, Apple River case

April 09, 2024 17:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Amid the busy day of the Nicolae Miu case, KARE 11 reporter Lou Riguse kindly joined us to give the latest in the court proceedings and current resting of the Nicolae Miu case in the murder of 17 year old Isaac Shuman along the Apple River in July 2022 including how much longer this case could go.   

Mark Freie airs a specific grievance about the Chris Stapleton show at US Bank Stadium

April 08, 2024 20:13 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave for this week's fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated and shares some criticism of the floor seating at US Bank Stadium for Saturday's Chris Stapleton show. Have you heard Mark was on the floor for the show?

Jacob Frey remains convinced Uber and Lyft will leave on May 1 if nothing changes

April 08, 2024 20:10 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Chad speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the future of Uber and Lyft in the city, why they are important to many, and what must happen in the next few weeks to keep them operating here.

Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Jacob Frey

April 08, 2024 20:08 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave for two segments of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before a conversation with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the future of Uber and Lyft in the city.

Matthew Coller & the greatest TV shows of our lives

April 08, 2024 19:43 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Matthew Coller joins at the top of the hour with great stuff on both the women's Final Four and what the Vikings are working on as the draft approaches. Plus, Chad reacts to the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm and we share what we believe are the best TV shows of our lifetimes.

What is the best TV show of your lifetime?

April 08, 2024 19:36 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Chad is celebrating the Curb Your Enthusiasm finale from last night but also mourning the loss of Larry and the gang. For Chad, it's easily at the top of the list for the best TV shows of his lifetime. What leads your list?

Matthew Coller provides excellent insight on the women's Final Four and Vikings offseason

April 08, 2024 19:05 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller is as knowledgeable as anyone on both the Vikings AND women's college hoops. Matthew was excellent today with Chad reviewing the women's hoops from the weekend and continued speculation about what the Vikings will do in the draft.

Hardscrabble reporter Tom DelMonico is all over the solar eclipse!

April 08, 2024 18:20 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

Our favorite grizzled and hardscrabble reporter Tom DelMonico joins Chad and surprises us all with two new friends he's met along the way to cover today's total eclipse.

Do Donald Trump's latest words on abortion win him any votes?

April 08, 2024 18:18 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Donald Trump said today that he takes credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but also is happy to let the states make their own decisions on abortion instead of pushing for a nationwide ban. Chad and Adam Carter discuss his comments and what it does for Trump politically.

Trump's views on abortion & Tom DelMonico covering the eclipse

April 08, 2024 18:15 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The show begins with Adam Carter sticking around with Chad for a conversation about what Donald Trump said earlier today on Truth Social about abortion rights in America. Later, our favorite intrepid reporter Tom DelMonico joins from an RV on his way to cover today's total solar eclipse with two new friends he met along the way.

Brian Sullivan & Am I Wrong?

April 05, 2024 20:13 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

We begin the hour with earthquake and economic talk as CNBC host Brian Sullivan joins Chad. Later, Dave takes the controls and Chad reacts during Am I Wrong? to wrap up the week.

The rich are thriving in today's economy. The middle class...not so much.

April 05, 2024 20:11 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Brian Sullivan of CNBC joins Chad with talk about experiencing the east coast earthquake this morning and how inflation and the economy is impacting Americans today.

Eclipse hysteria is a ridiculous farce. Am I Wrong?

April 05, 2024 20:08 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Dave Harrigan leads our Am I Wrong? segment on a Friday with opinions on the excitement over Monday's impending eclipse, hockey fights, and No Labels failing to get a ticket for the 2024 election.

Lindsay Whalen & Sheletta Brundidge

April 05, 2024 19:19 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Lindsay Whalen joins Chad to talk about tonight's women's Final Four semifinal games and she spend some time with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday!